The Lower Eastern Times

Man Dies After Allegedly Being Beaten by Police in Makueni

A family in Tusunini village, Makueni County, is seeking justice after their relative allegedly died from injuries sustained while in police custody. Moses Maingi, 28, reportedly suffered fatal injuries after being beaten by police following his arrest on January 8, 2026, at Nunguni police station. Click here to join our …

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Lenana School Denies Grade 10 Bullying Allegations

Lenana School has denied social media allegations that Grade 10 students are being bullied by senior learners, stating that internal investigations found no verified reports of abuse at the institution. The claims surfaced in mid-January, shortly after Grade 10 learners began school on January 12. This group is the first …

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Police Hunt Woman Accused of Killing Her Children with Detergent

A woman is in hiding after allegedly killing her three children by poisoning them in Mlolongo, Machakos County. Athi River East Sub-county Police Commander Anderson Mbae said the tragedy occurred on Sunday night in Mlolongo Phase Three Estate, near Mlolongo Township, and was reported to police the following day. Click …

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Gunfire, Chaos, and Chasing: Kitengela Club Shooting Story

Two men were injured in a shooting during a fight at a club in Kitengela, Kajiado County. Police say the suspected shooter is a senior officer who was present at the club. The cause of the altercation, which occurred around 2 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, remains unclear. Officers returned …

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Duale: Hospitals That Fail to Give Drugs Will Not Be Paid

The Ministry of Health has introduced a new plan to guarantee free primary healthcare services, with facilities required to clearly identify government-funded care through a Green Label Charter, Health CS Aden Duale has announced. The charter will be prominently displayed in all Level 2 and Level 3 public health facilities, …

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What AFCON 2027 Represents for East Africa

East Africa is set to make history by hosting the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in over 50 years, a landmark moment whose impact stretches well beyond the pitch. When Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania stage AFCON 2027, they will not only be hosting Africa’s premier football competition …

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European Football Rumours Tuesday: Juventus Want these Liverpool and Man U Stars

Nottingham Forest have made a £35m bid for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, but Palace (Eagles) want a £40m package and will allow the 28-year-old Frenchman to leave if that price is met. (Athletic) Juventus are also interested in Liverpool’s Italian winger Federico Chiesa, 28, and Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee, …

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Police Break Silence After Garissa Attack

The Kenyan police department has confirmed an attack that resulted in the death of a chief and a teacher in the Hulugho area of ​​Garissa County. The police department has said that it has taken action and ensured that security officers are at the scene to search for those who …

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Kagwe: Sell Your Maize Now or Kenya Will Import

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has given maize traders and farmers accused of hoarding grain one month to release their stocks into the market, cautioning that the government will permit duty-free maize imports if shortages persist. Addressing a forum in Sagana on Monday, Kagwe said the State’s main focus is …

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Guinness Gives Green Light to Truphena Muthoni’s 72-Hour Tree Hug

Guinness World Records has officially validated environmental activist Truphena Muthoni’s achievement of hugging a tree continuously for 72 hours, setting a new world record. In a statement issued on Monday, January 26, Guinness described Muthoni as a devoted Kenyan environmentalist who delivered a powerful message on environmental protection by embracing …

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