The Lower Eastern Times

MP Johana Ngeno to Be Buried March 6

The late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno will be buried on Friday, March 6, at his home in Emurua Dikirr after the family and regional leaders agreed on the date, Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu has confirmed. Governor Ntutu said consultations were held with leaders and a parliamentary committee to …

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High Court Shocks Ex-CBK Officer, Cancels Sh5M Payout

The High Court in Mombasa has overturned a Sh5 million compensation previously granted to a former assistant officer at the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). Naaman Ndege, who had been seconded to Imperial Bank Limited while it was under receivership, had removed a television set, a colour printer and a …

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StanChart Records Sh2.5bn Pension Charge after Kenyan Court Ruling

Standard Chartered Bank has recorded a Sh2.5 billion ($19 million) pension charge in its Kenya operations following a 2025 decision by the Retirement Benefits Appeals Tribunal favoring 629 former employees. In its latest financial statements, the bank said the rise in its global pension deficit was partly due to legal …

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Man Utd Climb to Third, Fulham Sink Sorry Spurs

By: AFP Benjamin Sesko stretched his hot streak with the winning goal as Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 2-1 to go third in the Premier League, while Tottenham failed to dispel relegation fears after defeat at Fulham. Sesko was handed his first start in seven games since Michael Carrick took …

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Chuka: University Student Stabbed 11 Times by Girlfriend

Police have launched investigations into two separate murder cases reported in Chuka, Tharaka Nithi County, and Embu town. In Chuka, a 22-year-old university student was allegedly stabbed multiple times in an incident believed to have involved his girlfriend. The victim, Kelvin Sigei, a second-year Bachelor of Science in Engineering student, …

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Ruto Breaks Silence on Explosive Middle East Crisis

President William Ruto has appealed for urgent and inclusive diplomatic efforts to ease the fast-rising conflict in the Middle East following the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a statement released Monday, Ruto cautioned that the deepening crisis risks undermining regional stability as well as global …

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Mombasa: Painter Falls From 3rd Floor, Dies Instantly

A painting job turned tragic after a 35-year-old man lost his life following a fall from the third floor of a house under construction in Kizingo, Mombasa County. According to police and witnesses, Josephat Wafula was painting a wall on Saturday when he reportedly slipped and fell to the basement …

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Imported Luxury Car Spare Parts Now Within Reach for Kenyan Garages and Motorists

Kenyan motorists who own premium vehicles know the struggle too well — one accident, one engine failure, or one damaged suspension component can ground a car for weeks. Limited local stock, inflated prices, and incompatible parts often delay repairs and frustrate both car owners and garages. But a growing spare …

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List: Prominent Kenyan Officials Who Died in Helicopter Crashes

Kenya has witnessed several heartbreaking incidents in which prominent leaders and high-ranking officials have died in helicopter crashes, highlighting the risks associated with air travel even for top officials. The latest tragedy occurred on February 28, 2026, claiming the life of a sitting Member of Parliament and five others. Click …

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Power Outages Alert: These Areas Will Go Dark on March 2

Kenya Power has announced that residents in selected parts of Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Nairobi, and Vihiga will experience planned power interruptions on Monday, March 2, 2026. According to the company, the outages are scheduled to occur between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and customers are advised to take necessary precautions to …

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