The Lower Eastern Times

Kenya Power Announces Monday Blackouts in Three Counties

Several areas across three counties will experience planned power interruptions on Monday, February 16, 2026, as routine maintenance works are carried out. In a notice shared on X, Kenya Power informed customers that the scheduled outages are necessary to facilitate system upgrades and ensure stable electricity supply. Click here to …

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Oburu Oginga: Sifuna Was Disciplined, Not Expelled from ODM

Orange Democratic Movement leader Oburu Oginga has clarified that the party’s action against Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna was disciplinary, not an expulsion. Addressing supporters at a rally in Makupa, Mombasa, Oburu said ODM members are expected to respect party regulations, warning that any breach would attract consequences. He noted that …

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KQ Flight Returns to Nairobi After Failed Landing in Kigali

Kenya Airways has confirmed that one of its aircraft was compelled to head back to Nairobi on Saturday morning after facing adverse weather while attempting to land in Rwanda. Flight KQ470, which had departed from Nairobi to Kigali, encountered poor visibility and worsening weather conditions during its routine approach to …

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Is Matiang’i a Mole? Wambua Sparks Opposition Storm

Kitui Senator Enoch K. Wambua has issued a strong warning to former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i, urging him to respect the Kamba community and Wiper Party leader Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka amid ongoing opposition coalition talks. In a fiery Facebook post, Wambua cautioned against what he described as …

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2 Killed, 19 Kidnapped in Boko Haram Attack in Cameroon

By: Xinhua News Agency Militants from Boko Haram, a terror group, raided four communities in Cameroon’s Far North Region late Friday, killing two people and abducting 19 others, security sources said Saturday. The attackers struck villages in the Blangoua district while residents were asleep, opening fire indiscriminately, a regional security …

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Not Negotiable! Allies Defend Kindiki Against ODM Power Play

A group of political leaders from Mt. Kenya East has reaffirmed their support for the re-election of the Kenya Kwanza government, highlighting the administration’s achievements since the 2022 General Election. They praised President William Ruto’s development record, citing progress in infrastructure upgrades, the revival of stalled road projects, expanded electricity …

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Sifuna: No Threat Will Silence Me

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has vowed that no form of intimidation or political threat will deter him from speaking out against the government. Sifuna emphasized that he, alongside like-minded leaders, will continue exposing alleged injustices. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Addressing congregants during a church service in Kitengela, …

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Nakuru County to Dispose of 27 Unclaimed Bodies

Nakuru County has announced that 27 unclaimed bodies at the Nakuru County public mortuary will be disposed of within 21 days if not collected. The County released a detailed list of the unclaimed bodies, including the place and date of death as well as the cause. The notice, issued by …

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CS Wandayi Launches Mt. Elgon Last Mile Electricity Project

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has officially commissioned the Last Mile Connectivity Project in Kamachei and Chesikaki Wards, Mt. Elgon Constituency, Bungoma County, marking a major step toward expanding electricity access in the region. The CS was joined by Mt. Elgon MP Fred Kapondi, County Deputy Governor Janepher …

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The Roman Circus Effect on Kenyan Students and Schools

By: Beatrice Nzambi, Jewel Technical Collage In ancient Rome, the circus was more than just entertainment. It was a carefully staged arena of power, competition, and public approval. Victors were celebrated, losers forgotten, and the crowd’s roar mattered as much as skill itself. Centuries later, Kenya’s education system increasingly mirrors …

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