The Lower Eastern Times

Ruto Swears in 15 New Court of Appeal Judges

President William Ruto this morning presided over the swearing-in of 15 newly appointed Court of Appeal judges, a move aimed at strengthening the judiciary amid a growing backlog of cases across the country. During the ceremony, President Ruto congratulated the judges on their appointments and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to …

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Arsenal: Almost Men in a Winner’s Costume

By:Vincent Mumba For context, I’m 24 years old. I have supported Arsenal my entire life, and I’ve never seen us lift a Premier League title. Not once. I was two years old, in diapers, the last time Arsenal won the Premier League. My memories are hand-me-down stories, grainy highlights, and …

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Veteran Priest Fr. Joseph Mokaya Passes Away

The Archdiocese of Nairobi, led by His Grace Most Rev. Philip Anyolo, has announced with deep sorrow the death of Reverend Father Joseph Mokaya, who passed away at Mater Hospital on the night of January 27, 2026. Fr. Mokaya, a priest of the Nairobi Archdiocese, was ordained on June 28, …

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Lavington Tops Nairobi Suburbs in House Price Growth

House prices in Lavington saw the highest growth among Nairobi suburbs in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, according to the latest HassConsult Q4 House Price Index. Prices in Lavington rose by 2.8%, followed by Westlands at 2.6% and Karen at 2.4%. Overall, property prices across 18 city suburbs increased …

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Boys’ Mental Health Event Set for 14th February in Mukurwe-ini

In response to rising cases of suicide and mental health challenges among boys and young men in Mukurwe-ini, community leaders and partners have launched a dedicated initiative, OKOA BOYCHILD Mukurwe-ini, aimed at creating a safe space for young males to talk, learn, and access support. The initiative comes amid growing …

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Wednesday Blackouts: See If Your Area Is Affected

Kenya Power has confirmed scheduled electricity interruptions that will affect parts of Nairobi and several other counties on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The utility company said in a notice issued Tuesday that the outages are part of routine maintenance and network upgrade works intended to improve the reliability of electricity …

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Court Orders Streamlining in High-Stakes Directline Dispute

The court has urged parties involved in the long-running ownership dispute over Directline Assurance Company, a leading insurer for Public Service Vehicles, to consolidate and streamline their multiple pending applications. The aim is to allow the case to focus on the main issues of directorship and shareholding. Click here to …

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“Life Without Raila Is Hard” — Winnie Odinga Opens Up

Winnie Odinga has said that her family is still coming to terms with life following the death of former ODM leader Raila Odinga, describing the period as emotionally demanding and life-changing. The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP, who is also Raila’s youngest daughter, said the loss has been difficult …

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Kiraitu Murungi: Why I’m Leaving Politics for Good

Former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi has announced that he is stepping away from active politics to focus on promoting happiness and well-being within professional and leadership circles. Murungi made the declaration on Tuesday after receiving an honorary doctorate from Laikipia University, awarded in recognition of his decades-long contribution to public …

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France Moves to Ban Social Media for Under-15s

French lawmakers have approved a bill that would prohibit children under the age of 15 from using social media, a policy strongly supported by President Emmanuel Macron as part of efforts to curb excessive screen exposure among young people. The National Assembly passed the proposal by 130 votes to 21 …

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