The Lower Eastern Times

Omanga Dumps UDA, Joins United Opposition

Businesswoman and former nominated senator Millicent Omanga has officially severed ties with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and announced her decision to align with the United Opposition. Omanga, once a staunch UDA supporter and a key ally of President William Ruto during the 2022 elections, has not yet revealed …

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Ruto Must Go: Kalonzo Doubles Down in US

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has come out strongly in defence of the United Opposition’s “Ruto Must Go” slogan, describing it as a powerful call for change rather than an empty chant. Kalonzo dismissed claims by President William Ruto that the opposition lacks a clear agenda, insisting the coalition …

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Man Dies After Alleged Assault by Brother in Kakamega

Police are probing a series of separate incidents across the country, including the death of a man who succumbed to injuries following an alleged assault by his brother in Shinyalu, Kakamega County. According to investigators, 27-year-old Silas Abungana died on February 5, two days after he was reportedly attacked during …

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Another Police Recruit Dies During Training at Kiganjo

Authorities have launched investigations after yet another police recruit collapsed and died during training at the National Police Service College in Kiganjo, Nyeri County. The incident marks the fourth death involving police recruits since the latest intake began. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The deceased recruit has been …

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Drama in Matuu as NACADA Seizes Cannabis, Arrests 3

Drug trafficking networks in Machakos County suffered a setback after a coordinated, intelligence-driven operation led by NACADA resulted in the seizure of cannabis and the arrest of three suspects in Matuu Town, Yatta Sub-County. The pre-dawn operation on Sunday was carried out by the National Authority for the Campaign Against …

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Don’t Marry a Woman Who’s Never Paid her Rent – Zulu

Life coach Benjamin Zulu has advised men to be cautious about marrying women who have never managed their own rent or bills, warning that such partners may struggle to understand the pressures of adult life. In an Instagram video on Saturday, February 7, 2026, Zulu explained that women who have …

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No Extra Fees! MoE Limits What Public Schools Can Charge

The Ministry of Education has officially gazetted a new fee structure for public senior schools, setting maximum limits for day, boarding, and special needs institutions across the country. In a Gazette Notice published on February 6, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba outlined the approved fees framework for all public …

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KWS Confirms Fire at Lake Nakuru National Park

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has confirmed a fire outbreak at Lake Nakuru National Park, which spread from a nearby residential area and briefly threatened parts of the park’s protected ecosystem before being brought under control by a multi-agency response. According to KWS, the fire started around 4:00 p.m. on …

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‘False and misleading’: Jubilee disowns claims of Gen Z meeting at Ichaweri

The Jubilee Party has rubbished reports circulating online alleging that a Gen Z meeting was planned at the Ichaweri residence of party leader and former President Uhuru Kenyatta in Gatundu. In a statement, Jubilee termed the claims “false, unauthorized, and misleading,” saying they do not represent the position or involvement …

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Fresh Blow as NACADA Tightens Grip on Naivasha Drug Cartels

NACADA has arrested a suspect believed to be linked to a major drug trafficker and seized a large quantity of cannabis in Naivasha as part of efforts to disrupt narcotics distribution networks in the area. The afternoon raid was conducted by a multi-agency security team led by NACADA, working alongside …

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