The Lower Eastern Times

13-Year-Old Dies While Swimming in Makueni

A 13-year-old boy drowned while swimming in a dam in Kathonzweni, Makueni County, authorities and family members have confirmed. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Police reported that the incident occurred on December 27, 2025, in the Kitise area. The boy had been swimming with other children when he …

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Pauline Njoroge Slams MP Kururia Over Childless Women Remarks

Jubilee Party Deputy Organising Secretary Pauline Njoroge has criticized Gatundu North MP Elijah Kururia following his controversial remarks about women in their 30s who do not have children. On her Facebook page on Sunday, December 28, 2025, Njoroge expressed concern over what she described as a decline in leadership standards …

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Babu Owino Shares Recovery Journey With Kenyans

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has announced that he recently underwent a medical procedure and is now recovering well. In a Facebook statement, Owino expressed gratitude for the flood of prayers, messages of support, and goodwill he has received, describing them as a source of strength for him and his …

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These African Countries Don’t Celebrate Christmas

Across Africa, the recognition of Christmas Day varies significantly, influenced by religious composition, historical context, and cultural traditions. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In several nations, December 25 is not officially celebrated. These include Sudan, Somalia, Senegal, Morocco, and Mauritania. Other countries where the day is not widely …

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Police Arrest Four, Seize Suspected Bhang in Kibra

The National Police Service (NPS) has intensified efforts to combat the circulation of illicit alcohol and narcotics in Kibra Sub-County, Nairobi, following a recent operation in the Makina area. During the raid, police arrested four individuals and confiscated three bales of suspected bhang. A motor vehicle believed to have been …

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Heartbreak for Aisha Jumwa as Mother Dies

Former Cabinet Secretary and Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa is grieving the loss of her mother, Sidi Karisa. In a statement on Sunday evening, December 28, 2025, Jumwa expressed profound sorrow over the passing of the family matriarch, who died following a short illness. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …

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Truphena Muthoni Denies Having a Boyfriend

Guinness World Record holder and environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has refuted claims that she is in a romantic relationship, calling the reports false and misleading. The clarification came after an X (formerly Twitter) user, Mary Njoroge, shared photos of Truphena with a man during her recent trip to the United …

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Police in Isiolo Recover 300 Stolen Goats

Police in Garbatula, Isiolo County, have recovered 300 goats stolen from two local herders during a swift security operation. According to a statement from the National Police Service (NPS) on Monday, November 29, 2025, officers from Garbatula Police Station acted quickly after receiving a theft report and immediately pursued the …

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Maraga Sounds Alarm on Constitution Changes

UGM Party leader and former Chief Justice David Maraga has called on Kenyans to uphold the Constitution, warning against changing it for political convenience. In a statement on Monday, Maraga described the 2010 Constitution as a progressive framework designed to serve the people of Kenya and stressed the need for …

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Political Earthquake as Ruto Eyes ODM Pact

President William Ruto has suggested he may pursue a political alliance with the ODM party as he gears up for the 2027 general election. The President said he is open to working with ODM through a possible pre-election pact, signalling a willingness to broaden political cooperation ahead of the polls. …

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