The Lower Eastern Times

Five Fishermen Killed as Boat Overturns on Lake Victoria

Five fishermen lost their lives after a fishing boat capsized on Lake Victoria near the Dho-Goye area of Usigu Sub-county on Sunday evening. Rescue teams are still searching for three fishermen who remain unaccounted for after strong winds hit the vessel, causing it to overturn while they were fishing. Click …

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Cab Driver Assaulted by Four Women in Kilimani Speaks Out

A Nairobi cab driver has shared his account after being attacked by four women in Kilimani, in an incident caught on video that has since gone viral on social media. In a video shared on December 24, 2025, via Geoffrey Mosiria, Nairobi County’s Citizen Engagement and Customer Care chief, the …

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Three Die as Speeding Toyota Probox Collides with Trailer

Three people lost their lives and four others sustained serious injuries in a road accident near Kedowa Trading Centre along the Kericho–Nakuru Highway on Christmas Day. Police reported that the crash involved a Toyota Probox carrying seven passengers, which collided head-on with a trailer traveling toward Nakuru. The Probox was …

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Kenya Airways Resumes Embraer Operations ahead of Festive Travel Surge

Kenya Airways (KQ) has returned the second of its three narrow-body Embraer aircraft to scheduled commercial service, completing a crucial maintenance phase just in time for the busy festive season. The phased reintroduction, supported by a partnership with the State Department for Aviation to streamline spare-parts logistics, aims to stabilise …

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DCI Traces Probox Linked to Jirongo Crash as Investigations Continue

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has traced a white Toyota Probox captured on CCTV near the scene of the fatal crash that claimed former Lugari MP and businessman Cyrus Jirongo, as inquiries into the incident progress. In a Thursday update, the DCI said detectives visited Keringet in Kuresoi South, …

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Police Officer Collapses and Dies Outside Home in Magena

Authorities are investigating the death of a police officer who collapsed outside his residence in Kiango, Magena, Kisii County. Sergeant Good Mufoya, who was in charge of the Kiango Patrol Base, reportedly collapsed on December 23, 2025, after stepping out of his house to answer a phone call. Witnesses said …

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Christmas Cheer as Kalonzo Shows off Basketball Skills

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has shared a light-hearted video showing off his basketball skills while delivering a festive message to Kenyans. In the clip posted on his social media pages, Kalonzo is seen on a basketball court calmly dribbling the ball before positioning himself for a well-timed shot. …

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Jaymo Ule Msee Converts to Islam, Adopts New Name

Kenyan media personality Jaymo Ule Msee, born Wilson Muirania Gathoni, has embraced Islam, a decision that has generated wide conversation across social media. Jaymo took the Shahada at Jamia Masjid, formally accepting Islam and adopting the name Hakeem Amir Malik. He later shared the news publicly through emotional posts on …

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Embrace Unity and Compassion, Uhuru Tells Kenyans

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has sent Christmas greetings to Kenyans, calling for unity, compassion and renewed hope as the country marks the festive season. In his Christmas Day message on Thursday, the fourth President wished families across the nation peace and joy, while reminding citizens of the shared values that …

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Inside Talanta Sports City, The Stadium Set to Change Kenyan Football

High above the ground, workers mounted on a massive crane are carefully assembling the shields that mark the eight main entrances to Talanta Stadium, Kenya’s first world-class sports arena and a flagship project under President William Ruto. Inspired by the national flag, the shields are being meticulously constructed using black, …

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