The Lower Eastern Times

“Walikuwa wameniua!” Jeff Koinange Says as He Returns to TV

Veteran broadcaster Jeff Koinange has officially returned to television, shutting down viral rumours that he had died after weeks of online speculation. Making a bold comeback on his flagship show, JKLive on Citizen TV, Koinange opened the programme with a dramatic statement meant to silence the false reports. Click here …

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Kenya Power Announces Areas to Experience Blackouts on Thursday

The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced planned power outages across several regions on Thursday, 11 December 2025, as part of routine maintenance work to improve electricity supply reliability. Through its official Facebook page on Wednesday, KPLC listed the areas and the expected blackout timings. The interruptions will …

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Kenya Tourism Board to Train Over 200 Youth in Tourism Sector

The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has unveiled plans to train more than 200 young people in tourism and hospitality, aiming to boost youth participation and entrepreneurship in the sector. Speaking during the third day of the Jamhuri Week celebrations at Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), KTB CEO June Chepkemei emphasized …

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The Wait Is Over: Jeff Koinange Makes His Epic Return to TV

Kenya’s veteran journalist and media personality, Jeff Koinange, has today eveing made a return on Citizen television, taking the reins once again on his flagship show, Jeff Koinange Live (JKL). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The comeback episode promises heavyweight discussions as Jeff will host constitutional lawyer PLO …

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Esther Passaris Sparks Reactions with Bold Golf Outfit in Uganda

Nairobi Women Representative Esther Passaris attracted attention with a daring outfit while representing Kenya at a golf match during the East African Parliamentary Games in Uganda. Footage from the event showed Passaris wearing a navy blue polo shirt, a cap, a floral short skirt, and pink sports shoes, appearing relaxed …

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Residents Scramble for Fuel After Tanker Overturns at Sagana

Residents rushed to collect petrol after a tanker overturned at Sagana along the Makutano–Sagana–Karatina highway in Kirinyaga County. The tanker, en route from Nairobi to Karatina, spilled fuel after the accident, prompting people to rush to the scene and scoop up the commodity. Police intervened as the situation escalated, firing …

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Airtel Money Reaches Double-Digit Market Share as M-Pesa Falls Below 90%

Airtel Money has crossed the 10% market share mark for the first time, intensifying competition for Safaricom’s M-Pesa, whose share has dropped below 90% for the first time. Data from the Communications Authority (CA) for the September 2025 quarter shows Airtel Money’s market share rising to 10.3%, continuing a growth …

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Kasmuel: Broad-Based Youth to Take Issues Directly to Gov’t

Political activist Kasmuel McOure has announced that the Broad-Based Youth Front will start directly lobbying the government on issues affecting young people, marking a move away from relying on political intermediaries. McOure said the youth movement would not take guidance from politicians who were absent during last year’s youth-led demonstrations, …

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Woman’s Body Found in Sack Floating in Kakamega River

Police in Kakamega have opened an investigation after the body of a woman was discovered wrapped in a sack and dumped in a river in Makunga, Navakholo. According to police, residents spotted the green sack floating on River Sasala before alerting authorities. The body was already decomposed when it was …

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Tears in the Wetang’ula Home as Beloved Brother Passes

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has announced the passing of his elder brother, James Mukhwana. In a statement released Wednesday, Wetang’ula described him as a humble, disciplined retired teacher whose influence in the community and education sector left a lasting mark. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel “It is …

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