The Lower Eastern Times

Kuria Slams Safaricom Sale Debate as Misguided

Former presidential economic adviser Moses Kuria has downplayed the growing uproar over a potential Safaricom stake sale triggered by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, saying the discussion is missing the real problem. Kuria argues that the focus on Safaricom distracts from deeper structural weaknesses in Kenya’s capital markets, particularly the long-standing …

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Speeding Driver Flees After Killing 2 Finnish Pedestrians in Nairobi

Police are searching for a motorist who struck and killed two Finnish nationals along Limuru Road in Nairobi. The victims, identified as Mohamed Osman, 60, and Carfoon Hussain, 58, were walking when they were hit by a speeding vehicle on the evening of Sunday, December 7, 2025. Click here to …

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Ruto Reassures Kenyans on Protection of Health Data in New US Pact

President William Ruto has moved to calm public concerns over Kenya’s health data following debate on the recently signed partnership with the United States, insisting that all citizen information remains securely protected under Kenyan law. Ruto said the agreement does not compromise national sovereignty or expose sensitive health records. Click …

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High Court Freezes Sh2.1bn Nakuru–NYS Roads Project Pending Court Case

The High Court has stopped the rollout of the Sh2.1 billion road upgrade deal between the Nakuru County Government and the National Youth Service (NYS) until a legal challenge questioning its legality is resolved. In a Wednesday ruling, the court classified as urgent a petition by activists Paul Muchiri and …

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Stay Alive This Christmas: The Safety Message Everyone Needs to Hear

By: Florence Atieno, Laikipia University As Christmas approaches, excitement is building. Families are traveling, friends are planning reunions and communities across the country are preparing to celebrate. But while this season brings joy, it also calls for extra caution to protect ourselves and those around us. Every festive season sees …

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Youth Hit Hardest as Corruption Deepens, Says EACC

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has warned that corruption disproportionately affects young Kenyans, limiting their access to education, employment, and financial support. EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud cited the 2024 National Ethics and Corruption Survey, noting that corruption is a “daily assault” on young people’s ambitions. He highlighted that nearly …

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Police Gun Down Two Robbery Suspects in Nairobi CBD

Two suspected robbers were fatally shot by plainclothes police officers on Tuesday after allegedly robbing a man of cash along Moi Avenue in the city center. Police confirmed that a gang of five attacked a bank customer shortly after he withdrew an undisclosed amount of money. Officers on patrol were …

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Betty Bayo’s Mother Petitions DPP for Inquest into Gospel Singer’s ‘Mysterious’ Death

The mother of popular Kenyan gospel artiste Beatrice Mbugua, widely known as Betty Bayo, has formally appealed to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to launch an inquest into the circumstances surrounding her daughter’s death. Click Here To Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Joyce Wairimu, through her …

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Nyeri Activist Attempts 72-Hour Tree-Hug to Break World Record

Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni, 22, has launched an extraordinary bid to set a new Guinness World Record by continuously hugging a tree for 72 hours. This demanding challenge, taking place outside Governor Kahiga Mutahi’s office, is aimed at highlighting the urgent need for global climate action. Click here to join …

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2027 Showdown: United Opposition Declares War on Division

 The leadership of the United Opposition has strongly affirmed its unity, dismissing reports of internal division as they intensify preparations for the 2027 General Election. Speaking at a burial ceremony in Mathioya Constituency, Murang’a County, on Tuesday, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and DAP–K boss …

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