The Lower Eastern Times

Shock as Somali Referee Ousted from World Cup After US Entry Denial

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been ruled out of officiating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being denied entry into the United States, where the tournament will be staged. Artan, who was expected to become the first Somali referee to take part in a World Cup finals, was …

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“We Came for Justice, Not Money” -Njeri Maina Speaks Out

Lawyer Njeri Maina has confirmed that she will challenge the High Court ruling on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment at the Court of Appeal, stating that the matter was centered on constitutional principles rather than financial compensation. Maina said she was dissatisfied with parts of the judgment and emphasized …

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Is Technology Weakening Critical Thinking in Schools?

By: Bridgit Steveness,  Mount Kenya University. The teaching and learning environment in many institutions is undergoing significant change, largely driven by the rapid growth of technology. While these tools have improved access to information, they have also introduced new challenges that are affecting how students engage with their studies. One …

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Opinion: Lifestyle Choices Remain Central to Public Health Outcomes

By: Erick Waweru, Mount Kenya University. Lifestyle habits continue to play a key role in shaping overall health and wellbeing. Daily decisions such as dietary choices, levels of physical activity, and approaches to stress management are closely linked to both physical and mental health outcomes. A key concern is diet-related …

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Gachagua Takes Impeachment Battle to Court of Appeal

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has escalated his legal battle against his impeachment by filing a notice of appeal following a High Court decision that upheld his removal from office. A three-judge bench dismissed Gachagua’s petition challenging the impeachment, ruling that both the National Assembly and the Senate acted within …

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Eight Years Later, Student’s Killers Finally Found Guilty

The High Court in Vihiga has convicted two men for the 2018 murder of a student who died after being brutally assaulted following a disco event in Luanda Sub-county. Justice Jacqueline Kamau found Fredrick Shem and Mathias Alembi guilty of murdering Kevin Otiato, a student who succumbed to severe head …

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Bad News for Farmers as Kenya Faces Below-Normal Rainfall

The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast generally dry weather across most parts of the country during the week of June 9 to June 15, 2026, although a few regions are likely to receive isolated rainfall and experience varying temperatures. According to the department’s weekly weather outlook, some areas in the …

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High Court Upholds Gachagua Impeachment, Awards Sh50 Million in Damages

The High Court has declared former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s removal from office lawful, affirming that both the National Assembly and the Senate conducted the impeachment process in accordance with the Constitution. Although questions were raised about certain procedural aspects, the bench held that the final outcome could not be …

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From Activism to Ballot: How Mercy Masai is Reshaping Kajiado’s Political Landscape

The race for the Kajiado County Woman Representative seat ahead of the 2027 General Election has officially gained a dynamic new force. Mercy Masai, born Mercy Nashipai Legilisho, has formally transitioned from digital storytelling and grassroots activism into mainstream politics, shaking up the local leadership landscape. Running under the banner …

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Nairobi Lady Names and Shames a ‘Sharp Boy’s Who Allegedly Abandoned Her With Hotel Bill

A Nairobi woman has taken to social media to narrate a shocking experience in which a man she met through Facebook allegedly abandoned her at a restaurant, leaving her responsible for a bill amounting to more than Sh10,000. In a post shared on her Facebook account, Juliette Awata said she …

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