The Lower Eastern Times

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has been impeached

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo was removed from office after 23 Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) voted in favour of his impeachment. Out of the 28 MCAs present during the session, 12 others stayed away. Speaker Thadeus Nyabaro, however, permitted six MCAs to cast votes on behalf of their absent …

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By-Election Candidates Make Final Appeals as Campaign Period Ends

As the official campaign period concludes at midnight, candidates vying in Thursday’s by-election are making their final appeals to voters following weeks of door-to-door outreach, town hall meetings, and public debates. Across the constituency, campaign teams from UDA and the United Opposition are stepping up efforts to mobilize supporters and …

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Consolidated Bank Reports Sh94.7m Pre-Tax Profit in Q3 2025

Consolidated Bank Group posted a pre-tax profit of Ksh 94.7 million for the nine months ending September 30, 2025, marking a remarkable 177% turnaround from a loss of Ksh 122.4 million during the same period last year and reversing a long trend of deficits. The improved performance is credited to …

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Kenya Power Launches High-Tech Meter Reading

Kenya Power has rolled out new meter reading technology aimed at enhancing accuracy, speed, and efficiency in collecting customer consumption data, marking a key step in its digital transformation journey. The company announced on Monday, November 24, 2025, that it is implementing Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology across all eight …

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Historic G20 in Africa Ends Amid US Walkout

The G20 summit hosted in South Africa has concluded with member states adopting a joint declaration focused on strengthening global cooperation, tackling climate change, and addressing economic inequality. The agreement was reached even though the United States boycotted the Johannesburg meeting. At the closing ceremony, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa …

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Questions Swirl After Daystar Student Falls From Ngara Apartment

Detectives are looking into the death of a Daystar University fourth-year student who fell from the 11th floor of an apartment building in Ngara, Nairobi. Police say 23-year-old Lorna Kathambi’s body was found on the ground floor on the morning of November 23, 2025. Seven fellow students who were in …

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Narok Boy Drowns in Dam During Play

A ten-year-old boy drowned in a dam in Nairegie Enkare, Narok County, prompting police to open an investigation. Authorities say the child had been swimming with friends on November 20 when he went underwater and did not reappear. Attempts to save him were unsuccessful, and his body was later recovered …

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Kuresoi Man Dies After Night of Heavy Drinking

A 32-year-old man has died after reportedly consuming large amounts of alcohol during a celebration in Olubumbu village, Kuresoi, Nakuru County. A second man who was part of the same group was taken to hospital in serious condition, according to police. The two had joined others marking a rite of …

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Betty Bayo’s Family Thanks Kenyans for Support Following her Demise

The family of the late gospel singer Betty Bayo has expressed heartfelt gratitude to Kenyans, religious leaders, artists, and officials who supported them during the grieving period following her death and burial. In a statement posted on Betty’s official Facebook page on Sunday, November 23, 2025, the family thanked everyone …

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DNA Tests in Uganda Reveal many Men are not Biological Fathers

In Uganda, paternity disputes are increasingly prompting men to seek DNA tests, with many discovering they are not the biological fathers of their children. Moses Kutoi, a clan leader and mediator, often deals with sensitive cases where men question why some children in their families do not resemble them. For …

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