The Tanathi Water Works Development Agency (TWWDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing reliable water access to residents of the Lower Eastern region and Kajiado for domestic, irrigation, and livestock use. Chairperson Regina Ndambuki said the agency has developed a comprehensive strategy to mitigate the devastating livestock losses witnessed during …
Read More »Tanzanians Injured in Protests to be Treated in Kenya
Various hospitals in Kenya have begun receiving Tanzanian citizens injured in the protests, especially in the border towns of Isebania – Sirari, As of Friday, October 31, approximately 25 Tanzanian citizens who crossed the border into Kenya had been treated at different hospitals in Migori County in the west of …
Read More »Relief at Last! Kenya’s Food Prices Drop Slightly in October
Kenya’s inflation rate remained unchanged at 4.6 per cent in October 2025, as a marginal drop in prices of key food commodities helped cushion consumers from rising costs in other sectors, according to the latest report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The cost of living edged up …
Read More »Relief in Sight? Treasury Approves Sh7.7B for Lecturers
The National Treasury has approved a Sh7.76 billion payment plan to clear outstanding salary arrears owed to public university staff, signalling a possible breakthrough in the nationwide strike that has crippled learning for more than a month. In a letter dated October 30, 2025, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi authorised …
Read More »Samia Wins 98% — But Tanzania Erupts in Deadly Chaos
Tanzania’s electoral commission has declared President Samia Suluhu Hassan the winner of Wednesday’s general election, securing nearly 98 percent of the vote and extending her leadership under the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party for another five years. However, the landslide victory has been marred by reports of widespread violence …
Read More »KenGen Profit Soars 54% to Sh10.5 Billion on Efficiency and Growth Gains
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has announced a 54 percent jump in its after-tax profit for the financial year ending June 30, 2025, driven by operational efficiency, cost optimization, and increased power generation from its diversified energy portfolio. The power producer’s profit after tax rose to Sh10.48 billion, up from …
Read More »JKUAT Suspends Academic Activities Amid Ongoing Staff Strike
The Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has announced the suspension of all academic activities following a prolonged staff strike that has paralyzed operations across the institution. The decision was made during a special Senate meeting held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, and took effect immediately. Click here …
Read More »Tragedy in Elgeyo Marakwet: Over 20 Dead in Deadly Landslide
The government has dispatched police and military helicopters, alongside medical teams and Kenya Red Cross personnel, to assist in ongoing rescue and recovery efforts in Elgeyo Marakwet County following the devastating floods and mudslides. Authorities have confirmed that the death toll has climbed to over 20, with at least 17 …
Read More »Shock as Oga Obinna Travels to Village to Meet His ‘Fifth Child’
By: Skipper Nkirote In a surprising turn of events, popular Kenyan content creator and media personality Oga Obinna has travelled to a village to meet his alleged fifth child, Baby Ella — a young girl who recently claimed he is her father. The emotional encounter has set social media abuzz, …
Read More »Focus, Integrity and Hope: A Message to the 2025 Candidates
By : Amittai Maina As the 2025 KCSE exams kick off across the country, thousands of candidates are filled with a mix of excitement, anxiety, and hope. This moment marks the culmination of years of hard work, sleepless nights, and countless revisions. It is not just a test of knowledge …
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The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye