The Lower Eastern Times

Mortuary Science: The In-Demand Career You Haven’t Considered

Thika, Kenya – Aspiring health professionals and students looking for a rewarding and stable career now have an opportunity to join the Mortuary Science Course at Kismet International College. The course equips learners with practical skills in mortuary management, embalming, body preservation, and grief counselling, preparing them for diverse career …

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NSSF Plans Twin-Tower Development in Nairobi CBD

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has unveiled plans to construct a major twin-tower project in Nairobi’s central business district. According to a notice from NSSF, the development will be situated at the intersection of Uhuru Highway and Kenyatta Avenue, comprising two towers: Tower A with 60 storeys and Tower …

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Kenya’s National Parks Attract Over 300,000 Visitors During 2025 Festive Season

Kenya’s national parks and wildlife reserves welcomed more than 300,000 visitors over the December 2025 festive period, highlighting the growing appeal of the country’s wildlife attractions to both local and international tourists. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) described the turnout as a successful festive season and thanked visitors for choosing …

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Cherargei: ODM to Sack Sifuna Over Alleged Betrayal

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has claimed that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is preparing to discipline Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, including removing him from his role as party Secretary General. Cherargei alleged that ODM intends to strip Sifuna of the position this week, accusing him of undermining both the party …

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Kajiado: Court Hands Life Sentence to Man for Defiling 11-Year-Old Boy

A Kajiado court has sentenced a middle-aged man to life imprisonment after convicting him of sexually abusing an 11-year-old boy in 2022, a decision praised by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) as a strong step toward protecting children. The court found that the accused lured the boy from his …

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Decomposed Woman’s Body Found in Nairobi’s Pipeline Estate

Police in Nairobi are investigating after the decomposed body of a woman was discovered in a house in Pipeline estate. According to authorities, residents reported a strong, unpleasant odor coming from the property and sought help in identifying its source. When they found the house locked, they called in the …

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CS Chirchir Sounds Alarm as Learners Return to School

Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has appealed to motorists, parents, and guardians to remain vigilant and prioritise the safety of school-going children as learning institutions reopen for the first term. Chirchir warned that the resumption of schools is expected to lead to a sharp increase in traffic on roads nationwide, …

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Mombasa Governor Nassir Pushes for ODM Talks Over Internal Rifts

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir has called for an urgent meeting within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to address growing internal divisions within the party. Nassir, who is the party’s deputy leader, said he has formally asked ODM leader Oburu Oginga to convene a Central Management Committee (CMC) meeting to …

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Murang’a Man Hugs Tree for 80 Hours to Fight Cancer

A 30-year-old man from Murang’a has embarked on an 80-hour tree-hugging endurance challenge aimed at raising awareness about the rising cancer burden in Kenya and calling for stronger government action. James Irungu began the campaign at 9pm on Sunday in Murang’a town and plans to remain embracing the tree without …

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Mombasa Port Receives First Cruise Ship of the Year

The Port of Mombasa on Sunday welcomed its first cruise ship of the year, marking the official start of the 2026 cruise tourism season with the arrival of the luxury vessel *MV Crystal Symphony*. The 238-metre-long ship, with a draft of eight metres, docked at the port from Port Elizabeth, …

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