The Lower Eastern Times

CBK Licenses 42 Additional Digital Lenders, Raising Total to 195

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has approved 42 more Digital Credit Providers (DCPs), increasing the number of licensed and regulated digital lenders in the country to 195. This latest approval follows the licensing of 27 DCPs announced in September 2025, underscoring the regulator’s ongoing drive to bring order to …

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Gov’t Allocates Extra Sh1.4bn to Complete Bukhungu Stadium

The government has set aside an additional Sh1.4 billion to fast-track the completion of Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega County, President William Ruto has announced, reinforcing efforts to boost sports infrastructure and talent development nationwide. The President made the announcement on Thursday during the Barasa Governor’s Cup at Bukhungu Stadium, terming …

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Fees Hike or Fake News? Education CS Sets Record Straight

As schools prepare to reopen in less than a week, uncertainty has emerged over the fees payable by day secondary school students, following mixed messages from the Ministry of Education and a senior lawmaker. Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has pointed to government guidelines on the implementation of senior school education …

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Football Transfer News Across Europe Friday 2/1/2026

Liverpool are set to sign Club Brugge’s Ecuadorian defender Joel Ordonez, 21, in January for around £43m. (Mirror) Roma are interested in re-signing Liverpool’s 33-year-old Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah but may have to wait until the summer. (La Repubblica – in Italian) Manchester United are interested in Crystal Palace and …

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Building Under Construction Collapses in South C

A building that was still under construction has collapsed in South C. According to the Kenya Red Cross, the incident occurred early this morning in the Shopping Centre area of South C, Nairobi County. In a statement shared on X, the agency said a multi-agency emergency response team has been …

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Ruto Says 2026 Will Mark a Turning Point in Kenya’s National Journey

President William Ruto has said 2026 will be a pivotal year in Kenya’s history, marking a decisive shift toward long-term growth and national transformation. He stated that the country has moved past uncertainty and is now firmly set on a clear and deliberate path to prosperity. Speaking during his New …

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Police Launch Nationwide Alco-Blow Operation Ahead of New Year

Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja has assured Kenyans that security measures are at their highest ahead of New Year 2026 celebrations. In a statement, the IG extended warm wishes for peace, hope, and prosperity, describing the New Year transition as a “moment of reflection, renewal, and national celebration.” He emphasized …

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Is Kiganjo Police College Being Moved? MP Seeks Clarity

Nyeri Town MP Duncan Mathenge has called on Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to clarify the government’s position on the Kiganjo Police Training College, following growing speculation that the institution could be relocated or downgraded. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Mathenge expressed concern over reports suggesting that police …

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Cannabis-Laced Cookies for Kids? Eldoret Traffickers Arrested

A joint security operation has led to the arrest of three suspected drug traffickers and the seizure of a significant quantity of narcotics during a pre-dawn raid in Langas, Eldoret. The crackdown targeted the supply of illegal substances to school children and young people. Click here to join our WhatsApp …

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Kuria: Uhuru and Kikuyus Are Not Enemies of the Luo Community

Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has publicly apologized to the Luo community, acknowledging that decades of political messaging wrongly portrayed the Luo and their leaders as adversaries of the Kikuyu community—a narrative he described as misleading and harmful. In a statement on Wednesday, Kuria noted that for over …

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