The Lower Eastern Times

Kasmuel McOure Remembers Raila Odinga’s Kindness and Support

Youth activist Kasmuel McOure has shared emotional memories of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, describing him as a generous mentor and father figure who went out of his way to support those around him. In an interview on Iko Nini Podcast, McOure recounted Raila’s kindness, saying the ODM …

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Absa Bank Uganda Acquires Standard Chartered’s Retail and Wealth Business

Absa Bank Uganda has entered into an agreement to acquire the Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) division of Standard Chartered Bank Uganda, marking a major expansion of its presence in the country’s financial market. Under the deal, all Standard Chartered WRB customers and employees will transition to Absa once the …

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Motorists to Pay Sh8 Per Kilometre on Rironi–Mau Summit Expressway

Motorists will be charged Sh8 per kilometre to use the Rironi–Mau Summit Expressway once the road is expanded into a dual carriageway, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced. According to KeNHA, the 175-kilometre project will be jointly developed and managed by the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) …

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KRA Introduces Stricter Rules for Tax Compliance Certificate Applications

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has unveiled new and stricter measures governing the application process for the Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC), in a move aimed at strengthening tax compliance among businesses and non-individual taxpayers. In a public notice dated October 24, 2025, KRA announced that TCC applicants must now demonstrate …

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Ichung’wah: How Parliament Passed the Finance Bill 2024 Unnoticed

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has disclosed that Parliament reintroduced and passed sections of the contentious Finance Bill 2024 by dividing it into four separate pieces of legislation. Speaking in Thome, Laikipia East, on Thursday, October 23, Ichung’wah said the government took this approach to implement beneficial tax and …

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Move to Honour Raila Odinga with Statue Gains Momentum

A group of Kenyan citizens has submitted a petition to the National Assembly calling for the erection of a statue of former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga within the Parliament precincts to recognise his contributions to Kenya’s democracy, governance, and social reforms. Filed under Article 119 of the Constitution, alongside …

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Veteran Broadcaster Sammy Lui to be Cremated on Monday

Preparations are ongoing for the final farewell of veteran broadcaster and former State Master of Ceremonies (MC) Sammy Lui, who died on Thursday at his Subukia home in Nakuru County. A family statement said Lui’s body will be moved from Nakuru to Lee Funeral Home in Nairobi on Saturday. A …

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Inside the Story of the Premier League Trophy

Every May, as the English Premier League (EPL) season reaches its thrilling finale, all attention turns to one glittering prize — the Premier League trophy. For clubs, players, and millions of fans worldwide, it represents months of hard work, passion, and unforgettable moments — the ultimate reward where dreams are …

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Kiambu: Unexploded Bomb Found on Kikuyu Farm

Police in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, have recovered an unexploded bomb after a local farmer discovered the device while preparing his land for planting in Kerwa area. The incident occurred on October 23, 2025, at around 11:00 a.m. when David Muiruri, a resident of Kerwa Sub-location, was harrowing his farm with …

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[PHOTOS] Ruto Shares Progress Photos of Talanta Stadium

Construction of Talanta Stadium is moving steadily forward as Kenya gears up to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). President William Ruto has reiterated his administration’s dedication to providing world-class sporting facilities, sharing new photos that show the stadium’s ongoing construction. “Talanta Stadium construction is progressing well as …

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