The Lower Eastern Times

KQ Partners With Aga Khan Hospital to Boost Africa’s Medical Tourism

Kenya Airways (KQ) has teamed up with Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) to promote medical tourism in Africa, aiming to establish Kenya as a top destination for high-quality healthcare on the continent. The partnership, facilitated through KQ Health, the airline’s healthcare division, combines KQ’s regional flight network with AKUH’s advanced …

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Man Found Dead by Roadside in Magena as Police Probe String of Killings

Police in Kisii County are investigating the brutal killing of a 20-year-old man, whose body was discovered dumped along the roadside in Magena. The victim, identified as Tomson Osiemo, was found with severe head injuries after being reported missing from his home the previous night. Authorities say the motive behind …

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Wavinya Ndeti Named Among Africa’s Top 100 Women

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has been honoured as one of Africa’s 100 Most Influential Women at the 4th African Women Awards held in Kigali, Rwanda. The annual awards, organised by the She Achievers Network, recognise outstanding African women driving change across the continent through leadership, innovation, and social impact. Click …

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President Ruto Transfers Management of Amboseli National Park to Kajiado County

President William Ruto has officially handed over the management of Amboseli National Park to the Kajiado County Government, marking a historic milestone in the devolution of natural resource management. The handover follows years of negotiations between the national and county governments over revenue sharing and community involvement in conservation efforts. …

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Chinese Automaker Jetour Launches in Kenya With Premium SUV Range

Chinese vehicle manufacturer Jetour has officially entered the Kenyan market, unveiling four mid-size SUV models aimed at the country’s growing premium car segment. The lineup includes the Jetour Dashing, Jetour X70, Jetour T-Series, and Jetour T2, which will be distributed locally through Global Motor Center, Jetour’s official partner in Kenya. …

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Zimbabwe Opposition Leader Job Sikhala Arrested in South Africa

Zimbabwean opposition leader and outspoken government critic Job Sikhala was arrested in South Africa on Friday for allegedly possessing explosives, his brother confirmed to AFP. Reports from Zimbabwean media indicated Sikhala’s arrest, and South African police later confirmed they had detained two men found with 26 blasting cartridges and detonating …

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Mama Ida Odinga Vows to Help MP Peter Salasya Find a Wife

Mama Ida Odinga, widow of Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has pledged to help Mumias East MP Peter Salasya find a wife. The promise came during Salasya’s visit to Opoda Farm in Siaya County on Friday, where the youthful legislator playfully asked Mama Ida to assist him in finding …

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Activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo Released After 38 Days Missing

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President, Faith Odhiambo, has applauded the release of activists Nicholas Oyoo and Bob Njagi, who regained their freedom in Busia on Thursday night, 38 days after they disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement shared on X, …

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Turkana Oil Project Finally Gets Go-Ahead

Parliament is set to approve a deal allowing Gulf Energy E&P B.V. to begin oil and gas extraction in Turkana County, marking a key step toward Kenya’s first commercial petroleum production. Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi confirmed that his ministry has already approved the Field Development Plan (FDP) …

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President Ruto Launches NYOTA Youth Business Support Programme

President William Ruto has officially launched the NYOTA Youth Business Support Programme in Mumias, Kakamega County, a national initiative designed to help young Kenyans start and grow small businesses. Under the programme, beneficiaries will initially receive KSh 25,000 as part of a KSh 50,000 grant, which will be disbursed directly …

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