The Lower Eastern Times

Huawei and Safaricom Introduce Affordable Internet for Kenyans 

Chinese technology firm Huawei, in collaboration with Kenyan mobile operator Safaricom, on Friday unveiled a program to provide low-cost internet services to residents of Kenya’s Affordable Housing Program. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Feng Shen, Huawei’s key account director, said the initiative uses the company’s digital quick optical …

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Government Extends Marsabit Dusk-to-Dawn Curfew for 30 Days

The government has extended a dusk-to-dawn curfew in 13 locations across Marsabit County for 30 days amid continuing security concerns. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced that the curfew will take effect from December 23, starting at 6:30 pm, citing the areas as “security-disturbed and dangerous.” “The extension highlights ongoing …

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Mosiria Urges Women to Ditch Hip Pads and Embrace Natural Bodies

Nairobi Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Care, Geoffrey Mosiria, has called on women to avoid using artificial body-shaping products such as hip pads, butt enhancers, and tummy binders. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Mosiria’s advice followed a visit to a clothing store where he observed several …

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Harambee Stars Missing as AFCON 2025 Kicks Off in Morocco

As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) gets underway in Morocco, Kenya’s Harambee Stars are conspicuously absent. East Africa is instead represented by regional rivals Uganda and Tanzania, highlighting Kenya’s continued struggles on the continental stage. The Stars’ failure to qualify was sealed on November 15, 2024, when they …

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Grade 10 Placement Rollout Marred by Tech Glitches

The release of Grade 10 placement results on Friday was initially met with excitement from parents and learners after hours of anxious anticipation, but the mood quickly shifted to confusion and worry when the SMS system meant to relay the information began malfunctioning. Many parents and candidates who tried to …

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Two Arrested Over Brutal Mtopanga Killing

Two men have been arrested in connection with the killing of Stephen Opello in Chembani, Mtopanga, Kisauni subcounty, in a development that investigators say is a major step forward in a case that had caused anxiety among residents. Kisauni detectives said the suspects, popularly known by the nicknames “Junior” and …

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Former Governor Loses Sh76M in Unexplained Wealth

In a landmark ruling delivered Friday, the High Court has ordered the forfeiture of assets valued at over Sh131 million linked to former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, declaring them the proceeds of “unexplained wealth.” Justice Nixon Sifuna, presiding over the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Division, ruled that the Ethics and …

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“Leave Him Alone!” Wiper Fires Back at Ruto’s Brutal Attacks.

The political feud between President William Ruto and Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka has reached a boiling point, with the Wiper Party issuing a stern warning to the Head of State to “desist from affronting” their leader. The exchange follows a series of “bare-knuckle” attacks from President Ruto, who …

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The ‘Miano Effect’: How Kenya is Redefining Travel for the World.

Kenya is officially on track to break tourism records, with the government projecting three million international visitors by the end of 2025. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano announced the ambitious goal, citing a massive surge in momentum following a successful 2024. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …

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BREAKING NEWS: Trump Suspends Green Card Lottery With Immediate Effect

US President Donald Trump has suspended the Diversity Visa program, also known as the green card lottery. This comes after Claudio Neves Valente, a Portuguese national who entered the U.S. through legal permanent residence, was linked to shootings at Brown University and MIT that left three dead and nine injured.

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