The Lower Eastern Times

Youth in Danger: The Alarming Rise of Drug and Substance Abuse

By: Abigail Kajuju Bariu In today’s society, drug and substance abuse has become one of the biggest threats facing Kenya’s young generation. What may begin as a simple experiment — a “small try” — often turns into a lifelong battle with addiction. Behind every addict lies a story of peer …

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Why Nairobi Rents Are Falling While Home Prices Soar

Property prices in Nairobi rose during the third quarter of 2025, defying the usual August slowdown, as demand for detached houses surged — even as rental prices dropped due to the exit of expatriates following US aid programme cuts. According to the HassConsult House Price Index for July–September, overall property …

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Safaricom to Land Second Undersea Internet Cable from Oman to Kenya

Safaricom has partnered with Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to bring a new high-capacity submarine cable connecting Oman and Kenya, a move set to improve digital connectivity and increase internet speeds across East Africa. The agreement, signed through Meta’s subsidiary Edge Network Services Limited, appoints Safaricom as the landing …

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Raila’s X Account Now Run by RAO Foundation After His Death

The official X account of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, @RailaOdinga, is now under the management of The RAO Foundation, the organization created to honor and preserve his legacy following his death in 2025. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel A message posted on the account, …

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Why Mothers Are Africa’s True Heroes

By: David Kola Motherhood is more than just a title — it is an experience, a journey, and a calling. But what does it truly mean to be a mother? In Africa, motherhood goes beyond the act of raising children; it is a sacred duty, a powerful force, and the …

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Exams Run Smoothly Nationwide, Says Interior PS Omollo

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has assured Kenyans that the ongoing national assessment exams are running smoothly without any major disruptions. Omollo said the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), which began on Monday, have so far been incident-free thanks to strong coordination …

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Hope Returns to Makueni as Farmers Gear Up for Long-Awaited Rains

By: David Mumo As clouds gather over Makueni hills, a quiet sense of urgency fills the air. Across Kenya’s rural villages, farmers are preparing their fields all in anticipation of the long awaited rains. For many, this season represents more than just rainfall, it’s a chance to rebuild after months …

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Football Transfer News Across Europe Wednesday 29/10/2025

Tottenham are interested in signing Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, 28, from Napoli. (TeamTalks) Napoli will make another attempt to sign 20-year-old English midfielder Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United in January. (Gazzetta dello Sport – In Italy) Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paqueta, 28, is keen to leave West Ham in January. (Times …

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Tanzanians Head to the Polls as Samia Suluhu Seeks Second Term

Tanzanians are voting today in the General Elections of the United Republic of Tanzania, where President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party is expected to defend her position for another five-year term. It is the seventh election since the restoration of the multi-party system in …

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Forgot His Keys, Lost His Life — Man Falls from Nyali Apartment

Police in Mombasa are investigating the death of a 45-year-old man who fell from the fourth floor of a building in Nyali. The deceased, identified as Koriata Laytata, is reported to have fallen from the balcony of his apartment at Gishanga Estate along Beach Road on the night of Saturday, …

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