The Lower Eastern Times

President Ruto Hands Over Affordable Homes in Elburgon

President William Ruto has officially handed over keys to new homeowners at the newly completed Boma Yangu Elburgon Estate in Molo Constituency, Nakuru County — marking another milestone in the government’s Affordable Housing Programme. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The estate, consisting of 220 housing units across nine …

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BREAKING: 12 Feared Dead in Horrific Plane Crash

Twelve people are feared dead after a light aircraft crashed in the Tsimba-Matuga area of Kwale County on Tuesday morning. According to Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) Director General Emile Arao, the plane—registration number 5Y-CCA—was en route from Diani to Kichwa Tembo in the Maasai Mara when it went down. …

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Form Two Student Killed in Brutal Bandit Attack in Migori

A Form Two student from St. Joseph Ntimaru Secondary School in Migori County has died from gunshot wounds sustained during a bandit attack in Ntimaru. The 16-year-old was among the victims of the October 22, 2025 assault, where armed raiders reportedly stole livestock before fleeing the scene. He succumbed to …

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Exposed: The Secret Rise of Gayism Within Church Ministries Shocking Believers Nationwide

By: Purity Muthoni For generations, the church has been viewed as a haven for spiritual growth, moral guidance, and community. Yet beneath this sacred image, a controversial and often concealed reality is emerging — the presence of homosexuality among some church leaders, gospel artists, and congregants.   Despite the church’s …

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Babu Owino, Kabata Sue to Stop Cabinet Secretaries From Playing Politics

MP Babu Owino and activist Mwaura Kabata have filed a petition at the Milimani Law Courts seeking to suspend the implementation of a new law that permits Cabinet Secretaries to take part in political activities. The duo is challenging Section 25 of the newly enacted Conflict of Interest Act, 2025, …

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Why KTDA Tea Factories Are Under Gov’t Investigation

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has instructed the Tea Board of Kenya to carry out a full audit of loans taken by tea factories managed under the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA). In a letter addressed to Tea Board CEO Willy Mutai, Agriculture Principal Secretary Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh …

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Shimoni Port in Kwale Welcomes First Luxury Cruise Ship

Kwale County’s newly completed Shimoni Port has marked a major milestone after receiving its first-ever luxury cruise liner last week. The vessel, SH Diana, arrived with 249 international tourists on board and was warmly received by port authorities, county officials, and tourism stakeholders. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …

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Five Years Later… Turkish Airlines Finally Returns to Kenya’s Coast

Turkish Airlines has officially resumed direct flights to Mombasa, Kenya, marking a return to the coastal city after a five-year pause. The flights resumed on Sunday, October 26, with the inaugural Boeing 737 touching down at Moi International Airport early Monday morning. The aircraft was greeted with a ceremonial water …

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Havi Urges Sifuna to Take Charge of ODM After Raila’s Death

Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has called on Nairobi Senator and ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna to step up and take leadership of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) following the passing of the party’s longtime leader, Raila Odinga. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking on …

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Why Learners Won’t Get Certificates in Kenya’s New Assessment System

Kenya’s education system has entered a new era as 2.3 million learners sit for the inaugural Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) — the first national evaluation under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum. The week-long assessment, running from October 27 to November 3, marks the completion of junior secondary school …

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