The Lower Eastern Times

CoG Summons Urgent Meeting Over Kahiga’s Raila Remarks

The Council of Governors (CoG) has convened a special meeting to discuss what it described as “reckless and insensitive” remarks made by Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. In a statement issued on Tuesday, CoG Chairperson and Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi said the …

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Autopsy Confirms Victims in Kasarani Chaos Died from Gunshots

An autopsy has revealed that the three people who died during the viewing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s body at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, sustained gunshot wounds to the head and chest. The victims were reportedly shot amid chaos as security officers tried to restrain a crowd attempting …

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Shock After Governor Calls Raila’s Death ‘God’s Plan’

  A shocking video has surfaced online showing Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga allegedly celebrating the death of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga — remarks that have sparked widespread outrage among Kenyans. In the viral clip, Governor Kahiga, speaking in his native Kikuyu language during a public event in Kieni …

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The Beauty of an Awkward First Kiss

By: Vincent Mumba, Our first kiss was an accident—nothing like the kind sung about in love songs. Still, there was poetry in its clumsiness. No romantic sunset, no fireworks, no cinematic slow motion—just the two of us, awkward, laughing, and realizing our mouths had bumped like lost planets. Imperfect, but …

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KNEC Releases KCSE Exam Timetable

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has released the official timetable for the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) oral and practical examinations, set to begin this week across the country. In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 21, KNEC announced that the oral and performance-based assessments will run …

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Kibwana: No One Person Can Replace Raila

Former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana has said that the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s impact on Kenya’s democracy and political culture is so immense that no single individual can take his place. Speaking on Citizen TV on Tuesday morning, Kibwana described Raila as a visionary leader whose legacy goes …

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KCSE Exams Begin as CBC Tests Set for Next Week

The 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations officially began on Tuesday, ushering in a decisive period for thousands of Form Four candidates across the country. The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) confirmed that all systems are in place for a smooth and transparent process, following successful rehearsals held …

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Ruto Approves Stricter Law Against Online Offences

Individuals convicted of cyber harassment and other online offences in Kenya now risk fines of up to Sh20 million or a 10-year jail term under a new law signed by President William Ruto. The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024, signed on October 15, strengthens the 2018 cybercrime law …

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Japan Prepares to Elect first Female Prime Minister in History

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s cabinet has resigned ahead of a vote in parliament to send the country to a snap election expected to elect its first female prime minister. Sanae Takaichi, who leads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, will however lead a minority government. The BBC correspondent says Ms …

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Nephew on the Run After Killing Uncle in Nairobi

Police in Nairobi are investigating a case in which a man died after being assaulted by his nephew during a domestic altercation in Umoja estate. The deceased, identified as 45-year-old Stephen Ng’ang’a, reportedly engaged in a heated argument with his nephew, which quickly turned violent. The cause of the dispute …

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