The Lower Eastern Times

Forestry PS Reveals Why Gov’t Wants an Airstrip in Imenti Forest

Forestry Principal Secretary George Tarus has confirmed that the government intends to construct an airstrip in Imenti Forest as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s ability to respond to forest fires. Speaking during an interview on NTV on Wednesday, Tarus said the proposed facility is designed to improve emergency …

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Kenyans Raise Over Sh519,000 for Linda Mwananchi

Kenyans raised Sh519,144 for the Linda Mwananchi initiative on Monday after Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna appealed to members of the public to support the movement through small donations. Figures released by the organisers on July 21, 2026, showed that 9,419 people had contributed by the end of the fundraising exercise. …

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Ruto Nominates Wilson Sossion to TSC

President William Ruto has nominated former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary General Wilson Sossion and Antonina Lentoijoni to serve as commissioners at the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The nominations, announced on Tuesday, have been submitted to Parliament for vetting and approval in line with constitutional and legal requirements. …

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Naivas Under Investigation Over Product Pricing

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has launched an investigation into Naivas Supermarket following allegations that a customer was charged more for a product than the advertised price. According to the complaint, the customer purchased a bottle of Hunter’s Choice at Naivas’ Thindigua branch for Sh1,120, despite the supermarket promoting …

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Uganda Airlines Expands Fleet with Eight New Jets

Uganda Airlines has signed its first aircraft purchase agreement with Boeing, ordering eight new planes as part of plans to expand its regional and international operations. The national carrier will acquire four Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft and four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to increase capacity, modernise its fleet and meet rising …

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CA Introduces New Licence for Equipment Importers

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has announced new regulations requiring businesses involved in the importation and wholesale distribution of communications equipment to obtain a new licence before operating. In a notice issued on July 21, the regulator said all entities intending to import or distribute communications equipment must apply …

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Green Wave Hits Senate as DCP Celebrates

The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) brought its post-election celebrations to Parliament on Tuesday as senators allied to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua arrived at the Senate in coordinated party attire. Murang’a Senator Joseph Nyutu, Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango, Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa, Nyandarua Senator John Methu, Laikipia Senator …

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Inside Ruto’s State House Meeting with Phonographic Team

President William Ruto on Tuesday welcomed a delegation from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) at State House, Nairobi. The meeting brought together the Head of State and senior representatives from the global recording industry, highlighting Kenya’s ongoing efforts to strengthen partnerships within the music and creative sectors. …

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Why Kenya Airways Brought Back the Boeing 777

Nearly a decade after leasing out its Boeing 777-300ER fleet, Kenya Airways has returned one of the aircraft to service as it seeks to boost capacity, strengthen its long-haul operations and support growing passenger and cargo demand. The aircraft, registered 5Y-KZX, resumed commercial operations on July 17, 2026, operating flights …

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Court Sets Date for Samidoh Rape Case Judgment

The Milimani High Court has scheduled February 11, 2027, as the date for delivering judgment in a case involving Mugithi musician Samuel Muchoki Ndirangu, popularly known as Samidoh, who is accused of sexual assault by a Kenyan-American woman. The petitioner has sued the Inspector General of Police (IG), the Directorate …

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