The Lower Eastern Times

LPG Use Rises 15pc To 414,861 Tonnes in 2024 – EPRA

Kenyans consumed a record 414,861 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in 2024, representing a 15 percent increase from 360,594 tonnes in 2023, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has reported. The growth has been attributed to government incentives such as the zero-rating of LPG, which has lowered …

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European football rumours Thursday: Man City and Real Madrid Tracking French Winger Michael Oliseh

Manchester City and Real Madrid are tracking France winger Michael Oliseh, with Bayern Munich considering offering the 23-year-old an improved contract. (Team Talks) Tottenham are set to agree a new contract with Uruguayan midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur, 28, whose current deal expires in the summer of 2026. (Athletic – Subscription Required) …

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US White House Says it is Laying off Staff as Gov’t Shutdown Continues

By: BBC The White House says it will begin laying off most government workers within two days, as lawmakers are blamed for the first government shutdown in nearly seven years. Government operations began to falter on Wednesday after Republicans and Democrats in Congress failed to agree on a new spending …

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Kenyan Activists Bob Njagi, Nicholas Oyoo kidnapped in Uganda

Two Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were on Wednesday afternoon allegedly kidnapped by four armed men believed to be security officers. The two, who had joined the campaign of National Unity Platform presidential candidate, BObi Wine on Tuesday, were reportedly forced into a car and their phones were …

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Busia: Suspect Dies in Tangakona Police Cells

Authorities in Busia County are investigating the death of a 24-year-old suspect who was found dead inside a police cell at Tangakona Police Post in what officers say was a suicide. The incident, reported on September 30, 2025, has reignited concerns about the safety and handling of suspects in police …

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Kariandusi Crash Victims to be Laid to Rest Next Week

The 14 relatives who died in the Kariandusi road accident will be buried next week in ceremonies spread across Nyeri, Murang’a, and Nakuru counties. A memorial mass was held on Wednesday at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Kandara, where leaders, clergy, and mourners gathered to comfort the grieving families. Click …

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Low Turnout Mars IEBC Voter Registration as Focus Shifts to Gen Z

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) kicked off continuous voter registration on Monday, but early signs indicate a sluggish start as many young people, especially Gen Z, stay away from the exercise. A spot check by the Star revealed that clerks at several centres had little to do over …

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Snapchat to Begin Charging for Storage of Older Photos and Videos

Snapchat has revealed it will introduce charges for storing older photos and videos, sparking criticism from long-time users who have built up large archives on the app. Since 2016, Snapchat’s “Memories” feature has allowed users to save posts beyond their 24-hour lifespan. Under the new policy, however, anyone storing more …

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Relief for Sonko as Court Orders Release of Ksh.574M Frozen Accounts

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has secured a major victory after the High Court lifted orders freezing Ksh.574 million in his bank accounts. Justice Nixon Sifuna dismissed a suit by the Asset Recovery Agency (ARA) which had sought to have the money declared proceeds of crime and surrendered to …

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Ruto: Cost of Living has Decreased Significantly Since 2022

President William Ruto has credited his Kenya Kwanza administration with bringing down the cost of living since assuming office in 2022, citing targeted policy measures. Speaking in Nairobi during the launch of the Nairobi International Trade Fair on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the President said reforms in the agriculture sector …

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