The Lower Eastern Times

EPRA Announces Fuel Prices for December

A petrol station attendant fuelling a car. Photo I File

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has maintained current fuel prices for the November–December pricing cycle. In Nairobi, motorists will continue paying Sh184.52 for Super Petrol, Sh171.47 for Diesel and Sh154.78 for Kerosene. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The prices—effective from midnight—include the 16% VAT as required …

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Winnie Odinga Drops Bombshell on ODM’s True Identity

EALA MP Winnie Odinga says the Orange Democratic Movement’s fire remains alive, stressing that the party’s 20-year history of protest, courage and persistence continues to inspire young Kenyans. Winnie noted that ODM’s identity is built on sacrifice and resilience, saying the party has consistently aligned itself with ordinary citizens fighting …

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Joho: Ruto’s Presence at ODM@20 Is Justified by His Role as a Founder

Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho says President William Ruto’s attendance at the Orange Democratic Movement’s 20th anniversary should not be viewed as unusual. ODM is marking its two decades of political activism and struggle with a three-day celebration at Mama Ngina Waterfront in Mombasa, running from Friday to Sunday. …

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Winnie Odinga Thanks Supporters for Standing with Her Family

EALA MP Winnie Odinga has expressed gratitude to ODM supporters for standing with her family following the death of former party leader Raila Odinga. Speaking in Mombasa on Friday during the opening of the ODM@20 celebrations, she said her family still feels the deep weight of the loss and appreciates …

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South Sudan President Kiir Fires His Powerful Vice President

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has dismissed his influential Vice President Benjamin Bor Mel just eight months after his appointment. In a decree issued from State House, Juba, Kiir also removed Dr. Mel as deputy leader of the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM). Click here to join our WhatsApp …

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CBK to Raise Sh40 Billion Through Long-Term Bonds for Gov’t Budget Support

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is looking to raise Sh40 billion from investors to support government spending through the reopening of 15-year and 25-year Treasury bonds. These fixed-coupon bonds were previously issued and remain active in the market, now available to new investors. “Central Bank of Kenya, acting as …

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‘It’s Their Loss’: South Africa’s Ramaphosa Responds to Trump Skipping G20 Summit

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has criticized US President Donald Trump’s decision to skip the upcoming G20 leaders’ summit in Johannesburg, saying that “boycott politics doesn’t work.” Trump announced that no US officials would attend the summit, citing discredited claims of persecution against white South Africans. Speaking outside parliament, Ramaphosa …

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Google Targets Kenyan Students With Advanced AI Learning Platform

Google has launched its Gemini Pro Plan (Google AI Pro) in Kenya, a new initiative designed to provide university and college students with cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools to enhance digital learning and research in higher education. According to the tech giant, the rollout aims to equip learners with hands-on AI …

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Kenya’s Phoebe Okowa Elected Judge of the International Court of Justice

Kenyan scholar and international law expert Professor Phoebe Okowa has been elected as a judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) after securing an absolute majority of votes during a United Nations Security Council session held on Wednesday in New York. Security Council President Michael Imran Kanu notified UN …

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Pastoralists to Access Sh2.5 Billion Livestock Financing Through New Partnership

Pastoralists and livestock traders are set to benefit from a Sh2.5 billion financing deal following a new partnership between Avenews, the Kenya Meat Commission (KMC), and the Kenya Livestock Marketing Council (KLMC). The initiative aims to provide flexible, trade-based capital to strengthen Kenya’s livestock value chain. The agreement, signed by …

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