The Lower Eastern Times

Woman Found Dead After Domestic Dispute in Dandora

A 40-year-old woman was discovered dead following a suspected domestic altercation with her husband in Dandora, Nairobi. Police identified the deceased as Judy Wambui Maina, whose body was found on the floor of her home on Sunday, October 12, 2025, with visible head injuries. Her husband, the main suspect, was …

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Meru County Battles Surge in Teen Pregnancies, HIV, TB, and Cancer Cases

By: Nkirote Skipper A new report has revealed worrying health trends in Meru County, highlighting alarming increases in teenage pregnancies, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and cancer cases. The findings have raised concern among health officials, residents, and stakeholders, placing Meru at the top nationally in several key health indicators. Click here …

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Business Bay Square Founder to Invest Sh64 Billion in New Tatu City Development

Business Bay Square (BBS) owner Abdiweli Hassan has unveiled plans to invest Sh64 billion in a 60-acre mixed-use development within Tatu City Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The ambitious project will feature residential units, offices, retail spaces, logistics hubs, green parks, and a mosque, forming part of Tatu City’s expanding master-planned …

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Governor Nassir Visits Tudor Creek After Fatal Boat Accident

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir on Saturday visited Tudor Creek, the scene of a tragic boat accident in which two people died and one remained missing after a racing boat capsized. The incident involved MV Dragon, one of the boats taking part in a dragon boat race during the East African …

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Elderly Woman Found Murdered, Body Dumped on Footpath in Bungoma

Police in Bungoma County are investigating the brutal killing of an elderly woman whose body was discovered dumped along a footpath in Bumula. The victim, identified as Marceline Nasambu Wambuti, 80, was found in a swampy area in South Bukusu village after being missing for two days. Authorities are probing …

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CJ Koome Gazettes Appointment of Over 200 Specialised Magistrates

Chief Justice Martha Koome has announced the appointment of more than 200 magistrates across the country to handle specialised cases as part of ongoing judicial reforms to enhance efficiency and speed up the resolution of complex matters. According to Gazette Notices dated October 10 and 19, 2025, the newly designated …

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KRA Announces Temporary Disruption of Customs System for Maintenance

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has notified users of a planned interruption to its Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS) on Sunday, October 12, 2025, to allow for scheduled maintenance. In a statement issued on Saturday, KRA said the system will be unavailable from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., affecting both …

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Gachagua: I’ll Mobilise Millions for Kalonzo in 2027

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that he would fully back Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka if the opposition settles on him as its joint presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election. Speaking on Friday during the Wiper National Delegates Conference at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, Gachagua pledged to campaign …

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Police Probe Multiple Killings Reported Across Counties

Police have launched investigations into a series of violent incidents reported in different parts of the country, leaving several people dead in Murang’a, Tana River, Machakos, and Trans Nzoia counties. In Murang’a, the body of 40-year-old John Gachoka Gichuhi was found dumped in a farm in Makuyu on October 9, …

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Muthoni: Hygiene and Environment Key to Healthy Nation

Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has urged Kenyans to uphold proper hygiene practices and take an active role in environmental conservation efforts. Speaking during Mazingira Day celebrations at Ngiriambu Comprehensive School in Gichugu Constituency, the PS led residents, students, and government officials in a national tree-planting …

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