The Lower Eastern Times

Farmers in Busia Suffer Losses as Floods Destroy Crops

Residents near the Malaba and Malakisi rivers in Teso North sub-county, Busia County, are grappling with significant losses after heavy rains caused devastating floods, wiping out their crops. The hardest-hit areas include Amoni, Akiriamas, and Akiriamasit, where both homes and large swathes of farmland have been destroyed. Locals are now …

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Sidian Bank Opens New Branch in Nyandarua, Aims to Boost SME Growth

Sidian Bank has inaugurated its 49th branch in Olkalou, Nyandarua County, as part of its plan to enhance its presence in the Mt. Kenya region and support the growth of SMEs and agribusinesses. Situated along the Gilgil-Nyahururu highway, the state-of-the-art branch is expected to serve a dynamic region known for …

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Gachagua Emerges as Key Opposition Power Broker

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s six-week visit to the United States and his dramatic return to Kenya on Thursday have cemented his growing influence as a rising opposition figure. Despite being abroad since July, Gachagua remained a dominant voice in national politics, consistently making headlines with strong statements critical of …

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Leaders Pay Tribute to Former MP Lempurkel

Political leaders from various parties have expressed their sorrow following the death of former Laikipia North MP, Matthew Lempurkel. Lempurkel passed away on Sunday due to injuries sustained in a recent road accident in Rongai. He had been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi …

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Lawmakers Vow to Keep Government in Check

A group of lawmakers, including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, have reaffirmed their commitment to holding the government accountable, despite facing threats and intimidation. Speaking at a Sunday service at Jesus Teaching Ministry in Embakasi East, the legislators emphasized their determination to speak out against …

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Wamuchomba: My Suspension from Parliament Was Due to Asking Questions

Gathoni Wamuchomba, the Member of Parliament for Githunguri, has alleged that her recent suspension from Parliament was due to her raising critical questions. On August 13, 2025, Speaker Moses Wetang’ula imposed a 20-day suspension on Wamuchomba. The MP has expressed her dissatisfaction with the suspension, claiming it restricts her from …

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Blogger ‘Sniper’ Finally Laid to Rest 19 Months After Murder

Slain Meru blogger Daniel Muthiani, popularly known as Sniper, was on Friday buried at his home in Kabuitu, Igembe East ward, nearly two years after his gruesome killing. Family, friends, and relatives who gathered for the send-off called on the government to fast-track justice, insisting those behind his murder must …

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Gov’t turns to counselling, rehab to tackle mental health crisis

The State is intensifying efforts to expand counselling and rehabilitation services as part of interventions to curb rising mental health challenges in the country. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking in Nyeri during the Jukwaa la Usalama forum, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen warned that mental health issues …

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Nyamira : Couple, Daughter and Infant Killed in Suspected Arson Attack

Police in Nyamira County are probing the deaths of four family members after a late-night fire razed their home in Matongo village, Nyamokoroto sub-location, Masaba North. The victims — identified as Rodrick Makini Angwenyi (57), his wife Jackline Bochaberi (57), their daughter Mary Ann Makini (23), and a three-month-old grandchild, …

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Coach McCarthy: Madagascar’s Ball Movement Caught us off guard

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy admitted his team was unsettled by Madagascar’s fluid ball movement during their African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarterfinal clash, where Kenya suffered a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat on Friday night. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking after the game, McCarthy praised his players’ …

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