The Lower Eastern Times

Qwetu 0wner Acorn Sees Profits soar 9% in 2025

Acorn Investment Management Limited has reported a profit of Sh1.52 billion for the year ending December 31, 2025, marking a 9.2% rise compared to 2024. The growth was largely driven by strong results from its student accommodation real estate investment trusts (REITs). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Revenue …

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Traders Count Losses after Gikomba Market Wiped out Overnight

A section of the Gikomba shoe market was brought down overnight by county authorities after traders failed to vacate following an earlier eviction notice. The demolition is part of ongoing efforts by the county government to reclaim riparian land. Conducted under heavy security, the operation left traders shocked as they …

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EPRA Identifies Five Fuel Stations Over Quality Breaches

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has flagged five petrol stations nationwide for failing to meet fuel quality standards between January and March 2026. In a public notice, the regulator said it carried out a wide-ranging inspection exercise under Section 92 of the Petroleum Act 2019, which mandates continuous …

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Mystery as Senior Police officer Found Dead in Parked Car

A senior police officer was discovered dead inside his car under unclear circumstances at Ikonge Market in Nyamira County. Police said they were alerted by members of the public who noticed a vehicle that had been parked for a long time along the Nyamira–Kericho road. Upon arriving at the scene, …

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1998 Bomb Blast Victims Escalate Case to Court of Appeal

Survivors of the 1998 Nairobi bomb attack and their families have taken their case to the Court of Appeal, seeking justice and compensation after the High Court dismissed their petition. The move comes after a 2024 ruling by Justice Lawrence Mugambi, who threw out the case filed in 2021, stating …

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Teen Killed in Fight with Friends in Eastleigh

A 17-year-old boy lost his life after being stabbed during a confrontation in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area. According to police, the teenager was attacked by a group of his friends during the incident, which occurred on Sunday, March 29. Three suspects connected to the attack have been arrested and are awaiting …

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“Uliskia wapi” Meme Originator and ex-Tanzanian MP Dies

Former Tanzanian Member of Parliament Seleman Bungara, popularly known as Bwege and famed for the viral “Uliskia wapi” catchphrase, has passed away. Reports indicate that Bungara died on Monday in Dar es Salaam while undergoing treatment. He previously served as the MP for Kilwa South, marking a political career that …

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Police Seek to Arrest Governor Sakaja Over Senate Contempt Ruling

Police have launched efforts to arrest Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja following an order issued by a Senate oversight committee citing him for contempt of Parliament. Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud confirmed on Monday that officers are ready to execute the directive and present the governor before the Senate. A group …

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Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho to be Buried on April 10

The funeral committee for the late Ol Kalou MP, David Kiaraho, has announced that he will be laid to rest on Friday, April 10, 2026. Committee chairperson Kwenya Thuku said the burial will take place at the legislator’s farm in Tigoni, honoring his final wishes. Speaking on Monday after the …

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Why the World’s Tallest Tree Remains Hidden from People

By: Patrick Karanja, Jewel Technical College Deep within the misty forests of Redwood National Park stands a remarkable natural wonder known as Hyperion—the tallest tree ever recorded on Earth. Reaching a height of about 116 meters (380 feet), this coast redwood rises higher than many skyscrapers. Despite its extraordinary size, …

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