The Lower Eastern Times

Why your Phone App Just Changed and How to Reset it

If you use an Android phone, you may have noticed your call settings suddenly look different, even without updating anything yourself. This is because Google has started rolling out a major redesign of its Phone app (version 186+), introducing a new look and smarter features to reduce accidental taps and …

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No Evidence on MP Bribery Allegations – EACC

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) says it has not launched investigations into allegations of bribery in Parliament, citing a lack of credible information. EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud said on Friday that no official complaints have been filed regarding claims that MPs were soliciting money from governors or …

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Opinion: Why Men Struggle With Worthiness and Love

By: Vincent Mumba There is a silence that follows many men. Not because they lack words, but because they were never taught how to voice what lies beneath. That silence often carries a quiet ache: the invisible weight of wondering, “Am I enough?” From a young age, boys learn that …

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Court Clears Import of 250,000 Tonnes of Duty-Free Rice

The High Court in Kerugoya has given the government the go-ahead to partially implement a gazette notice on duty-free rice imports, despite opposition from local farmers. The notice, issued on July 28 by Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe, had authorized the importation of 500,000 metric tonnes of grade one milled white …

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Kitui MP Warns of Camel Herder Invasion

Mwala MP Vincent Musyoka has raised concerns over the continued incursion of armed camel herders from northern Kenya into Kitui County, warning that the situation is escalating into a “ticking time bomb.” Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel He said the invasions have sparked violent clashes and widespread destruction …

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PSC Shortlists Nine Candidates for SRC Member Position

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has named nine candidates to be interviewed for the position of member of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). The interviews are scheduled for Friday, August 29, 2025, at PSC headquarters on Harambee Avenue, Nairobi. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Those shortlisted are: …

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KeNHA closes Section of Marigat–Loruk Road due to Flooding

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the closure of part of the Marigat–Loruk road in Baringo County after rising waters from Lake Baringo submerged a section of the highway. In a public notice shared on X, KeNHA said the affected stretch lies between KM 29+800 and KM 40+000, …

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MCK Condemns Attack on Journalists During Gachagua’s Return

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has strongly condemned the assault and robbery of journalists covering former Deputy  Rigathi Gachagua’s homecoming, where crews from TV47, Citizen TV, and Standard Group were attacked. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The incident happened on Friday, August 21, along Mombasa Road, as …

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73-year-old Woman Dies in Molo House Fire

A 73-year-old woman lost her life in a house fire at Kapsita Hindu village in Elburgon, Molo, Nakuru County, on the morning of August 19. Police identified the victim as Phylis Muthoni, who lived alone in the house. The cause of the blaze has not yet been established. Click here …

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Kilifi: Woman Dies During Baptism in the Indian Ocean

A baptism ceremony in Kilifi turned tragic on Wednesday, August 20, when a 27-year-old woman drowned in the Indian Ocean’s Kijipwa area. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Police reported that a pastor had gathered 24 people for the religious exercise in the Pope area. About half had already …

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