The Lower Eastern Times

2 Killed as Aroko, Were Camps Trade Blows in Homa Bay

Two people were killed and several others injured after violent clashes broke out between supporters of Kasipul parliamentary by-election candidates Phillip Aroko and Boyd Were in Homa Bay County. The incident happened on Thursday afternoon at Opondo area in Central Kasipul Ward, where rival groups of the independent candidate Aroko …

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Marsabit Power Deals Under Scrutiny as Gitson Demands Transparency

Gitson Energy Limited has formally written to the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), demanding full transparency on all Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approvals and licenses for power projects in Marsabit County. The firm raised concerns over whether these projects comply with Kenya’s environmental and community land regulations. Click here to …

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Ruto Speaks To Zelenskyy Over Kenyans Trapped In Ukraine War

President William Ruto on Thursday held a phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, centering on the safety of Kenyans in Ukraine, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and shared global security issues. Ruto described the discussion as “fruitful,” saying it focused on matters of mutual interest between the two countries. Click here …

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Kalonzo Wants Ithookwe Stadium Renamed After Raila Odinga

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has proposed that the Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County be renamed in honour of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga. Kalonzo made the call on Thursday while visiting Opoda Farm in Bondo, where he joined family members and leaders to pay tribute to …

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Two Die, Five Hospitalised After Drinking Toxic Alcohol In Meru

Two people have died and five others were hospitalised after consuming a suspected poisonous local brew in Mutuati, Meru County, police have confirmed. According to local officials, the incident occurred on November 5, 2027, when several villagers began complaining of severe headaches and temporary blindness after drinking the illicit brew. …

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Kenya Listed Among Countries Hit By Bmw Vehicle Recall — COMESA

Kenya is one of nine COMESA member states affected by a major safety recall issued by BMW Group South Africa, the COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) has confirmed. In a public warning notice, the regional regulator alerted consumers to potential defects involving faulty starter motors and Takata airbags in certain BMW …

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Kalonzo Storms Bondo With 100 Cattle To Honour Raila

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Thursday paid a profound traditional tribute to his late political ally Raila Odinga, delivering about 100 cattle to the Odinga family’s Opoda Farm in Bondo, Siaya County. The gesture, steeped in cultural symbolism, reflected Kalonzo’s deep respect and admiration for the late former Prime …

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Laikipia Horror: Two Children Gunned Down By Bandits

Two children were shot dead in a banditry attack in Laikipia County, sparking tension among residents. According to police and locals, the November 5 incident occurred in the Naibor area, where the siblings — aged seven and 17 — were grazing livestock when they were ambushed and shot at close …

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US Issues New Security Alert For Citizens In Tanzania

The United States has released a new security advisory for its citizens in Tanzania, cautioning about a continued heavy security presence and ongoing curfews in certain parts of the country. According to the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam, while the curfew in the capital has been lifted after several …

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SHA Issues Urgent Alert As Fraud Cases Spike Nationwide

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has issued a warning to the public about fraudsters posing as its staff and defrauding unsuspecting Kenyans seeking to register for or access SHA services. In a public notice dated November 6, 2025, the authority expressed concern over a growing number of scams in which …

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