The Lower Eastern Times

Ruto Waives ID Replacement Fees to Boost Voter Registration

President William Ruto has announced that Kenyans will not be required to pay for the replacement of lost national identity cards, a move aimed at ensuring that no one is locked out of voter registration. Speaking during the Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) centenary celebrations in Nyang’ori, Vihiga County, on …

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Mwende Macharia Joins Radio Jambo

Celebrated media personality Esther Mwende Macharia, popularly known as the “Queen of the Airwaves,” has officially joined Radio Jambo after leaving Radio Maisha in August 2024. The veteran radio host made the announcement on her Facebook page, where she wrote: “Jambo, Queen Nimefika Radio Jambo. Sema Jambo! Starting this Monday!!” …

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Govt Intervenes After Private Hospitals Suspend Services Over Unpaid Bills

The government has moved to address the crisis triggered by the Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA), which suspended provision of healthcare under the Social Health Authority (SHA) citing billions in unpaid arrears. RUPHA, which represents private hospitals serving rural and underserved urban communities, halted services for …

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Nairobi Roads Flooded After Heavy Friday Night Rains

Nairobi residents woke up to flooded roads and paralyzed traffic on Saturday morning, October 4, following a night of heavy rains that pounded the city. The downpour, which began late Friday evening and stretched into the night, left several low-lying areas and major roads within the Central Business District (CBD) …

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Mwea Rice Farmers Threaten to Halt Water Levy Payments Over Poor Roads

Farmers in the Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Kirinyaga County, have threatened to stop paying water and maintenance levies to the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) unless the poor state of farm access roads is addressed. Speaking at their annual general meeting, the farmers accused NIA of failing to repair roads within the …

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MP Naisula Lesuuda Decries Rising GBV, Calls for Protection of Children

Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda has raised concern over the growing cases of gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide in the country, urging swift action to safeguard women and children from abuse. Her remarks came a day after Parliament suspended its usual business to debate the worsening crisis. Speaking in Maralal, …

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Speaker Wetang’ula Backs Ruto’s Second Term Bid

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has expressed confidence that President William Ruto is firmly on track to secure a second term, citing the Kenya Kwanza administration’s infrastructure projects and economic reforms as proof of progress. Speaking during a Women Empowerment Programme in Teso North, Busia County, Wetang’ula said infrastructure development …

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KRA Seizes Truck Carrying Smuggled Cigarettes Worth Sh70 Million in Taxes

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has intercepted a truck loaded with contraband cigarettes in Busia County, in a bust that could have cost the government about Sh70 million in lost customs duties and taxes. The 40-foot container was tracked along the Busia–Mumias Road during an intelligence-led operation conducted by KRA’s …

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Paul Muite Applauds Kenya Met for Accurate Weather Forecasts

Senior Counsel Paul Muite has praised the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) for delivering timely and accurate weather forecasts that have proven vital as heavy rains continue across the country. In its weekly outlook for September 30 to October 6, 2025, the department predicted widespread rainfall despite prevailing sunny conditions at …

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Kindiki Vows Crackdown on Tea Cartels to Boost Farmer Bonuses

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pledged tougher action against cartels accused of exploiting tea farmers and depressing their bonuses, despite the sector recording higher overall earnings. Speaking in Londiani, Kericho County, during the Kipkelion East Economic Empowerment forum, Kindiki said the government was sealing loopholes that cartels have been using …

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