The Lower Eastern Times

FIFA Picks Kenyan Woman for Prestigious World Cup Role

Kenyan referee Josephine Wanjiku has been named among the match officials selected to officiate at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup set to take place in Morocco. The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) confirmed her appointment on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, and congratulated her on the achievement. Click here to …

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What Is NSE and What Does It Mean for a Company to Be Listed?

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is Kenya’s primary stock market where investors buy and sell shares of publicly traded companies. It serves as a marketplace that connects companies seeking investment capital with individuals and institutions looking to invest their money. Established in 1954, the NSE has grown into one of …

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Uchumi Dues Scandal Lands in Parliament

Former employees of Uchumi Supermarkets have petitioned Parliament, seeking intervention over delayed payment of salary arrears, gratuity, and other terminal dues years after the retailer entered a recovery process. In a petition presented to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, the ex-workers said efforts to recover their benefits through the company’s …

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European football rumours: Man United and Arsenal battle for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott

Manchester United and Arsenal are tracking Bournemouth and England midfielder Alex Scott, 22, but any successful move could cost around £60m. (Mail) Arsenal are also in contact with Leicester City over a deal for England Under-19 winger Jeremy Monga, with the Gunners planning to pay a fair fee for the …

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China Firm Secures Mega JKIA Modernisation Project

The government has signed a Sh154.2 billion agreement with China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) to carry out the expansion and modernization of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The deal was formalized by Aviation Principal Secretary Teresia Mbaika and CRBC General Manager Yu Xiaodong, witnessed by Roads and Transport Cabinet …

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Family Bank Debuts on NSE with Sh29.9 Billion Valuation

Family Bank has officially joined the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), listing 1.66 billion ordinary shares at an introductory price of Sh18 each, giving the lender an estimated market value of Sh29.9 billion. The move represents the biggest private-sector listing on the NSE in more than 17 years and allows the …

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DPP Approves 16 Murder Charges Over Utumishi Girls Fire

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has approved 16 murder charges against suspects linked to the deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Academy that claimed the lives of 16 students. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the ODPP said it had reviewed the preliminary investigation file submitted by …

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Kindiki to Gachagua: You Can’t Teach Me Constitutional Law

A political standoff between Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua intensified on Tuesday after Kindiki dismissed Gachagua’s criticism of his interpretation of the Constitution, telling him to “stay in your lane.” In a statement shared on his social media platforms, Kindiki accused Gachagua of relying on insults, …

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Gachagua Moves to Appeal Impeachment Ruling

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has filed a notice of appeal at the Court of Appeal, seeking to overturn parts of the High Court decision that upheld his impeachment. However, he is not challenging all aspects of the ruling. Gachagua intends to preserve specific findings, including the court’s declaration that …

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Mobile Money Users Hit 53.4 Million in Kenya

Mobile money subscriptions in Kenya increased by two million to reach 53.4 million in the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, highlighting continued expansion of the country’s digital payments ecosystem. According to the latest data from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK), subscriptions grew from 51.4 million in the …

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