The Lower Eastern Times

Heavy Gridlock hits Nakuru–Nairobi Highway

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued an advisory to motorists after a massive traffic jam paralyzed the Nakuru–Nairobi Highway on Thursday night. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The congestion, which began around 8:30 pm between Naivasha and Kikopey, was triggered by lane indiscipline and a surge …

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Businessman Murdered in Robbery at his Kajiado Home

A 43-year-old businessman, Benson Mutua Munguti, was brutally killed during a robbery at his home in Kimana, Kajiado County, on the night of Wednesday, August 27, 2025. According to police, a gang stormed his Tikondo village residence, attacked him, and fatally slit his throat while his wife and young son …

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DCI Arrests 2 Women With Ksh70M Fake Dollars

Two women have been arrested in Nairobi after detectives recovered counterfeit US currency amounting to about Ksh70 million. The suspects, identified as Ifrah Ali Jeyte and Qamar Salat Abdi, were cornered in the Upper Hill area during a sting operation by officers from the DCI Nairobi Regional Office. Click here …

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Murang’a Pioneers Agroecology in Africa

Murang’a County has positioned itself as Africa’s pioneer in sustainable agriculture after becoming the first on the continent to pass an agroecology policy and law. Adopted in 2023, the legal framework has drawn global attention, with international organisations now seeking to collaborate with the county on farmer training, market integration, …

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Gatundu Water Firm Acquires 2,000 New Meters to Improve Billing

The Gatundu Water and Sanitation Company has received 2,000 new water meters under a government-supported programme aimed at strengthening service delivery and ensuring accurate billing. The meters, supplied through the Conditional Liquidity Support Grant 2 Intervention 11 Project, will replace faulty and outdated devices that have been causing revenue losses …

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Kitui Farmers Urged to Use Drought-Tolerant Seeds Amid Poor Rainfall Forecast

Farmers in Kitui County have been advised to prepare for another difficult season, with forecasts pointing to depressed October–December rains that could worsen food insecurity in the region. County meteorological director Daniel Mbithi said the expected short rains are likely to be below normal, cautioning farmers to choose the right …

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Kaluma: Kenya’s Pride at Risk Without JKIA Overhaul

Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has urged the government to urgently revamp Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), arguing that Kenya cannot claim its place as a regional and global hub while its main airport remains in poor condition. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Kaluma said the dilapidated …

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Isiolo Speaker Roba Freed on Bail

Isiolo County Assembly Speaker Mohamed Roba has been released on bail after spending two nights in police custody following his arrest in Nairobi. On Thursday, the Mavoko Law Courts granted Roba a cash bail of Sh100,000 or an alternative bond of Sh200,000 with a surety of the same amount. Senior …

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Natembeya Rejects Kenya Kwanza Overtures

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has dismissed claims that he plans to join the Kenya Kwanza administration, instead vowing to strengthen his Tawe Movement as a vehicle for uniting communities in Western Kenya. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking in Kiminini, Natembeya said the region has been sidelined …

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CS Ogamba Reassures on Helb and Capitation Disbursement

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has reiterated the government’s commitment to affordable and accessible education under the new funding model. He noted that university fees now range between Sh5,814 and Sh75,000 per semester depending on need and programme costs, with the Higher Education Loans Board already disbursing Sh9.46 billion to …

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