The Lower Eastern Times

Ichung’wah: How Parliament Passed the Finance Bill 2024 Unnoticed

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has disclosed that Parliament reintroduced and passed sections of the contentious Finance Bill 2024 by dividing it into four separate pieces of legislation. Speaking in Thome, Laikipia East, on Thursday, October 23, Ichung’wah said the government took this approach to implement beneficial tax and …

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Move to Honour Raila Odinga with Statue Gains Momentum

A group of Kenyan citizens has submitted a petition to the National Assembly calling for the erection of a statue of former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga within the Parliament precincts to recognise his contributions to Kenya’s democracy, governance, and social reforms. Filed under Article 119 of the Constitution, alongside …

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Veteran Broadcaster Sammy Lui to be Cremated on Monday

Preparations are ongoing for the final farewell of veteran broadcaster and former State Master of Ceremonies (MC) Sammy Lui, who died on Thursday at his Subukia home in Nakuru County. A family statement said Lui’s body will be moved from Nakuru to Lee Funeral Home in Nairobi on Saturday. A …

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Inside the Story of the Premier League Trophy

Every May, as the English Premier League (EPL) season reaches its thrilling finale, all attention turns to one glittering prize — the Premier League trophy. For clubs, players, and millions of fans worldwide, it represents months of hard work, passion, and unforgettable moments — the ultimate reward where dreams are …

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Kiambu: Unexploded Bomb Found on Kikuyu Farm

Police in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, have recovered an unexploded bomb after a local farmer discovered the device while preparing his land for planting in Kerwa area. The incident occurred on October 23, 2025, at around 11:00 a.m. when David Muiruri, a resident of Kerwa Sub-location, was harrowing his farm with …

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[PHOTOS] Ruto Shares Progress Photos of Talanta Stadium

Construction of Talanta Stadium is moving steadily forward as Kenya gears up to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). President William Ruto has reiterated his administration’s dedication to providing world-class sporting facilities, sharing new photos that show the stadium’s ongoing construction. “Talanta Stadium construction is progressing well as …

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SK Macharia Visits Raila Odinga’s Family in Siaya

Royal Media Services (RMS) Chairman Dr. S.K. Macharia, a longtime friend of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, on Thursday paid a visit to the Odinga family home in Kang’o ka Jaramogi, Siaya County, where Raila was laid to rest on Sunday. Dr. Macharia visited the gravesite to pay …

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MPs Grill SHA CEO Over Ksh.77M Legal Fees for Ksh.13M Debt

Social Health Authority (SHA) Chief Executive Officer Dr. Mercy Mwangangi faced tough questioning from MPs over Ksh.77 million paid to three law firms to recover a Ksh.13 million debt during the 2020/2021 financial year, when the now-defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) was still operational. The Public Investments Committee (PIC), …

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Meta to Lay Off 600 Employees in AI Division After Rapid Expansion

Facebook parent company Meta is set to lay off about 600 employees from its artificial intelligence (AI) division as part of efforts to streamline operations following a period of rapid hiring, several U.S. media outlets reported on Wednesday. According to reports by the Wall Street Journal and The New York …

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University Student Dies During KDF Recruitment in Bungoma

A 22-year-old student from Masinde Muliro University collapsed and died on Wednesday during a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruitment exercise in Chwele, Bungoma County. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to Bungoma Central Sub-County Police Commander David Saina, the young man collapsed while undergoing the physical fitness test …

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