The Lower Eastern Times

Court Dismisses Bid to Dissolve Dormant Siaya Transport Company

A move to dissolve a dormant transport company in Siaya County has failed after the High Court rejected a petition seeking its liquidation, citing a lack of proper evidence and legal procedure. The case involved two directors who had asked the Siaya High Court to wind up a transport firm …

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How to Transfer a Motor Vehicle Logbook After Buying in Kenya

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has fully moved all its services — including motor vehicle logbook transfers — from the old TIMS portal to the eCitizen platform. This shift, effective from January 2024, has simplified ownership transfers, making them faster, safer, and fully digital. Here’s how you can …

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Opposition Chiefs Call on Lawyers to Rescue Kenya’s Leadership

United Opposition Alliance co-principals Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Justin Muturi have called on professionals and lawyers to take a more active role in politics, saying their expertise and integrity are vital for restoring accountability and good governance. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking during the Ngemi Cia …

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Death Toll Hits 30 in Elgeyo Mudslide Horror

The number of people confirmed dead in the Elgeyo Marakwet mudslide tragedy has risen to 30, following the recovery of eight additional bodies from the affected area. The bodies were airlifted to Eldoret Airstrip and later transferred to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) for identification and preservation. Click here …

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Gov’t to Airlift KCSE Exams to Flood-Hit Schools in Kerio Valley

The government has announced plans to use helicopters to deliver KCSE examination papers to schools in Elgeyo Marakwet County that have been cut off by floods and mudslides. One candidate injured in the mudslides will take the exams at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), where 28 victims are currently …

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One Dead, Two Injured in Crash Linked to UDA Politician

A 23-year-old man lost his life while two others sustained serious injuries in a road accident along the BAT–Ugweri road in Mbeere North. The incident involved a motorcycle and a vehicle used for public address by United Democratic Alliance (UDA) parliamentary aspirant Leonard Muthende. Click here to join our WhatsApp …

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Tension in Coast Politics as Moha Turns Guns on Nassir

Nyali MP Mohammed Ali has dismissed reports claiming he plans to form a political alliance with Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir ahead of the 2027 elections. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the UDA legislator strongly rejected rumours that he had agreed to support Nassir’s re-election bid, instead criticising the …

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New Sh17M Dam Brings Hope to Thirsty Kitui Villagers

The Tanathi Water Works Development Agency (TWWDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing reliable water access to residents of the Lower Eastern region and Kajiado for domestic, irrigation, and livestock use. Chairperson Regina Ndambuki said the agency has developed a comprehensive strategy to mitigate the devastating livestock losses witnessed during …

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Tanzanians Injured in Protests to be Treated in Kenya

Various hospitals in Kenya have begun receiving Tanzanian citizens injured in the protests, especially in the border towns of Isebania – Sirari, As of Friday, October 31, approximately 25 Tanzanian citizens who crossed the border into Kenya had been treated at different hospitals in Migori County in the west of …

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Relief at Last! Kenya’s Food Prices Drop Slightly in October

Kenya’s inflation rate remained unchanged at 4.6 per cent in October 2025, as a marginal drop in prices of key food commodities helped cushion consumers from rising costs in other sectors, according to the latest report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The cost of living edged up …

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