The Lower Eastern Times

Lawmakers Vow to Keep Government in Check

A group of lawmakers, including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, have reaffirmed their commitment to holding the government accountable, despite facing threats and intimidation. Speaking at a Sunday service at Jesus Teaching Ministry in Embakasi East, the legislators emphasized their determination to speak out against …

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Wamuchomba: My Suspension from Parliament Was Due to Asking Questions

Gathoni Wamuchomba, the Member of Parliament for Githunguri, has alleged that her recent suspension from Parliament was due to her raising critical questions. On August 13, 2025, Speaker Moses Wetang’ula imposed a 20-day suspension on Wamuchomba. The MP has expressed her dissatisfaction with the suspension, claiming it restricts her from …

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Blogger ‘Sniper’ Finally Laid to Rest 19 Months After Murder

Slain Meru blogger Daniel Muthiani, popularly known as Sniper, was on Friday buried at his home in Kabuitu, Igembe East ward, nearly two years after his gruesome killing. Family, friends, and relatives who gathered for the send-off called on the government to fast-track justice, insisting those behind his murder must …

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Gov’t turns to counselling, rehab to tackle mental health crisis

The State is intensifying efforts to expand counselling and rehabilitation services as part of interventions to curb rising mental health challenges in the country. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking in Nyeri during the Jukwaa la Usalama forum, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen warned that mental health issues …

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Nyamira : Couple, Daughter and Infant Killed in Suspected Arson Attack

Police in Nyamira County are probing the deaths of four family members after a late-night fire razed their home in Matongo village, Nyamokoroto sub-location, Masaba North. The victims — identified as Rodrick Makini Angwenyi (57), his wife Jackline Bochaberi (57), their daughter Mary Ann Makini (23), and a three-month-old grandchild, …

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Coach McCarthy: Madagascar’s Ball Movement Caught us off guard

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy admitted his team was unsettled by Madagascar’s fluid ball movement during their African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarterfinal clash, where Kenya suffered a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat on Friday night. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking after the game, McCarthy praised his players’ …

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Why your Phone App Just Changed and How to Reset it

If you use an Android phone, you may have noticed your call settings suddenly look different, even without updating anything yourself. This is because Google has started rolling out a major redesign of its Phone app (version 186+), introducing a new look and smarter features to reduce accidental taps and …

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No Evidence on MP Bribery Allegations – EACC

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) says it has not launched investigations into allegations of bribery in Parliament, citing a lack of credible information. EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud said on Friday that no official complaints have been filed regarding claims that MPs were soliciting money from governors or …

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Opinion: Why Men Struggle With Worthiness and Love

By: Vincent Mumba There is a silence that follows many men. Not because they lack words, but because they were never taught how to voice what lies beneath. That silence often carries a quiet ache: the invisible weight of wondering, “Am I enough?” From a young age, boys learn that …

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Court Clears Import of 250,000 Tonnes of Duty-Free Rice

The High Court in Kerugoya has given the government the go-ahead to partially implement a gazette notice on duty-free rice imports, despite opposition from local farmers. The notice, issued on July 28 by Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe, had authorized the importation of 500,000 metric tonnes of grade one milled white …

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