The Lower Eastern Times

Kitui MP Warns of Camel Herder Invasion

Mwala MP Vincent Musyoka has raised concerns over the continued incursion of armed camel herders from northern Kenya into Kitui County, warning that the situation is escalating into a “ticking time bomb.” Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel He said the invasions have sparked violent clashes and widespread destruction …

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PSC Shortlists Nine Candidates for SRC Member Position

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has named nine candidates to be interviewed for the position of member of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). The interviews are scheduled for Friday, August 29, 2025, at PSC headquarters on Harambee Avenue, Nairobi. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Those shortlisted are: …

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KeNHA closes Section of Marigat–Loruk Road due to Flooding

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the closure of part of the Marigat–Loruk road in Baringo County after rising waters from Lake Baringo submerged a section of the highway. In a public notice shared on X, KeNHA said the affected stretch lies between KM 29+800 and KM 40+000, …

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MCK Condemns Attack on Journalists During Gachagua’s Return

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has strongly condemned the assault and robbery of journalists covering former Deputy  Rigathi Gachagua’s homecoming, where crews from TV47, Citizen TV, and Standard Group were attacked. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The incident happened on Friday, August 21, along Mombasa Road, as …

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73-year-old Woman Dies in Molo House Fire

A 73-year-old woman lost her life in a house fire at Kapsita Hindu village in Elburgon, Molo, Nakuru County, on the morning of August 19. Police identified the victim as Phylis Muthoni, who lived alone in the house. The cause of the blaze has not yet been established. Click here …

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Kilifi: Woman Dies During Baptism in the Indian Ocean

A baptism ceremony in Kilifi turned tragic on Wednesday, August 20, when a 27-year-old woman drowned in the Indian Ocean’s Kijipwa area. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Police reported that a pastor had gathered 24 people for the religious exercise in the Pope area. About half had already …

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SHA Clarifies Sh20m Payout to Nyandhiwa Health Centre in Homa Bay

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has defended a Sh20 million payment made to Nyandhiwa Health Centre in Homa Bay, dismissing claims that the facility is non-existent. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement issued Friday, SHA CEO Mercy Mwangangi said the hospital’s claims were genuine, duly processed, …

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Britam Launches EV Insurance to Boost Green Mobility

Britam has introduced a specialized insurance cover for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and hybrids, in a bid to support Kenya’s fast-growing e-mobility sector. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The new product, aligned with the country’s low-carbon economy agenda, comes as the Ministry of Transport’s Draft National e-Mobility Policy sets …

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Chaos Erupts at JKIA as Gachagua Returns From US

Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua’s much-anticipated return turned violent after his supporters clashed with armed youths who tried to disrupt his procession from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The confrontation broke out shortly after Gachagua’s convoy left the airport, when groups of youths—some …

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Alliance Girls Teacher Resigns after Africa Uncensored Exposé

A veteran teacher at Alliance Girls High School, Peter Albert Ayiro, has stepped down from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) following a wave of sexual misconduct allegations. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a resignation letter dated August 17, Ayiro said he was leaving due to what he …

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