The Lower Eastern Times

Title Winners Gor Mahia Held in Surprise Draw

Mara Sugar earned a valuable point after holding newly crowned SportPesa Premier League champions Gor Mahia to a 0-0 draw at the Raila Odinga Stadium on Wednesday. Before kickoff, Gor Mahia were given a guard of honour by Mara Sugar in recognition of their title-winning season. However, the champions were …

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BREAKING: 16 Feared Dead in Gilgil Dormitory Fire at Utumishi Girls

At least 16 students are reported dead following a devastating dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County. Kenya Red Cross confirmed it responded to the incident, which is believed to have started around 1am and was reported at about 3:30am on Thursday. Click here to join our …

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Kalonzo Mourns Gilgil School Fire Victims in Emotional Message

Wiper Party leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has expressed deep sorrow following the deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, where several students are feared dead. In his message of condolence, Kalonzo described the tragedy as heartbreaking, saying the country had lost young girls full of hope, ambition, …

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Tragedy in Kisii as 23-Year-Old’s Body Found in Well

Search for a 23-year-old man in Kisii ended in tragedy after his body was recovered from a water well in Kisii Central Sub-County. Detectives are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Jared Oraro, whose disappearance was first reported from his home on Tuesday evening. Click here to join …

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Why Your Car Might be Collecting and Sharing your Personal Information

By: BBC Modern cars are essentially computers with wheels. Large corporations are now using these tools to collect private information about your life and make more money. If you think driving is an opportunity to feel free, you may need to reevaluate your attitude because things are about to get …

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BREAKING: 10 Feared Dead in Utumishi Girls Dormitory Fire

At least 10 students are feared dead after a fire broke out in a dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County. The blaze is reported to have started around 1am, with the Kenya Red Cross confirming it was alerted to the incident at approximately 3:30am on Thursday. Click …

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“Resign or We Leave” – UDA MPs Issue Ultimatum to Hassan Omar

Mount Kenya MPs affiliated with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) have escalated calls for the resignation of the party’s Secretary General, Hassan Omar, over remarks they describe as divisive and targeted at the Kikuyu community. During a press briefing on Wednesday, the lawmakers—led by Kiambaa MP John Njuguna Wanjiku, Thika …

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Larry Madowo Turns Award Into Opportunity for Youth Journalist

Journalist Larry Madowo has been honoured as Human Rights Defender of the Year, an award that includes a $1,000 (approximately Sh129,000) cash prize. Upon receiving the recognition, Madowo announced that he would donate the full amount to a young Kenyan journalist who focuses on reporting community issues. Click here to …

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“Mr Speaker Sir!”: Gen Z Protester Who Stormed Parliament Resurfaces

The young man who became one of the most recognizable faces of the 2024 Gen Z protests after dramatically entering Parliament has resurfaced after spending close to two years out of the public eye. Chama, whose images and videos inside the National Assembly chambers went viral during the anti-Finance Bill …

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BREAKING NEWS: Several Students Feared Dead in Utumishi Girls Fire

Several students are feared dead and many others injured following a tragic dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil. Reports indicate that the students were unable to open the door as they attempted to escape from the burning dormitory. Emergency responders and local authorities are currently at the scene. …

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