The Lower Eastern Times

Nairobi County to Idle Landowners: Develop Your Plots or Lose Them

The Nairobi City County Government has issued a tough directive to owners of idle or unpaid-for plots—either develop the land or risk repossession. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a notice released Monday, the county stated that individuals who were allocated land under site and service schemes, regularized …

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In Court: Activist Boniface Mwangi Faces Terror-Related Charges

Activist Boniface Mwangi is set to be charged with terrorism-related offences following his arrest on Saturday at his Lukenya home in Machakos County by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Authorities allege that Mwangi was involved in planning and facilitating activities …

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Man Kills Wife, Takes Own Life in Kirinyaga Tragedy

A tragic incident unfolded in Gikumbo village, Kirinyaga County, where a 41-year-old man allegedly killed his wife before dying by suicide. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Police confirmed they are investigating the suspected murder-suicide case, though the motive remains unclear. Authorities discovered the bodies of James Munene Muchiri …

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Teachers from 35 Counties Trained in AI to Enhance STEM Learning

A total of 170 secondary school teachers from 35 counties, including regions like Nakuru, Mandera, Tana River, and Wajir, have been trained in Artificial Intelligence (AI) through the Experience AI programme — a national initiative launched six months ago by Young Scientists Kenya (YSK) in partnership with the Raspberry Pi …

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Kihara: Gov’t Using DCI to Intimidate Us

Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara has accused the government of deliberately persecuting leaders loyal to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua by slapping them with false charges aimed at muzzling dissent. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Kihara said the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) fabricated allegations against her following her …

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Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Steps Down After Viral Concert Clip

Andy Byron, CEO of tech firm Astronomer Inc., has resigned following the circulation of a viral video showing him in an intimate moment with a woman who is not his wife during a Coldplay concert in Massachusetts. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The company confirmed the resignation in …

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Embakasi: Sex Workers Shift from Streets to Estates

Residents of Transami and Pipeline estates in Embakasi, Nairobi, have expressed growing concern over the increasing presence of sex workers operating within residential neighborhoods—some even right at apartment entrances. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel What was previously limited to bars, clubs, and specific street spots has now crept …

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Coffee Farmers Win as Govt Rethinks Pay Rule

The government has reconsidered its directive requiring coffee farmers to receive payments directly through bank or mobile money accounts, amid fears that the move could disrupt the coffee industry. The policy, introduced in 2023 by Co-operatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya, aimed to speed up payments by cutting out delays and …

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Naivas Celebrates 35 Years with Eyes on Expansion and Sustainability

Naivas Supermarket is marking 35 years of business in Kenya by reaffirming its commitment to expansion and long-term sustainability. The retailer attributes its steady growth to a disciplined business approach and strong partnerships with suppliers over the years. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Joseph Pertton, Naivas Head of …

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Teachers’ Salaries Set to Increase This Month

Teachers across Kenya are poised to receive salary increases of up to 29.5% under a newly unveiled pay structure by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The revised structure, which takes effect on July 1, 2025, is part of a new four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) signed between the TSC and …

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