The Lower Eastern Times

Man Arrested After Wife, Daughter Killed in Nyandarua

Police have arrested a man suspected of killing his wife and three-year-old daughter in Kinangop, Nyandarua County. The suspect was intercepted in Lari, Kiambu County, while travelling in a matatu to Nairobi, just hours after the bodies of Mary Wanjiru Njogu, 27, and her daughter, Peris Wanjiru, were found in …

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DP Kindiki, Speaker Wetang’ula in Algeria for IATF 2025

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula are spearheading a high-level Kenyan delegation of MPs and senior officials to the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) in Algiers, Algeria. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The five-day biennial summit, which kicks off on September 4, is …

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Nairobi Residents Concerned Over Rising Muggings in CBD

Nairobi residents have raised concerns about escalating cases of mugging, theft, and assault within the Central Business District (CBD). Social media users have been sharing accounts of being drugged, robbed, or attacked, particularly during evening hours. Victims report that criminals often snatch phones, bags, and other valuables, sometimes brandishing knives …

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Ruto’s Office Spent Ksh.2M Daily on Printing, Ksh.1B on Advisors – Report

The Office of the Controller of Budget, led by Margaret Nyakang’o, has revealed that President William Ruto’s office spent an average of Ksh.2 million every day on printing in the last financial year. According to the National Government Budget Implementation Review Report for 2024–2025, State House used Ksh.817 million on …

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President Ruto Welcomes Nine New Ambassadors to Kenya

President William Ruto officially welcomed nine new ambassadors and high commissioners to Kenya during a ceremony at State House in Nairobi. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The new envoys, representing Indonesia, Spain, Finland, Slovakia, Canada, Belarus, Congo, Sweden, and Israel, presented their letters of credence to the president. …

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Maraga to Ruto: Remove Jubaland Forces From Mandera

Former Chief Justice David Maraga is urging President William Ruto to immediately remove Jubaland forces from Mandera County, stating their presence is a severe violation of Kenya’s sovereignty. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Maraga noted that reports of the foreign forces operating within Kenyan borders raise “profound constitutional, …

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President Ruto to FKF: “Don’t Let Me Down”

President William Ruto has publicly backed the new leadership of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), telling them, “Don’t let me down, I’m betting on you.” During a recent forum, he expressed his confidence in FKF President Hussein Mohammed and his team, urging them to maintain their integrity and not betray …

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Parliament in Burkina Faso Bans Homosexuality

Burkina Faso’s unelected transitional parliament has passed a bill banning homosexual acts, a little over a year after a draft of an amended family code that criminalised homosexuality was adopted by the country’s cabinet. The new measure unanimously voted through on Monday imposes punishments of up to five years in …

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43,000 KCSE Certificates Unclaimed in Kwale

Over 43,000 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificates are gathering dust in Kwale County, some dating back as far as 10 years. These uncollected documents are crucial for students to pursue higher education or employment. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Kwale County Director of Education, Ahmed Abdi, …

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Kenyan Officer Killed in Haiti Road Crash Identified

The Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti (MSS-Haiti) has confirmed the identity of the Kenyan police officer who lost his life in a road accident on Sunday, August 31, 2025, while on peacekeeping duty. The officer was identified as Corporal Kennedy Mutuku Nzuve, 41, from the National Police Service’s Rapid …

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