The Lower Eastern Times

TotalEnergies Kenya Appoints Biova Agboutou as Board Chair

TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya has announced the appointment of Biova Agboutou as its new Director and Chairperson of the Board, effective September 1, 2025. She takes over from Elodie Luce, who resigned after six years to assume a new role within the TotalEnergies Group. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …

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Meta Tightens AI Chatbot Rules, Blocks Teen Conversations on Suicide

By: BBC Meta has announced stricter safety measures for its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, including blocking them from engaging with teenagers on sensitive issues such as suicide, self-harm, and eating disorders. The move follows scrutiny sparked by a leaked internal memo suggesting that Meta’s AI systems could host “sensual” chats …

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LBDA Intervenes With 150-Tonne Rice Mop-Up to Protect Farmers

The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) has purchased 150 metric tonnes of paddy rice from the West Kano Irrigation Scheme in a post-harvest intervention aimed at cushioning farmers, stabilizing prices, and reducing losses. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel LBDA Managing Director Wycliffe Ochiaga said the exercise is part …

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KRA Marks 30 Years With Bold Digital Shift and Revenue Drive

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has unveiled a new transformation agenda aimed at becoming a premier service organisation, strengthening its digital innovations, and completing restructuring measures to boost revenue mobilisation as it celebrates three decades of service. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking during the anniversary event at …

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Ex-Kirinyaga Deputy Governor Julius Njiri Dies

Kirinyaga County is mourning the loss of its first Deputy Governor, Julius Muthike Njiri, who served in the county’s inaugural administration between 2013 and 2017. Governor Anne Waiguru confirmed his passing on her official X account Tuesday evening, describing him as a leader committed to “service, knowledge, and enterprise.” She …

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Normalcy Returns to Njoro After Unrest

Tension in Tipis, Mau Narok, Njoro Sub-county has eased following community protests over a two-month power blackout. The demonstrations, which began last weekend, have since been quelled as security patrols were heightened. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Njoro Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Mokin Ptang’uny on Tuesday confirmed that …

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Ruto, Raila Convince MCAs to Drop Sakaja Impeachment

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has earned temporary reprieve after Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) agreed to hold off their impeachment motion. The decision followed two separate meetings in Nairobi, one chaired by ODM leader Raila Odinga with Azimio MCAs at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Foundation offices, and another later …

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Barchok, Wangamati Appear in Court Over Graft Charges

Bomet Governor Hillary Kipng’eno Barchok and former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wafula Wangamati appeared before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court on Tuesday to face corruption-related charges. The two were escorted to court under heavy police security early in the morning and briefly held in custody before their arraignment. They were joined by …

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Thousands Gather for CeCe Winans’ Spirit-Filled Concert

Thousands of worshippers gathered under the night sky at Uhuru Gardens on Saturday as renowned gospel singer CeCe Winans brought her More Than This World Tour to Nairobi. What unfolded was more than a concert — it was a deeply moving night of worship, unity, and spiritual connection. From her …

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