The Lower Eastern Times

Ruto: Protests Taint Kenya’s Global Image

President William Ruto has expressed concern that the recent deadly protests across Kenya are tarnishing the country’s image both locally and internationally. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking during the launch of the Tirwane-Tirone Irrigation Project in Elgeyo Marakwet, Ruto said the unrest is scaring off investors he …

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Attachment Issues & Deleted Numbers: The Ex Files

By: Vincent Mumba • What I am about to tell you does not leave this blog. It’s supposed to live here. In fact, it was never supposed to be written down at all. • I haven’t had a mumama(yet), but I’m not ruling out that option. • When I get …

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KRA Exceeds Revenue Target by Sh16 Billion in 2024/25

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has outperformed its revenue collection goal by Sh16 billion, recording Sh2.571 trillion in total collections for the 2024/2025 financial year. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This marks a 6.8% increase from the Sh2.407 trillion collected in the previous fiscal year, despite economic headwinds …

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KWS To Hike Park Fee to Cover Sh11.87B Budget Shortfall

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is set to increase entry fees to national parks and protected areas in a bid to cover a funding shortfall of Sh11.87 billion. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The proposed fee adjustment is outlined in the draft Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access and Conservation …

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Nelson Koech Under Fire Over ‘Shoot to Kill’ Protester Remark

National Assembly Defence Committee Chair Nelson Koech has come under sharp criticism after advocating for police to use lethal force against protesters who invade restricted areas or damage property—an approach that directly opposes President William Ruto’s recent call for restraint. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a controversial …

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Nine Arrested in Kagio as Police Recover Looted Items from Saba Saba Protests

Police in Kagio, Kirinyaga County, have arrested nine individuals and recovered stolen property in a targeted operation following recent Saba Saba demonstrations. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The operation, guided by intelligence reports, was carried out in several estates within Kagio town and surrounding areas after a complaint …

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KEBS Intercepts 16-Tonne Shipment of Unsafe Extension Sockets in Mombasa

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has seized a shipment of substandard electrical extension sockets worth around Sh2.5 million at the Mitchell Cotts Freight Station in Kibarani, Mombasa. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The 40-foot container, containing 24,300 extension sockets packed in 30 cartons, was found to violate …

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Ruto: I’m Just an Ordinary Man Elevated by God’s Grace

President William Ruto has emphasized that his rise to Kenya’s top office was not due to privilege but a testament to divine intervention. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Reflecting on his journey to the presidency, Ruto acknowledged that some still struggle to accept he holds the position. “I’m …

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PS Bitok Demands Arrest of Alliance Girls Teacher

Principal Secretary for Basic Education Julius Bitok has urged the immediate arrest and prosecution of a teacher at Alliance Girls High School accused of sexual misconduct involving students. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking during a Thanksgiving event at Kapkoros Barngetuny Secondary School in Nandi County, Bitok reiterated …

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The Transactional Nature of Modern Relationships

By : Vincent Mumba “What do you bring to the table?” “How much do you earn?” “Will you still love me if I have nothing?” “Will you leave when I can no longer give?” These aren’t just questions. They’re the unspoken fears beneath many of today’s love stories. Is it …

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