The Lower Eastern Times

Natembeya Rejects Kenya Kwanza Overtures

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has dismissed claims that he plans to join the Kenya Kwanza administration, instead vowing to strengthen his Tawe Movement as a vehicle for uniting communities in Western Kenya. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking in Kiminini, Natembeya said the region has been sidelined …

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CS Ogamba Reassures on Helb and Capitation Disbursement

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has reiterated the government’s commitment to affordable and accessible education under the new funding model. He noted that university fees now range between Sh5,814 and Sh75,000 per semester depending on need and programme costs, with the Higher Education Loans Board already disbursing Sh9.46 billion to …

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Robbery Attempt Turns Deadly in Migori

A suspected thief was lynched in Migori after fatally stabbing a man during a failed robbery attempt. Police reported that the suspect, together with an accomplice, had tried to snatch a motorcycle from a rider. The rider raised an alarm, drawing the attention of members of the public who quickly …

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TikTok Launches ‘TikTok for Artists’ in Kenya to Help Musicians Grow and Engage Fans

TikTok has rolled out its TikTok for Artists platform in Kenya, following its international launch earlier this year. The new feature offers musicians, labels, and their teams access to analytics and tools that track music performance, audience reach, and fan interaction, helping artists better promote their work on the app. …

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Court Halts Plans to Build Church at State House

The High Court has temporarily stopped President William Ruto’s government from constructing a permanent church within the State House grounds in Nairobi or at any State Lodge across the country. In a ruling on Tuesday, Justice E.C. Mwita issued a conservatory order barring the project until November 18, 2025, when …

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Suspected Thief Assaulted by Mob in Athi River

A man is nursing serious injuries in hospital after being brutally assaulted in Athi River, Machakos County, following an alleged failed robbery. The unidentified suspect was reportedly caught stealing a car battery from a residential plot in Embakasi estate around 4 a.m. on Thursday. Click here to join our WhatsApp …

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CS Mbadi: Gov’t Firm on E-Procurement, No Return to Manual System

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has reiterated that the government will fully enforce e-procurement, insisting that the directive remains in place and has not been revoked. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking at the Development Partnership Forum on Thursday, Mbadi dismissed claims that the Treasury circular requiring the …

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Governor Kahiga Defiant on Relocation of Matatus from Nyeri CBD

The standoff between Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga and matatu operators over the relocation of public service vehicles from the town’s CBD to the Field Marshal Muthoni Kirima terminus has deepened, with the county boss insisting the directive will stand. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking during a funeral …

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Police in Eldoret Seize Bhang Valued at Sh9.5 Million

Police in Eldoret have impounded a lorry transporting six sacks of bhang with an estimated street value of Sh9.5 million. According to Uasin Gishu County Police Commander Benjamin Mwanthi, the drugs were hidden beneath other parcels in an attempt to evade security checks. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …

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Miwani Sugarcane Farmers Oppose Conversion of Farmland to Housing Estates

Sugarcane farmers in Miwani, Kisumu County, have strongly opposed a proposal to convert over 100 acres of farmland into residential developments, warning that the move would cripple the sugar industry and threaten food security. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel During a public participation forum convened by environmental consultants …

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