The Lower Eastern Times

Wakarura Nyutu Set to Launch New Book

Inooro TV’s Wakarura Nyutu has announced the upcoming launch of her new book titled Effective Prayer Life. The event is scheduled for Friday, November 7, at Glee Hotel from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Sharing her excitement, Nyutu described the book as a heartfelt reflection of her journey with God …

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Aladwa Declares 2027 Nairobi Governor Bid on ODM Ticket

Makadara Member of Parliament George Aladwa has officially announced his intention to contest the Nairobi governorship in the 2027 General Election on the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ticket. Speaking to the press on Thursday, October 2, 2025, Aladwa said ODM will be the party to beat in Nairobi’s gubernatorial race …

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Kagwe Defends 4% Sugar Levy, Says It Will Boost Sector Growth and Research

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has defended the decision requiring sugar millers and importers to pay a 4 percent sugar development levy. Speaking before the Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation on Thursday, Kagwe explained that the levy is meant to support the growth of the sugar industry, facilitate a shift …

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High Court Blocks KWS From Raising Park Entry Charges

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has been dealt a blow after the Milimani High Court temporarily blocked the rollout of revised park entry charges until November 25, 2025, when the matter will be mentioned. In his ruling, Justice J. Chigiti granted three prayers in an application filed on September 30 …

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CS Kagwe Vows Crackdown On Aflatoxin in Livestock Feeds

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has cautioned that Kenya’s push to expand dairy exports will falter unless farmers and feed processors eradicate aflatoxin contamination and adopt a quality-based payment model. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Addressing the 17th African Dairy Conference and Exhibition (AFDA17) in …

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Mawingu Secures Sh2.6bn To boost Internet Access in Underserved Regions

Internet provider Mawingu has raised Sh2.6 billion from Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Fund II (PRIF II) to expand affordable broadband services in unconnected and underserved areas across Africa. The company said the financing will drive its goal of connecting one million people by 2028 through acquiring smaller ISPs and investing in …

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LPG Use Rises 15pc To 414,861 Tonnes in 2024 – EPRA

Kenyans consumed a record 414,861 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in 2024, representing a 15 percent increase from 360,594 tonnes in 2023, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has reported. The growth has been attributed to government incentives such as the zero-rating of LPG, which has lowered …

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European football rumours Thursday: Man City and Real Madrid Tracking French Winger Michael Oliseh

Manchester City and Real Madrid are tracking France winger Michael Oliseh, with Bayern Munich considering offering the 23-year-old an improved contract. (Team Talks) Tottenham are set to agree a new contract with Uruguayan midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur, 28, whose current deal expires in the summer of 2026. (Athletic – Subscription Required) …

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US White House Says it is Laying off Staff as Gov’t Shutdown Continues

By: BBC The White House says it will begin laying off most government workers within two days, as lawmakers are blamed for the first government shutdown in nearly seven years. Government operations began to falter on Wednesday after Republicans and Democrats in Congress failed to agree on a new spending …

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Kenyan Activists Bob Njagi, Nicholas Oyoo kidnapped in Uganda

Two Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were on Wednesday afternoon allegedly kidnapped by four armed men believed to be security officers. The two, who had joined the campaign of National Unity Platform presidential candidate, BObi Wine on Tuesday, were reportedly forced into a car and their phones were …

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