The Lower Eastern Times

The Peter Principle and the Perils of Rising Too High

In many workplaces, promotion is seen as the ultimate reward—a validation of talent, hard work, and potential. But what happens when an employee is promoted to a role they simply can’t handle? The result is a frustrating paradox: the very system meant to recognize excellence ends up fostering mediocrity and …

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Nairobi Waitress Charged with Stealing Sh215K from M-Pesa After Night Out

A waitress in Nairobi has been accused of stealing Sh215,000 from a man’s M-Pesa account after a night of partying in Tassia, Embakasi. Agnes Mueni Angina appeared before the Makadara Law Courts, where she was charged with theft under Section 268(1)(a) and Section 275 of the Penal Code. Click here …

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KK Mwenyewe’s Unfulfilled Wish to Meet Gachagua Surfaces in Viral Video

A video has emerged showing the late comedian KK Mwenyewe expressing his hope to one day meet former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua — a dream that remained unfulfilled at the time of his passing. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The emotional clip, drawn from a past interview, shows …

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MTRH Doctors Issue 14-Day Strike Notice Over Broken Promises, Poor Conditions

Doctors at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret have issued a 14-day strike notice, citing continued violations of labor agreements and deteriorating work conditions. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement on Wednesday, Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary General Dr. Davji …

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Debt, Losses Cripple Nairobi Water Despite Revenue Rise

Nairobi City Water is facing worsening financial challenges due to poor debt recovery, inefficiencies, and outdated systems, according to a report by the Auditor General presented to the Senate Public Investment Committee. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Governor Johnson Sakaja revealed that 51% of the city’s water supply …

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Sifuna: Ousting Ruto Is Our Main Mission Ahead of 2027

ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has declared that the opposition’s top priority ahead of the 2027 elections is to remove President William Ruto from office — a statement that quickly drew a sharp response from the President. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking during an interview on Citizen …

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Wambui Nyutu Condemns NCIC Ouster, Labels It Politically Driven

Former NCIC Vice Chairperson Wambui Nyutu has sharply criticized her removal from office, calling the decision illegal, unjust, and politically influenced. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement released on Wednesday, Nyutu said she was blindsided by the news, learning of her dismissal through media reports following …

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BasiGo Launches Electric Matatu Pilot for Inter-City Transport

Electric mobility firm BasiGo Ltd has kicked off a pilot program to test electric matatus on inter-city routes, as part of a broader effort to advance green transportation across Kenya. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel During the launch in Nyahururu town—BasiGo’s first pilot outside Nairobi—Managing Director Moses Nderitu …

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Djibouti Opens Doors to Kenyan Miraa Exports

Kenya’s miraa (khat) has officially been approved for export to Djibouti, according to an announcement by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA). The approval follows successful bilateral trade missions, including an October 2024 Kenyan delegation to Djibouti and a follow-up visit by Djiboutian officials to Kenya in November. Click here …

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Three Mpox Cases Confirmed in Kakamega

Three individuals from Chekalini Ward in Lugari sub-county, Kakamega County, have tested positive for Mpox, a viral infection formerly known as monkeypox. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Governor Fernandes Barasa confirmed the cases during a press briefing at the county headquarters, stating that the patients and their families …

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