Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara has accused the government of deliberately persecuting leaders loyal to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua by slapping them with false charges aimed at muzzling dissent. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Kihara said the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) fabricated allegations against her following her …
Read More »Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Steps Down After Viral Concert Clip
Andy Byron, CEO of tech firm Astronomer Inc., has resigned following the circulation of a viral video showing him in an intimate moment with a woman who is not his wife during a Coldplay concert in Massachusetts. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The company confirmed the resignation in …
Read More »Embakasi: Sex Workers Shift from Streets to Estates
Residents of Transami and Pipeline estates in Embakasi, Nairobi, have expressed growing concern over the increasing presence of sex workers operating within residential neighborhoods—some even right at apartment entrances. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel What was previously limited to bars, clubs, and specific street spots has now crept …
Read More »Coffee Farmers Win as Govt Rethinks Pay Rule
The government has reconsidered its directive requiring coffee farmers to receive payments directly through bank or mobile money accounts, amid fears that the move could disrupt the coffee industry. The policy, introduced in 2023 by Co-operatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya, aimed to speed up payments by cutting out delays and …
Read More »Naivas Celebrates 35 Years with Eyes on Expansion and Sustainability
Naivas Supermarket is marking 35 years of business in Kenya by reaffirming its commitment to expansion and long-term sustainability. The retailer attributes its steady growth to a disciplined business approach and strong partnerships with suppliers over the years. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Joseph Pertton, Naivas Head of …
Read More »Teachers’ Salaries Set to Increase This Month
Teachers across Kenya are poised to receive salary increases of up to 29.5% under a newly unveiled pay structure by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The revised structure, which takes effect on July 1, 2025, is part of a new four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) signed between the TSC and …
Read More »Kaplong Girls School Closed Indefinitely After Student Protest Over Alleged Sexual Harassment
Kaplong Girls High School in Bomet County has been closed indefinitely following student unrest triggered by allegations of sexual harassment involving some members of the teaching staff. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel School Principal Clara Mitei confirmed the closure, saying the decision was made to help restore order. …
Read More »AFA Bans Transit and Export of Raw Macadamia Nuts
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has issued a directive banning the export and transit of raw, unprocessed macadamia nuts—both wet and dry—through Kenya. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In an official statement, AFA Director General Dr. Bruno Linyiru revealed that multiple shipments of raw macadamia nuts, allegedly …
Read More »IEBC Refutes Claims of Receiving 60 MP Recall Petitions
The reconstituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dismissed circulating claims that it has received 60 petitions seeking the recall of Members of Parliament. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Social media had been flooded with assertions that citizens had submitted dozens of petitions against MPs accused of …
Read More »One Killed, Two Seriously Injured in Machakos Road Crash
A fatal road accident in Machakos County has left one woman dead and two others critically injured. The Sunday morning incident occurred along the Thika–Garissa highway in Yatta subcounty when a saloon car carrying three people – two women and a male driver – veered off the road and plunged …
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The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye