By: Patrick Karanja, Jewel Technical College Dragon fruit is one of the most beautiful fruits in the world. Its bright pink skin and tiny black seeds make it stand out from many other fruits. Besides its attractive appearance, dragon fruit is packed with nutrients that help keep the body healthy. …
Read More »Drama as Cop Allegedly Loses Gun While Getting Free Massage
Drama unfolded in Nairobi after a police officer attached to the security team of a former MP allegedly lost his firearm while at a spa in the city centre. According to police reports, the sergeant, who serves under the Security of Government Buildings unit, said the incident happened on May …
Read More »US to set up quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans exposed to Ebola, WSJ reports
By: Reuters The Trump administration is expected to deploy U.S. public health officers to Kenya to staff a potential quarantine facility there amid the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. The facility, which was pending approval from the Kenyan government as …
Read More »Opinion: How the Internet is Changing People’s Lives
By: Linet Mutheu, Mount Kenya University The internet has become a powerful tool that continues to transform how people live, work and learn across the world. It has created new opportunities in business, education and communication, making daily activities faster, easier and more efficient. One of the most significant changes …
Read More »Nairobi: 19-Year-Old Killed in Suspected Love Triangle
Detectives in Makadara, Nairobi, have launched investigations into the killing of a 19-year-old man who was allegedly stabbed to death near a railway crossing footbridge in Mukuru kwa Njenga in what police suspect may have been linked to a love triangle. Police said the incident was reported on May 24, …
Read More »Man Jumps Into River to Save Friend, Both Die
A tragic rescue attempt turned fatal after two men drowned in River Athi in Athi River, Machakos County. Police said the incident occurred on May 24, 2026, at around 3.30 pm within Athi River South Sub-County. According to investigators, Bernard Mutinda Mumo reportedly drowned while swimming in the river. In …
Read More »Police Say Missing Children Crisis Is Exaggerated
The National Police Service has rejected claims that Kenya is witnessing a sharp increase in missing children cases, saying public concern has been amplified by social media activity, heightened awareness, and fake online content. Police Spokesperson Michael Muchiri said although cases involving missing children are still being reported, official police …
Read More »Family Bank’s Q1 Results Surprise Investors
Family Bank recorded a sharp increase in first-quarter profit, posting Sh1.6 billion in net earnings driven by strong growth in lending, customer deposits, and interest income as it moves closer to its planned listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The lender’s profit after tax for the quarter ending March 2026 …
Read More »Arati Reveals Why He Joined Hands With Ruto
Kisii Governor Simba Arati has defended his cooperation with President William Ruto’s administration, insisting that development and service delivery are more important than political rivalry ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during consultative forums attended by community leaders, teachers, clergy, women groups, boda boda riders, community policing teams and …
Read More »Trevor, Mwanahamisi, Letoo, Lulu Hassan Among Journalists Set to Exit Citizen TV
Speculation is rife within Kenya’s media and political circles after reports emerged that journalists and presenters at Royal Media Services intending to join politics ahead of the 2027 General Election have been directed to resign by the end of June. According to the reports, the directive was issued internally by …
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The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye