The Lower Eastern Times

ODM Rejects Viral Letter Claiming Orengo’s Resignation as Fake

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has dismissed a letter circulating online that falsely claims Siaya Governor James Orengo has resigned. The letter, which has gained significant attention, purports to be from Orengo and is addressed to the Speaker of the Siaya County Assembly, with copies sent to the Deputy …

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EABL Reports 12% Profit Growth to Sh12.2 Billion on Strong Sales and Forex Gains

East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has announced a 12% increase in profit after tax, reaching Sh12.2 billion for the year ending June 30, 2025. The growth was driven by a mix of higher sales, lower finance costs, and favourable foreign exchange gains. Net sales rose by 4% to Sh128.8 billion, …

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Mwea Farmers Demand Halt on Rice Imports Until Gov’t Purchases Local Stocks

Farmers from the Mwea Irrigation Scheme in Kirinyaga County have strongly opposed the government’s plan to import 500,000 metric tonnes of rice by the end of the year. The government, through a gazette notice issued by Cabinet Secretary for Treasury John Mbadi, directed the importation of Grade 1 milled white …

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Family Bank Secures Ksh.2.6B Trade Finance Facility to Boost MSMEs

Family Bank has secured a USD 20 million (Ksh.2.6 billion) trade finance facility from British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, aimed at enhancing financial access for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya’s trade sectors. The partnership, designed to strengthen trade financing in the country, will …

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Manchester United Beats Bournemouth 4-1 in US Friendly

Manchester United secured their second win in as many games with a dominant 4-1 victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League Summer Series pre-season tournament in Chicago on Wednesday. Rasmus Hojlund, Patrick Dorgu, Amad Diallo, and teenager Ethan Williams all found the net, delivering an impressive performance for Ruben Amorim’s …

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Court to Decide on Withdrawal of Case Against Officers Accused of Illegal Detention

The Milimani Law Courts will rule on September 2, 2025, whether to approve the withdrawal of a criminal case against two police officers accused of unlawfully detaining a UK national. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has requested the termination of the case, citing the complainant’s consent …

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Kenya Ready to Host CHAN Tournament, Confirms CS Mvurya

Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has assured that Kenya is fully prepared to host the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN), calling the event a “historic legacy” for the country. During an inspection of Nyayo National Stadium and Kasarani Stadium on Wednesday, Mvurya expressed his satisfaction with the progress of preparations, …

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Kenya Imposes Ban on Tobacco Imports to Combat Youth Addiction

The Kenyan government has introduced a ban on tobacco imports in a bid to address the growing problem of tobacco use among the youth. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the decision on Wednesday while addressing the National Assembly Committee on Delegated Legislation. The ban is part of a wider …

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Ex-Kiambu Governor Waititu Released on Sh53 Million Bond

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has been granted bail on a Sh53 million bond while he awaits the hearing of his appeal. Waititu had been serving a prison sentence after being convicted of corruption charges involving Sh588 million in February. However, the High Court, under Judge Lucy Njuguna, reversed an …

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Govt Slashes University Fees for 2025

In a groundbreaking move aimed at making university education more affordable, the government has unveiled a new fee structure for all academic programmes at public universities. This revised structure, set to take effect on September 1, 2025, applies to both first-year and continuing students. The decision follows extensive consultations with …

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