The Lower Eastern Times

President Ruto to FKF: “Don’t Let Me Down”

President William Ruto has publicly backed the new leadership of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), telling them, “Don’t let me down, I’m betting on you.” During a recent forum, he expressed his confidence in FKF President Hussein Mohammed and his team, urging them to maintain their integrity and not betray …

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Parliament in Burkina Faso Bans Homosexuality

Burkina Faso’s unelected transitional parliament has passed a bill banning homosexual acts, a little over a year after a draft of an amended family code that criminalised homosexuality was adopted by the country’s cabinet. The new measure unanimously voted through on Monday imposes punishments of up to five years in …

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43,000 KCSE Certificates Unclaimed in Kwale

Over 43,000 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificates are gathering dust in Kwale County, some dating back as far as 10 years. These uncollected documents are crucial for students to pursue higher education or employment. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Kwale County Director of Education, Ahmed Abdi, …

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Kenyan Officer Killed in Haiti Road Crash Identified

The Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti (MSS-Haiti) has confirmed the identity of the Kenyan police officer who lost his life in a road accident on Sunday, August 31, 2025, while on peacekeeping duty. The officer was identified as Corporal Kennedy Mutuku Nzuve, 41, from the National Police Service’s Rapid …

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TotalEnergies Kenya Appoints Biova Agboutou as Board Chair

TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya has announced the appointment of Biova Agboutou as its new Director and Chairperson of the Board, effective September 1, 2025. She takes over from Elodie Luce, who resigned after six years to assume a new role within the TotalEnergies Group. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …

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Meta Tightens AI Chatbot Rules, Blocks Teen Conversations on Suicide

By: BBC Meta has announced stricter safety measures for its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, including blocking them from engaging with teenagers on sensitive issues such as suicide, self-harm, and eating disorders. The move follows scrutiny sparked by a leaked internal memo suggesting that Meta’s AI systems could host “sensual” chats …

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LBDA Intervenes With 150-Tonne Rice Mop-Up to Protect Farmers

The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) has purchased 150 metric tonnes of paddy rice from the West Kano Irrigation Scheme in a post-harvest intervention aimed at cushioning farmers, stabilizing prices, and reducing losses. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel LBDA Managing Director Wycliffe Ochiaga said the exercise is part …

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KRA Marks 30 Years With Bold Digital Shift and Revenue Drive

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has unveiled a new transformation agenda aimed at becoming a premier service organisation, strengthening its digital innovations, and completing restructuring measures to boost revenue mobilisation as it celebrates three decades of service. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking during the anniversary event at …

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Ex-Kirinyaga Deputy Governor Julius Njiri Dies

Kirinyaga County is mourning the loss of its first Deputy Governor, Julius Muthike Njiri, who served in the county’s inaugural administration between 2013 and 2017. Governor Anne Waiguru confirmed his passing on her official X account Tuesday evening, describing him as a leader committed to “service, knowledge, and enterprise.” She …

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Normalcy Returns to Njoro After Unrest

Tension in Tipis, Mau Narok, Njoro Sub-county has eased following community protests over a two-month power blackout. The demonstrations, which began last weekend, have since been quelled as security patrols were heightened. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Njoro Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Mokin Ptang’uny on Tuesday confirmed that …

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