The Lower Eastern Times

Trump Says Relationship with Musk is Over

US President Donald Trump has said his relationship with Elon Musk is over. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel “I would assume so, yeah,” Trump told NBC News on Saturday, when asked if he thought the pair’s close relationship had ended. He replied “No” when asked if he wished …

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Homabay: Three Brothers Arrested After Sibling Found Dead

Police in Rachuonyo, Homabay County, have detained three brothers following the mysterious death of their 40-year-old sibling, Ochieng. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel His body was discovered early Saturday morning by the roadside in Adiedo village, about 400 meters from the family home, showing injuries to the head, …

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Govt Releases Ksh3.5B for Inua Jamii Beneficiaries

The government has released Ksh3.5 billion under the Inua Jamii cash transfer programme to assist vulnerable Kenyans for the month of May. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection announced that 1,759,656 beneficiaries will each receive Ksh2,000, with payments beginning on June 6. …

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Salasya: I’ll Be the Youngest President in East and Central Africa

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has boldly declared his ambition to become the youngest president in East and Central Africa, insisting that he has already won the hearts of many Kenyans. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking on Saturday, June 7, 2025, during a series of homecoming rallies …

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Why ‘Cuzo’ Is Going Viral in Kenya

A new buzzword—“Cuzo”—is making waves on Kenyan social media, and it all began at a roadside political rally. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua introduced the term, a casual spin on “cousin,” while addressing supporters during a campaign tour of the Coast alongside fellow …

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Nairobi Woman Injured After Husband’s Gun Accidentally Fires in Bag

A 50-year-old woman is recovering in a Nairobi hospital after she was accidentally shot in the leg when her husband’s firearm went off inside a bag, according to police. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The victim is married to a businessman who legally owns the weapon involved in …

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Tanzanian Opposition Leader Blocked from Entering Kenya

Godbless Lema, a senior opposition figure from Tanzania’s Chadema party, was on Friday prevented from leaving the country while attempting to travel to Kenya. Lema revealed that he had been placed on a government “stop list” and was denied permission to exit Tanzania. He was detained for over four hours …

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Tottenham Sack Ange Postecoglou Despite Europa League Triumph

Tottenham Hotspur have parted ways with head coach Ange Postecoglou, just weeks after he led the club to a historic UEFA Europa League victory. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The unexpected move comes despite the Australian guiding Spurs to their first major trophy in years, a moment celebrated …

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Police Kill Suspected Phone Snatcher in Eastleigh Motorbike Chase

A suspected phone thief was shot dead by police on the evening of Thursday, June 5, following a dramatic chase near a mosque along Third Avenue in Eastleigh, Nairobi. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The incident occurred when two men riding a motorcycle allegedly snatched a phone from …

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Two Herders Killed, Two Injured in Marsabit Armed Raid

Two herders were killed and two others seriously injured following an armed raid on a village in Loiyangalani, Marsabit County, on June 5. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to police reports, the attackers struck the Marti area, wounding two victims and making off with an undisclosed number …

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