The Lower Eastern Times

Gachagua and Kalonzo Head to Coast for Day Two of Campaign Blitz

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua are set to continue their unity campaign tour today, Saturday, June 7, 2025, with a visit to the Coast region. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The two opposition figures kicked off a two-day whirlwind campaign on Friday …

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Tragedy as Two Children Die in Nyeri House Fire

A heartbreaking incident occurred in Gathunuka village, Nyeri County, on Friday, where two children—aged 3 and 6—lost their lives after a fire broke out in their home. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Reports indicate the children were alone when the blaze started, as their parent had gone to …

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UDA Summons Two MCAs Over Links to Gachagua’s New Party

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has summoned two nominated MCAs—Ann Thumbi from Nyeri and Joy Muthoni Mwangi from Nairobi—over their alleged involvement with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s new political outfit, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a letter dated Friday, …

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KRA Updates Car Tax Rules Amid Rising Import Duties

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has provided clarification on its rollout of a newly updated Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP) list for used vehicles—the first major revision since 2019. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This update, introduced after a six-year pause, aims to reflect changes in Kenya’s automotive …

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MOH Confirms Vaccine Shortages in Kenya

The Ministry of Health has confirmed a decline in vaccine stocks across Kenya, with some counties already facing critical shortages that are disrupting immunisation services. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In an official statement, Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga disclosed that the country’s reserves of key …

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Kenya Loses Sh800 Billion Annually to Counterfeits, New Report Shows

Kenya is losing an estimated Sh800 billion every year due to counterfeit goods, a new report has revealed. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) attributes this figure to roughly 9% of all illicit trade in the country, according to findings from the 2025 Consumer-Level Survey …

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Thousands to Benefit as Open University Aims to Slash Education Costs by Over 30%

A new path to affordable higher education is emerging for many Kenyans long hindered by high tuition fees. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, the government’s Open University initiative is set to lower the cost of university education by more than 30% …

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Gachagua Faces Backlash from Ruto Allies Over ‘Wantam’ Remarks

More than 30 MPs aligned with President William Ruto have launched a scathing attack on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of plotting in vain to derail Ruto’s re-election bid in 2027. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The lawmakers, largely from the Mt Kenya region, dismissed Gachagua …

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Kalonzo: Wiper Party to Rebrand as Wiper Patriotic Front

Kalonzo Musyoka has revealed plans to rebrand his political party under a new name — the Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel While addressing residents during a tour of Ukambani on Friday, Kalonzo said the rebrand aims to give the party a more national character …

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Ruto Pledges Sh1B for Usenge Pier Upgrade

President William Ruto has announced that the government will invest Sh1 billion in upgrading the Usenge Pier and its supporting port infrastructure in Siaya County as part of efforts to stimulate the blue economy. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Hosting Siaya leaders and business figures at State House …

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