The Lower Eastern Times

APS Bomet Secure Top-Flight Survival with Famous Win Over AFC Leopards

By: Faith Mukoya, Mt. Kenya University.  APS Bomet FC have officially secured their place in the FKF Premier League next season after registering a memorable 2-1 victory over giants AFC Leopards SC at Kericho Green Stadium. The victory marked yet another milestone in what has become one of the most …

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Gachagua Names John Methu as DCP Secretary General Designate

The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), led by Rigathi Gachagua, has announced key leadership changes, naming John Methu as Secretary General designate as part of new National Executive Council (NEC) appointments aimed at strengthening the party ahead of future elections. Gachagua also alleged that the party would have won the …

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Political Pressure Mounts as Western Kenya Seeks DP Seat

Leaders from Western Kenya have renewed their push for the region to be considered for the Deputy President position in President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid. The renewed lobbying was voiced during a meeting in Naivasha attended by key leaders including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe …

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Court Gives Major Directive in Lissu Legal Case

The High Court of Tanzania has given respondents in a case involving Tundu Lissu and the CHADEMA party seven days to file their responses regarding an application seeking his inclusion in proceedings over the party’s asset division dispute. The case, numbered 8323, is being heard before Justice David Ngunyale and …

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Uhuru Pushes Youth to Enter Elective Politics

Former President  Uhuru Kenyatta has urged young people across the country to step forward and contest elective positions in the 2027 General Election, saying Kenya needs a new generation of leaders focused on unity, service, and development. Speaking during a Jubilee Party delegates meeting at the Kiambu Golf Club in …

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Ruto Wraps Coast Tour With Sh3bn Power Project

President William Ruto has concluded his five-day development tour of Kenya’s Coast region, covering Mombasa, Tana River, Kilifi, Lamu and Kwale. On the final day, the President officially commissioned the KSh3 billion Mariakani electricity substation in Kaloleni, Kilifi County, aimed at strengthening power supply across the Coast region. Click here …

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Chaos in Nyahururu as Youths Clash With Police

Protests broke out in Nyahururu on Monday as angry youths and boda boda riders clashed with police over the sharp rise in fuel prices, bringing transport and business activities to a standstill. The demonstrations quickly escalated into running battles with police, with protesters blocking major roads using stones, logs, and …

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Uhuru Slams Hassan Omar Over Tribal Politics

Retired President  Uhuru Kenyatta has strongly criticised Hassan Omar Hassan, the Secretary General of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), accusing him and other leaders of promoting divisive tribal politics in the country. Speaking during a heated Jubilee Party delegates meeting in Kiambu at the Kiambu Golf Club, the former President …

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Uganda Confirms New Ebola Cases as Outbreak Grows

Uganda has confirmed two additional Ebola infections, pushing the total number of cases linked to the current outbreak to seven. According to Uganda’s Director General of Health Services, Charles Olaro, the newly confirmed patients are healthcare workers attached to a private medical facility in Kampala. Click here to join our …

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“Eat Their Money, Then Reject Them” — Uhuru Tells Mt Kenya

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged residents of the Mt Kenya region to accept money offered by politicians during campaigns but vote against leaders who fail to address the struggles facing ordinary Kenyans. Speaking at a Jubilee Party delegates meeting in Kiambu, Uhuru said voters should not allow campaign handouts to …

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