The Lower Eastern Times

Posed with Motorcycle at State House, Sent Home Without

A Nairobi man has gone viral after humorously recounting how a visit to State House for a youth empowerment forum ended in disappointment despite posing for photos with a brand-new motorcycle. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel President William Ruto had invited young people to the event, promising to …

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Survey: Trust Tops Media Choice Factors in Africa

A 2024 GeoPoll survey in Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa has revealed the main factors shaping media consumption choices across Africa. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Trustworthiness topped the list, influencing 51% of respondents, followed by convenience (48%) and speed of updates (46%). Content diversity (44%) and journalistic …

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Ruto Opens New Homa Bay County Headquarters

President William Ruto on Wednesday officially inaugurated the Homa Bay County Government Headquarters. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The launch of the new administrative offices took place just before the start of the ninth Devolution Conference, which is being hosted in the county. Also in attendance were Homa …

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Akothee’s Outfit at Homa Bay Event Sparks Online Debate

Kenyan singer and entrepreneur Akothee has stirred online debate after stepping out in a daring outfit during an event on the sidelines of the Devolution Conference in Homa Bay. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Images and videos circulating on social media show her in a thigh-length jacket over …

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UASU Issues 7-Day Strike Notice to Moi University

The Universities’ Academic Staff Union (UASU) has given Moi University a seven-day strike notice over delayed June and July 2025 salaries. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement on Wednesday, UASU said lecturers would down tools unless the university pays the arrears at the agreed 2021–2025 Collective …

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Ruto Signs Bills Raising County Revenue to Sh415B

President William Ruto has assented to the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2025, and the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023, increasing the equitable share of national revenue to counties from Sh387.4 billion to Sh415 billion for the 2025/2026 financial year. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The …

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No Ticket, No Entry at Kasarani for CHAN Clash

Kenyan football fans have been warned to stay away from Kasarani Stadium on Sunday if they do not have a ticket for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) clash between Harambee Stars and Zambia. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Local Organising Committee (LOC) chairperson Nicholas Musonye said Confederation of …

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DAP-K Sets Up 9-Member Dispute Resolution Committee

The Democratic Action Party–Kenya (DAP-K) has formed a nine-member Internal Dispute Resolution Committee (IDRC) to handle emerging conflicts within the party. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The decision was made during a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at Chui House in Nairobi, where members emphasised the need to …

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FKF Boss Urges Fans to Arrive 5 Hours Before CHAN Matches

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has urged fans attending African Nations Championship (CHAN) matches to arrive at the stadium at least five hours before kickoff. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel He said the early arrival would ensure quick ticket verification, allow fans to enjoy pre-match entertainment, …

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Jobless Graduates Struggle to Repay Helb Loans

Former university students are decrying mounting penalties on Higher Education Loans Board (Helb) debts, saying the rising charges are making repayment nearly impossible amid widespread joblessness and low wages. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel While many insist they have not refused to pay, they say years without steady …

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