The Lower Eastern Times

Maanzo: Ruto Should Clear Gen Z Hospital Bills to Prove His Apology is Sincere

Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has challenged President William Ruto to take tangible action if his apology to the youth is truly heartfelt. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Maanzo said Ruto should cover the medical expenses of young people injured during the 2024 anti-tax demonstrations to demonstrate genuine remorse. …

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Ruto’s Apology to Gen Zs Draws Mixed Reactions

Political leaders are divided over President William Ruto’s public apology to Kenya’s Gen Z, following the 2024 anti-government protests in which the youth clashed with authorities. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the President extended an olive branch by asking the youth for forgiveness—a …

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Ford Recalls Nearly 1.1 Million Vehicles Over Rearview Camera Software Glitch

Ford Motor Company is recalling close to 1.1 million vehicles in the U.S. due to a software malfunction that may prevent rearview cameras from displaying images, posing a heightened risk of accidents. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The recall affects select models from 2021 to 2024, including the …

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President Ruto Kicks Off Homa Bay Visit Ahead of Madaraka Day

President William Ruto is set to begin a visit to Homa Bay County on Thursday as part of a series of development activities ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The national event is scheduled for Sunday at Raila Odinga Stadium. Ruto will start his …

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TIFA Poll: 46% of Kenyans Predict Raila Will Ditch Ruto Before 2027

Nearly half of Kenyans believe that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will not back President William Ruto in the 2027 elections, according to a new TIFA poll. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The survey shows that 46% of respondents expect Raila to part ways with President Ruto and …

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Man Killed, Woman Injured in Armed Robbery at M-Pesa Shop in Nakuru

A 25-year-old man was fatally shot and a woman injured during a robbery at an M-Pesa shop in Baraka area, Menengai, Nakuru County on Wednesday night. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to police, a gang of three stormed the shop and assaulted the female attendant, injuring her …

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Celebrated Works That Defined Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o’s Literary Legacy

Kenyan literary icon, academic, and activist Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, with his family describing his life as one well-lived and full of purpose. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Widely regarded as Kenya’s most significant author and one of Africa’s foremost literary figures, …

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Court Stops Malala’s Arrest Over Kakamega Homecoming Chaos

The High Court has issued anticipatory bail to Cleophas Malala, Deputy Party Leader of the Democratic Citizens Party (DCP), temporarily halting any arrest attempts by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over unrest during his recent homecoming event in Kakamega. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Justice Diana Kavedza, …

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Teen Kills Brother Over Memory Card Dispute in Bungoma

A domestic dispute over a memory card ended in tragedy after a teenager fatally attacked his older brother with a panga in Cheptais, Bungoma County. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Police reported that the altercation involved a 15-year-old Grade Eight student and his 19-year-old brother, a Form Three …

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Safaricom Commits Sh66 Billion to AI Expansion in East Africa

Safaricom has unveiled plans to invest Sh66 billion over the next three years to develop artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure throughout East Africa. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The initiative will prioritize the enhancement of digital systems, strategic partnerships with both local and global tech firms, and the acceleration …

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