The Lower Eastern Times

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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Tanzania Blocks X Over Pornographic Content

Tanzania has officially confirmed it has blocked access to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), citing a surge in pornographic material and other content that violates the country’s cultural and legal standards. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel For the past two weeks, users in Tanzania have only …

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Equity Unveils Whistleblower Campaign to Curb Internal Misconduct

Equity Group has launched a public whistleblower initiative to enhance transparency and accountability and tackle unethical behavior and conflicts of interest within the organization. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The bank has shared dedicated whistleblowing contact details on its official Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) pages, encouraging the …

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PS Muthoni Raises Alarm Over Rising Vape Use Among Minors, Women

Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has expressed concern over the growing use of tobacco products—particularly vaping—among children and women in Kenya. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking on NTV’s Fixing the Nation, Muthoni revealed that more than 100,000 children aged between 10 and 17 are already using vape …

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Shell Launches Upgraded Fuels in Kenya

Vivo Energy Kenya, the official distributor of Shell products in the country, has unveiled a new range of advanced Shell fuels designed to reshape the local fuel industry. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The upgraded fuel lineup—Shell V-Power Unleaded, Shell FuelSave Unleaded, and Shell FuelSave Diesel—features enhanced cleaning …

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