The Lower Eastern Times

Dubai Courts Kenyan Tourists with Discounts

Dubai is shifting its focus from luxury tourism to more affordable travel, targeting Kenyan budget travelers with cost-friendly holiday deals. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel A team of tourism officials is currently in Nairobi as part of an African roadshow aimed at rebranding Dubai as not just a …

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Machakos DG Slams Sh415B County Allocation as a Mockery of Devolution

Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi has strongly criticized Parliament for allocating just Sh415 billion to county governments, calling the figure a gross underfunding that undermines devolution. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to Mwangangi, counties should have received no less than Sh2 trillion from the national Sh4.2 trillion …

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Korogocho MCA Denies Involvement in Nairobi Protest Chaos

Korogocho MCA Absalom Odhiambo has denied any role in the chaos that erupted during anti-DIG Eliud Lagat protests in Nairobi’s CBD on Tuesday, June 17. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a video posted to his social media accounts, Odhiambo distanced himself from accusations linking him to the …

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Parliament Passes Finance Bill 2025, Blocks Several Controversial Tax Proposals

The National Assembly has approved the Finance Bill 2025, paving the way for its enactment pending presidential assent. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The Bill was passed on Thursday, June 19, after final deliberations and a vote following the conclusion of its Third Reading the previous night. In …

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US Approves new Drug to Prevent HIV

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug to prevent the spread of HIV. The long-acting drug, Lenacapavir, only needs to be used once every six months and its discovery chairman, Daniel O’Day, called the Food and Drug Administration’s leadership decision a historic one in the fight …

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Ruto: My Priority Is Transformation, Not 2027 Politics

President William Ruto has emphasized that his administration is focused on delivering its development agenda rather than preparing for the 2027 general election. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking on Thursday during the official opening of the third national executive retreat in Karen, Nairobi, Ruto urged members of …

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Moi University to Auction Dogs, Donkeys, and Vehicles

Moi University has scheduled a public auction for a variety of surplus items, including dogs and donkeys, with reserve prices starting at KSh40,000. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The auction will take place on Thursday, June 24, 2025, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Main Campus in Kesses, …

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HELB Opens Loan Applications for KMTC Students

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has officially opened the loan application window for students enrolled at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), providing financial assistance for tuition and related expenses. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This initiative stems from a partnership between HELB and KMTC aimed at …

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Alcohol Makers Urge Govt to Cut ENA Tax More

Kenya’s alcohol manufacturers and distributors are pushing for a further reduction in excise tax on a key ingredient used in spirit production, warning that the current rate remains too high compared to neighboring countries, encouraging illicit trade and smuggling. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This follows the National …

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Salasya: Maraga Will Be My Attorney General if Elected in 2027

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has announced that he would appoint former Chief Justice David Maraga as Attorney General if he becomes president in the 2027 General Election. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a post shared on his official X account on the night of June 18, …

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