The Lower Eastern Times

Father and Two Sons Found Dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide in Subukia

Police in Subukia, Nakuru County, are probing a suspected murder-suicide after a man and his two young sons were found dead inside a house. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The man, identified as Dominic Ateka, had reportedly traveled from Mombasa to the Mihango Kware area, where his estranged …

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Duale Urges Local Hosting of Health Data After U.S. Cuts Critical Support

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale is pushing for Kenya’s health data to be processed and stored on locally managed platforms, following the U.S. government’s withdrawal of support for key health information systems. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The U.S., which has long funded most of Kenya’s national health …

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Police Officer Killed, Two Injured in Nakuru Gang Ambush

A police officer was fatally shot and two others injured after a gang ambushed them in the Free Area of Nakuru Town early Monday morning. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to police reports, the officers were responding to a distress call around 1 a.m. when they were …

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Four Arrested in Kibera Robbery Crackdown

Police have arrested four suspects in Kibera, Nairobi, believed to be behind a spate of robberies in the area. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the arrests were made on June 1, 2025, following an intelligence-led operation conducted by officers from …

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Senators Advocate for Digital System to Ease Access to Good Conduct Certificates

Kenyans may soon find it easier to obtain police clearance certificates, popularly known as certificates of good conduct, following a push by senators to digitize the application and renewal process. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu spearheaded the motion urging the National Police Service Commission, …

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KRA Sets Vitz at Sh3.4M, CX-5 at Sh6.8M in New Import Rates Starting July 1

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced that new Customs Reference Selling Prices (CRSP) for imported used vehicles will take effect on July 1. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a public notice, the authority stated that the updated CRSP will guide the determination of customs value for …

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Leasing Sugar Mills Crucial for Farmers’ Success, Says President Ruto

President William Ruto has defended the government’s move to lease four state-owned sugar mills, describing it as a critical step toward enhancing efficiency, restoring profitability, and protecting farmers’ livelihoods. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking during the 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa Bay County, Ruto emphasized that …

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Gachagua Reignites Clash with Mt Kenya MPs over Loyalty to Ruto

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sharply criticised Mount Kenya MPs for what he termed as unquestioning loyalty to President William Ruto, reigniting political tensions in the region. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking on Sunday at AIPCA Gatumbi Church in Lari Constituency, Kiambu, Gachagua accused the lawmakers …

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Raila to Ruto: Compensate Families of Protest Casualties

ODM leader Raila Odinga has called on the government to compensate victims and families affected by last year’s youth-led anti-government protests and previous demonstrations that turned violent, resulting in injuries and loss of lives. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking during Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa Bay, Raila …

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Key Highlights from President Ruto’s Madaraka Day Speech

President William Ruto led Kenya’s 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations at the new Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay, where he outlined his administration’s achievements and vision for the future. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Here are the main takeaways: 1. Economic Progress and Stability Ruto said Kenya’s economy …

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