The Lower Eastern Times

New Report Urges Support for Both Mitumba and Local Clothing Industries

A new report by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) and the Mitumba Consortium Association of Kenya (MCAK) is urging the government to adopt a strategy that supports both second-hand clothing imports and domestic apparel manufacturing as complementary drivers of economic growth. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Titled …

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Man Nabbed Selling Dog Meat in Sotik

Residents of Sotik, Bomet County, were left stunned on Friday after a man was arrested for allegedly slaughtering a dog and attempting to sell its meat to unsuspecting locals. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The suspect, 38-year-old Richard Kigen, was apprehended following a tip-off to Sotik Township Assistant …

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Nine Killed in Russian Drone Strike on Civilian Bus in Ukraine

Nine civilians have reportedly been killed and four others injured after a Russian drone struck a passenger bus in northeastern Ukraine, according to local authorities. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The attack occurred Saturday morning in the town of Bilopillia, Sumy region, as the bus was en route …

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Ogamba: Learners Won’t Pay for National Exams

Education Cabinet Secretary Migosi Ogamba has assured the public that parents will not be required to pay for national examinations, despite a significant Sh62 billion shortfall in the education sector budget. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The reassurance follows concerns sparked by the discovery that no funds had …

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Govt Issues Urgent Flood Alert for Tana River Basin

The government has issued an urgent advisory for residents in the Lower Tana River Basin to voluntarily evacuate, citing the growing threat of severe flooding due to heavy rains and rising dam levels. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo appealed to communities living …

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Cherargei Dismisses Gachagua’s Party, Affirms Ruto’s Grip on Power

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has downplayed the significance of the newly formed Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), reportedly linked to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, stating it lacks political influence. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel While speaking in Eldoret, Cherargei criticized the DCP for launching with a regional …

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Karakuta Launches Avocado Packhouse to Boost Export Capacity

Karakuta Fresh Produce has opened a state-of-the-art avocado packhouse in Nairobi with a capacity of 7,500 tonnes, a strategic move aimed at increasing exports and strengthening ties with over 1,500 smallholder farmers in Kiambu, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, and Meru counties. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The facility will process …

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Kindiki Denounces Violence at Gachagua’s Party Launch

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has strongly criticized the disruption that marred the unveiling of Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), where security personnel resorted to firing in the air to disperse unruly individuals. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement, Kindiki emphasized the importance of political …

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State Not Controlling MCK, Says Kabogo

ICT and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has dismissed claims of any improper ties between the government and the Media Council of Kenya (MCK). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Addressing attendees at the 2025 Annual Media Summit in South C, Nairobi, Kabogo clarified that the council operates …

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Hearing on Gachagua Impeachment Case Delayed Awaiting CJ’s Directions

The hearing of the petition contesting the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been postponed, pending new instructions from Chief Justice Martha Koome, who is expected to appoint a new bench. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The case was initially set for mention on Thursday but …

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