The Lower Eastern Times

Activists Protest Arrest of Developer Rose Njeri

A group of activists staged a protest outside Pangani Police Station in Nairobi on Sunday, calling for the immediate release of Rose Njeri, a software developer and activist arrested on Friday in South B. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Led by well-known activists Boniface Mwangi and Hanifa Adan, …

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Empty Seats, Frustration at Kitale Madaraka Day

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya skipped Madaraka Day celebrations held in Kitale, where a poor turnout left county commissioner Gidion Oyagi addressing mostly empty seats. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In his absence, the governor delegated Health CEC Sam Ojwang to deliver a speech strongly critical of recent …

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Hundreds Pay Tribute to Slain Fr Bett with Candlelight Vigil in Eldoret

A large crowd of Catholic faithful gathered in Eldoret for a candlelight vigil to honour Father Allois Cheruiyot Bett, who was recently killed. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The night procession, marked by hymn singing and heartfelt tributes, wound through the town’s streets, culminating at the Nandi Gardens …

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Afya Sacco Writes Off Sh361 Million from KUSCCO Investment Scandal

Afya Sacco has officially written off Sh361.6 million lost in failed investments linked to the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (KUSCCO), marking one of the most significant financial setbacks resulting from the scandal that rocked Kenya’s cooperative sector. The loss was disclosed in Afya Sacco’s consolidated financial report …

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Jubilee Holdings Announces Record Dividend of Sh978 Million

Jubilee Holdings has revealed a record dividend payout of Sh978 million for the 2024 financial year, driven by a strong performance that saw the insurer’s profit before tax reach Sh6.2 billion. At the company’s 87th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Nairobi, shareholders approved a final dividend of Sh11.50 per share. …

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Ruto Calls for Global Action to Halt ‘Carnage’ in Sudan

President William Ruto has raised the alarm about the escalating crisis in Sudan, warning that the ongoing conflict is “heading towards carnage,” driven by two rival generals who show “no regard for human life.” During a joint press conference with Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar at State House in Nairobi, …

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CS Duale Suspends All Nicotine Product Licenses, Announces Crackdown on Illicit Tobacco

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has immediately suspended all licenses and import clearances related to the manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, or promotion of nicotine and related products. Duale stated that all previously licensed individuals and entities must reapply within 21 days, providing comprehensive compliance documentation for review. “We will conduct …

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Nairobi County Employee Dies After Fall from City Hall Annex Sixth Floor

A Nairobi City County employee died instantly after falling from the sixth floor of the City Hall Annex building on Saturday afternoon. The individual landed near the entrance to the building’s parking yard and was pronounced dead at the scene. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, with authorities yet …

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DIG Lagat Makes Surprise Visits to Busia and Ugunja Police Stations

In his ongoing effort to transform police stations and service areas into models of excellence, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Kenya Police Service), Eliud Lagat, paid unannounced visits to the Busia and Ugunja Police Stations to assess the officers’ working conditions. During the visits, DIG Lagat stressed the importance of …

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KMPDU Denounces Intimidation of Striking Doctors in Kiambu

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has strongly opposed the intimidation and threats directed at doctors participating in a strike in Kiambu County, warning that any such actions could lead to a nationwide response. In a statement posted on May 30, 2025, KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji …

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