The Lower Eastern Times

Senator Ledama Criticises Cabinet Secretaries Over Political Engagement

Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has faulted Cabinet Secretaries for engaging in political rhetoric instead of focusing on their official duties. In a statement, the Senator stressed that Cabinet members should stop politicking once they are sworn into office, arguing that their role is to drive policy and development, not politics. …

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Police Kill Ex-Siaya Clerk in Mistaken Identity

Former Siaya County Assembly clerk Felix Isaac Olwero, 50, was on Monday morning shot dead by police in Kombewa, Kisumu County, in what authorities later admitted was a case of mistaken identity. Olwero was gunned down near his White House Resort after officers, responding to an attempted burglary, mistook him …

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Senator Mutinda Denies Ksh10M Bribe in Gachagua Impeachment

Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda has dismissed allegations that she pocketed Ksh10 million to support the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Speaking during Citizen TV’s DayBreak show, Mutinda came under pressure from Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu, who claimed every senator was offered the money to vote for Gachagua’s removal. …

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Parents Struggle as Universities Demand Upfront Fees From Freshers

New students joining public universities are grappling with hefty admission costs, with some institutions requiring payments of up to Sh50,000 before registration. The demand comes as many first-years await disbursement of loans from the Higher Education Loans Board (Helb), leaving families in a financial bind. Click here to join our …

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Moi University Lecturers Announce Strike Over Salary Delays

Moi University lecturers are set to go on strike from Wednesday to protest unpaid salaries. The industrial action comes after the lapse of a seven-day strike notice issued by the University Academic Staff Union (Uasu) on August 12. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Uasu’s chapter organising secretary, Nyabuta …

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FKF Boss Credits President Ruto for Inspiring Harambee Stars’ CHAN Success

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has attributed Harambee Stars’ strong performance at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) to President William Ruto’s direct involvement. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In an interview with NTV on Monday, Mohammed said the President’s visits, motivational talks, and financial incentives …

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Historic Bus Body Builder Placed Under Administration

Labh Singh Harnam Singh Limited, one of Kenya’s longest-serving bus body manufacturers, has been placed under administration after the High Court appointed joint administrators to take control of the company’s operations. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a gazette notice issued on August 13, 2025, Ponangipalli Venkata Ramana …

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Tech innovation propels China’s industrial future

By:  China Daily China’s sharpened focus on rejuvenating traditional industries with new quality productive forces is injecting fresh vitality into the nation’s industrial economy, which is serving as the foundation of modern industrial prowess and economic growth, experts and business executives said. Their comments came as China doubles down on …

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Moses Kuria Cautions Kenya Kwanza Leaders Against Ethnic Politics

Former Trade Cabinet Secretary and ex-presidential advisor Moses Kuria has urged Kenya Kwanza leaders to avoid inflaming ethnic tensions, warning that divisive rhetoric could undermine national unity. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a pointed statement shared on social media, the former Gatundu South MP condemned what he …

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Arsenal Edge Man Utd 1-0 in Season Opener

Arsenal began their Premier League campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, thanks to Riccardo Calafiori’s early goal. The Gunners, who have finished runners-up three seasons in a row, are under pressure to finally deliver the league title, last won in 2003/04. They …

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