The Lower Eastern Times

CS Ogamba Vows to End School Unrest

Education CS Julius Ogamba has reaffirmed the government’s resolve to curb rising cases of unrest in schools across the country, saying a long-term solution is being developed through a multi-sectoral approach. Speaking during a Prize Giving Day at Gianchere Friends Senior School in Kisii Central, Kisii County, Ogamba said the …

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Drama as Mob Storms Bangale Police Station, Frees Suspect 

Tension gripped Bangale in Tana River County after a large crowd reportedly stormed the local police station and freed a suspect who had been arrested over claims of plotting to incite ethnic violence. According to police, the suspect, identified as a youth leader from the Wardei community, was arrested on …

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Kalonzo Mourns Makindu Motors Founder and Wife After Fatal Highway Accident

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has paid tribute to Makindu Motors Limited founder Stephen Ngei and his wife, Giannaphina Mumbua, who lost their lives in a tragic road accident along the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway. In a condolence message, Kalonzo said he was deeply saddened by the news of the couple’s …

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Woman Regrets Leaving Husband After Alleged Italian Lover Goes Silent

A woman identifying herself as Marion has sparked debate online after sharing a heartbreaking account of how an alleged online relationship with a man from Italy left her stranded after she walked away from her marriage. In a confession circulating on social media, Marion said she is a married mother …

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Ndindi Nyoro Finally Explains Why He Missed Finance Bill Vote

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has responded to widespread criticism over his absence during Thursday’s parliamentary vote on the Finance Bill 2026, admitting he was out of the country and accepting responsibility for missing the crucial sitting. In a statement addressed to Kenyans, Nyoro said he travelled outside the country on …

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Sonko Escorts KMTC Student to Final Resting Place After Tragic Bus Incident

Mike Sonko has stepped in to support the family of the late Eugene Malivi Mutuku, a Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) student who died after allegedly being pushed from a moving bus along Thika Road. According to a statement shared on his Facebook page, the former Nairobi governor said his …

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New Twist in Gulf Jobs Saga as Court Issues Key Orders

The High Court has ordered the government to urgently review and vet all licensed local recruitment agencies involved in overseas job placement, particularly those sending Kenyans to Middle Eastern countries, in an effort to strengthen protection for migrant workers. In its decision, the court dismissed calls for a blanket ban …

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Ruto Issues Stern Warning Ahead of June 25 Gen Z Anniversary March

President William Ruto has cautioned against any unlawful conduct during the upcoming June 25 memorial march set to honour victims of the 2024 Gen Z anti-government protests. Speaking on Friday at the National Productivity and Performance Conference at the Kenya School of Government (KSG) in Lower Kabete, Nairobi, Ruto stressed …

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Kenyans to Enjoy Easier Cash Access After Airtel–KCB Deal

Airtel Kenya has announced a new partnership with KCB Group aimed at improving access to mobile money services across the country by expanding cash withdrawal and deposit points for Airtel Money customers. The collaboration will see Airtel Money users gain access to more than 30,000 KCB agents nationwide, allowing them …

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List of Tax Proposals That MPs Removed From Finance Bill 2026

Kenyan Members of Parliament have removed several controversial tax proposals from the Finance Bill 2026, reducing the government’s expected additional revenue from about Sh129 billion to Sh98 billion. The changes follow parliamentary scrutiny and public concerns over the potential impact of some of the proposed measures on households, businesses, and …

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