National Assembly Defence Committee Chair Nelson Koech has come under sharp criticism after advocating for police to use lethal force against protesters who invade restricted areas or damage property—an approach that directly opposes President William Ruto’s recent call for restraint. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a controversial …
Read More »Nine Arrested in Kagio as Police Recover Looted Items from Saba Saba Protests
Police in Kagio, Kirinyaga County, have arrested nine individuals and recovered stolen property in a targeted operation following recent Saba Saba demonstrations. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The operation, guided by intelligence reports, was carried out in several estates within Kagio town and surrounding areas after a complaint …
Read More »KEBS Intercepts 16-Tonne Shipment of Unsafe Extension Sockets in Mombasa
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has seized a shipment of substandard electrical extension sockets worth around Sh2.5 million at the Mitchell Cotts Freight Station in Kibarani, Mombasa. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The 40-foot container, containing 24,300 extension sockets packed in 30 cartons, was found to violate …
Read More »Ruto: I’m Just an Ordinary Man Elevated by God’s Grace
President William Ruto has emphasized that his rise to Kenya’s top office was not due to privilege but a testament to divine intervention. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Reflecting on his journey to the presidency, Ruto acknowledged that some still struggle to accept he holds the position. “I’m …
Read More »PS Bitok Demands Arrest of Alliance Girls Teacher
Principal Secretary for Basic Education Julius Bitok has urged the immediate arrest and prosecution of a teacher at Alliance Girls High School accused of sexual misconduct involving students. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking during a Thanksgiving event at Kapkoros Barngetuny Secondary School in Nandi County, Bitok reiterated …
Read More »The Transactional Nature of Modern Relationships
By : Vincent Mumba “What do you bring to the table?” “How much do you earn?” “Will you still love me if I have nothing?” “Will you leave when I can no longer give?” These aren’t just questions. They’re the unspoken fears beneath many of today’s love stories. Is it …
Read More »Moses Kuria Resigns as President Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has officially stepped down from his role as Senior Economic Advisor to President William Ruto. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement posted on social media, Kuria announced his resignation after meeting with the President, expressing gratitude for the chance to serve …
Read More »Gov’t Introduces 4% Sugar Levy to Revive Struggling Sector
The government has introduced a 4% Sugar Development Levy (SDL) on all sugar produced locally or imported, starting July 1, 2025, as part of a broader strategy to revitalise Kenya’s sugar industry. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement, the Ministry of Agriculture said the levy will …
Read More »Car & General Reports Rebound in Boda Boda Sales After 2024 Dip
Car and General, a leading automotive and equipment distributor, says it is experiencing a rebound in boda boda sales following a sharp decline in 2024. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel General Manager George Rubiri attributed the recovery to improved buyer financial discipline and a more stable economic climate. …
Read More »Burundi, Rwanda Nationals to Be Vetted in West Pokot Crackdown
The government has launched a renewed vetting exercise targeting nationals from Burundi, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Uganda’s Wagisu community living in West Pokot County, following the arrest of 13 individuals linked to alleged cases of cannibalism and human organ harvesting. Click here to join our WhatsApp …
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The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye