The Lower Eastern Times

Burial Ceremony for MP Ong’ondo Were Underway at Karabok Primary School

The funeral service for the late Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were is currently taking place at Karabok Primary School in Homa Bay County, drawing thousands of mourners and numerous political leaders. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is among the dignitaries already present, with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga expected to arrive …

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Ruto: Government Taking Action to End Drug Shortages in Hospitals

President William Ruto has said the government is taking decisive steps to address the ongoing shortage of essential medicines in public health facilities across Kenya. Speaking at State House during the commissioning of disease surveillance vehicles for counties, Ruto explained that the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (Kemsa) is undergoing a …

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South African Man Found Dead in Nairobi Apartment Bathroom

A 68-year-old South African national was discovered dead in the bathroom of his apartment in Parklands, Nairobi, on the morning of Wednesday, May 7. Authorities believe Mark Nalon Minter, who had traveled to Kenya on a business trip on May 1 and was scheduled to return on May 10, collapsed …

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President Ruto Grants Charter to Uzima University

President William Ruto has officially granted a charter to Uzima University, elevating the Kisumu-based institution to full university status and bringing the total number of chartered universities in Kenya to 68. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel A university charter is a formal endorsement that recognizes an institution’s ability …

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EY Warns VAT Changes in 2025 Finance Bill Could Hinder Key Sectors

Proposed changes to the 2025 Finance Bill could undermine Kenya’s economic recovery and industrial growth, according to tax experts from Ernst & Young (EY). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The firm has raised concerns over plans to eliminate VAT exemptions for specific sectors, warning that imposing the standard …

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Two Nabbed with Elephant Tusks in Mwingi

Two individuals have been apprehended in Mwingi Central Subcounty after being found in possession of three elephant tusks, according to a statement issued by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Thursday. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The arrests followed a coordinated sting operation involving officers from the …

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Kenya Proposes New KQ Hub in Accra to Boost West African Connectivity

Kenya has officially asked the Ghanaian government to allow Kenya Airways (KQ) to set up a secondary hub in Accra, aiming to improve air connectivity across West Africa and to international destinations. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The request was made on May 8, 2025, by Roads and …

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Airtel Kenya Launches AI System to Combat SMS Fraud and Spam

Airtel Kenya has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI)-driven system aimed at shielding its mobile users from spam and fraudulent SMS messages. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The service, offered free of charge, automatically detects and flags suspicious messages, alerting customers instantly. Utilizing AI algorithms, the system evaluates …

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No Pope Yet as Black Smoke Rises from Vatican

Thick black smoke poured from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney on Thursday, signaling that Catholic cardinals have once again failed to elect a new pope. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Crowds of faithful and tourists gathered in St. Peter’s Square reacted with a mix of applause and disappointment after …

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Sifuna Dismisses Claims of Interest in Cabinet Role

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has firmly stated he has no interest in joining President William Ruto’s Cabinet, distancing himself from any involvement in the current administration. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The ODM senator, known for his candid criticism of Ruto’s “broad-based government” formed after a political truce …

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