The Lower Eastern Times

Besigye Remains Detained Despite Legal Deadline

A Ugandan court on Friday refused to grant bail to long-time opposition figure Kizza Besigye, even though he has now been held for more than the constitutionally allowed six months without trial. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The 69-year-old was seized by armed men in Nairobi last November …

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WATCH: Didmus Barasa Says Gachagua Unfit to Lead Any Political Party and Should be Taken To Mathare Hospital

Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa claims Rigathi Gachagua is unfit to head any political outfit due to his impeachment history. Barasa adds that the ex-DP should be taken to Mathare Hospital for mental check up. WATCH

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Atuhaire: Tanzanian Authorities Raped and Tortured Me

Ugandan human rights activist Agather Atuhaire has accused Tanzanian authorities of stripping, torturing, and assaulting her before dumping her at the Mutukula border, just hours after Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi was similarly abandoned at the Horohoro border post. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Atuhaire described harrowing abuse, including …

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Eight Feared Dead in Tragic Kibera Fire

A fire that broke out early Saturday morning in Kibera’s Makina area is feared to have claimed at least eight lives. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Eyewitnesses report that seven of the victims were members of a single family, while the eighth was a pregnant woman. The exact …

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Nadia Mukami Expecting Baby No. 2

Kenyan singer Nadia Mukami left fans in shock during a candid interview on Radio 47’s morning show with Mwashumbe and Alex Mwakideu, where she revealed she’s expecting her second child with fellow artist Arrow Bwoy. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The surprise announcement came during a fun and …

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Felix Osano Named CEO of Nairobi Hospital

Felix Osano has been officially appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Nairobi Hospital, with the appointment taking effect immediately. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to a statement by Kenya Hospital Association Chairman Barcley Onyambu, Osano takes over from James Nyamongo, who served as CEO until December …

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Okwara vs Kananu: Who Will Lead the Kenya Editors Guild?

Citizen TV’s Yvonne Okwara and Standard Media Group’s Zubeidah Kananu are set to face off this Saturday in a decisive election for the presidency of the Kenya Editors Guild (KEG). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The Guild will convene a Special General Meeting to elect its Executive Council …

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Why You’re Banned from Swimming in Mombasa This Weekend

Public beaches in Mombasa will be closed on Saturday and Sunday following a warning from the Meteorological Department about dangerous weather conditions along the coast. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir announced the temporary closure, stating that the beaches could remain shut through Monday if …

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Kitui Leaders Protest Exclusion of Snakebite Victims from Compensation Program

Leaders in Kitui County have voiced strong opposition to the government’s decision to exclude snakebite victims from receiving compensation. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel They condemned the move, calling it unjust, discriminatory, and lacking humanity, as it leaves affected individuals without essential government support. Deputy Governor Augustine Kanani, …

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Besigye’s Lawyers Walk Out of Court Over Karua Absence

Drama unfolded in a Ugandan courtroom on Friday when opposition figure Kizza Besigye’s legal team stormed out in protest after a magistrate allowed proceedings to continue without the presence of lead counsel Martha Karua. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Karua, who has been heading Besigye’s defense, was absent …

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