The Lower Eastern Times

Babu Owino Among 609 Newest Advocates in Town

Embakasi East MP Paul Ongili, popularly known as Babu Owino, was among 609 individuals officially admitted to the Roll of Advocates on May 23, 2025. The lawmaker described the day as a major milestone in his life journey. “Today is a historic moment for me as I join the bar …

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Four Arrested, Guns Seized in Nairobi Raid

Police in Nairobi have arrested four suspects—three of them Ugandan nationals—and recovered three firearms along with 41 rounds of ammunition in a recent security operation. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The suspects were allegedly planning a robbery in Eastleigh when officers intervened on Thursday. Among the weapons recovered …

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Gov’t Disburses KSh 52 Million to Kitui Human-Wildlife Conflict Victims

The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has released KSh 52,631,000 in compensation to 26 individuals in Kitui County affected by human-wildlife conflict (HWC). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The cheque handover ceremony took place in Mutomo during the 2025 International Day for Biological Diversity, which carried the theme …

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Gachagua Picks Kasarani for Official Launch of New Political Party

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has selected the Kasarani Stadium Gymnasium as the venue for the official unveiling of his new political outfit, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to a letter obtained by The Star, the booking was made through …

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Senator Orwoba Regrets Impeaching Gachagua

Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba, currently facing political challenges, has publicly expressed remorse for her involvement in the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In an interview on K24 aired Thursday, Orwoba admitted that, with the benefit of hindsight, she would have handled …

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Karua Petitions African Union Over Tanzania’s Rule of Law Concerns

Martha Karua, leader of the People’s Liberation Party (PLP), has formally petitioned the African Union Commission (AUC), raising alarm over what she described as the worsening state of the rule of law in Tanzania. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a letter also sent to the East African …

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Key Government Services Hit by Budget Cuts in 2025/26 Plan

Several essential public service sectors are set to receive reduced funding under the proposed 2025/26 national budget, sparking fears over the government’s ability to implement reforms and deliver on its Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel A report by the National Assembly’s Budget and …

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Farouk Kibet: Deported Activists Are Afraid of Facing Ruto in 2027

Farouk Kibet, a close aide to President William Ruto, has claimed that the Kenyan activists recently deported from Tanzania are too intimidated to take on Ruto in the 2027 presidential race. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel While speaking in South Mugirango on Thursday, May 22, 2025, Farouk accused …

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Another Catholic Priest Shot Dead in Kerio Valley

A Catholic priest was fatally shot on Thursday afternoon in a violent ambush by armed bandits in the troubled Kerio Valley region, known for recurring insecurity. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The priest had just finished leading a small Christian community (Jumuiya) mass in Kakbiken village and was …

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Raila Supports Senate’s Push to Strengthen Role as Upper House

The Senate is considering a move to initiate a parallel constitutional amendment aimed at solidifying its role as the Upper House amid ongoing tensions with the National Assembly. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Backing the senators’ plan, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga called for the Senate to have …

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