The Lower Eastern Times

Gachagua Hosts Opposition Leaders as 2027 Election Talks Heat Up

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua hosted a meeting with opposition leaders at his Wamunyoro home in Nyeri County on Sunday, as discussions intensify around the 2027 presidential race. The gathering included prominent figures such as former Interior Cabinet Secretary and 2027 presidential contender Fred Matiang’i, Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, …

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South Africa Road Crash Leaves 15 Dead, Five Injured

Fifteen people have been killed in a head-on collision between a minibus taxi and a pick-up truck in rural South Africa, according to a transport official on Sunday. The accident occurred late on Saturday night into Sunday, near the town of Maqoma in the Eastern Cape, about 1,000 kilometers (620 …

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Ruto: Kenya Kwanza-ODM Pact Focused on Unity, Not Rivalry

President William Ruto has assured the people of Nyanza and Kenyans in general that the partnership between Kenya Kwanza and ODM is aimed at fostering unity, not political rivalry. Ruto explained that his agreement with ODM leader Raila Odinga was motivated by the collective well-being of all Kenyans, rather than …

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Oburu Tells Orengo to Quit ODM if He Opposes Government Deal

Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga has sharply criticized Governor James Orengo over his opposition to the broad-based government agreement, challenging him to leave the ODM party if he is dissatisfied with the decision. Oburu reminded Orengo that the decision to join the government was a collective party resolution, not a personal …

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Woman Dies in Kitengela Accident After Visiting Husband at Athi River Prison

Authorities in Kitengela, Kajiado County, are investigating a tragic road accident that claimed the life of a woman on Friday. The woman, who was riding on a bodaboda, was crushed by a trailer in Kitengela Township while returning home from a visit to her husband at the Athi River G.K. …

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Junet: ‘Ruto Must Go’ Slogan Has Lost Its Impact

National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed has dismissed the opposition’s new alliance, criticizing it as aimless and lacking a clear vision for the country. Speaking at an interdenominational church service in Migori County, where President William Ruto was present, Junet expressed disbelief that the coalition’s leaders had yet to outline …

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Woman Arrested After Stabbing Brother-in-Law to Death in Makueni

A 23-year-old woman has been taken into police custody after allegedly fatally stabbing her brother-in-law in Mbooni East, Makueni County. Police reported that the suspect turned herself in at Ngiluni Police Station on Saturday evening, shortly after the incident occurred in Ivumbu village, Utuneni Sub-location. Mbooni East Sub-county Police Commander …

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Orengo Criticizes ODM Pact, Warns Against Sycophancy

Siaya Governor James Orengo has reaffirmed his commitment to defending democracy in Kenya, asserting that he will not be intimidated into silence. Speaking at Bar Ndege and Urenga health centres in Ugenya constituency during a project launch, Orengo emphasized that for democracy to flourish, citizens must speak out against attempts …

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Heroin the Leading Drug Choice for Addicts in Kiambu, Report Reveals

Over 1,600 recovering addicts have benefited from a rehabilitation program in Kiambu County run by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in partnership with local and national health organizations. The initiative, which began in 2019, provided comprehensive support through medical, psychological, and social care to people struggling with drug addiction. The program, …

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Four ‘Blood Parliament’ Filmmakers Released Without Charges

The four filmmakers arrested on Friday night in connection with the BBC’s Blood Parliament documentary have been released by the police without facing any charges. Nicholas Wambugu Gichuki, Brian Adagala, Mark Karubiu, and Christopher Wamae were granted release on bond, though their equipment was confiscated, according to their lawyers. The …

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