The Lower Eastern Times

MPs Condemn BBC Documentary as ‘Propaganda,’ Defend Kenya’s Sovereignty

Kenyan Members of Parliament have come out strongly against the BBC following the release of its documentary Blood Parliament, accusing the British broadcaster of pushing a foreign agenda and misrepresenting the country’s democratic institutions. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The documentary, which aired on Monday, explores the lethal …

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Governor Kang’ata Urges for County Control Over Road Maintenance Levy

Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has called for county governments to be granted control over the Road Maintenance Levy, arguing that local administrations are best positioned to address the infrastructural needs within their jurisdictions. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking during the commissioning of newly paved cabro roads at …

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Husband of Late Nigerian Gospel Singer Hanged

A High Court in Abuja has sentenced Peter Nwachukwu, husband of popular gospel singer Osinachi, to death by hanging for murder. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The judgment, delivered by Justice Nwosu-iheme, comes three years after Osinachi’s death which occurred on April 8, 2022. The case has attracted …

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Liberal Party’s Mark Carney wins Canadian Election

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney won an early election victory on Tuesday, following a campaign marred by the issue of high trade tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Carney of the Liberal Party has officially won his first seat in parliament. In …

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Cardinal Convicted of Embezzlement Withdraws from Election of New Pope

Giovanni Angelo Becciu, who was once among the most influential leaders within the Vatican, has said he will not participate in the secret meeting to elect a new Pope, after being convicted of financial crimes. In 2020, Pope Francis ordered Cardinal Becciu to resign from all cardinalate status and privileges …

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Amazon Launches First Project Kuiper Satellites to Compete with Starlink

Amazon has officially launched its first batch of Project Kuiper satellites, marking its entry into the satellite internet arena dominated by Elon Musk’s Starlink. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The launch, dubbed Kuiper Atlas 1, took place Monday evening from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida using …

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Senator Kavindu Appeals to President Ruto to Stop Demolitions in Machakos

Machakos Senator Agnes Kavindu has urged President William Ruto to intervene and stop the ongoing home demolitions in Mavoko and Athi River, Machakos County. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking on Monday during a funeral in Machakos, Kavindu criticized the demolitions for being carried out without notice, causing …

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Erick Mutinda Denies Killing MMU Student Sylvia Kemunto

Erick Mutinda, accused of murdering Multimedia University student Sylvia Kemunto, has pleaded not guilty to the charge when he appeared before Justice Diana Kavenza. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The court postponed the proceedings to allow for a psychiatric evaluation of Mutinda. Justice Kavenza directed that he be …

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Five Killed in Mandera Quarry Attack by Suspected Al-Shabaab Gunmen

Suspected Al-Shabaab militants launched a deadly attack on a quarry in Bur Abor Village, Mandera East, early Tuesday morning, killing five workers and injuring two others. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to local authorities, the attackers struck at around 7:00 am, ambushing the workers as they arrived …

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DPP Urges IPOA to Fast-Track Probe Following BBC Exposé on Gen Z Protests

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has called on the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to accelerate investigations into alleged police brutality during the June 25, 2024, Gen Z-led protests, following a damning BBC Africa Eye documentary. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a letter, …

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