Nominated Nyandarua County MCA Beth Wahito tragically lost her life in a road accident on Saturday night along the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The fatal crash occurred around 11:00 p.m. as she was returning home from a budget committee meeting held in Naivasha. Nyandarua County …
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Hundreds of journalists for Voice of America (VOA) – most of its remaining staff – have been fired by President Donald Trump’s administration, effectively shutting down the US-funded news outlet. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The administration said the layoffs were because the agency was “riddled with dysfunction, …
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We have received an update from Israeli emergency services, which states that 16 people are now being treated for injuries following reports of an Iranian attack. Iran has targeted several sites in Israel, including Ben Gurion Airport, according to Iranian state television. Other reported targets include support bases, command and …
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KCB Group CEO Paul Russo has been appointed the new Chairperson of the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), the umbrella body for all commercial banks in the country. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel His election was announced during KBA’s Annual General Meeting in Nairobi, succeeding NCBA Group MD John …
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The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is aiming for a 12.5% increase in tourist arrivals from Europe in 2025, building on continued efforts to attract more visitors from the continent. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel To meet its goal of 764,734 European arrivals—up from 680,373 in 2024—KTB plans to …
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Members of Parliament have voiced concern over the current teachers’ recruitment process, criticizing it for leaving behind older graduates who remain jobless even as they near retirement. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The National Assembly’s Education Committee called the system unfair, noting that it continues to favor recent …
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Coffee farmers in Kirinyaga County have strongly rejected the Ministry of Cooperatives’ plan to introduce the Direct Settlement System (DSS), arguing that the move will harm cooperative societies and disadvantage small-scale producers. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Under the new model, each farmer would be paid directly through …
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A 38-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly swindling a Chinese national out of $101,000 (approximately Ksh.13 million) in a fake business deal. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said Harriet Mary Wabwire posed as the Director of OTD Group Limited and claimed …
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for a shift in the country’s political discourse, urging leaders to rise above arrogance and superficial rhetoric. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking on Saturday, Kindiki emphasized the need for meaningful dialogue centered on practical solutions that can advance the nation, rather …
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President William Ruto has announced a proposal to upgrade Meru town to city status, positioning it to become Kenya’s fifth city after Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The declaration was made on Saturday during a public address at Makutano Junction in Meru County. …
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The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye
