The Lower Eastern Times

Kuria: I’ll Flee to Afghanistan if Kalonzo Wins

Former Cabinet Secretary and presidential economic adviser Moses Kuria has resurfaced in political discourse, sharing his views on the 2027 General Election and the current political landscape. Kuria expressed doubts about President William Ruto securing a second term, pointing out that some of his policies—seen as unpopular in certain quarters—could …

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Lightning Strike Claims Life in Kilifi as Heavy Rains Batter Kenya

Heavy rainfall continues to cause widespread disruption across Kenya, with a fatal lightning incident reported in Kaloleni Sub-county, Kilifi County. Kilifi County Commissioner David Wanyonyi confirmed that the victim’s body was recovered and taken to the Mariakani Hospital mortuary. He noted that the ongoing rains in the region have been …

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Morocco awarded Afcon title after CAF overturns result

By: BBC Sports Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football (Caf) overturned the result of the final following Senegal’s controversial walk-off. Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in the final on 18 January in a match which was overshadowed when …

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Global Humanitarian Crisis Warnings Due to the Ongoing Middle East Conflict

By: Victor Ochieng, Laikipia University The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has triggered growing concern among humanitarian organizations and global leaders as warnings emerge about the possibility of hunger strikes and worsening food insecurity across several regions of the world. The escalation of hostilities involving Iran, Israel, and the …

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Sifuna Says International IT Experts Working to Restore Linda Mwananchi Website

Edwin Sifuna has said a group of volunteer IT specialists is working to restore the Linda Mwananchi website after it was taken offline following alleged cyberattacks. The Orange Democratic Movement Secretary-General stated that the initiative is collaborating with technology experts from abroad who are helping rebuild the site so the …

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University of Nairobi Hostels Flooded After Heavy Rains Hit City

Students at the University of Nairobi were forced to move through floodwater on Saturday night after intense rainfall flooded several hostels within the institution. Videos circulating on social media showed water flowing along hostel corridors and entering student rooms, leaving some learners stranded on their beds as their belongings were …

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IEBC Schedules May 14 Emurua Dikirr By-Election

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has announced that a by-election for the Emurua Dikirr Constituency will take place on May 14, 2026, where more than 45,000 registered voters are expected to elect a new Member of Parliament. The seat became vacant following the death of former MP Johanna Ng’eno …

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Ruto Says Gov’t Will Stop Funding Safari Rally from Next Year

William Ruto has announced that the Kenyan government will no longer finance the Safari Rally Kenya starting next year, marking a shift in how the globally recognised motorsport event will be funded. Speaking on Sunday, March 15, during the closing ceremony of this year’s rally in Naivasha, the president said …

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Takamoto Katsuta Wins Maiden Safari Rally Victory

Japanese driver Takamoto Katsuta, representing Toyota Gazoo Racing, has claimed his first-ever victory at the iconic Safari Rally in Kenya, ending years of near misses on one of the toughest legs of the World Rally Championship (WRC). Katsuta completed the rally with a total time of 3:16:05.6, finishing ahead of …

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Nairobi CBD, Kawangware, Lang’ata Listed as Flood Hotspots

A recent mapping exercise under the Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Programme has identified 37 areas in Nairobi as highly susceptible to flooding amid ongoing heavy rains in the country. The Interior Ministry said the assessment focused on low-lying settlements and communities along major river corridors, with several densely populated neighbourhoods flagged …

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