The Lower Eastern Times

Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro’s Father Dies

Kilifi Governor Gideon Maitha Mung’aro has announced the passing of his father, Gideon Baya Mung’aro Senior, on Sunday—an emotional loss that coincided with Father’s Day. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a heartfelt message shared on social media, Governor Mung’aro reflected on their life together, describing the day …

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Two Nabbed in Bungoma with Elephant Tusks

Two individuals were arrested in Bungoma while attempting to traffic elephant tusks, thanks to a joint operation by officers from Cheptais Police Station and the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) team from Kitale. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to the National Police Service (NPS), the suspects were intercepted …

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Three Dead, Eight Injured in Kinangop Crash

A devastating accident early Sunday morning left three people dead and eight others injured after a speeding vehicle plowed into a police-led rescue operation at Chuma, about three kilometers from Kinangop Police Station. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel A police report (OB No. 02/15/06/2025) indicated that the incident …

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Forex Reserves Hit Record $10.94B – CBK

Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves continued their upward trend this week, increasing by $357 million to hit an all-time high of approximately $10.94 billion, according to the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) weekly financial markets report released Friday evening. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The CBK noted that this …

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CS Wandayi Unveils Electrification Project in Siaya

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi on Saturday inaugurated new rural electrification projects in Siaya County, reinforcing the government’s commitment to expanding electricity access nationwide. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The events, which took place in Rang’ala and Sigomere areas of Ugunja Constituency, were met with celebrations …

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Pilot Killed in Kwale Crash Had Led KDF Flypast on Madaraka Day

The two Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers who died in Saturday’s plane crash in Kwale County have been identified as Major Evander Ochieng Amondi and Lieutenant DM Nzuva. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The crash occurred on June 14, 2025, shortly after their fixed-wing aircraft went down in …

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[PHOTOS] President Ruto Attends Church Event in Lugari

President William Ruto has arrived in Lugari, Kakamega County, to attend a church service and the annual Kivaywa gathering organized by the Friends Quakers and Matete Christian Fellowship. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The event is taking place at Friends’ Comprehensive School in Kivaywa. He is being hosted …

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One Dead, Several Injured in Kawangware Fire

A fire outbreak at a residential building in Nairobi’s Kawangware area claimed one life and left several others injured. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The blaze erupted around 2 a.m. on Sunday on the fourth floor of a four-storey apartment in the Congo area, Stage 2, and is …

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Massive Anti-Trump Protests Take Place Across the US

Protests against President Donald Trump have taken place in cities and towns across the United States, organized by a group called “No Kings”. The protest was held to protest a rare military parade hosted by Trump in Washington DC, and came after days of protests in Los Angeles and elsewhere …

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Trump Warns Iran Against Attacking the US in any Way

President Donald Trump has said the United States is not involved in the ongoing war between Israel and Iran. “The United States had nothing to do with the attack on Iran tonight,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform. Iran has warned the United States and its …

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