The Lower Eastern Times

Six Indian Tourists Killed in Nyandarua Bus Crash

At least six Indian tourists lost their lives and 27 others sustained injuries on Monday after their tour bus veered off the Ol Jororok–Nakuru road and plunged into a ditch in the Gichaka area of Nyandarua County. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to police reports, the group …

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Lawyer: Ojwang Had Head Injuries, Bleeding from Nose and Mouth

The lawyer representing Albert Ojwang’s family has voiced deep concern over the visible injuries on the deceased’s body, suggesting potential foul play. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Addressing the media outside City Mortuary, the lawyer detailed that Ojwang had significant trauma to his head, hands, and shoulders. “His …

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Muturi: We Won’t Allow Youth to Be Silenced for Speaking Out

Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has strongly criticized the death of Albert Ojwang while in police custody. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Ojwang passed away on Sunday morning at Nairobi’s Central Police Station after being arrested by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). His …

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Kenya Losing Billions Annually to Illegal Cigarette Market – Report

Kenya is losing an estimated Sh9 billion each year due to a spike in the illicit cigarette trade, which now accounts for 37 percent of the country’s tobacco market, according to a new report. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The findings, published by global research firm Kantar, show …

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US and China to Meet for Trade Talks in London

 A new round of talks aimed at resolving the trade war between the United States and China will take place in London today, Monday. US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that senior US officials would meet with Chinese representatives. Over the weekend, Beijing confirmed that Vice Premier He Lifeng …

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Police Under Pressure to Explain Ojwang’s Death

The mysterious death of Albert Ojwang while in police custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station has triggered growing public outrage, with national leaders demanding accountability, urgent investigations, and justice. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Ojwang, who was arrested in Homa Bay and later transferred to Nairobi, reportedly died …

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Makueni: Woman Delivers Alone After Nurse Refuses to Assist

The Makueni County Government has launched an investigation into an incident where a woman in labour was reportedly denied medical attention by a nurse at Mavivye Little Dispensary, forcing her to deliver with the help of a traditional birth attendant. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to Tabitha …

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EAC Showcases Unified Tourism Strategy at Regional Expo

The East African Community (EAC) is stepping up efforts to market the region as a single, integrated tourism destination, the bloc said in a statement released late Saturday. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The announcement came during Karibu-Kilifair 2025, the region’s largest tourism exhibition, which wrapped up on …

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Gachagua: Albert Ojwang Died for Voicing His Opinion Online

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has strongly denounced the death of Albert Ojwang, urging police to swiftly investigate the incident and bring those responsible to justice. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Ojwang, a teacher from Voi, died under controversial circumstances while in police custody, sparking national outrage. Human …

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Woman Arrested, 154 Rolls of Cannabis Seized in Bungoma Police Raid

Police officers from the Bungoma West Subcounty have arrested a woman and confiscated 154 rolls of cannabis sativa during a raid in Nabuloli Village. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The operation was conducted following a tip-off from members of the public, which led authorities to the suspect’s residence. …

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