The Lower Eastern Times

Murkomen Orders Crackdown on Grabbed Public Land in Lower Eastern Region

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has launched a crackdown on illegal occupation of public land, with a specific focus on government-owned parcels used by police and prison services. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking during the launch of the Jukwaa La Usalama security engagement forum in Kitui County …

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China Sends Boeing Planes Back to US Over Tariffs

China has sent back planes it ordered from the US in its latest retaliation over Trump tariffs, the boss of aircraft maker Boeing has said. Kelly Ortberg said two planes had already been returned and another would follow after trade tensions between the two countries escalated. Click here to join …

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Government to Roll Out Standardized SHA Payment Guidelines for Vulnerable Households

The Ministry of Health is preparing to release standardized payment guidelines for the Social Health Authority (SHA) medical cover targeting indigent and vulnerable households, a move aimed at advancing the implementation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Following consultations with the Council of Governors …

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China to Fund Construction of Nithi Bridge as Ruto Seals Deal to Fix Deadly Road Blackspot

President William Ruto has secured funding from China for the long-awaited reconstruction of the hazardous Nithi Bridge along the Embu–Meru highway—an area notorious for frequent and deadly accidents. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The announcement, made on April 24 by State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohammed, marks a significant …

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Social Media Marketing Delivers Strong Gains for Businesses in 2024

Social media marketing remains a powerful tool for businesses, delivering significant results across key performance areas, according to data from January 2024. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel A recent survey revealed that 83% of marketers identified increased brand visibility as the leading benefit of social media engagement. Website …

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Ombudsman Orders NSSF to Release Financial Statements and Annual Reports

The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman) has instructed the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to publish its financial statements and annual reports as required by law. In a letter addressed to the NSSF CEO, Dorothy Jemator, the Access to Information Commissioner at the Ombudsman’s office, gave the …

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Pope Francis’ Coffin to Be Sealed in St. Peter’s Basilica on Friday

Pope Francis’ coffin will be sealed in a liturgical ceremony at St. Peter’s Basilica on Friday at 8:00 AM, according to Vatican News. This rite will precede his funeral on Saturday morning, April 26. The sealing of the coffin, known as the Rite of Sealing, will be conducted by Cardinal …

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Kenya Railways Halts Train Services to Lukenya, Syokimau

Kenya Railways has temporarily suspended its morning train services to Lukenya and Syokimau due to a blockage on the railway line at Mukuru. In an announcement made on Thursday, April 24, Kenya Railways explained that the disruption was caused by the obstruction along the line, and as a result, the …

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Investigation Launched After Police Officer Collapses, Dies in Karen

Authorities are probing the sudden death of a police officer from the Presidential Escort Unit who collapsed while getting into a vehicle in Karen, Nairobi. The officer, identified as Sergeant Daniel Kipruto Kangogo, was reportedly about to enter an official four-wheel-drive vehicle when he suddenly collapsed. His colleagues immediately rushed …

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SHA Announces Eight Job Vacancies

The Social Health Authority (SHA) Board is looking to hire eight professionals for key leadership roles, seeking individuals who are “visionary, results-oriented, and experienced.” According to a notice published on Thursday, the positions include Deputy Director roles in Human Resource Management, Administration, Corporate Communications, and Finance & Accounts. Additionally, there …

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