The Lower Eastern Times

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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CS Ogamba Reinstates Math as a Mandatory Subject in Senior Secondary Education

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced that mathematics will once again be a required subject across all senior secondary school pathways. This decision comes after significant backlash from professionals and the public following an earlier proposal to remove mathematics as a compulsory subject for some students under the Competency-Based …

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Kenya Launches Training to Combat Terror Financing, Money Laundering

Kenya’s Ministry of Defence has launched a specialized training initiative aimed at equipping law enforcement agencies with the skills to detect, report, and prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The program, which began on Tuesday, is backed by the Islamic Military …

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CS Duale Orders Fresh Inspection of Health Facilities

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has directed the Clinical Officers Council (COC) to conduct a fresh round of inspections across all health facilities to ensure full compliance with set standards. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking during a meeting at Afya House on Wednesday, Duale also instructed the …

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CBK Seeks Public Feedback on Revised Credit Pricing Framework

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has released a consultative paper inviting public views on proposed changes to the Risk-Based Credit Pricing Model (RBCPM), first introduced in 2019 to tackle high interest rates and increase transparency in lending. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Five years on, CBK is …

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Waititu Scores Early Victory in Renewed Bid for Freedom

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu secured a small legal win on Wednesday after the High Court allowed him to amend and refile his application for bond as he awaits the outcome of his appeal. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Waititu has been in prison since February following a …

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Nine Family Members Die in Suspected Arson Attack in Siaya

Nine members of the same family were killed early Wednesday in a suspected arson attack at Upanda Village in Ugunja, Siaya County. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The victims included a 45-year-old man, his wife, and their seven children—one of whom was a high school candidate and another …

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