The Lower Eastern Times

Ex-Governor Obado: I Loved Sharon, Didn’t Kill Her

Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado has denied any involvement in the murder of university student Sharon Otieno, although he admitted they had a romantic relationship. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Testifying on Wednesday during the ongoing murder trial, Obado told Justice Cecilia Githua that he played no part …

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AI Assists Google in Blocking Over 5 Billion Harmful Ads in 2024, Report Shows

A recent report from Google highlights the increasing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in tackling harmful online content, revealing that over 5.1 billion ads were blocked or removed before reaching users in 2024 alone. The 2024 Ads Safety Report, published this week, details how Google’s advanced AI, powered by its …

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High Court to Decide on Ex-Governor Waititu’s New Bond Request

The High Court is set to make a ruling on a new bond application filed by former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu. Waititu, who has been in prison since February after being convicted in a corruption case, is seeking to be granted bond while he awaits the hearing and outcome of …

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At Least 6 Dead in Nairobi Flash Floods After Heavy Rains, Officials Report

  At least six people have died in Nairobi following intense rains on Monday night, with authorities warning that the death toll could rise as more bodies may have been carried away by floodwaters. In one tragic incident, a mother and her two children were killed when a large boulder …

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Nairobi Rolls Out Pilot Program for Fixed Fares and Scheduled Bus Services

Commuters in Nairobi are now experiencing the first phase of a new public transport system trial—introducing scheduled bus departures and fixed fares, a model inspired by European cities’ transit networks. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel As part of this pilot, matatus on the designated routes no longer need …

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Weatherman Issues Flood Alert as Heavy Rains Wreak Havoc Across Kenya

As torrential rains continue to drench various parts of the country, Kenyans are being urged to brace for widespread flooding and waterlogged roads, particularly in urban areas like Nairobi, where some streets and neighborhoods are already becoming impassable. The floods are posing increasing threats to both lives and property. While …

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Kenya Power Announces Planned Outages in Five Counties on Wednesday

Kenya Power has announced that several regions across five counties will undergo scheduled power outages on Wednesday. The affected counties include Nairobi, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kakamega, Nyeri, and Kajiado. In Nairobi, residents of Ngumba Estate and neighboring areas will be without electricity from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In Kajiado County, …

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European Football Rumors Wednesday: Manchester United in the Run to Sign Victor Osimhen

Manchester United have made Napoli and Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, 26, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray, their top transfer target at the end of the season. (Mirror) Manchester United are set to pay Matheus Cunha a fee of £62.5m in instalments, with Wolves ready to meet the fee …

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Gunmen Kill More Than 20 People in Kashmir

At least 22 people have been killed after gunmen opened fire on a group of local tourists visiting a popular tourist attraction in Indian-administered Kashmir. The Indian government said the attack took place in the picturesque town of Pahalgam, in the Himalayas, once called the “Switzerland of India.” The region’s …

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Tanzanian Opposition Leader Released after Being Arrested Yesterday

The Vice Chairman of Tanzania’s main opposition party, CHADEMA, John Heche and other party leaders have been released by the police a few hours after being arrested while preparing to address a public rally in the commercial capital of Dar es Salaam. Heche told the BBC, “The police had no …

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