The Lower Eastern Times

Family Bank to Lend Sh14.7B to Underserved SMEs

Family Bank has partnered with EIB Global—the development investment arm of the European Investment Bank—to roll out a Sh14.7 billion credit facility aimed at supporting businesses run by women and youth in Kenya. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Under the agreement, EIB Global will provide €50 million in …

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Finance Bill 2025 Sent to Committee for Review During Parliamentary Recess

The Finance Bill 2025 has been forwarded to the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning for examination, following its classification as a priority piece of legislation. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This referral follows a resolution adopted by the National Assembly on February 13, 2025, which allows …

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Kenya Power Announces Planned Outages for Tuesday

Kenya Power has released a notice indicating areas that will experience planned electricity outages on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The utility company stated that the interruptions, scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., are necessary to allow for routine maintenance of the power …

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European Football Rumours Tuesday: Man City Turn to Reijnders

Manchester City are interested in signing Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders (26) from AC Milan, who will sell him if an offer of more than £57m is made (Telegraph) Manchester United have no immediate plans to sack manager Ruben Amorim (Talksport) Colombian winger Luis Diaz (28) has pledged to stay at …

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Key Suspect in MP Were’s Murder Detained for 30 Days

A Nairobi court has granted the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) permission to hold the main suspect in the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were for 30 days as investigations continue. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel MP Were was shot dead on April 30, 2025, near the …

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New Sensors Set to Help Kenya Power Reduce Blackouts

Kenya Power has begun installing advanced sensors on its power lines to detect faults, temperature changes, and mechanical stress in real-time. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The goal is to reduce electricity outages and enhance the overall performance of the national grid. The new devices, known as Megger’s …

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Kasipul MP Murder Suspect Arrested While Trying To Fly Outside the Country

A key suspect in the murder of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were has been arrested in Isebania, near the Kenya-Tanzania border, as he allegedly attempted to escape from the country. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The suspect, identified as Isaac Kuria, also known as “Kush,” is …

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TIBS College Engineering Students Gain Firsthand Experience at KenGen

A group of Electrical and Electronics Engineering students from TIBS College recently took part in an eye-opening academic trip to the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), gaining practical insights into the country’s energy production and power systems. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The trip, organized by the college’s …

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OpenAI Negotiates with Microsoft for New Funding and Future IPO, FT Reports

OpenAI and Microsoft (MSFT.O), opens new tab are rewriting the terms of their multibillion-dollar partnership in a high-stakes negotiation designed to allow the ChatGPT maker to launch a future IPO, while protecting the software giant’s access to cutting-edge AI models, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. A critical issue is how much …

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Wetang’ula Backs Ruto Amid Criticism Over IEBC Appointments

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has come to President William Ruto’s defense following public backlash over the nomination of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson and commissioners. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Wetang’ula clarified that the President was simply fulfilling his constitutional mandate by forwarding the …

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