The Lower Eastern Times

Woman Dies in Kitengela Accident After Visiting Husband at Athi River Prison

Authorities in Kitengela, Kajiado County, are investigating a tragic road accident that claimed the life of a woman on Friday. The woman, who was riding on a bodaboda, was crushed by a trailer in Kitengela Township while returning home from a visit to her husband at the Athi River G.K. …

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Junet: ‘Ruto Must Go’ Slogan Has Lost Its Impact

National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed has dismissed the opposition’s new alliance, criticizing it as aimless and lacking a clear vision for the country. Speaking at an interdenominational church service in Migori County, where President William Ruto was present, Junet expressed disbelief that the coalition’s leaders had yet to outline …

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Woman Arrested After Stabbing Brother-in-Law to Death in Makueni

A 23-year-old woman has been taken into police custody after allegedly fatally stabbing her brother-in-law in Mbooni East, Makueni County. Police reported that the suspect turned herself in at Ngiluni Police Station on Saturday evening, shortly after the incident occurred in Ivumbu village, Utuneni Sub-location. Mbooni East Sub-county Police Commander …

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Orengo Criticizes ODM Pact, Warns Against Sycophancy

Siaya Governor James Orengo has reaffirmed his commitment to defending democracy in Kenya, asserting that he will not be intimidated into silence. Speaking at Bar Ndege and Urenga health centres in Ugenya constituency during a project launch, Orengo emphasized that for democracy to flourish, citizens must speak out against attempts …

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Heroin the Leading Drug Choice for Addicts in Kiambu, Report Reveals

Over 1,600 recovering addicts have benefited from a rehabilitation program in Kiambu County run by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in partnership with local and national health organizations. The initiative, which began in 2019, provided comprehensive support through medical, psychological, and social care to people struggling with drug addiction. The program, …

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Four ‘Blood Parliament’ Filmmakers Released Without Charges

The four filmmakers arrested on Friday night in connection with the BBC’s Blood Parliament documentary have been released by the police without facing any charges. Nicholas Wambugu Gichuki, Brian Adagala, Mark Karubiu, and Christopher Wamae were granted release on bond, though their equipment was confiscated, according to their lawyers. The …

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Proposed Tax Changes to Raise Costs of Medicine, Energy, and Animal Feed

Kenyans may soon face higher costs at pharmacies, markets, and in their power bills if a series of proposed tax changes in the Finance Bill 2025 are approved by Parliament. The National Treasury, led by Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, is pushing to widen the tax base by withdrawing VAT zero-rating …

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Kenya Allows Tea Factories Direct Access to Global Markets

Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced a new policy that will allow all 142 tea factories in the country to sell their tea directly to international markets. This policy change, revealed on Friday, aims to eliminate middlemen and improve profit margins for tea farmers. Mutahi Kagwe, the Cabinet Secretary for …

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Employers Push for Housing Levy Reduction, Tax Reforms, and Business-Friendly Environment

Employers are urging the government to lower the housing levy contribution rate to 0.5%, remove VAT on basic food items, and base statutory deductions on employees’ basic pay. Through the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE), they are also requesting an adjustment of tax relief bands from Sh24,000 to Sh36,000. Additionally, …

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Kenyan Filmmakers Arrested After BBC’s ‘Blood Parliament’ Documentary Released

Four Kenyan filmmakers involved in the BBC documentary *Blood Parliament* have been arrested, triggering public outrage just days after the film’s release. The documentary focuses on the violent anti-tax protests that took place on June 25, 2024, and exposes the actions of police officers who shot and killed three protesters …

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