The Lower Eastern Times

Police Say MP Charles Were’s Killing Was a Targeted Attack

The National Police Service (NPS) has confirmed that the fatal shooting of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were appears to have been a deliberate and planned act, raising concerns over the motive behind the audacious assassination of a sitting legislator. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement issued …

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Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were Shot Dead in Nairobi

Kasipul Member of Parliament, Charles Ong’ondo Were, has died. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Initial reports indicate that the MP was fatally shot by two armed assailants on a motorbike along Ngong Road, near City Mortuary. Police said the motive behind the killing remains unclear. His body was …

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Names of 5 Quarry Workers Killed in Al-Shabaab Attack Released as Bodies Airlifted to Nairobi

Authorities have identified the five quarry workers who were killed in a terrorist attack by suspected al-Shabaab militants in Mandera. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Their families have been notified, and the victims’ bodies were flown to Nairobi for preservation and further procedures. The incident occurred on the …

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KPLC Announces Planned Outages in Three Counties Today

Kenya Power has issued a notice indicating scheduled power interruptions in select areas across three counties on Wednesday, April 30, to allow for routine system maintenance. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The affected counties are Uasin Gishu, Laikipia, and Kilifi, with outages expected at different times between 8:00 …

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Gov’t Shuts Down Over 50 Betting Firms 

More than 50 betting companies have been shut down by the government for operating without authorization from the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a letter addressed to David Mugonyi, CEO of the Communications Authority of Kenya, the BCLB instructed Safaricom to …

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European Football Rumors Wednesday: Madrid Eye Saliba

Chelsea are interested in signing Aston Villa striker Morgan Rogers, 22, in the summer, with the England international set to bolster their attacking options. (Independent) Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Real Madrid have made Arsenal’s French defender William Saliba, 24, their top option at centre-back this summer. (Marca) …

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47 Woman Reps Protest Sh500 Million NGAAF Budget Reduction

Woman Representatives from all 47 counties have united in condemning the government’s decision to cut Sh500 million from the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), saying the move is unfair and threatens vital community-level programs benefiting women, youth, and vulnerable populations. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The matter …

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MPs Condemn BBC Documentary as ‘Propaganda,’ Defend Kenya’s Sovereignty

Kenyan Members of Parliament have come out strongly against the BBC following the release of its documentary Blood Parliament, accusing the British broadcaster of pushing a foreign agenda and misrepresenting the country’s democratic institutions. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The documentary, which aired on Monday, explores the lethal …

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Governor Kang’ata Urges for County Control Over Road Maintenance Levy

Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has called for county governments to be granted control over the Road Maintenance Levy, arguing that local administrations are best positioned to address the infrastructural needs within their jurisdictions. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking during the commissioning of newly paved cabro roads at …

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Husband of Late Nigerian Gospel Singer Hanged

A High Court in Abuja has sentenced Peter Nwachukwu, husband of popular gospel singer Osinachi, to death by hanging for murder. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The judgment, delivered by Justice Nwosu-iheme, comes three years after Osinachi’s death which occurred on April 8, 2022. The case has attracted …

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