The Lower Eastern Times

Somalia Returns Rifles Stolen from Slain Kenyan Officer

Somalia has returned two rifles that were taken from a Kenyan police officer who was killed during an attack at a security post near the Kenya-Somalia border in Mandera County. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The rifles, a G3 and an AK47, were handed over to the Mandera …

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Kalonzo: I’m open to talks with Ruto, but only about the next IEBC chair

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has shown willingness to discuss the appointment of the next IEBC chairperson with President William Ruto. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel However, he emphasized that he will not enter into any political alliance with the Kenya Kwanza government. The former vice president dismissed rumors …

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Gov’t Spend Sh142 Million to Pay Lawyers to Defend SHA

The government allocated Sh142 million to cover legal expenses in defending the Social Health Authority (SHA) in a court case challenging the implementation of the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The case was initiated by Aura Joseph Enock, and the Social Health Authority, …

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Ole Sapit Bans Politicians from Speaking in Anglican Pulpits

Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit of the Anglican Church of Kenya has prohibited politicians from addressing congregants in Anglican churches nationwide. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Ole Sapit stated that while politicians are not permitted to speak during services, they can address the congregation outside after the service. He …

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Nakuru Preacher Arrested Over Sodomy Allegations

A preacher from Nakuru, who was recently targeted by protesters accusing him of sodomy, has been arrested. The preacher is facing sodomy charges in connection with an incident reported to Nakuru police in 2022. Sheila Kegode, the Nakuru East Deputy Subcounty Commander, confirmed the arrest based on a warrant issued …

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Trump Stifles Press Freedom as Staff Members Are Placed on Leave

By: BBC Donald Trump has signed an executive order to strip back the global, independent and federally funded news organization Voice of America. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The president’s order targets VOA’s parent company US Agency for Global Media, or USAGM, which also funds non-profit entities such …

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PS Sing’oei: Kenya is doing everything possible to save Nduta

Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei has reassured the public that the government is making every effort to save the life of a Kenyan woman facing execution in Vietnam. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This is the first official response to growing calls for diplomatic intervention after Margaret …

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Opinion: Is Raila Odinga a Serial Reformist or Shameless Opportunist?

By: Vincent Mumba What you need to know; What does Raila Odinga truly stand for? The evidence suggests he stands for himself. His political journey has been one of shifting alliances, ideological inconsistencies, and strategic betrayals. His supporters are his greatest weapon, yet they are also his greatest victims. Raila …

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Safaricom Leads Kenya’s Mobile Broadband Market

Safaricom PLC leads Kenya’s mobile broadband market with a significant 63.1% share, as reported by the Communications Authority of Kenya for the period from July to September 2024. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Airtel Networks Kenya Ltd. follows with 32.6%, while other providers like Telkom Kenya Ltd. (1.7%), …

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