The Lower Eastern Times

Senator Orwoba Regrets Impeaching Gachagua

Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba, currently facing political challenges, has publicly expressed remorse for her involvement in the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In an interview on K24 aired Thursday, Orwoba admitted that, with the benefit of hindsight, she would have handled …

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Karua Petitions African Union Over Tanzania’s Rule of Law Concerns

Martha Karua, leader of the People’s Liberation Party (PLP), has formally petitioned the African Union Commission (AUC), raising alarm over what she described as the worsening state of the rule of law in Tanzania. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a letter also sent to the East African …

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Key Government Services Hit by Budget Cuts in 2025/26 Plan

Several essential public service sectors are set to receive reduced funding under the proposed 2025/26 national budget, sparking fears over the government’s ability to implement reforms and deliver on its Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel A report by the National Assembly’s Budget and …

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Farouk Kibet: Deported Activists Are Afraid of Facing Ruto in 2027

Farouk Kibet, a close aide to President William Ruto, has claimed that the Kenyan activists recently deported from Tanzania are too intimidated to take on Ruto in the 2027 presidential race. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel While speaking in South Mugirango on Thursday, May 22, 2025, Farouk accused …

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Another Catholic Priest Shot Dead in Kerio Valley

A Catholic priest was fatally shot on Thursday afternoon in a violent ambush by armed bandits in the troubled Kerio Valley region, known for recurring insecurity. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The priest had just finished leading a small Christian community (Jumuiya) mass in Kakbiken village and was …

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Raila Supports Senate’s Push to Strengthen Role as Upper House

The Senate is considering a move to initiate a parallel constitutional amendment aimed at solidifying its role as the Upper House amid ongoing tensions with the National Assembly. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Backing the senators’ plan, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga called for the Senate to have …

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Mwaura Retracts Statement, Confirms Public Seal Is with Attorney General

Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has retracted his earlier remarks regarding the custody of Kenya’s Public Seal, now affirming that it remains with the office of the Attorney General (AG). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel On Monday, Mwaura had claimed that the seal had been lawfully transferred to the …

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Pastor Ng’ang’a’s Church Not Closed, Nairobi Official Clarifies

Environment Chief Officer Geoferry Mosiria has refuted reports claiming that Neno Evangelism Centre, led by Apostle James Maina Ng’ang’a, was shut down over a KSh10 million land rate debt. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Taking to his X account, Mosiria clarified that the county’s aim is not to …

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Cat Caught Attempting to Sneak Drugs into Prison

Authorities in Costa Rica have apprehended a black-and-white cat that was being used to smuggle drugs into Pococí Prison. Nicknamed “Narcomichi” by amused internet users, the cat was noticed behaving strangely near a grassy area close to the prison perimeter on May 6, 2025. Alert prison guards moved in and …

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Kenya to Raise WHO Funding to 20%, Says Health CS Duale

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced that Kenya will raise its assessed contribution to the World Health Organization (WHO) to 20 percent over the next four years. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, Duale affirmed Kenya’s backing of …

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