The Lower Eastern Times

Politicians Accused of Mobilizing Goons During Ruto’s tours, Police say

Over the past four days, some city residents have been attacked and robbed by thugs acting with impunity. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Police suspect that these goons are being mobilized by politicians to accompany President Ruto’s ongoing tour of Nairobi. “These are desperate individuals brought in to …

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Investigation Underway After CEO Dies in Nairobi

Authorities are investigating the death of a CEO from an insurance brokerage firm. The CEO reportedly fell or jumped from the seventh floor of his office building on Ngong Avenue in Nairobi. Police are examining the case, considering both suicide and foul play as possible causes of death. They are …

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Omollo: Kenya’s Police-to-Citizen Ratio Below International Standard

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has stated that Kenya’s police-to-citizen ratio is significantly lower than the internationally accepted standard of 1 police officer for every 400 people. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In response to inquiries about recent abductions and daytime robberies during President William Ruto’s second day …

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KMPDC Orders Health Facilities in Residential Buildings to Relocate

The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has announced a directive for health facilities operating in restricted areas to relocate. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement released on their official X account on March 12, the KMPDC highlighted that the affected facilities include those situated …

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Calm Restored at Kisii-Transmara Border After Deadly Clashes

Peace has returned to the Kisii-Transmara border following a week of violent confrontations that resulted in three deaths and the destruction of extensive sugarcane plantations. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The situation improved after a joint peace meeting was held on Monday in the Kiango area, bringing together …

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Only 20% of Kenya’s Land Fit for Farming – Report

By: KNA The Heinrich Boell Foundation has unveiled a report highlighting the alarming state of agricultural soils in Kenya and its critical impacts on food and nutritional security. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The Report dubbed “the Soil Atlas—Kenya Edition” has revealed that only 20 per cent of …

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Body of Kenyan Police Officer Killed in Haiti Arrives in Nairobi

The remains of Police Officer Samuel Tompoi Kaetuai, who was killed while on a peacekeeping mission in Haiti, were returned to Nairobi on Monday evening and received with full honors at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Deputy Inspector General of the Administration Police …

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Chinese firm to lead Nairobi River ecological restoration project in Kenya

Kenyan President William Ruto on Monday presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the protection and restoration of the Nairobi River Basin, a project to be implemented by Energy China. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Senior government officials, executives from Energy China, and environmental advocates also attended the event, …

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Schools to Receive Sh14 Billion Capitation This Week – Ogamba

The government is set to release the delayed Sh14 billion capitation funds to schools this week, as confirmed by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Ogamba assured that his ministry is collaborating closely with the Treasury to ensure that the funds are distributed without …

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Jubilee Remains in Azimio, Says Kioni

Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has reaffirmed that the party is still part of the Azimio la Umoja coalition. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel He emphasized that there is clear evidence of this, citing the agreement they signed, which was submitted to both the Registrar of Political …

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