The Lower Eastern Times

Safaricom Launches Ziidi, a New Wealth Investment Platform

Safaricom has introduced Ziidi, a fresh investment platform integrated with its flagship mobile financial service, M-Pesa, designed to make wealth creation more accessible for its users. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This launch coincides with M-Pesa’s 18th anniversary, marking its debut in March 2007. Today, M-Pesa stands as …

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Ruto, Raila Forge Partnership for Political Reforms

President Ruto and Raila Odinga have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to advance proposed reforms under the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) discussions. The signing follows a UDA parliamentary group meeting held at State House, Nairobi, where the …

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Businessman Shot Dead in Migori Town.

A 52-year-old businessman, Zachary Otieno Wagaka, was shot and killed by unknown assailants near Machage Hospital in Migori Town on March 4 at around 8 pm. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Police found his body in a pool of blood and recovered a 9mm bullet from his left …

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Body of 66-Year-Old Man Found in Family Water Tank in Kisii Village

A 66-year-old man has been found dead in a family water tank in Kisii, in what is suspected to be a case of suicide. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to police, the deceased, Vincent Okenye, is believed to have jumped into an underground water tank with a …

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Boda Boda Rider Arrested for Allegedly Killing Form 2 Lover in Eldoret

A boda boda rider in Eldoret has been arrested for allegedly murdering a Form 2 student, who is believed to have been his girlfriend. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The incident occurred at Gem Farm in the Moiben sub-county of Uasin Gishu County. According to police, the suspect …

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Mbai, Syengo to Lead Gov’t Initiatives in Ukambani

Kitui East MP Nimrod Mbai of UDA and nominated ODM senator Beth Syengo have been tasked with leading extensive government initiatives in Ukambani. The announcement came during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre …

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Several Dead after UN Helicopter Shot at in South Sudan

Several people have died in South Sudan after an attempt by the UN to evacuate members of the national army came under fire, the UN has said. One crew member died when a UN helicopter was shot at, a statement from its mission in South Sudan, Unmiss, said. It added …

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Machakos: 42-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Masii

The lifeless body of 42-year-old Simon Mutula was discovered along the roadside in Masii, Machakos County, on Monday, with police suspecting foul play. Authorities confirmed that Mutula had sustained severe injuries, including broken legs and a fractured right arm. Initial investigations suggest that the murder may have occurred at the …

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Nairobi: Decomposing Body of Man Found with Stab Wounds in His House

Authorities are investigating the murder of a 23-year-old man whose decomposing body was discovered in his home in the Riruta area of Nairobi. Neighbors reported being disturbed by a strong, foul odor emanating from the house, prompting them to investigate. They found the body of Robert Kinyua on Tuesday. While …

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CAK Issues Warning to Phone Retailers Selling ‘Refurbished’ Phones as New

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has issued a warning to phone retailers who are advertising ‘refurbished’ phones as new, stressing that this practice is illegal. Mugambi Mutegi, CAK’s Manager of Communications and External Relations, stated that such deceptive marketing and unfair business practices violate consumer protection laws. Referencing violations …

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