The Lower Eastern Times

Gov’t Suspends Kidney Transplant Services at Mediheal Hospitals

The government has suspended all transplant services at Mediheal Group of Hospitals, effective immediately. This includes halting kidney transplant procedures. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The Ministry of Health made the announcement on Wednesday, stating that the decision was based on “credible concerns” from both the government and …

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CS Kagwe Pushes to Lift Ban on Kenyan Tea Exports to Iran

Kenya is aiming to lift the ban on tea exports to Iran as part of efforts to diversify green leaf sales beyond traditional markets like Pakistan. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This was the focus of discussions during a meeting between Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe and a delegation …

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Two Cabinet Secretaries and 14 Principal Secretaries Sworn In

Two newly appointed Cabinet Secretaries and 14 Principal Secretaries have taken their oaths of office at the Nairobi State House. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Hannah Cheptumo has been sworn in as the Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, and Heritage. Geoffrey Ruku, the former Mbeere North MP, also …

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KQ Diverts Flights to Mombasa, Kilimanjaro Due to Fog

Kenya Airways has rerouted several flights originally scheduled to land at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Mombasa and Kilimanjaro due to reduced visibility caused by heavy fog. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement, the airline explained that the flight diversions were a precautionary step …

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President Ruto Set for Four-Day State Visit to China Starting April 22

Kenya’s President William Ruto is scheduled to undertake a state visit to China from April 22 to 26, following an invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to a statement by the Chinese foreign ministry on Thursday. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Spokesperson Lin Jian highlighted the long-standing …

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Health Ministry Suspends Two in Organ Probe

The Ministry of Health has suspended two top officials to safeguard the integrity of an ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in organ transplants. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Dr. Maurice Wakwabubi, the acting head of Kenya Blood Transfusion and Transplant Services (KBTTS), and Dr. Everlyne Chege, the Ministry’s …

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Facebook Still King of Social Media in 2025

As of February 2025, Facebook continues to lead as the most widely used social media platform globally, with 3.07 billion monthly active users, according to Statista. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel YouTube ranks second with 2.53 billion users, while Instagram and WhatsApp are tied for third place, each …

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Man Slapped by Pastor Ng’ang’a Describes the Experience as a Blessing

Pastor James Maina Ng’ang’a, the controversial founder of Neno Evangelism Centre, recently reunited with the man he was seen slapping in a viral video that caused a stir online. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel During a recent service in Nairobi, Ng’ang’a paused his sermon to invite the man …

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Missing Man Found Dead in Mwiki Home, 4 Other Bodies Found in Separate Incidents

A man who had been missing for several days was found dead in his house in Mwiki, Kasarani, Nairobi. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Residents reported that Michael Nomo had not been seen for around three days before his decomposed body was discovered on Wednesday evening. Neighbours alerted …

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eCitizen Owned by Government, Managed by Local ICT Firms – Mwaura

Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has addressed questions surrounding the ownership of the eCitizen platform, clarifying that it is fully owned by the government, which contracts various ICT service providers to support its operations. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking on Thursday, Mwaura emphasized that while the government owns …

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