The Lower Eastern Times

Ukambani Leaders Outline 7 Key Demands for Talks with President Ruto

A high-level meeting involving leaders, professionals, and members of the Ukambani Agenda Technical Team took place on Saturday, March 1, 2025, to discuss key development priorities for the Kamba community. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The meeting, which followed an earlier session at Maanzoni, aimed to set a …

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Kenya’s Forex Reserves Hit 4-Week Low Amid Shilling Decline

This week, Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves decreased by a significant 200 million U.S. dollars, reaching a four-week low, according to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) in its weekly financial markets update released on Friday evening. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The CBK reported that forex reserves stood …

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Wetangula to Visit Chebukati’s Home Before Burial

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula is set to visit the home of former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati in Trans Nzoia County on Saturday to offer his condolences to the grieving family. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Chebukati passed away on February 20 while …

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Gov’t to Invest Sh128.5 Billion in Dongo Kundu and Naivasha Projects

The Kenyan government plans to invest over Sh128 billion in the development of the Dongo Kundu and Naivasha Special Economic Zones (SEZs). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel A lease agreement was signed between the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), and the Special Economic Zone …

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Over 20 Kenyans Still Missing After Cross-Border Ambush

The search and rescue efforts for the missing Kenyans following a cross-border assault in Todonyang, Turkana County, have been significantly enhanced. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This comes after the Kenya Red Cross deployed a fiber motorboat and divers to support the operation, which had previously been hindered …

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[PHOTOS] Gachagua and Opposition Leaders Gather for Prayers in Machakos

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is currently participating in a mass at the Gospel Confirmation Centre—Kenya Church in Machakos County. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Accompanied by his wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, Gachagua is leading a group of opposition leaders in the service. READ ALSO: Ruto: Success is God’s …

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Ruto: Success is God’s Favor, Not Trickery

President William Ruto has responded to media claims that his success is due to cunning strategies, instead attributing his achievements to prayer and God’s favour. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel He denied accusations of trickery, explaining that his rise to power was a result of divine intervention, despite …

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2025 Madaraka Day to be Held at Raila Odinga Stadium

The 2025 Madaraka Day celebrations will take place at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay Town. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The event will focus on the theme of Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs. Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo announced that efforts are underway to expand and upgrade …

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Elephant Kills 11-Year-Old Girl in Narok

Grief has struck the Aitong area near the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Narok West Sub County following the tragic death of an 11-year-old girl, who was killed by elephants on her way to school. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Narok County Police Commander Riko Ngare confirmed the …

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KUCCPS Announces Opening of Portal for 2024 September Intake

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) will launch the portal for the September university intake next month, as announced by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Ogamba stated that the portal’s opening aligns with the annual placement calendar. A total of …

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