Equity Group Holdings Plc and the African Guarantee Fund (AGF) have strengthened their collaboration through a USD 500 million (approximately Sh64 billion) financing arrangement aimed at scaling up support for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across East and Central Africa. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The enhanced …
Read More »Kenya Finalizes Leasing of Four State-Owned Sugar Mills to Private Firms
The government has completed the leasing process for four state-owned sugar mills to private operators, aiming to rejuvenate the struggling sugar sector. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, formal agreements have been signed with sugarcane growers and workers’ unions to …
Read More »KDF Reviews Operation Maliza Ujangili Activities in Wajir
Major General Luka Kutto, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) Eastern Command, recently inspected Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops stationed in Wajir County as part of his ongoing field visits. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The tour aimed to engage with personnel directly, evaluate their operational preparedness, and gain …
Read More »Gang Steals Sh7 Million from Man After He Leaves Bank in Nairobi CBD
Police are searching for a group of approximately 12 individuals who ambushed and robbed a businessman of Sh7 million just moments after he withdrew the money from a bank along Nairobi’s busy Mama Ngina Street. The victim had walked from the bank to deliver the cash to a forex bureau …
Read More »Sinotruk Launches Howo Max Truck in Kenya
Chinese heavy-duty truck manufacturer Sinotruk has introduced its Howo Max model in Kenya, appointing local dealer Printan as its official distributor. Hossein Goudarzi, CEO of Printan, stated in a press release on Friday from Nairobi that the Chinese-made truck sets new standards in power, efficiency, and affordability for Africa’s commercial …
Read More »Raila to Sifuna: Be Less Harsh in Criticizing the Government
ODM leader Raila Odinga has urged the party’s Secretary General, Edwin Sifuna, to soften his criticism of President William Ruto’s administration. Raila assured ODM members who have joined the government that the party would fully support them in carrying out their duties. “Sifuna, sometimes you don’t need to be too …
Read More »MP Salasya Denies Being UDA Government Project
Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has rejected allegations that he is a project of the UDA following his announcement to run for president in 2027. He dismissed the accusations as baseless propaganda created by individuals afraid of the political momentum he is generating nationwide. “I am not a UDA project. …
Read More »UDA Summons Senator Orwoba Over Alleged Ties to Matiang’i
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) disciplinary committee has formally summoned Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba, accusing her of actions that allegedly breach the party’s Code of Conduct. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by the committee’s chairperson, Charles Njenga, the party highlighted three specific instances of what it described …
Read More »Morara Denies Being a Gov’t Project, Clarifies His Position
Political activist and Inject Party leader Morara Kebaso has responded to claims that he is a government-backed project, a label he has faced from various quarters. Speaking on Nation FM, Morara explained that this accusation is often directed at individuals who rise within the political arena in Kenya. He believes …
Read More »High Court Rejects Referral of Kenya’s Abduction Cases to ICC
The High Court has declined to refer cases of abductions and enforced disappearances in Kenya to the International Criminal Court (ICC), ruling that national institutions are still capable of managing such cases. The court determined that incidents involving deaths or injuries caused by police actions during custody, and carried out …
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The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye