The Lower Eastern Times

Kenyan Police Officer Killed in Haiti Identified as Constable Samuel Kitwai

A 26-year-old Kenyan police officer, Constable Samuel Kitwai, has been identified as the victim who died from injuries sustained during a gunfight with Haitian gangs. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Kitwai is the first officer to die in the line of duty while serving with the Kenyan-led Multinational …

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Chebukati Diagnosed with Brain Cancer in April 2023, Family Reveals

Wafula Chebukati, the former IEBC Chairperson, passed away after battling advanced brain cancer, which was diagnosed in April 2023. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to family spokesperson Eric Nyongesa, Chebukati underwent two successful surgeries in Germany to remove brain tumors. However, his health deteriorated in December 2024 …

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Gov’t Waives Import Duty and VAT on Dates for Ramadan Iftar

Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has praised the government’s decision to waive import duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) on dates imported for Iftar during Ramadan. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Duale highlighted that this initiative demonstrates the government’s commitment to promoting religious inclusivity and national unity. “We …

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Germany Kicks Off Federal Election

By: XINHUA German voters went to polls Sunday to decide the composition of the next Bundestag, the country’s lower house of parliament. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The election was scheduled for September this year, but a snap election was triggered by the collapse of the current ruling …

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Vihiga to Create Official County Anthem

Vihiga County is set to create an official County Anthem, which will represent the county’s identity and help nurture local pride. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Governor Wilber Ottichilo emphasized that the creation and adoption of this anthem is key to shaping the county’s future. Ottichilo made these …

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Murkomen: We Will Restore Security along the Kenya-Ethiopia Border

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has stated that the government is actively working to restore peace and order along the Kenyan-Ethiopian border. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel He mentioned that Kenyan and Ethiopian authorities are collaborating to address the issues at the border. “Discussions are ongoing to find …

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Constable Kimilu Wambua Killed by Colleague After Argument in Ruaraka

A police constable assigned to the security detail of a CEO from a prominent company has fatally shot a fellow officer following a dispute in Ruaraka, Nairobi County. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The victim, Constable Raphael Kimilu Wambua of the General Service Unit (GSU), was with his …

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Mtito Andei: KWS Boss and Gov. Mutula Launch Conservation Resource Centre

In a significant move aimed at fostering development and improving the lives of local residents, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Director General, Prof. Edward Kanga, alongside Makueni Governor, Mutula Kilonzo, officially laid the foundation stone for the Makueni Conservation Resource Centre at Mtito Andei. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …

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Egerton University Students Trained on Food Safety

The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), in collaboration with Egerton University, has trained 35 students from the university on food safety and aflatoxin management in a move aimed at reducing the rising burden of food-borne diseases and helping in promoting public health. The training, which was conducted through the …

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Fire Breaks Out in Kariobangi, Destroys Property

A fire broke out in Kariobangi on Sunday afternoon, destroying property of an undetermined value at Kariobangi Light Industries in Nairobi. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The blaze is believed to have started in one of the timber shops. The Nairobi City County Fire Department responded quickly to …

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