The Lower Eastern Times

Panic Hits Embu University as Two Students Die in a Week

Panic has struck Embu University after the deaths of two students within a week, sparking concerns about student safety and mental health. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel On Saturday, the body of a 22-year-old male student was found floating in a dam on the university grounds. The student …

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Gachagua Warns Ruto Against Removing Chief Justice Koome

In a fiery address on Sunday in Meru, ousted Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua escalated his criticism of President William Ruto, warning him against efforts to remove Chief Justice Martha Koome from office. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Gachagua claimed that Ruto is plotting to oust Koome for refusing …

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Lions and Rotary Clubs Offer Free Eye Care in Embu

Hundreds of residents in Embu benefited from a free eye medical camp organized by Lions Club Embu in collaboration with the Rotary Club. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The one-day event, held on Saturday at Lion School in Embu Town, provided screenings for a variety of eye conditions, …

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President Ruto, Nassir Tour Norwegian Dawn at Mombasa Port

On Sunday morning, President William Ruto visited the Port of Mombasa to tour the luxury cruise liner Norwegian Dawn. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel He joined the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) in celebrating the ship’s arrival from Seychelles, carrying 2,220 tourists and 1,100 crew members. The Norwegian Dawn …

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Mombasa Welcomes Largest Cruise Ship, Norwegian Dawn with 2,220 Tourists

The luxury cruise ship MV Norwegian Dawn has arrived at Mombasa Port from Seychelles, carrying 2,220 tourists. At 294 meters in length and a draft of 8.3 meters, the vessel is among the largest ever to dock in Mombasa. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The Kenya Ports Authority …

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Vatican: The Night Passed Peacefully, The Pope Rested

By Vatican News Pope Francis had a peaceful ninth night in the hospital, the Holy See Press Office published on Sunday morning, issuing its latest note to journalists as the Holy Father is being treated for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Saturday …

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Kalonzo Calls for Ban on Rice Imports to Protect Local Farmers

Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticized the Kenya Kwanza administration for not regulating the sale of cheap imported rice, which undermines local farmers by creating unfair competition. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking in Ngurubani, Kirinyaga County, on Saturday, Kalonzo stated that President William Ruto’s government has …

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Kilavuka Calls for Strategy to Counter Worker Loss to Foreign Airlines

Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka has called on the government to adopt a strategic approach to address the growing issue of foreign airlines poaching skilled personnel from the airline. He warned that if this trend continues unchecked, Kenya could face a shortage of highly qualified aviation professionals, which would negatively …

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CS Ogamba Revokes Anangwe’s Appointment as UON Council Chair

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has removed Professor Amukowa Anangwe from his position as the chairperson of the University of Nairobi (UON) Council. The decision was made public in a Gazette Notice issued on February 21st, 2025. Although Ogamba did not provide specific reasons for the revocation of Anangwe’s appointment, …

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Thika Town Moves Closer to Becoming Kenya’s 6th City

Thika town’s push to become Kenya’s sixth city has gained significant traction, with Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi presenting a city charter to the county assembly for approval. Wamatangi initiated the town’s journey toward city status by handing over a report and charter to the county assembly. The proposal, created by …

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