The Lower Eastern Times

Malala Freed After Spending Night in Custody Over ‘Echoes of War’ Play

Former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala has been released from Eldama Ravine Police Station, where he was detained overnight following his arrest related to the controversial play Echoes of War. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The release was confirmed by DAP-Kenya party leader Eugene Wamalwa, who announced on Friday …

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Senator Demands Clarification Over Cancellation of 171 JSC Job Vacancies

Nominated Senator Raphael Chimera is seeking answers from the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) regarding its decision to cancel 171 job openings that were advertised in November 2024. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The cancellation, which occurred in March 2025, has sparked public concern. In a petition to the …

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Tear Gas Fired as Protests Erupt in Nakuru Over Butere Girls’ Drama Performance

Chaos broke out in Nakuru on Thursday morning as police used tear gas to disperse a crowd protesting the handling of Butere Girls High School’s drama team, which was scheduled to perform that day. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Caught up in the commotion, several Butere Girls students …

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OPINION: Muturi’s Allegations Against Ruto Are Too Serious to Ignore

By: Vincent Mumba  Last week, former Attorney General and Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Bedan (J.B.) Muturi dropped a political bombshell. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a searing critique, he declared President William Ruto “unfit” for office, accusing him of entrenched corruption and a dangerous duality of …

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KNEC Calls for Teacher Training on CBC Assessments

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced an invitation for teachers and teacher educators to apply for training in the development of competency-based assessments and standard setting. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a notice published in Tuesday’s edition of My Gov, KNEC Chief Executive Officer Dr. …

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Kenya to Set Up State-of-the-Art Rice Seed Facility in Mwea

The Kenyan government, in partnership with the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) and the Korea Partnership for Innovations of Agriculture, is planning to establish a modern rice seed production facility in Mwea. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel With an investment of $400,000 (approximately Sh51.6 million), the …

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KUCCPS Highlights 7 Common Mistakes to Avoid During Course Applications

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has issued a warning to students applying for courses, highlighting several frequent errors that could affect their placement. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a social media post shared on Monday, KUCCPS listed key mistakes that applicants often make …

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Khatumo’s Comeback: PM Hamza’s Visit Ignites New Power Dynamics in Somalia

By; Abdihakim Siyad In the ever-shifting landscape of Somali politics, few regions have embodied resistance, resilience, and identity like SSC-Khatumo. Carved from the disputed heartlands of Sool, Sanaag, and Cayn, Khatumo has long stood at the crossroads of two competing visions: Somaliland’s push for independence and Somalia’s quest for federal …

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Mwaura: Muturi Should Have Resigned If He Was Truly Honest

Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has said that if former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi was being sincere, he should have stepped down from his position rather than waiting to be dismissed. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking on Monday, Mwaura criticized the act of revealing internal government …

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Metropolitan Sacco to Undergo Rebranding Amid Financial Crisis and Insolvency

Metropolitan National Sacco Ltd has unveiled plans to rebrand—including adopting a new name—as part of a wider strategy to recover from ongoing financial difficulties and insolvency. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This decision comes in the wake of revelations that significant funds were misappropriated by certain individuals within …

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