The Lower Eastern Times

Kenya’s Electric Vehicle Registration Doubles to 5,294 in 2024

The number of electric vehicles (EVs) registered in Kenya surged to 5,294 in 2024, doubling from 2,694 in 2023, according to new data. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The Electric Mobility Association of Kenya (EMAK) reports that motorcycles lead the adoption of green mobility in the country, with …

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Vivo Launches Feature-Rich V50 5G Smartphone in Kenya

Vivo has launched its latest flagship smartphone, the V50 5G, in the Kenyan market—targeting users who demand superior performance, camera quality, and sleek design. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Priced at Ksh 69,999, the device is available both in retail stores and online platforms. Photography Powerhouse with ZEISS …

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Busia: Man Arrested While Carrying 2-Metre Live Snake in Bag

A 26-year-old man was arrested in Busia County for possessing a two-metre-long snake without a valid permit. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Fanish Ramsey Maloba was apprehended at Malenya in Matayos sub-county on Monday. The incident was reported to the Mayenje Police Post as a case of unlawful …

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Teen Kills Brother Over Sh100 Dispute

A 17-year-old boy in Geta, Trans Nzoia County, has been arrested for fatally stabbing his 32-year-old brother during a dispute over Sh100. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The incident occurred on Saturday, May 3, in Laini Moja Village, where Charles Koech lost his life. According to police reports, …

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Boy, 17, Kills Girlfriend’s Mother in Family Meeting

A 17-year-old boy is in custody after allegedly stabbing to death the mother of a 19-year-old woman he is accused of impregnating during a heated meeting in Nairobi’s Kayole area. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The violent incident occurred on May 4, 2025, during a family gathering intended …

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Del Monte Kenya Taps Pineapple Waste Potential with Acquisition of Mananasi Fibre Ltd

Del Monte Kenya has taken a significant step toward sustainable production by acquiring Mananasi Fibre Limited (MFL), a company that specializes in converting pineapple plant waste into useful products. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) gave the green light for the Thika-based firm …

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Kitengela Foreman Robbed of 307K by Fake Police

Police are investigating a robbery in which a construction foreman in Kitengela, Kajiado County, lost Sh307,000 to criminals posing as traffic police officers. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The victim had withdrawn the cash from a bank on May 3 to pay workers at a site in Kimalati, …

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New Police Unit Launched, Mutuma Appointed Boss

Charles Mutuma has been appointed as the Commandant of the newly operational National Government Administration Police Unit (NGAPU), officially marking the unit’s full activation. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, who announced the appointment during a formal unveiling ceremony, stated that Mutuma will …

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Kenya Power Announces Tuesday Outages in Six Counties

Kenya Power has scheduled electricity interruptions on Tuesday, May 5, 2025, affecting parts of Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, and Homa Bay counties for essential maintenance. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The outages will occur at different times between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., depending on the location. …

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Woman Sues Senator Olekina for Child Upkeep

A case filed by a woman seeking KSh200,000 monthly child support from Narok Senator Ledama Olekina is scheduled for hearing today. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Justice Eric Ogola will preside over the proceedings, which will address various applications submitted by both parties. The woman alleges that Senator …

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