The Lower Eastern Times

KRA to Streamline PAYE Filing for MSMEs

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is working on simplifying the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) filing process, which has been a deterrent for MSMEs in filing their returns. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel KRA Commissioner General, Humphrey Wattanga, highlighted the complexity of the PAYE system, which hampers compliance …

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Ruto to Visit Meru and Kirinyaga on Day Two of Mount Kenya Tour

President William Ruto’s five-day tour of Mount Kenya continues on day two, with visits to Meru and Kirinyaga counties. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel His schedule includes stops in Maua, Kiburi, Nkuene, Ahiti Ndomba, and Kagio Town, where he plans to address local residents and launch development projects. …

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Kitui, Nairobi Among Counties to be Affected by Scheduled Power Outages Today

Kenya Power has announced planned power outages in several areas across six counties on Wednesday. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The affected areas include parts of Nairobi, Kiambu, Kitui, Tharaka Nithi, Mombasa, and Kwale counties. A public notice issued on Tuesday evening indicated that the power interruptions will …

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Court Rules Government’s Directive on School Fees via eCitizen Unconstitutional

The High Court has ruled that the government’s mandate for parents to pay school fees through the eCitizen platform is unconstitutional. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Justice Chacha Mwita, in his judgment, noted that the directive was issued without public consultation and prohibited the government from enforcing it. …

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Gender-Based Violence in Somali Society: The Struggles of Women and Girls

By: Abdihakim Siyad Ibrahim Gender-based violence (GBV) is a deeply rooted issue in Somali society, disproportionately affecting women and girls, limiting their rights and freedoms. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The most pervasive forms of abuse are forced marriages and sexual violence. This article delves into the harsh …

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Kitui Man Arrested with NYS and Police Uniforms

Officers from Mutitu Police Station arrested 33-year-old Ernest Musyoka, recovering government property in his possession. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) reported on Tuesday that Musyoka, who had been wanted for threatening to kill and assault, was apprehended at his home in Itiko …

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Malombe, Kiio Join Kitui South Residents for Burial of Mzee John Nzengela Nguu

Governor Julius Malombe today joined residents of Kituti village in Kitui South Sub-county to mourn the loss of Mzee John Nzengela Nguu, grandfather of NTV’s Ben Kitili, who passed away at the age of 127. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The burial ceremony, attended by a large number …

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At Least Four Killed in Spanish Mine Explosion

At least four people have died and two are missing after an explosion at a mine in northern Spain, officials say. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The explosion occurred at the Cerredo mine in Degaña, Asturias, about 450 kilometers northwest of Madrid at around 09:30 local time (08:30 …

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Woman Found Dead with Head Injury in Nakuru Home

Detectives in Nakuru County are investigating the brutal killing of a woman whose body was discovered in her rented home in Kiptagich, Kuresoi. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The incident took place at Saptet Shopping Center, where the woman’s lifeless body was found inside her house, bearing a …

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Seven Family Members Killed in Tragic Naivasha-Mai Mahiu Crash

A heartbreaking accident on the Naivasha-Mai Mahiu road claimed the lives of seven family members on Sunday night. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to the police, the victims were on their way back from a memorial service when their vehicle collided with a lorry. The crash resulted …

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