The Lower Eastern Times

Kenya Power Schedules Monday Outages in Nandi, Nyamira, and Mombasa

Kenya Power has announced a scheduled power interruption on Monday, May 5, 2025, to facilitate routine maintenance. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In Nandi County’s Chebarbar area, power will be cut from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In Nyamira County, the blackout—set for 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.—will …

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Autopsy Set for Slain MP Were Today

Preparations are complete for an autopsy on the body of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were, who was shot dead on April 30, 2025, along Valley Road near City Mortuary in Nairobi. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The postmortem is set to take place Monday at Lee Funeral Home …

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Leaders Pledge Support as Ruto Promises Justice for Were in Nyanza Tour

On Sunday, Nyanza leaders took swift action to ease growing political tensions, especially among Raila Odinga’s allies uneasy about his ongoing cooperation with President William Ruto. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking during a church service that launched Ruto’s three-day tour of the region, prominent figures from the …

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Three Arrested After Shoe Thrown at President Ruto in Migori

Police have apprehended three individuals after a shoe was hurled at President William Ruto during a public rally in Migori. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to police headquarters, the incident is being treated as a significant security lapse, and investigations are underway to determine the motive behind …

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President Ruto Hit by Shoe in Migori Rally

President William Ruto was struck by a shoe while addressing a rally in Kehancha town, Migori County — his most significant public security scare since assuming office. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The incident happened mid-speech, with a viral video showing a dusty shoe hitting the president’s left …

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AirAsia X to Suspend Nairobi-Kuala Lumpur Route Due to Low Demand

AirAsia X, the budget division of AirAsia, will discontinue its Kuala Lumpur-Nairobi flights starting September 1, 2025, due to insufficient demand. The airline announced that customers with bookings beyond the suspension date will receive a refund. “Starting September 1, 2025, AirAsia X (flight code D7) will halt flights between Kuala …

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Kasipul MP Murder: Two Suspects Arrested, Vehicle and Motorcycles Seized

Two individuals connected to the murder of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Were have been arrested. Police sources familiar with the investigation revealed that the suspects were taken into custody during a Saturday night operation led by a specialized team from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) based at their …

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Gachagua Hosts Opposition Leaders as 2027 Election Talks Heat Up

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua hosted a meeting with opposition leaders at his Wamunyoro home in Nyeri County on Sunday, as discussions intensify around the 2027 presidential race. The gathering included prominent figures such as former Interior Cabinet Secretary and 2027 presidential contender Fred Matiang’i, Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, …

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South Africa Road Crash Leaves 15 Dead, Five Injured

Fifteen people have been killed in a head-on collision between a minibus taxi and a pick-up truck in rural South Africa, according to a transport official on Sunday. The accident occurred late on Saturday night into Sunday, near the town of Maqoma in the Eastern Cape, about 1,000 kilometers (620 …

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Ruto: Kenya Kwanza-ODM Pact Focused on Unity, Not Rivalry

President William Ruto has assured the people of Nyanza and Kenyans in general that the partnership between Kenya Kwanza and ODM is aimed at fostering unity, not political rivalry. Ruto explained that his agreement with ODM leader Raila Odinga was motivated by the collective well-being of all Kenyans, rather than …

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