The Lower Eastern Times

Tundu Lissu, Tanzania Opposition Leader, Charged with Treason

A Tanzanian court has charged Tundu Lissu, the leader of the main opposition party CHADEMA, with treason following remarks he made urging the public to resist upcoming elections scheduled for later this year. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Lissu, who was the runner-up in the 2020 presidential race, …

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Two Perish after Pickup Plunges into River Nyamindi in Kirinyaga

Two people lost their lives on Thursday evening when a pickup truck they were travelling in plunged into River Nyamindi at Kaboro Bridge in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to Gichugu Sub-County Police Commander, the accident occurred at around 7pm. The pickup was ferrying …

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CJ Mwilu Calls for Stronger Insolvency Laws Amid Economic Challenges

Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has called for the strengthening of insolvency laws, highlighting the need for a well-structured legal framework to address financial distress, especially in light of both local and global economic pressures. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel She emphasized that such a framework benefits not …

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Asian Stock Markets Continue to Tumble after Trump’s Tariff Hike

The Japanese stock market has opened lower due to the volatile environment caused by US President Donald Trump’s rapidly changing policies regarding tax increases. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Yesterday, President Trump told his cabinet that this difficult period was inevitable but insisted that investors were pleased with …

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Endarasha Fire Probe Nearing Completion – IG Kanja

The investigation into the deadly fire at Endarasha Hillside Academy that occurred on September 5, 2024, is nearly concluded, according to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel While handing over a patrol vehicle to the Endarasha Police Station in Kieni on Wednesday, Kanja …

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Michelle Obama Dismisses Rumors of Divorce in her Marriage

Michelle Obama, wife of former US President Barack Obama, has addressed rumors that her marriage is on the verge of breaking up. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Michelle has not accompanied her husband to several national events – including Donald Trump’s inauguration and the funeral of former US …

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House Help Dies in Suspected Jiko Poisoning Incident in Kileleshwa, Nairobi

A 44-year-old house help, Irene Wamalwa, was found dead in her room in Kileleshwa, Nairobi, in what police suspect to be a case of carbon monoxide poisoning from a charcoal jiko. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to reports, Wamalwa did not report for her usual duties on …

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Relief for Breast Cancer Victims after New Drug Discovered in UK

A new drug to treat breast cancer has now been launched in the UK. The drug, called Capivasertib, is said to not have serious side effects on patients like other drugs that are very harsh. It has a specific treatment that targets the AKT protein, a molecule that stimulates cancer …

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Decomposed Body Found in 60-Foot Bamburi Borehole

Police are investigating after the decomposed body of a 60-year-old man was recovered from a borehole in the Kalima Upepo area of Bamburi, Mombasa County. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The man, later identified as James Tabulei, may have either accidentally fallen into the 60-foot borehole or been …

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Jubilee Health Doubles Annual Profit to Sh910 Million

Jubilee Health Insurance Limited (JHIL), a subsidiary of Jubilee Holdings, reported a significant jump in net profit to Sh910 million for the financial year ending December 31, 2024. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The impressive growth was attributed to enhanced innovation, improved operational efficiency, and a strong focus …

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