The Lower Eastern Times

Trump Stifles Press Freedom as Staff Members Are Placed on Leave

By: BBC Donald Trump has signed an executive order to strip back the global, independent and federally funded news organization Voice of America. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The president’s order targets VOA’s parent company US Agency for Global Media, or USAGM, which also funds non-profit entities such …

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PS Sing’oei: Kenya is doing everything possible to save Nduta

Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei has reassured the public that the government is making every effort to save the life of a Kenyan woman facing execution in Vietnam. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This is the first official response to growing calls for diplomatic intervention after Margaret …

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Opinion: Is Raila Odinga a Serial Reformist or Shameless Opportunist?

By: Vincent Mumba What you need to know; What does Raila Odinga truly stand for? The evidence suggests he stands for himself. His political journey has been one of shifting alliances, ideological inconsistencies, and strategic betrayals. His supporters are his greatest weapon, yet they are also his greatest victims. Raila …

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Safaricom Leads Kenya’s Mobile Broadband Market

Safaricom PLC leads Kenya’s mobile broadband market with a significant 63.1% share, as reported by the Communications Authority of Kenya for the period from July to September 2024. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Airtel Networks Kenya Ltd. follows with 32.6%, while other providers like Telkom Kenya Ltd. (1.7%), …

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KPC Reports a Sh10 Billion profit, Driven by Revenue Growth

The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has announced a profit before tax of Sh10 billion for the financial year ending June 30, 2024, marking a 32% increase from the previous year’s Sh7.6 billion. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This growth is attributed to a 15% rise in revenue, from …

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BREAKING NEWS: 12 Die in a Road Accident in Migaa on Nakuru-Eldoret Highway

A devastating road accident in Migaa along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway has claimed the lives of twelve people. The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Friday, involving a passenger matatu and a trailer transporting coffee seeds. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Reports indicate that the trailer, which was …

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Super Metro Crew Pushes Passenger to Death Over Ksh.30 Fare Deficit

A Super Metro matatu driver has been arrested in Ruiru, Kiambu County, following the death of a passenger who was allegedly pushed out of a moving vehicle due to a fare dispute. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The incident, which occurred along Thika Road, has sparked public outrage …

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President Ruto Announces Free ID Cards for All Kenyans

President William Ruto has declared that all Kenyans will receive their ID cards at no cost. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel While on the fourth day of his Nairobi tour, the president stressed the need for fairness in the process and warned against any form of discrimination. He …

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Sifuna, Tundu Lissu Among African Leaders Denied Entry into Angola

Kenya’s Nairobi Senator, Edwin Sifuna, was among a group of prominent African political leaders who were denied entry into Angola on Thursday, despite being invited by the country’s main opposition party, the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The delegation, …

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KPLC Announces Scheduled Power Outages in Four Counties on Friday

Kenya Power has announced that there will be scheduled power outages in four counties on Friday as part of routine system maintenance. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The planned power interruptions will take place between 8am and 5pm. The utility company provides advance public notices before performing maintenance …

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