The Lower Eastern Times

Gachagua: I’m Not the Gen Z Leader, but I Back their Cause

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has rejected claims that he was the mastermind behind last year’s anti-government protests led by Gen Z. The protests pressured President William Ruto to reject the Finance Bill 2024 and prompted significant policy changes within his Kenya Kwanza government, including the dissolution of his Cabinet. …

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European Football Rumors Tuesday: Rashford May Not Play for Man Utd Again

Marcus Rashford may not play for Manchester United again, Newcastle United could sign Justin Kluivert, and Nico Williams is being chased by Arsenal. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel England striker Marcus Rashford, who has joined Aston Villa on loan, may never play for Man United again as the …

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DRC conflict: M23 rebels announce ceasefire in DRC for ‘humanitarian reasons’

A coalition of rebel groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has declared a humanitarian ceasefire starting Tuesday. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement, the group – which includes Rwandan-backed M23 rebels – cited “humanitarian reasons” for the ceasefire, after seizing areas of the country’s east. …

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Gachagua to Mulembe Nation: Disunity is Wasting Your Votes

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged the Luhya community to come together, stating that if they united with his camp, securing the presidency would be an easy win. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Gachagua pointed out that for many years, the people of Western Kenya have failed …

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Gachagua Says He Has No Issues with Kindiki

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has stated that he holds no issues with his successor, Kithure Kindiki. Speaking on Tuesday, Gachagua emphasized that he is currently focused on his own endeavors. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel He clarified that during his tenure as Deputy President, he served as …

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12 Gold Miners Trapped After Excavation Site Collapse in Kakamega

A search and rescue operation has resumed in c County, where up to 12 gold miners are still trapped after a collapse at an excavation site, according to police. Shinyalu County Police Commander Daniel Makumbu confirmed that around 20 miners were at the site when it caved in on Monday …

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Kalonzo: Raila Must Retire from Politics If He Loses AUC Chairmanship

Kalonzo Musyoka, leader of the Wiper Party, has stated that if former Prime Minister Raila Odinga loses his bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship, he should consider retiring from active politics. Speaking on the Social Newsroom Show with journalist Mark Masai, Kalonzo expressed his best wishes for Raila …

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Ruto, King Charles Discuss Kenya-UK Ties and Regional Peace

President William Ruto had a phone conversation with King Charles III, during which they discussed various matters, including regional security and Kenya’s contribution to maintaining stability in the region. Ruto shared this information on Monday evening, just after announcing a joint peace summit planned for the weekend to address the …

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Ruto and Mnangagwa to Co-Chair Joint Summit on DRC Conflict

President William Ruto and Zimbabwe’s Emmerson Mnangagwa are set to co-chair a Joint Summit on Saturday, bringing together the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to discuss solutions for the ongoing conflict in Eastern DRC. Ruto confirmed the summit on Monday after SADC agreed to …

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Marcus Rashford Leaves Manchester United for Aston Villa

Marcus Rashford has left Manchester United to join Aston Villa on loan for the remainder of the 2024/25 season. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The forward, a product of United’s Academy, has made 426 appearances for the club since his debut against FC Midtjylland in 2016. Over the …

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