The Lower Eastern Times

Body of Kenyan Police Officer Killed in Haiti Arrives in Nairobi

The remains of Police Officer Samuel Tompoi Kaetuai, who was killed while on a peacekeeping mission in Haiti, were returned to Nairobi on Monday evening and received with full honors at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Deputy Inspector General of the Administration Police …

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Chinese firm to lead Nairobi River ecological restoration project in Kenya

Kenyan President William Ruto on Monday presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the protection and restoration of the Nairobi River Basin, a project to be implemented by Energy China. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Senior government officials, executives from Energy China, and environmental advocates also attended the event, …

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Schools to Receive Sh14 Billion Capitation This Week – Ogamba

The government is set to release the delayed Sh14 billion capitation funds to schools this week, as confirmed by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Ogamba assured that his ministry is collaborating closely with the Treasury to ensure that the funds are distributed without …

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Jubilee Remains in Azimio, Says Kioni

Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has reaffirmed that the party is still part of the Azimio la Umoja coalition. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel He emphasized that there is clear evidence of this, citing the agreement they signed, which was submitted to both the Registrar of Political …

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18 Arrested for Offloading Export Cargo in Eastleigh, Nairobi

On Monday night, police arrested 18 individuals at a warehouse in Eastleigh, Nairobi, while they were offloading fabric that had arrived from Mombasa. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Although the cargo was declared for export, it is suspected to have been diverted to the Eastleigh warehouse, where it …

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CUE: Only 79 Universities and Constituent Colleges Are Legally Operating in Kenya

The Commission for University Education (CUE) has published a list of 79 universities that are legally authorized to operate in Kenya. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a notice shared with the press, the Commission encouraged students to always verify institutions before enrolling in degree programs. CUE also …

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Joe Mutambu Pledges Support for Kalonzo Musyoka’s 2027 Presidential Bid

Joe Mutambu, the former Member of Parliament for Mwingi Central and Chairman of the Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority (TARDA), has made a bold statement in Kenyan politics, pledging his full support for Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka in the 2027 presidential elections. Click here to join our WhatsApp …

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 Naivasha-Kisumu SGR Extension Progresses

The Kenya Railways Corporation has commissioned a technical team to conduct an environmental and social impact assessment in preparation for extending the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Kisumu. As part of the groundwork, the team is evaluating potential environmental and social effects while formulating mitigation strategies in collaboration …

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KPLC Announces Power Interruptions in 12 Counties on Tuesday

Kenya Power has scheduled power outages in select areas across 12 counties on Tuesday to facilitate system maintenance. The planned power interruptions will take place between 8 AM and 5 PM, affecting different locations at various times. The impacted counties include Nairobi, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Kiambu, Kilifi, Mombasa, Machakos, Homa …

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One dead, Two Injured after Gold Mine Collapse in Kakamega

A miner lost his life after he and others entered a gold mining shaft at a site in Matindi Village, Kakamega County. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Two others sustained serious injuries in the incident that occurred on Saturday, March 8, according to police. This was the second …

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