The Lower Eastern Times

SADC and EAC to Hold Joint Meeting on DR Congo

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) will hold a joint meeting on Friday and Saturday on the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This follows an agreement between SADC Chairman President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe and EAC Chairman …

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Body Found in Riverbed in Athi River, Machakos

A man’s body was discovered in a riverbed just a few meters from the Nairobi-Namanga Road in Athi River Subcounty on Monday. Machakos County Police Commander Patrick Lobolia confirmed the incident, stating that the body had been dumped in the area. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel “The unidentified …

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Ramaphosa Fires Back at Trump Over US Funding Cuts to South Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said that South Africa is a constitutional democracy rooted in the rule of law, justice and equality. The South African government has not seized any land. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Mr. Ramaphosa was responding to remarks by US President Donald Trump …

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Russian Militant Leader Killed in Moscow Blast

The leader of a pro-Russian militant group in eastern Ukraine has died in hospital after being injured in an explosion in Moscow on Monday morning, Russian media reported. Armen Sargsyan, the leader of the “Arbat” detachment, was seriously injured following an explosion in the entrance hall of a residential building …

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TUK Lecturers Protest Over Unpaid Salary Arrears

Lecturers and non-teaching staff at the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) have once again taken to the streets to protest the non-payment of their salary arrears. On Monday, the disgruntled employees gathered outside the university, marching in unity and chanting slogans. Some protesters held placards, while one individual dramatically carried …

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Trump Announces Planned Talks with Ukraine and Russia

US President Donald Trump has said the new US administration has arranged talks with Ukraine and Russia, and the discussions are going “very well,” he said. “We have meetings and talks scheduled with various parties, including Ukraine and Russia. And I think those discussions are going very well,” Trump told …

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Five Chiefs Kidnapped by Suspected Al-Shabaab Militants in Mandera

Five chiefs were allegedly kidnapped on Monday by suspected al-Shabaab militants in Mandera County in Kenya. North Eastern Regional Commissioner John Otieno said the five were on their way to Elwak when they were abducted between Bamba Owla and Ires Suki. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to …

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Kenyan Woman Smashes World Record with 24-Hour Tree Hug

There was jubilation at John Michuki Memorial Park as Truphena Muthoni set a new Guinness World Record for the longest tree-hugging marathon. Muthoni surpassed the previous record with a time of 24 hours and 21 minutes. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) revealed that …

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CS Mbadi Defends Tax Policies, Says Middle Class Not Overburdened

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has stated that the government has improved the payslips of Kenyans. According to Mbadi, the tax relief measures will be reflected in the first pay slip of January. Speaking on Monday, he clarified that he defines a middle-class earner as someone earning between Sh60,000 and …

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Kindiki Reaffirms Commitment to Ending Banditry in Northern Kenya

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reiterated the government’s determination to eradicate banditry and livestock theft that has long affected Northern Kenya. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking at a consultative meeting with Samburu County leaders at his Karen home, Kindiki assured that the government would intensify its ongoing …

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