The Lower Eastern Times

Uhuru Pushes Youth to Enter Elective Politics

Former President  Uhuru Kenyatta has urged young people across the country to step forward and contest elective positions in the 2027 General Election, saying Kenya needs a new generation of leaders focused on unity, service, and development. Speaking during a Jubilee Party delegates meeting at the Kiambu Golf Club in …

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Ruto Wraps Coast Tour With Sh3bn Power Project

President William Ruto has concluded his five-day development tour of Kenya’s Coast region, covering Mombasa, Tana River, Kilifi, Lamu and Kwale. On the final day, the President officially commissioned the KSh3 billion Mariakani electricity substation in Kaloleni, Kilifi County, aimed at strengthening power supply across the Coast region. Click here …

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Chaos in Nyahururu as Youths Clash With Police

Protests broke out in Nyahururu on Monday as angry youths and boda boda riders clashed with police over the sharp rise in fuel prices, bringing transport and business activities to a standstill. The demonstrations quickly escalated into running battles with police, with protesters blocking major roads using stones, logs, and …

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Uhuru Slams Hassan Omar Over Tribal Politics

Retired President  Uhuru Kenyatta has strongly criticised Hassan Omar Hassan, the Secretary General of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), accusing him and other leaders of promoting divisive tribal politics in the country. Speaking during a heated Jubilee Party delegates meeting in Kiambu at the Kiambu Golf Club, the former President …

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Uganda Confirms New Ebola Cases as Outbreak Grows

Uganda has confirmed two additional Ebola infections, pushing the total number of cases linked to the current outbreak to seven. According to Uganda’s Director General of Health Services, Charles Olaro, the newly confirmed patients are healthcare workers attached to a private medical facility in Kampala. Click here to join our …

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“Eat Their Money, Then Reject Them” — Uhuru Tells Mt Kenya

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged residents of the Mt Kenya region to accept money offered by politicians during campaigns but vote against leaders who fail to address the struggles facing ordinary Kenyans. Speaking at a Jubilee Party delegates meeting in Kiambu, Uhuru said voters should not allow campaign handouts to …

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Murkomen Declares Wednesday a Public Holiday

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced that Wednesday, May 27, 2026, will be observed as a public holiday in celebration of Eid-ul-Adha. The announcement was made through a special Kenya Gazette notice dated May 25, 2026. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In the notice, Murkomen stated that, under …

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Opinion: Why More Children Are Going Missing in Kenya

By: Tracy Okech, Mount Kenya University It often starts with a phone call that goes unanswered, then another. Soon, panic sets in. A parent moves from place to place asking questions, hoping someone has seen their child. As the hours pass, worry turns into fear. For some families in Kenya …

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Arsenal Fans Take Over Nairobi Streets in Wild Celebrations

Arsenal fans across Nairobi CBD and other towns in Kenya took to the streets in celebration following the club’s historic Premier League triumph, which ended a 22-year title drought. In Nairobi’s city centre, crowds dressed in red and white filled Moi Avenue, Kenyatta Avenue and surrounding streets, turning the CBD …

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MP Kihara Accuses UDA Leaders of Fueling Tribal Narrative

Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara has accused President William Ruto and UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar of promoting ethnic divisions ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that such remarks could heighten political tensions in the country. Speaking to the press in Naivasha on Saturday, Kihara claimed the two leaders were …

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