The Lower Eastern Times

Gachagua Moves to Appeal Impeachment Ruling

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has filed a notice of appeal at the Court of Appeal, seeking to overturn parts of the High Court decision that upheld his impeachment. However, he is not challenging all aspects of the ruling. Gachagua intends to preserve specific findings, including the court’s declaration that …

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Mobile Money Users Hit 53.4 Million in Kenya

Mobile money subscriptions in Kenya increased by two million to reach 53.4 million in the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, highlighting continued expansion of the country’s digital payments ecosystem. According to the latest data from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK), subscriptions grew from 51.4 million in the …

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Murkomen: Kenyans to Download Birth Certificates Online

Kenyans will soon be able to download and print birth certificates online as the government accelerates the digitisation of civil registration services aimed at improving efficiency and reducing delays. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the initiative responds to concerns raised by citizens during the Jukwaa la Usalama public engagement …

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Mystery as Primary School Teacher Found Dead in Bedroom

Police in Tharaka South, Tharaka Nithi County, are investigating the death of a 52-year-old primary school teacher who was found lifeless inside her locked rental house at Chiakariga shopping centre. The deceased, identified as Purity Kinoti, a teacher at Kombo Primary School, was discovered after neighbours raised alarm when she …

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Utalii College Opens 12 Job Vacancies-How To Apply

Kenya Utalii College (KUC) has opened applications for 12 vacant positions as it moves to strengthen its leadership and management capacity. The College Council said it is looking for experienced, innovative, and dynamic professionals to provide effective leadership and support the implementation of the institution’s strategic goals. Click here to …

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FKF Boss Cleared in Sh42 Million Insurance Case

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohamed has secured a major reprieve after the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) closed investigations into a Sh42 million insurance deal linked to CHAN 2024, finding no irregularities. In its findings, the regulatory body concluded that the procurement process complied with Confederation of African …

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Turkana University Announces New Job Vacancies

Turkana University College has opened applications for several academic and non-academic positions as it seeks to strengthen its workforce and enhance service delivery across its departments. In a vacancy notice issued by the Office of the Deputy Principal in charge of Administration, Finance and Planning, the institution invited suitably qualified …

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Karua: I’ll Only Return After Museveni Exits Power

People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has declared that she will only travel back to Uganda after President Yoweri Museveni is no longer in power. Her remarks come days after she was denied entry into Uganda and deported upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport on June 22 while travelling …

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Popular Inooro TV Presenter Quits After Years on Air

Celebrated multimedia journalist and news presenter Waweru wa Nyambura has officially left Inooro TV after a stellar career spanning nearly a decade at the Royal Media Services (RMS) owned station. The award-winning political journalist made the shocking announcement on Sunday evening right after hosting the station’s flagship Sunday evening political …

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Billing Disputes Dominate New CA Report

Consumer complaints escalated to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) reached 563 in the third quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year, as customers sought regulatory intervention after failing to get satisfactory resolutions from service providers. The figures, contained in the CA’s Consumer Complaints Report for the period January to March …

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