The Lower Eastern Times

Matatu Strike That Caused Major Traffic Jam in Nairobi CBD Resolved

The standoff between matatus and hawkers that caused a traffic jam in Nairobi’s Central Business District has been resolved after discussions between the Nairobi County Government, hawkers, and matatu representatives. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel However, the County Government has reaffirmed that the ban on hawking on walkways …

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Father Confesses to Killing Daughter Over TikTok Videos in Pakistan

A man who recently returned to Pakistan with his family from the United States has confessed to killing his teenage daughter over objections to her TikTok videos, police confirmed to the BBC. Anwar ul-Haq, a US citizen, admitted to shooting his 13- or 14-year-old daughter, Hira Anwar, in the southwestern …

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Man Who Burned Quran Killed in Sweden

A man who sparked violent protests after burning a Quran has been shot dead in Sweden, according to local media reports. Salwan Momika, 38, was reportedly murdered in a house in Södertälje, Stockholm on Wednesday night. Riots erupted after Momika burned the holy book of Muslims, the Quran, outside a …

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Mlolongo Abductions: Body of Second Abductee Found at City Mortuary

The body of Martin Mwau, the second of three men who went missing in Mlolongo last December, has been discovered at the Nairobi City Mortuary. This follows the recent identification of Justus Mutumwa’s body at the same facility. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Mutumwa disappeared on December 16, …

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Kenya: 9 Women Die Every Day from Cervical Cancer

Kenya loses 9 women every day to cervical cancer. This is according to statistics presented by Dr. Anne Musuva Njoroge, Thinkwell’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, which show that more than 3,000 women die each year from the disease, which is now ranked second in human deaths. Click …

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American Airlines Plane Collides with Helicopter in Washington DC

An American Airlines plane has collided with a helicopter in mid-air in Washington DC, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The accident occurred while approaching Reagan Washington National Airport Road at around 9 p.m. local time. The relevant authorities are investigating the cause of the accident. The plane crashed into the …

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One of Missing Mlolongo 4 Found Dead, Lawyer Dan Maanzo Confirms

The body of one of the missing men from Mlolongo, Justus Mutumwa Musyimi, was found at the City Mortuary in Nairobi, family lawyer Senator Dan Maanzo reported in court on Thursday. The body was discovered in the Ruai area before being transported to the mortuary. Maanzo confirmed the body was …

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Trump Says US Will Send More Migrants to Guantanamo Bay

US President Donald Trump has ordered the construction of an immigration detention center at the Guantanamo Bay prison that he said would house up to 30,000 people. He said the facility at the US Navy base in Cuba, which will be separate from its high-security military prison, will house “the …

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Court Rules Obado Must Answer Charges in Sharon’s Murder Case

Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado will be required to present a defense in the murder case of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno. Obado’s personal assistant, Michael Oyamo, and former county employee Caspal Obiero have also been ordered to defend themselves. Justice Cecilia Githua determined that the prosecution’s evidence established a …

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Man Killed by Mob After Attempting to Murder Uncle in Kaloleni, Machakos

A man was lynched for allegedly attempting to kill his uncle in Kaloleni, Machakos County. According to Machakos County Police Commander Patrick Lobolia, the man was beaten by a mob after reportedly attacking his uncle in the Kaloleni area on Wednesday. The mob caught him before the situation escalated further. …

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