The National Police Service (NPS) has initiated an investigation into claims that some of its officers blocked journalists from covering a public riot on Wednesday. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The clash occurred when officers from the Shauri Moyo police station confronted a group of angry residents protesting …
Read More »Nakuru Governor Challenges Lawsuit Seeking Her Removal From Office
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika is engaged in a legal battle to retain her position after the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) filed a lawsuit seeking her removal from office over alleged misconduct in the controversial takeover of Nakuru War Memorial Hospital. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The LSK …
Read More »LIST: 11 Kenyan Companies Make Africa’s Top 500 List
Eleven Kenyan companies have been featured in Africa’s top 500 firms list by The Africa Report and Jeune Afrique, based on their financial performance in 2023. Among the Kenyan firms listed are Safaricom (ranked 62nd), Vivo Energy Kenya (100th), Kenya Airways (114th), TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya (126th), and East African Breweries …
Read More »Gov’t Announces Return-to-Work Plan for TUK Staff Amid Ongoing Dispute
The Ministry of Education has introduced a framework aimed at establishing a sustainable agreement to facilitate a structured return-to-work plan for staff at the Technical University of Kenya (TUK). Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba shared this update following talks with union representatives from TUK, the University Academic Staff Union, and …
Read More »Auditor General Uncovers Sh104B SHA Scandal, Calls for Parliamentary Action
Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has revealed significant irregularities in the procurement of the technology system for the Social Health Authority (SHA), urging Parliament to take swift action against those accountable. Testifying before the Senate Public Accounts Committee, Gathungu emphasized that she had met her constitutional obligation by exposing flaws in …
Read More »KPLC Lists10 Counties Which Will be Affected by Power Interruptions Today
Kenya Power has released a schedule for planned power interruptions in parts of 10 counties on Wednesday, with disruptions expected between 8 am and 5 pm at different times in each area. The affected counties include Nairobi, Machakos, Nakuru, Nandi, Kakamega, Tharaka Nithi, Nyeri, Kiambu, Kitui, and Kilifi. In Nairobi, …
Read More »Unknown Disease kills 53 in DRC
At least 53 people have reportedly died from an unknown illness within a day of symptoms being detected in the northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo. The World Health Organization (WHO) says the risk of the disease spreading internationally is low and is investigating the mysterious disease and its source in …
Read More »House girl Hanged in UAE For Murdering Newborn Baby
An Indian woman who worked as a domestic worker in the United Arab Emirates has been hanged after being found guilty of killing her employers’ child. Shahzadi Khan, who worked for an Indian couple, was hanged last month, according to the Indian government. According to Abu Dhabi court documents, Khan …
Read More »Suicide Attack Kills 12 in Pakistan
Two suicide bombers drove two cars laden with explosives into a security checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, killing 12 civilians including seven children, police and rescue workers said. The explosion tore off the roof of a nearby mosque, while the local market was packed with people, said a military …
Read More »European Football Rumors Wednesday: Liverpool considering signing Rafael Leao
Liverpool face Barcelona in the race to sign AC Milan’s Portugal international Rafael Leao, 25. (Team Talk), Bayern Munich have lowered their asking price for Arsenal target Kingsley Coman, 28, as they look to offload the French striker in the summer. (Bild – in German) Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez, 25, …
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The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye