The Lower Eastern Times

Kenya Enhances Cross-Border Digital Collaboration to Improve Connectivity

Kenya has bolstered its digital partnerships with other African nations, according to a government official on Friday. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel William Kabogo Gitau, Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy, stated that Kenya is working to expand its digital solutions, such …

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Affordable Commercial Vehicles by JMC Arrive in Kenya

Chinese automotive brand Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC) has made its debut in the Kenyan market, with distribution handled by motor dealer Caetano Kenya. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Aurelien Glay, managing director of Caetano Kenya, announced that the Vigus range, which includes a single cab, double cab, and …

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Gov’t to Revamp University Funding Model, Says Education CS

Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Ogamba has announced that the government will revise the university funding model. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking at the Nyeri Polytechnic graduation ceremony on Friday, Ogamba explained that these changes aim to make funding more inclusive for students. “The concerns raised indicated …

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Expelled South African Ambassador Accuses Trump Administration of Racism

By: BBC South Africa’s former ambassador to the US has told the BBC it is “self-evident” that there is racism within the Trump administration. Ebrahim Rasool, 62, was ordered to leave the US last week after Secretary of State Marco Rubio called him a “race-baiting politician who hates America”. This …

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DCI Officer Arrested After Allegedly Shooting Boda Boda Rider in Nakuru

A Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officer is facing serious allegations after reportedly shooting a Boda Boda rider in Nakuru’s Molo Sub County late Wednesday night. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The incident has sparked outrage and calls for justice from the victim’s family. The victim, identified as …

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HF Group Sees 35% Profit Growth, Reaches Sh525 Million

HF Group has reported a 35% increase in full-year net profit, reaching Sh525 million, driven by both interest income and non-funded earnings. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This marks a rise from Sh388 million in 2023. The growth is attributed to the company’s ongoing business transformation strategy, which …

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Mobile Money Boosts Kenya’s GDP by Sh3.1 Trillion-Report

Mobile money services have significantly boosted Kenya’s economy, adding Sh3.1 trillion ($24 billion) to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to a recent report. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The study, titled ‘Mobile Money’s Impact on Economic Growth in Five African Markets’, highlights mobile money’s significant impact, …

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MKU Nursing Students Secure Apprenticeships in Germany

The third group of nursing students from Mount Kenya University (MKU) has been offered apprenticeship placements in hospitals across Germany. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This brings the total number of MKU nursing students participating in apprenticeship programs in German hospitals to 25, with five students in the …

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Bolt Drivers to Pay 16% VAT on Commissions

Commissions earned by Bolt drivers will now be subject to a 16% value-added tax (VAT) following the enactment of the 2023 Electronic, Internet, and Digital Marketplace Supply Regulations. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel For the past 15 months, Bolt has covered the VAT cost for drivers, helping to …

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144 Civilians Killed, 732 Injured in Myanmar – Military Leader

At least 144 people have died and 732 injured so far in Myanmar, following an earthquake that struck the center of the country. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The BBC Burma team says these figures come from Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing, who says the figures are …

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