The Lower Eastern Times

Itoke Mandera, ikuje Ramu! Ruto Dismisses Critics Affirms Commitment to Isiolo-Mandera Road

President William Ruto has dismissed the criticism from Kenyans about his promises, stating that while some may view them as jokes, he is determined to complete the 750-kilometer Isiolo-Mandera road project. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking on Tuesday, the president emphasized that the construction of this critical …

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Gachagua, Kalonzo, and Wamalwa Discuss Possible Alliance for 2027

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua met with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Wednesday, sparking increased speculation about a potential alliance ahead of the 2027 elections. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The meeting, which took place at a Nairobi hotel, was also attended by DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa, …

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Sand Harvesting Transporters Must Obtain Licenses, Says NEMA

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has mandated that all sand transporters obtain permits in accordance with new environmental regulations. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a notice issued on February 18, 2025, NEMA instructed those involved in sand harvesting to apply for licenses through its official portal. …

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Revealed: Nairobi Spent Just 10.3% of Budget on Development in 2024

A recent report by the National Treasury has disclosed that 38 counties allocated less than 30% of their budgets to development in the 2023/24 financial year. The Treasury emphasized that this breaches Section 102 (2)(b) of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012, which mandates that at least 30% of a …

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Why Juja MP Koimburi Was Arrested by DCI

Juja MP George Koimburi was reportedly arrested by the police on Tuesday as part of an investigation into statements he made. The MP was allegedly detained outside his home on Tuesday morning and taken to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters for questioning. It is said that he was …

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Kenya to Forego Maize Imports for the First Time in 16 Years

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced that, for the first time in 16 years, Kenya will not be importing maize this year. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel He also confirmed that, after nearly 22 years, the country will not be importing sugar either. He attributed this achievement to government …

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European Football Rumours: Dortmund Want £85m For Gittens

Jamie Gittens will cost Premier League clubs around £85m, with Manchester United facing a setback in their race to sign Victor Osimhen while rivals Manchester City are entering the race to sign the talented young midfielder. Manchester United are interested in Victor Osimhen, who is on loan at Galatasaray from …

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BREAKING: Delta Air Lines Plane With 80 People Crash in Canada

A child and two adults have been seriously injured in a plane crash landing at Toronto Pearson Airport in Canada. Photos posted on social media show a plane that appears to be upside down, upside down, without one of its wings. Toronto Pearson airport authorities said the crash involved Delta …

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Ukraine War: US and Russia to Start Peace Talks Today

Several media outlets in the United States and Russia are reporting that talks to end the war in Ukraine are expected to begin this Tuesday in the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Ambassador to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and National Security Advisor Mike …

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Sakaja Hosts African City Leaders at the Green & Resilient UrbanShift Forum

Over 250 leaders from African cities, including mayors, policymakers, investors, and business leaders, gathered in Nairobi on Monday for the Green & Resilient UrbanShift Africa Forum. The event, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and hosted by C40 Cities, is supported by major global organizations such as the UN …

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