The Lower Eastern Times

Tension Rises in Molo After Activist’s Murder

Tension remained high in the towns of Molo and Elburgon on Sunday following the brutal murder of Richard Otieno, a prominent youth mobilizer and activist, who was hacked to death by unknown assailants on Saturday night. The killing occurred just 200 meters from the Elburgon Police Station, further intensifying public …

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Talia Oyando Announces End of “One Love” Show on Citizen TV

Reggae and dancehall enthusiasts are set to bid farewell to One Love, the popular music and entertainment show on Citizen TV, as it will air its final episode on Saturday, January 25th, 2025. The announcement was made by the show’s host, Talia Oyando, during the January 18th broadcast. For years, …

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Saturday Football Rumours: Man Utd Hopeful of Signing Gyokeres

Manchester United are hopeful of completing a deal to sign Sporting and Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, 26, despite interest from Arsenal. (Independent) The Gunners are also among the clubs interested in signing Rosenborg’s Norwegian midfielder Sverre Nypan, 18. (Telegraph) Chelsea are tracking Manchester United and Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho, 20, …

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TikTok Warns of Shutdown Sunday Without US Government Action

TikTok has said it will be forced to “suspend services” in the United States on Sunday if the government does not intervene before the ban goes into effect. In a statement on Friday, it said the White House and the Justice Department “failed to provide the necessary transparency and assurances …

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Four People Killed in Attack in Kyiv, Ukraine Says

Four people have been killed in a Russian airstrike in Kyiv overnight, local officials say. The city’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko, said air defenses were operating near the Ukrainian capital. It is not clear what the target was. Authorities warned of a long-range missile threat and urged residents to seek shelter. …

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Drones Carry Out Attacks in Sudan

A drone attack in Sudan has hit a power station, leaving two eastern states without electricity. Authorities blame RSF militants, who less than a week ago targeted a hydroelectric dam in the north. 12 million people have fled their homes due to the fighting since the war began in April …

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How is Africa benefiting from the US TikTok ban?

By:BBC TikTok is expected to be banned in the United States on January 19 after the country’s highest court rejected a petition filed by the network’s owner, ByteDance, seeking to overturn the ban. The court has ruled that the law banning the social network does not violate the fundamental rights …

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UK Set To Introduce Digital Driving Licences

By: BBC Digital driving licences are to be introduced in the UK as the government looks to use technology to “transform public services”. They will be accessed on a new government smartphone app and could be accepted as a form of ID when buying alcohol, voting, or boarding domestic flights. …

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Report: 449 Civil Servants Fired Over Fake Certificates

A report from the Public Service Commission (PSC) reveals that 449 civil servants were dismissed for using fake academic certificates to obtain employment and promotions. The dismissal figure represents 52.3% of all employees who were found to have falsified their credentials. The 2023/2024 Annual Compliance Report indicated that 1,019 officers …

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Mudavadi Hands Over ICT Docket to Kabogo

William Kabogo has assumed the role of Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy and has committed to driving wealth and job creation through his ministry. Upon taking office from acting CS, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Kabogo emphasized that his ministry plays a crucial role in promoting …

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