The Lower Eastern Times

European Transfer Rumours on Friday: Newcastle’s Isak kKeen on Liverpool

Newcastle and Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25, is keen on a move to Liverpool. (TeamTalk) Despite a string of injuries, Arsenal are unlikely to bolster their options by signing a free agent due to the quality of their existing squad. (Telegraph – Subscription Required) Newcastle’s Isak and RB Leipzig’s Slovenian …

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Sugarcane Price Raised to Sh5,300 per Tonne

The Interim Sugar Pricing Committee has increased the minimum sugarcane price from Sh5,000 to Sh5,300 per tonne, effective immediately. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The decision was made following a meeting on February 7, 2025, to assess farmers’ earnings. Agricultural Principal Secretary Paul Ronoh has instructed all sugar …

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World Radio Day: Unpacking Radio’s Enduring Impact in Kenya

By: KNA As the world marks World Radio Day, Kenya joins in celebrating the enduring power of radio as a medium of information, education, and entertainment. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel With a rich history dating back to 1928, radio has played a pivotal role in shaping the …

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Capital Markets Tribunal Declines to Hear Appeal on KQ Trading Ban

The Capital Markets Tribunal has announced that it will not proceed with hearing Mihr Samir Thakar’s appeal, which contested the Capital Markets Authority’s (CMA) decision to suspend the trading of Kenya Airways PLC shares at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). Thakar filed a memorandum of appeal on January 16, 2024, …

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SADC Urges its 16 Members to Support Madagascar’s Randriamandrato

Raila Odinga’s campaign team for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship is staying optimistic after the Southern African Development Community (SADC), a 16-member bloc, backed Madagascar’s Foreign Minister Richard James Randriamandrato on Thursday, February 13. For months, Odinga and Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf were seen as the top …

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Honda-Nissan Multi-Billion Dollar Merger Collapses

Merger talks between Honda and Nissan have collapsed after the firms failed to agree on a multi-billion-dollar tie-up. The Japanese carmakers, along with junior partner Mitsubishi, had aimed to combine their businesses to fight back against competition from rival firms, especially in China. The merger would have created an auto …

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Naivasha Woman Sends Bestie to Boyfriend’s House to Test Loyalty, Both Now Ignoring Her

Naivasha, Kenya –A 32-year-old woman is in turmoil after a loyalty test involving her fiancé and best friend backfired, leaving her ignored by both. The woman, who shared her ordeal through a social media post, revealed that she is set to marry her 36-year-old fiancé in June. She works in …

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Murkomen Warns Against Drug Trafficking, Pledges Tough Action

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a strong warning to criminal groups involved in drug trafficking and sales nationwide. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel While speaking on Thursday at the launch of the “Status of Drugs and Substance Use Among University Students in Kenya” report, Murkomen stressed …

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Waititu Jailed for 12 Years in Sh588 Million Corruption Case

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for conflict of interest in a corruption case involving Sh588 million. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzioki also offered him an alternative fine of Sh53.5 million. Additionally, Waititu has been banned from …

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