The Lower Eastern Times

Vivo Energy Denies Selling Poor-Quality Fuel in Nairobi

Vivo Energy Kenya has rejected allegations that it sells substandard fuel at its petrol stations in Nairobi. As the exclusive distributor of Shell products in Kenya, the company responded to a circulating video on social media that claimed random fuel quality tests had been conducted at various stations. Click here …

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Gachagua to Unveil Mt. Kenya Political Report on February 9

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has confirmed plans to release an interim report on the political direction of the Mt. Kenya region on February 9, 2025. The announcement was made during a church service in Mathioya, Murang’a County, where Gachagua shared that the report would be unveiled at a roundtable …

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Shallow Graves and Donkey Carcasses Found at Embu Homestead

Residents in Makutano, Mwea sub-county, Embu County, were left in shock on Saturday after discovering the carcasses of 31 donkeys and several shallow graves at a neighbor’s homestead. Josphat Maina and Milka, local residents, revealed that the owner of the homestead, Boniface Muli, had been operating an illegal slaughterhouse. Mwea …

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Prof. Kiplagat Kotut Appointed Acting Vice Chancellor of Moi University

Prof. Kiplagat Kotut has been appointed as the new acting Vice Chancellor of Moi University, with immediate effect. The announcement was made on Friday by the University Board Chairperson, Prof. Noah Midamba, who revealed that Prof. Kotut would be supported by Prof. Khaemba Ongeti, the new acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) …

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Four Students Killed in Taita Taveta Bus Accident

six people lost their lives in a road accident in Taita Taveta County. The victims, including four students from Dr. Aggrey Boys’ High School in Wundanyi, were traveling in a minibus when it crashed after suffering brake failure at the dangerous Josa bend along the Wundanyi-Mwatate road. Click here to …

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Kalonzo Supports Public Inquiry Into Abductions

Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has supported calls for the creation of a Public Commission of Inquiry to investigate the underlying causes of the recent wave of abductions. Speaking at the City Mortuary after two of four individuals who went missing in Mlolongo were identified, Kalonzo emphasized that the establishment of …

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Two Suspected Criminals Killed in Milimani Estate Mob Attack

Two individuals, suspected to be members of a gang causing distress in Milimani Estate, were killed this morning. A local resident told media that the suspects had been involved in several robberies targeting pedestrians and home break-ins. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The suspects were reportedly attacked by …

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European Football Rumours: Tottenham Agree £50m Deal with Bayern Munich for Mathys Tel

Tottenham have agreed a £50m deal with Bayern Munich to sign France striker Mathys Tel, 19. (L’Equipe – in French), out However, Manchester United are looking to sell 20-year-old Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho and bring in Tel on loan (Independent} Tel would prefer a move to Old Trafford over Arsenal, …

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Kenya Power Posts Sh9.9bn Half-Year Profit

Kenya Power has posted a net profit of Sh9.9 billion for the six months ending December 2024, marking a significant improvement from the Sh319 million profit during the same period last year. This growth in profitability is attributed to lower sales costs, reduced finance expenses, and the stability of the …

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Duale Slams Gachagua for Opposing Affordable Housing Initiative

Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has responded strongly to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s criticism of the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP). In a forceful statement, Duale condemned Gachagua’s opposition, highlighting the inconsistency of his stance by sharing an old video where Gachagua had previously supported the initiative. Click here to …

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