The Lower Eastern Times

Cyber Threats in Kenya Drop by Nearly 42% in Q1

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has reported a notable decline in cyber threats in the country, according to its first-quarter sector statistics for the 2024/2025 financial year. The report shows that from July to September 2024, cyber threat incidents decreased to 657.8 million, down from 1.1 billion cases recorded …

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Police Dragged, Bullied Grace Mulei During Arrest

Grace Njoki Mulei, who was detained after interrupting a press briefing by Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa at Afya House last week, has shared her distressing experience of being dragged and mistreated by the police during her arrest. In a detailed recount of the incident, Njoki explained that she was …

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Kidnappings Raise Fears of Return to ‘Dark Days’ in Kenya

By: BBC The disappearance of more than 80 government critics over the past six months has caused widespread public outrage in Kenya. A judge has warned that he will hold top security officials in contempt of court on Monday if they fail to appear for a third time to answer …

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CFAO Mobility Kenya Acquires TYDIA, Becomes Michelin Distributor

CFAO Mobility Kenya has acquired Tyre Distribution Africa (TYDIA), making it the official distributor of Michelin and BF Goodrich tyres in East Africa. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This acquisition strengthens CFAO Mobility Kenya’s presence in the automotive sector, expanding its tyre distribution network across the region. TYDIA …

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Chinese National Fined Sh6 Million for Tax Evasion in Kenya

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has secured a conviction in the Milimani Law Court, resulting in a fine of Sh6 million for Chinese national Cai Rongui, who was found guilty of tax evasion. Cai was convicted for intentionally failing to report income and Value Added Tax (VAT) for 2018 …

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Murkomen Denies Plot to Undermine CJ Koome’s Security

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has dismissed claims of an attempt to undermine Chief Justice Martha Koome following reports that her security detail was reduced. During the launch of the National Government Administration Police Unit, which is responsible for national administration officials, Murkomen clarified that Koome’s security remains unchanged, despite …

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Kenya Reports 45,000 New Cancer Cases Annually, Pushes for Prevention

Kenya reports 45,000 new cancer diagnoses every year, leading to 29,000 deaths, according to the Ministry of Health. This highlights the pressing need to transition from a curative healthcare system to one focused on prevention. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel During a cervical cancer awareness briefing on Friday, …

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Court Rejects IG and DCI’s Bid to Cancel Court Appearance Orders

The High Court has refused to revoke orders demanding the personal appearance of IG Douglas Kanja and DCI Director Mohamed Amin in court regarding the alleged abduction and disappearance of three men in Mlolongo last year. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Justice Chacha Mwita explained that the January …

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European Football Rumors: Rashford’s representatives meet with Barca

Representatives for Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford meet with Barcelona, ​​Arsenal begin the process of signing RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko and Nottingham Forest submit a bid to sign Wolves striker Matheus Cunha. Representatives of England striker Marcus Rashford met with Barcelona officials on Tuesday as the 27-year-old looks to …

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1,000 North Korean Soldiers Killed in Fighting in Ukraine

Western officials have told the BBC that North Korean troops have already suffered a massive 40% loss in fighting in the Kursk region, Russia, in just three months. Of the 11,000 troops deployed from North Korea, known as the DPRK (People’s Republic of Korea), 4,000 were wounded, killed or captured …

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