The Lower Eastern Times

Uasin Gishu: Side Chick Dies After Being Attacked by Goat Wife

A 45-year-old woman has died from injuries sustained in an attack by the wife of the man she was allegedly having an affair with in Soy, Uasin Gishu, on Sunday night. Police report that Sally Cherono, a resident of Murukuywo village, confronted the woman with a knife. The victim was …

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Babu Owino Responds to Museveni: “We Must Provide Alternative Leadership”

During a speech at State House on Tuesday, where former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s African Union candidacy was unveiled, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni criticized some individuals in Raila’s camp, including Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, accusing them of supporting his political adversaries in Uganda. ALSO READ: Ugandan President Slams Babu …

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Court Suspends KUPPET Teachers’ Strike Until September 5

The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi has halted the secondary school teachers’ strike initiated by the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) until further notice on September 5. The court issued the injunction on Tuesday following an urgent request from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) filed on …

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Sifuna Slams Museveni Over Public Attack on Babu Owino

ODM Secretary General and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has rebuked Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni for criticizing Embakasi East MP Babu Owino on Kenyan soil. In a statement on X, Sifuna condemned Museveni’s public reprimand of Owino, arguing that such criticisms should not have been made while in Kenya. “Regardless of …

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Kalonzo Declares Himself Opposition Leader Amid Raila Odinga’s AU Bid

Kalonzo Musyoka, a co-principal of the Azimio Coalition, has announced his role as the leader of the opposition following Raila Odinga’s campaign launch for the African Union Commission Chairperson position. In a press conference held on the same day as Odinga’s State House event, Musyoka asserted that Azimio will remain …

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Ugandan President Slams Babu Owino During Raila Odinga’s AU Launch

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni criticized Embakasi East MP Babu Owino on Tuesday for backing his political rivals. During his comments, Museveni suggested that some members of Raila Odinga’s camp were unaware of their actions. He elaborated that intelligence reports frequently mention Owino due to his support for anti-National Resistance Movement …

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Faith Gitau Defends Bursary Fund, Calls for Increased Allocation

As students prepare for their third term, at least 600 underprivileged learners in Nyandarua County have received support from the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) bursaries. These students, many from impoverished families or those with disabilities, benefit significantly from this financial aid. Nyandarua County Woman Representative Faith Gitau has …

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Why Embracing Kenyan Short Films is Worth Your Time

Kenyan short films offer a unique and enriching viewing experience that deserves wider recognition. These films, often crafted with limited resources but immense creativity, provide a window into the rich cultural tapestry of Kenya. Embracing Kenyan short films means engaging with fresh narratives that explore diverse themes such as traditional …

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New Mpox Detection Kit Approved For Market Use

By: China Daily A new mpox virus detection product has recently been approved for marketing, playing a role in preventing and controlling the spread of the virus, according to a statement released by Guangdong Provincial Medical Products Administration on Wednesday. The National Medical Products Administration gave the green light for …

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South Africa Opposition in Turmoil as Malema’s Deputy Jjumps Ship

By: BBC A major player on South Africa’s political landscape for more than a decade, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has been shaken to the core following the defection of its deputy leader Floyd Shivambu to former President Jacob Zuma’s fledgling party – uMhkonto weSizwe (MK), or Spear of the …

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