The Lower Eastern Times

Israeli Security Minister Resigns Over Gaza Ceasefire Deal

The far-right Jewish Power party has announced it is leaving the Israeli government in protest at the ceasefire agreement, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a slim majority in parliament. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, along with Yitzhak Wasserlauf and Amichai Eliyahu, submitted their resignation letters this morning. Ben-Gvir has …

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TikTok Goes Offline in US Hours Before Ban

TikTok is unavailable online in the United States, just hours before a new law banning the platform goes into effect. A message that appeared in the app for US users said a law banning TikTok had been passed, meaning “you cannot use TikTok at this time”. “We are fortunate that …

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Gachagua Accuses Gov’t of Using Maina Njenga to Disrupt Prayer Session

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticized the government over allegations that it sent former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga to disrupt a prayer session led by his wife, Dorcas Rigathi. On his X account, Gachagua accused the government of causing unnecessary chaos during the event at Kamukunji stadium in Nyeri. …

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Ruto Urges Leaders to Stop Inciting Youth to Violence

President William Ruto has called on leaders to cease inciting the youth to violence, stressing the importance of creating job opportunities for them. During an interdenominational prayer service in Bungoma, the president emphasized the need to enhance growth prospects for young people. He assured that no one would be excluded …

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Kenya Sends 200+ Police Officers to Haiti for UN-Led Mission

Over 200 Kenyan police officers arrived in Haiti on Saturday to join the United Nations-backed mission led by Kenya, aimed at combating violent gangs that have taken control of parts of the troubled Caribbean nation. The officers were welcomed by Haitian President Fritz Alphonse Jean and other high-ranking government officials. …

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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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