The Lower Eastern Times

Report: Radio47 Among Kenya’s Fastest Growing Radio Stations

According to the latest Ipsos Kenya Audience Tracker report, Radio47 remains one of the top five radio stations in the country. It ranks fourth with a 5.8% share of the radio market, while Radio Citizen leads with a 20.8% share. Kameme Radio is second with 7.5%, followed by Radio Jambo …

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Coaches Who Publicly Criticized Their Players

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has made headlines after saying it would be better to keep his 63-year-old goalkeeping coach as a reserve player than Marcus Rashford because he lacks effort. Rashford has not played for United in six weeks. Amorim says the England striker is not performing well in …

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Ukrainian Drone Strike hits Key Russian oil Refinery

By: BBC A Ukrainian drone attack has hit Russia’s second oil refinery in a week. Social media users posted images of flames rising into the sky near the Lukoil company’s depot in Kstovo. Ukraine says its forces successfully hit an oil refinery in the Russian town of Kstovo, about 800 …

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Raila: I Will Fight for Reliable Electricity Across the Continent

Raila Odinga, the former Prime Minister of Kenya, has called on African leaders to unite in ensuring the continent becomes energy sufficient. He shared his vision for Africa’s energy future, which includes powering the continent with clean, renewable energy and transitioning to a low-carbon economy. Click here to join our …

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Report: Kenya Among Countries Affected by Politically-Motivated Internet Shutdowns

In 2024, cybersecurity company Surfshark documented 116 instances of internet disruptions worldwide, with Kenya being one of the affected nations. According to Surfshark’s latest report, all of these disruptions were intentional and politically driven. The year began with 53 ongoing internet restrictions, and by the end of 2024, 63 new …

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Gov’t Launches Ring Vaccination to Combat FMD Outbreak

In response to an increase in Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and other livestock infections, the government has introduced a ring vaccination program in specific regions ahead of a nationwide immunization effort. At a press conference held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on Wednesday, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura …

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Kenya Reaffirms Commitment to HIV Programs Amid U.S. Withdrawal

The Ministry of Health has reiterated its commitment to sustaining HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention programs despite the U.S. withdrawal. President Donald Trump announced the U.S.’s exit from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the suspension of global health aid, including funding from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), …

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Kirinyaga: Police Rescue 14-month-old Baby Stolen by Relative

Authorities in Kirinyaga have successfully rescued a 14-month-old baby who went missing last week in the Kingombe area, after being allegedly taken by a relative. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel A team of detectives, working with local police, apprehended the primary suspect involved in the incident. ALSO READ: …

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Man Electrocuted While Reconnecting Power in Mukuru

A 30-year-old man tragically lost his life after being electrocuted while attempting to reconnect power to his home in the Mkuru Kayaba slums of Nairobi. Authorities and eyewitnesses reported that the man, identified as Vincent Onyango, was found dead on Sunday night shortly after the incident. Click here to join …

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Man Collapses and Dies During a Church Service in Muranga

A worship service at the Right of Hope Revelation Church in Ruanyaga village,turned tragic on Sunday when 56-year-old congregant Martin Gitahi Thuku collapsed and passed away on the church premises. Thuku, who had been attending the service, fell ill while returning from the church’s restroom, approximately 30 meters from the …

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