The Lower Eastern Times

M-Pesa Services to Be Temporarily Unavailable for Maintenance

Safaricom has announced scheduled maintenance for the M-Pesa system, which will take place on Monday, June 24, 2024, from 1 am to 1:30 am. During this period, M-Pesa services will not be accessible. Safaricom clarified that other services such as calls, data, and SMS will continue without interruption. The maintenance …

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Rising Demand for Affordable Insurance Hits Kenya

The ability to buy insurance has become a crucial factor influencing the landscape of education insurance in Kenya, despite facing challenges in increasing adoption. Amidst competing priorities, insurance providers offering education policies are navigating various factors to meet customer demands effectively. ALSO READ: Another Protester Dies After Teargas Incident in …

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Another Protester Dies After Teargas Incident in Nairobi

Another casualty has occurred in the protests against the Finance Bill 2024, as a 21-year-old man passed away in hospital due to injuries sustained during demonstrations. Evans Kiratu, critically injured and suffering internal bleeding, was transported to Kenyatta National Hospital by a bystander. ALSO READ: Gachagua: I Stand with Ruto …

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Gachagua: I Stand with Ruto

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announced his support for President Ruto’s leadership, affirming his commitment to realizing the Kenya Kwanza manifesto. Gachagua made these remarks on Saturday at the burial of Mzee Gerald Gikonyo Kanyuria in Kangema, Murang’a, noting that he is currently focused on implementing projects and tasks assigned by …

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DCJ Mwilu Urges End to Violence Against Judges

Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu pleaded for an end to violence against judges and magistrates, emphasizing that life is a sacred gift from God. Speaking at the burial of magistrate Monica Kivuti, who was fatally shot at Makadara law courts, Mwilu condemned the attacks on judicial officials by those who …

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Itumbi Clarifies Crazy Nairobian’s Detention

Digital strategist Dennis Itumbi clarified why Crazy Nairobian is currently detained. He stated that Billy, known as Crazy Nairobian, allegedly sent threatening messages which led to his arrest. “I’ve consulted with the police regarding the arrest of Crazy Nairobian, Billy. Apparently, he sent threatening messages,” Itumbi asserted in a social …

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#FreeBilly:50,000+ Kenyans Honor Arrested Influencer, Confront Politicians in X Space

In an unprecedented turn of events, more than 50,000 Kenyans gathered on a platform dedicated to discussing the arrest and subsequent disappearance of several influential figures. The platform, known as a ‘Space’ for live audio conversations, was led by prominent Kenyan personalities including Amerix, known for initiating ‘Masculinity Saturdays’. During …

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Report: 18 percent of Men in Busia Suffer in Silence

In Busia, 18% of men continue to suffer in silence due to fear of reporting gender-based violence (GBV) cases, according to Children’s Officer Patrick Mukolwe.   This fear has led to increased suicidal cases, single mothers, and drug and substance abuse among men. “It’s time society created a platform where …

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CS Owalo Urges MPs to Hasten Construction of ICT Hubs

Information, Communications and the Digital Economy CS Eliud Owalo has exhorted Members of Parliament to fast-track the construction of ICT hubs in their respective constituencies to enhance digital literacy among the youth. He said the move would enable the realization of the government plan to have ICT hubs in all …

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Youth From Pastoral Areas Benefit From Technical Courses

  Youth from pastoral areas who didn’t get a chance to access education are now benefiting from technical courses, aimed at making them shun livestock dependability for livelihood.   The Ujuzi manyattani initiative of Northern Rangeland Trust (NRT), started five years ago has seen more than 1,300 morans and women …

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