The Lower Eastern Times

‘One Man,One Bag…’ DP Gachagua Boards KQ Plane to Mombasa

Deputy President Gachagua chose to fly with Kenya Airways to Mombasa on Tuesday. His purpose is to officiate the International Scientific Conference organized by the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya. This significant event is slated for Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Mombasa County’s Sarova Whitesands Hotel. Commencing on June 10, 2024, …

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Malawi Declares 21-Day Mourning for Vice President Saulos Chilima

Malawi’s President, Lazarus Chakwera, has declared a 21-day mourning period starting Tuesday to honor Vice President Saulos Chilima, who tragically lost his life in a plane crash on Monday. Chakwera has also ordered that all flags be flown at half-mast during this period of mourning. Details regarding funeral arrangements will …

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MPs Probe Kisii University’s Student Placement

Members of the Education Committee in the National Assembly expressed their puzzlement regarding the placement of 16,000 students at Kisii University in the current academic year. During a session on Tuesday, a representative from the Commission for University Education (CUE) faced difficulty defending this decision, despite asserting that the university …

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Busia Court Sentences Alleged Terrorist to 30 Years

A suspected terrorist has been sentenced to a 30-year prison term by a court in Busia, nearly a year and a half after the trial began in December 2021. Jackton Jacob Kanoti, also known as Abdul Hakim, was apprehended in Siaya for his affiliations with both Al Shabaab and the …

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CS Kuria denies Rumors of a Rift Between President Ruto and DP Gachagua

Moses Kuria, the Public Service Cabinet Secretary, has rejected suggestions of tension between President William Ruto and his deputy, Rigathi Gachaagua. During an appearance on Citizen TV’s ‘The Explainer’ show on Tuesday evening, Kuria dismissed speculation about a potential fallout between the country’s top two leaders, insisting that they maintain …

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‘Noma Tuachie Nani?’ SK Macharia Announces Closure of Directline Assurance

In a shocking development, Royal Credit Company has declared the immediate closure of Directline Assurance Company, with all its operations ceasing effective immediately. Dr. SK Macharia, the Chairman of Royal Credit Limited and owner of Royal Media Services, released a terse statement today confirming the closure and subsequent termination of …

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Governor Wavinya Urges Public Participation on Muguka Ban

Wavinya Ndeti, the Governor of Machakos, has urged for community involvement to discuss the potential prohibition of Muguka in the county. Speaking at a church service in Machakos, she emphasized the detrimental effects of Muguka on the youth and stressed the importance of collective decision-making through public participation. She highlighted …

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Kanze Dena: Uhuru’s Office Deprived of Funds Under Ruto’s Administration

Kanze Dena, spokesperson for the office of the former President Uhuru Kenyatta, has raised concerns regarding what she perceives as a neglect of the office’s constitutional requirements by President William Ruto’s administration. In a press briefing on Monday aimed at clarifying the situation, Dena alleged that the former president’s office …

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Uasin Gishu: County Renames Maternity Hospital after Mama Rachel Ruto

Uasin Gishu County has decided to rename one of its hospitals as a tribute to First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto. The West Maternity Hospital has undergone renovations and expansions and will now bear the name Mama Rachel Ruto Maternity Hospital. The renaming was endorsed through public involvement by local inhabitants, …

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Kanze Dena Alleges Intimidation at Uhuru’s Office

Kanze Dena, the spokesperson, has highlighted instances of intimidation and late-night calls directed towards the staff at the office of Former President Uhuru Kenyatta. She described the withdrawal of staff and intimidating phone calls happening at midnight as unprofessional. Additionally, during a press briefing, Kanze mentioned that the government declined …

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