Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura defended President William Ruto’s recent four-day state visit to the United States by emphasizing that the benefits outweigh the costs. During a visit to the Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology in Nakuru on Tuesday, May 21, Mwaura engaged with students who questioned the expenditure …
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Two individuals lost their lives in a tragic road incident on the bustling Nairobi-Mombasa highway in Athi River, Machakos county. The victims were identified as a motorcyclist and their passenger. Additionally, two other passengers sustained injuries and were hospitalized at Shalom Community Hospital in Athi River. The collision, which occurred …
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Ruto has announced a substantial relief package of Sh6 billion for coffee farmers, aiming to alleviate their debts and rejuvenate the sector. Speaking to Kenyan residents in the United States during a state visit, President William Ruto pledged to lead the Cabinet in approving the debt write-off upon his return …
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By: Reuters U.S. President Joe Biden strongly defended Israel on Monday, saying Israeli forces are not committing genocide in their military campaign against Hamas militants in Gaza in a rejection of criticism from pro-Palestinian protesters.ALSO READ: President Ruto Embarks on Historic 4-Day State Visit to the United States “What’s happening …
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Proposals in the Finance Bill 2024 indicate a looming 80% increase in cooking oil prices, a move vehemently contested by the Edible Oil Manufacturers Association of Kenya. They argue that the suggested 25% excise duty on vegetable oils, part of the proposed bill, would create an unbearable financial burden for …
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Former Mombasa governor Hassan Joho has disclosed his intention to step back from active political involvement simultaneously with Raila Odinga, leader of the ODM party. Addressing a gathering in Nyanza recently, Joho emphasized that it seemed fitting for him to exit politics at the same time as Raila, especially as …
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Mobile money transactions surged to KSh5.5 trillion in 2023, as reported by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The National Economic Survey for 2024 highlighted a decline of 600,000 mobile money subscribers within the country in the preceding year. The survey indicated a reduction in the total number of …
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The introduction of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) in December 2017 has left many Kenyans puzzled even today. Concerns linger regarding the transition of students to Senior School, the assessment process, and how learners will be directed into career paths. David Njengere, CEO of the Kenya National Examination Council (Knec), …
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In 2023, Kenya’s GDP surged to Ksh.15.1 trillion, marking a growth of 5.6 percent compared to 4.9 percent in 2022, as per the latest data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). This increase pushed Kenya’s GDP per capita to $2,097. Key contributors to this growth included industries like …
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President Ruto has landed in the United States for a significant four-day diplomatic trip. His arrival at Atlanta’s Hartsfield Jackson International Airport was met with a reception attended by various dignitaries, including Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing’Oei, US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman, and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens. This visit, …
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The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye
