The Lower Eastern Times

Kagwe Vows to Make Agriculture ‘Cool’ for Youth

By: Abdihakim Siyad  A panel of Members of Parliament (MPs), led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, commenced the vetting process for President William Ruto’s Cabinet nominees on Tuesday. Among those undergoing scrutiny is former Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, nominated to lead the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. …

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Opinion: Why TVET is the Future of Education

By: Moses Ole Nkamasiai- Rongo University After receiving their results, many students face a crucial decision about what to do next. While university is often seen as the preferred path, enrolling in a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) school offers significant value and potential. TVET schools provide hands-on …

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Opinion: Why Africa is Opposed to Vaccines

By: Vincent Mumba Africa has long been a testing ground for pharmaceutical companies, with many of its populations subjected to controversial medical trials and health interventions. From annual Polio vaccinations to the latest COVID-19 vaccinations, Africa has been a host to a number of vaccines. But lately, there has been …

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TSC Opens Portal for P1 Teachers to Apply for JSS Jobs

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has opened its online application portal for qualified primary school teachers interested in being deployed to junior secondary schools (JSS). Applications should be submitted through the TSC portal at https://tsconline.tsc.go.ke/tsc-teacher/login. TSC has specified that only teachers who are permanently employed in public primary schools and …

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Raila Seeks Support for AUC Chairmanship in Zimbabwe

Raila Odinga has taken his campaign for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson position to Zimbabwe. On Monday, the former Prime Minister arrived in Zimbabwe, where he was warmly welcomed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. “We landed in Harare today and received a warm welcome from President Mnangagwa,” Raila shared on …

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Ruto to Fly to Abu Dhabi This Evening for Global Sustainability Summit

President William Ruto is set to depart for the United Arab Emirates on Monday evening to attend the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) Summit. According to a statement from State House, the President will address the summit during its opening session, which will focus on “Exploring the Global Energy Transition.” …

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Ruto Encourages Students to Use Mid-Year Exams for Grade Improvement

President William Ruto has encouraged students who recently took the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams to make use of the newly introduced mid-year exams to boost their grades and qualify for admission to higher learning institutions. While handing over Lenana School Primary in Dagoretti South, President Ruto emphasized …

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ChatGPT: Revolutionizing Communication and Artificial Intelligence in 2025

In just a few short years, ChatGPT has become one of the most influential and widely used technologies in the world. Developed by OpenAI, this advanced artificial intelligence model is not only reshaping how people communicate but also opening new possibilities for industries ranging from education to customer service. Launched …

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23-Year-Old Killed in Kisumu East Fight Over Wheelbarrow

A 23-year-old man from Orongo village, on the outskirts of Kisumu city, was fatally injured over the weekend in a confrontation related to a wheelbarrow. According to the victim’s father, the young man had previously worked for a local contractor and left his wheelbarrow on the job site after not …

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Peter Mbae Resigns as Head of the Government Delivery Service, Sites Issues with Felix Koskei

Peter Mbae, the Head of the Government Delivery Service (GDS), has resigned, citing ongoing frustrations with unresolved issues with Head of Public Service Felix Koskei. In his resignation letter to the appointing authority, Mbae mentioned persistent challenges that have prevented him from effectively carrying out his responsibilities since his appointment …

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