The Lower Eastern Times

Kuria Calls for Public-Private Partnership to Ease Nairobi-Nakuru Traffic

President William Ruto’s Economic Advisor, Moses Kuria, has proposed the dualling of the Nairobi-Nakuru highway through a public-private partnership (PPP) to tackle persistent traffic congestion, especially during peak periods such as the festive season. In a statement released on Saturday, Kuria emphasized the need for a shift in the approach …

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Junet: Ruto Tosha

National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohammed has expressed support for the recent nominations of former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s allies into President William Ruto’s government, affirming the Opposition party’s commitment to a broad-based administration. In a statement made on Friday, Junet stressed that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) backs Ruto’s efforts …

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Politrack Survey: 62% of Kenyans Back Kindiki as Best Mt. Kenya Rep

A new survey by Politrack Africa Ltd has revealed that 62.1% of Kenyans believe Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is the most capable leader to represent the interests of Mt. Kenya voters. The survey, conducted between November 9 and 13, 2024, demonstrates a strong public endorsement of Kindiki’s leadership, with significant …

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Nakuru:Three Die After Drinking Illicit Alcohol

Three people have died in Lanet, Bahati, Nakuru County, after drinking illicit alcohol on Friday. James Waweru, the Medical Superintendent at Nakuru County Teaching and Referral Hospital, confirmed that two victims, aged 37 and 41, passed away while receiving treatment at the hospital. A third person was taken to the …

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Parliament Fire: Liberian Speaker Denies Any Involvement in Incident

The speaker of Liberia’s House of Representatives has denied involvement in a massive fire that broke out in the West African nation’s parliament. Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa was among those questioned by police after the Parliament building was gutted in a fire. No one was in the building when the …

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Rwanda Declares End of Marburg Virus Outbreak

By: BBC Rwanda has officially declared the end of the Marburg virus outbreak, following 42 consecutive days without any new cases, a move that meets World Health Organization (WHO) criteria. The outbreak, first announced on September 27 this year, has resulted in 66 confirmed cases, most of them healthcare workers, …

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Oscar Sudi Awarded Honorary Doctorate in Leadership

Oscar Sudi, the Member of Parliament for Kapsaret, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Leadership, Administration, and Management by Northwestern Christian University, based in Eldoret. The award was presented to him on Saturday during the university’s ongoing graduation ceremony at the Eldoret National Polytechnic. In a post on X, …

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Kenyan Footballer Ezekiel Otuoma Is Dead

Kenyan football is grieving the loss of former AFC Leopards winger Ezekiel Otuoma, who sadly passed away on Friday night after bravely battling Motor Neurone Disease (MND), a rare illness that impacts the brain and nerves. Otuoma, 31, was diagnosed with the condition in 2020, which eventually left him confined …

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Breaking News: High Court Declares New University Funding Model Unconstitutional

In a landmark ruling, High Court Judge Chacha Mwita has declared the new university funding model unconstitutional, deeming it discriminatory against students’ right to education. The court emphasized that it is the government’s responsibility to finance public universities and that shifting this burden to parents violates the Constitution, breaching the …

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Nairobi-Nakuru Road Closed Due to Accident, Christmas Travelers Stranded

A trailer accident caused heavy traffic on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway and Kamandura-Mai Mahiu Road on Friday. The accident led to the closure of these routes, stranding some travelers overnight. Despite efforts by traffic police to restore normal traffic flow, the congestion persisted for an extended period, disrupting many people heading …

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