The Lower Eastern Times

Ruto Holds Security Meeting on Escalating North Rift Challenges

President William Ruto is currently in discussions with senior security officials to address the worsening security situation in the North Rift region. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kindiki Kithure is leading the delegation, accompanied by Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome and his deputies, Douglas Kanja and Noor Gabow. Also present are …

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Kenya Airways Seeks Approval to Extend Joint Venture with Precision Air

Kenya Airways (KQ) and Precision Air are seeking an extension of a special waiver granted two years ago, allowing them to collaborate and share revenues on routes covered by a joint venture agreement. The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK), in its latest report covering the financial year ending June 2023, …

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Starbucks Hotel Among Five Upscale Establishments Shut Down Amid Alcohol Crackdown

In Karatina town, Nyeri, five prominent hotels have been closed as part of an intensified crackdown on alcoholism. The closures come just a day after President William Ruto’s visit to the county, where he reiterated the government’s commitment to eradicating alcohol and substance abuse. READ ALSO: Why Shanzu Court Declared Shisha …

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Mudavadi: Visa Waiver Policy Nearly Doubles Visitor Numbers

The government has reported a substantial surge in visitor arrivals since the implementation of the visa waiver policy, according to Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi. Mudavadi revealed that the volume of visitors between January and March nearly doubled compared to the same …

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Why Shanzu Court Declared Shisha Ban in Kenya Unconstitutional

The Shanzu Law Courts in Mombasa has ruled the ban on shisha in Kenya as unconstitutional. Senior principal Magistrate Joe Mkutu delivered the verdict on Thursday, March 28, stating that the prohibition on the use, production, and sale of shisha lacks validity and lawfulness. Consequently, 48 individuals arrested for selling …

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Watch: Nikita Kering Injured by Cow While Milking

Musician Nikita Kering suffered an unexpected injury while milking a cow on her rural homestead during the Easter holiday. The incident occurred as she was preparing a meal for her family, a moment she shared on her Instagram page. In the video, she can be seen engaged in various tasks, …

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Uganda Police Force Plans to Sell Underused KSh1.03 Billion Aircraft

Recent revelations have brought to light a concerning expenditure by the Ugandan government, specifically through the Uganda Police Force (UPF), which reportedly spent a staggering KSh1.038 billion (approximately USD 7,480,000) on an aircraft that has seen minimal use since its acquisition in June 2019. READ ALSO: Embu: Land Eviction Turns Violent, …

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Mwingi: Man Dies While Trying To Steal From a Electronics Shop

In a sorrowful turn of events, the lifeless body of a middle-aged man was discovered inside an electronics store in Mwingi, Kitui County. CCTV footage revealed that the man fell from the roof of the establishment while attempting to break into the premises. Store owner Mulinge Kituo recounted finding the …

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Embu: Land Eviction Turns Violent, Leaves Two Dead, Multiple Injured

A planned land eviction in Gitaraka, Embu County, took a deadly turn resulting in the loss of two lives and several injuries, according to reports emerging from the scene. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, saw John Kamau and Julius Bararu, among 15 individuals suspected to be hired goons, sustain …

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Police Officer Fatally Attacked by Husband Following Domestic Dispute

In a tragic incident, a 30-year-old police officer, identified as Constable Tiffany Wanyonyi, met a gruesome end when she was hacked to death by her husband, Jackson Oloitele, aged 40. The dreadful event occurred following an alleged altercation between the couple in Webuye, Bungoma County. The deceased, who served at …

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