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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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, …
Read More »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 …
Read More »President Ruto Signs Revenue and Appropriation Bills
President Ruto gave his approval to both the Division of Revenue Bill, 2024 and the Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2024 on Monday. These bills, passed by both the National Assembly and the Senate, facilitate the distribution of revenue between the national and county governments and authorize the disbursement of Kshs.102 billion …
Read More »Tough Times: NMG To Layoff Employees
As Kenya’s media sector grapples with enduring financial challenges, Nation Media Group (NMG) is poised to initiate another round of staff layoffs, signaling ongoing turbulence within the industry. Sources within the prominent media conglomerate, headquartered on Kimathi Street, disclosed that senior management convened an online session with employees on the …
Read More »Man Who Assaulted a Police Officer Jailed For 7 Years
24-year-old Tyson Kasesi received a seven-year prison sentence for assaulting a police officer in Kakamega. Kasesi, who initially refused to plead guilty, eventually admitted to all charges. The prosecution emphasized the need for the minimum sentence as a deterrent. The magistrate, considering the prevalence of such assaults, deemed a custodial …
Read More »‘Police Wanted 10K Bribe’ Ian Njoroge’s Mother Speaks
Ruth Nyambura Mbagara, the mother of the 19-year-old teenager depicted in a widely circulated video engaging in physical altercation with a traffic police officer, has publicly addressed the incident, shedding light on her son’s arrest and expressing regret for his actions while also offering a defense. Ms. Mbagara recounted that …
Read More »Kenya Power Completes System Upgrade, Customers Can Now Buy Electricity
Kenya Power has completed the scheduled upgrade of its prepaid token vending system, allowing prepaid customers to purchase electricity tokens. The upgrade, finished on Monday at 10 pm, enables customers to buy tokens through various payment channels such as M-PESA Paybill number 888880, Airtel Money, and banking channels. The company …
Read More »[Photo] Ian Njoroge in Court
Driver Ian Njoroge, captured in a viral video assaulting a police officer on Kamiti Road, made a court appearance today. Njoroge, clad in a red hoodie and black pants, was seen in handcuffs, accompanied by a police escort. More to follow
Read More »
The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye