The Lower Eastern Times

Kenya Airways Confirms Return to Normal Operations at Kisumu Airport

Flight operations have resumed at Kisumu International Airport following the clearance of the runway. Kenya Airways (KQ) confirmed in a statement on Friday that flights to and from Kisumu are now operating as scheduled. The Kenya Aviation Authority (KAA) and Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) conducted safety operations and declared …

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Supreme Court Upholds Magarini MP Election Nullification, Orders By-Election

Magarini MP Harrison Kombe suffered a significant setback as the Supreme Court upheld the annulment of his election victory, mandating a by-election. Kombe’s appeal, contesting the nullification of his August 2022 electoral win, was dismissed by a five-judge panel comprising Justices Smokin Wanjala, Njoki Ndung’u, Isaac Lenaola, William Ouko, and …

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Burrows to Co-Host Sunday Live Show with Jeff Koinange

Olive Burrows is all set to officially become part of the Citizen Weekend anchoring team, with her debut scheduled for Saturday, June 1, 2024. A seasoned journalist, she will be seen on Citizen TV screens every Saturday and Sunday, co-hosting the Sunday Live prime-time show alongside media personality Jeff Koinange. …

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MP Sudi Responds to Malala’s Criticism on Political Conduct

Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has countered UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala’s cautionary message to politicians engaging in premature campaign activities. Shortly after Malala’s statement was released to the press, Sudi subtly addressed it via his X platform. Malala had also admonished certain Cabinet Secretaries for their involvement in political affairs, …

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Omtatah in Court to Halt CAS Appointment Plans

Senator Okiya Omtatah, along with three other individuals, has taken legal action to halt the appointment of Cabinet Administrative Secretaries (CAS) in Kenya. Omtatah, alongside activist Magare Gikenyi, has filed a lawsuit against the government, arguing that the creation of the CAS office and the Head of Public Service position …

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Gov’t Announces New Half-Term Dates After Floods

To compensate for lost instructional time during the flood-related school closures, the Ministry of Education has adjusted the Half-Term dates for Term Two. Education Principal Secretary Dr. Belio Kipsang announced the revision on Wednesday. According to the update, students in pre-primary, primary, and secondary schools will now observe half-term from …

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Explainer: What is the Difference Between Muguka and Miraa?

John Mututho, the former Chair of the National Council Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), has recently voiced his opinion on the prohibition of muguka in Mombasa and Kilifi Counties. As an advocate for combating substances that impair judgment, Mututho highlights muguka and miraa as particularly challenging substances, based on …

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Govt Moves to Enhance Performance of Tea Factories

By: KNA The government has put in place measures to make sure Muhoroni, Nzoia, Sondu, and Chemilil sugar factories get back to real business so that they can provide livelihoods to the people of the region and the country as a whole. The Principal Secretary, State Department of Agriculture, Dr. …

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MoH Denies Substandard HIV Test Kit Claims

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has refuted claims regarding the presence of inferior HIV testing kits in Kenya. Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Harry Kimtai, stated that these allegations are false and emphasized that the progress achieved in combating HIV will not be compromised. Kimtai highlighted the importance of regular …

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