The Lower Eastern Times

Alexander Munyao Wins London Marathon

Alexander Munyao, fresh off his triumph at the London Marathon, has expressed his desire to represent Kenya at the 2024 Paris Olympics. After breaking away from a competitive field just three miles from the finish line, Munyao claimed the title in the men’s elite race with a time of two …

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Gor Beats Leopards in KPL Showdown

Gor Mahia secures a significant victory over AFC Leopards, extending their lead at the top of the Kenyan Premier League by nine points, according to coach Jonathan McKinstry. McKinstry commends his team’s efforts in preparing for and winning the match. Despite the win, he acknowledges the challenges ahead in their …

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Police Releases Video Clip, Seeks Help to Trace Suspect in Murder of Rita Waeni

Police have released video of a man believed to have murdered university student Rita Waeni in an Airbnb, dismembered her and taken her head. Investigators link the killing on January 13 to occultism. The head was later found in a dam in Kiambu and identified by her parents during the …

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One Dead, Six Missing As Boat Capsizes In Lake Baringo

On Sunday evening, authorities confirmed one fatality and reported six individuals as still missing following a boat overturning in Lake Baringo, situated in Baringo County. Julius Kiragu, the Police Commander of Baringo County, mentioned that the boat was carrying an excess number of passengers from a local church at the …

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Wilberforce Musyoka and Thwake Resort CEO Involved in Road Accident

Renowned gospel musician Wilberforce Musyoka and, the CEO of Thwake Resort, were on Saturday involved in a road accident on the Mombasa road, near Masimba heading towards Emali. Fortunately, both individuals emerged from the incident with only minor injuries and no casualties were reported.   The news of the accident …

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Sergeant Rose Nyawira, a Photographer Who Died on Thursday’s Plane Crash

As Kenyans grieve the loss of Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla, who tragically perished in a helicopter crash on Thursday, two families from Kirinyaga are also mourning the loss of their relatives who were among the nine military personnel killed alongside the CDF. Peter Wachira Kariuki, father of …

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State House Staff Charged With Abuse Of Office

Pius Chirchir, the Deputy Director of Programmes, Public Policy, and President’s Priority Initiatives, faces accusations of misconduct and attempted felony. The Makadara Law Courts rendered the judgment following investigations by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), which found Chirchir responsible for the alleged offenses. According to the DCI’s statement on …

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From Wajir to Kajiado: Mapping Out Recent KDF Helicopter Mishaps

The series of unfortunate helicopter accidents involving KDF (Kenya Defence Forces) in Kenya’s recent history, including the tragic crash near the border of West Pokot and Elgeyo Marakwet which claimed the lives of high-ranking military personnel such as Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla, is not an isolated occurrence. Similar …

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Late KDF Chief General Francis Ogolla’s Burial Set for Sunday, Family Announces

The family of the late Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Francis Ogolla, has announced that his burial will take place on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at his ancestral home in Alego Usonga, Siaya County. According to the family, General Ogolla had stipulated in his Will that he wished to …

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Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla is Dead

The Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla is dead at the age of 61. Ogolla died after a chopper he was travelling in alongside other officials crashed in Kaben, Marakwet East on Thursday afternoon. The officials include; -Brgd Said -Col.Keitany -Capt.Sora -Sgt.Omondi -Capt.Litali -Sgt.Nyawira -Lt.Col.Sawe They were leading leading a …

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