The Lower Eastern Times

Huduma Kenya Introduces Fresh Contact Centre Number

Kenyan citizens now have the convenience of accessing information from Huduma centers directly through their phones with the introduction of a new contact center number, 1919, as announced by Huduma Kenya on Tuesday. A notice shared on their official social media platforms exclaimed, “It’s short and sweet. 1919 Ndio Form!” …

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Former ODM MCA Succumbs to Brief Illness

Abiud Ochilang’ole, the former representative of Amukura West Ward in the County Assembly, has passed away, as confirmed by the party on Monday evening. The party disclosed that Ochilang’ole passed away following a short period of illness, as stated in an official announcement. Having served two terms from 2013 to …

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City Lawyer Shot in Isiolo Succumbs to Injuries

A city attorney who was shot in Isiolo has died from his gunshot wounds, prompting the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) to demand swift action against the perpetrators. Also Read: Nairobi Lawyer Shot on Isiolo-Modogashe Road The victim, Anthony Gathitu Kabathi, an advocate of the High Court employed at Kabuthi …

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Lost Communion: The Vanishing Essence of Togetherness in Public Transport

By: Nick Nayma Maina The concept of “public” appears to have faded within PSV. From thundering music to the dominance of mobile phone culture, everyone seems absorbed in their own world. Drivers amplify music to its loudest, creating an environment where communication between neighboring passengers is nearly impossible. This prompts …

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‘Tutatenga na kupanga mpaka lini?’ UDA MP Criticizes Ruto’s Economic Strategy

Gathoni Wamuchomba, the Member of Parliament for Githunguri, continues to express skepticism about the direction of the country, despite President William Ruto’s assurances of economic stability. The outspoken legislator from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) reiterated her criticism of the ruling party on Monday, January 29, suggesting that Ruto had …

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Senator Reveals Ruto’s Car Got Tire Blowout While In Meru, Blames KeNHA

Senator Kathuri Murungi has criticized the Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) following an incident where President Ruto’s official vehicle experienced a tire blowout after hitting a pothole on the Meru-Embu highway. Speaking at Ntharene along the highway on Monday, Senator Murungi expressed concern over the safety implications of the incident, …

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Senator Olekina Urges Rule of Law in Housing Levy Dispute

Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has responded to the recent court ruling on the Housing levy, where the Court of Appeal declined to suspend orders preventing the state from deducting the levy from Kenyans. “In our country, we are governed by the rule of law. We have a Constitution that establishes …

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Kisii: Pastor Allegedly Molests Congregant’s Daughter in Church Compound

Police in Kisii town are searching for a pastor of the Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) church who is alleged to have molested a 10-year-old fourth-grade student in the Kiogoro area of Nyaribari Chache constituency on Saturday, January 27, 2024. The child is said to have been sent by her …

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Three Foreign Suspects Arraigned for Cybercrime Offences

Earlier today, three suspects, namely Arjun Chauhan Surya, Aftab Afzal Abass, and Ajmal Amershi Karim, appeared before Chief Magistrate’s Court No. 5 at Milimani Law Courts under Case Reference CR122/31/2024 and Court File No. E090/2024. They were brought to court to face charges related to the Publication of False Information, …

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Kisii Politician’s Burial Dispute Resolved After Nine Months of Legal Wrangling

The Court of Appeal has brought an end to the protracted burial dispute surrounding the late Borabu parliamentary aspirant, Naftali Onderi Ontweka, whose body has remained at Lee Funeral Home for the past nine months. In a ruling delivered by Court of Appeal Judge Mwaniki Gachoka, Onderi’s body is to …

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