The Lower Eastern Times

US Speaker: No Joint Congress Address for President Ruto

The Speaker of the US House of Representatives has turned down a request for President Ruto of Kenya to speak at a joint session of Congress during his upcoming State visit to the United States. This decision came after Speaker Mike Johnson declined a request from certain Democratic lawmakers who …

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Two Individuals Killed in Elwak Terror Attack Laid to Rest in Mwingi

In a solemn ceremony on Friday, two victims of the recent Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack in Elwak, Mandera County, were interred in Mbondoni, Mwingi, Kitui County. John Kilunda and Robert Munyithya, among the seven casualties of the brutal terrorist assault, were honored at a mass held at Mbondoni Parish, …

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Machakos Family Demands Justice as MKU Student Found Dead in Thika Residence

Tragedy struck a family from Machakos as they mourn the loss of their daughter, Faith Musembi, a 19-year-old student at Mount Kenya University (MKU), whose lifeless body was discovered in her rented room at Pilot Estate within Hospital Ward in Thika. According to Faith’s distraught father, Boniface Musembi, the family …

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[PHOTOS] DP Gachagua Attends Commemoration for Victims of Mai Mahiu Flooding

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was present at a service held to honor the victims of the Mai Mahiu floods. The ceremony took place at Mor Gas Grounds in Mai Mahiu, Nakuru. ALSO READ: Court Rejects Wa Iria’s Bid to Halt Ksh.562M Graft Case Accompanying Gachagua at the memorial service was Nakuru …

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Court Rejects Wa Iria’s Bid to Halt Ksh.562M Graft Case

The High Court has dismissed a request made by former Murang’a Governor Mwangi Wa Iria to halt proceedings in a corruption case involving Ksh.562 million. Represented by Advocate Ndegwa Njiru, Wa Iria sought to pause the trial pending the resolution of his challenge against the case. However, Justice Nixon Sifuna …

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Government Plans to Extend Second Term to Compensate for Lost Time Due to Floods

Education Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has revealed that the government intends to prolong the second term to compensate for the delay in reopening caused by flooding. Originally scheduled to commence on April 29, the reopening was postponed due to severe rainfall and ensuing floods, which have claimed the lives of more …

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 Friday, May 10 A Public Holiday To Honour Flood Victims

Nairobi, May 8, 2024 – The Kenyan government has officially declared Friday, May 10, as a public holiday to commemorate both National Tree Growing Day and to honor the victims of the devastating floods that have ravaged the nation in recent months. According to a notice seen by The Lower …

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Stivo Simple Boy Demands 50K Apology from Ex-Girlfriend Pritty Vishy

Stivo Simple Boy has demanded an apology from his former girlfriend, Pritty Vishy, stating that she should compensate him with Ksh50,000. During an interview with a local media, Simple Boy expressed his frustration with Pritty Vishy’s misuse of his name. ALSO READ: Residents Safely Evacuated after Collapse of Five-Story Building in …

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Residents Safely Evacuated after Collapse of Five-Story Building in Uthiru

All individuals inhabiting the five-story structure that collapsed in Uthiru, Nairobi County on Tuesday evening have been successfully rescued. The Kenya Red Cross, among the primary responders, reported that ten individuals were safely evacuated with minor injuries and provided with initial medical assistance.  ALSO READ: BREAKING:5-Storey Apartment Collapses In Uthiru “Ten …

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Strike Notice Issued by Junior Secondary School Teachers

Intern teachers at Junior Secondary Schools have formally notified the government of their intention to strike, demanding permanent employment with pension benefits. The announcement came during a peaceful demonstration held in Kilifi on May 6, 2024. The teachers, representing a significant number of interns, voiced grievances against the Teachers Service …

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