The Lower Eastern Times

Kitui: Pastor Involved in Robbery Fatally Shot by Police

In a dramatic turn of events, police in Kitui have fatally shot a pastor believed to be part of a gang involved in a robbery with violence incident at Kavisuni market in Kisasi district. The identity of the pastor, initially unknown, was revealed at the scene of the shooting. Allegedly, …

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Elgeyo Marakwet: 40 Individuals Hospitalized Following Consumption of Contaminated Milk 

Approximately 40 residents from Chegilet village in Keiyo North constituency, Elgeyo Marakwet County, were admitted to a hospital in Iten after ingesting contaminated milk. Out of the 40 individuals, 20 have been discharged following treatment, while the remaining patients continue to receive medical care at the facility. Elgeyo Marakwet County …

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Mudavadi Commends Religious Groups for Contributions to Healthcare

The Prime Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi, has praised the invaluable contributions made by faith-based organizations in augmenting the government’s endeavors to ensure universal healthcare for all citizens. READ ALSO: Doctors to Stage Another March Amid Ongoing Strike Speaking in Uthiru, Kiambu County, Mudavadi commended the Sri Sathya Sai International Organization for …

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Security Stakeholders Call on Parents to Assume Active Roles in Child Upbringing

Amidst a surge in juvenile crimes in Mombasa County, security stakeholders have urged parents and guardians to take a proactive approach in monitoring and guiding their children. The call was made during the annual prayers and thanksgiving ceremony for the disciplined forces at the Holy Ghost Cathedral, where Regional Senior …

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Government Officials Summoned Over Counterfeit Fertilizer Scandal

Law enforcement agents have summoned numerous officials from government bodies involved in the distribution of counterfeit fertilizer for questioning regarding the ongoing scandal. The initial group called in for interrogation, from Friday to Sunday, comprised representatives from the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KeBS) and suppliers implicated in the matter. Subsequently, …

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Gachagua: Only 50,000 Fertiliser Bags Substandard Out of 4 Million

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reassured the public regarding the nation’s food security amidst concerns about counterfeit fertiliser in the market, emphasizing that only a fraction of the imported stock failed to meet quality standards. During a meeting with Kenyan residents in Rwanda, Gachagua disclosed that out of the 4 …

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Doctors to Stage Another March Amid Ongoing Strike

Doctors are set to stage another public demonstration on Tuesday next week, continuing their efforts to push for the resolution of their grievances amid an ongoing strike that commenced on March 14. The primary point of contention revolves around the deployment and equitable compensation of medical interns, a matter that …

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Doctors Reject Ruto’s Advice, Assert Salary Demands

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has firmly responded to President William Ruto’s suggestion that they accept the government’s offer to end their strike, emphasizing their stance on salary negotiations. KMPDU Secretary-General Davji Atellah stated on Sunday that they are unwavering regarding salary issues, rebuffing Ruto’s assertion …

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President Ruto: Kenya Must Live Within Its Means

President William Ruto has admonished striking doctors regarding their demands for salary increases and interns’ allowances, citing the country’s struggle with a substantial wage bill. Addressing congregants during a Sunday service at Eldoret AIC Fellowship church, the President highlighted that Kenya expends Kshs. 1.1 trillion annually, nearly half of the …

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Several Feared Dead as Kensilver Bus Involved in a Road Accident at Ninthi Bridge

Several individuals are feared dead and numerous others injured following a tragic incident involving a Kensilver bus en route from Meru to Nairobi, which occurred at the Tharaka Nithi bridge on Sunday afternoon. Tharaka Nithi County police commander Zacchaeus Ngeno has verified the occurrence, stating that the precise cause of …

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