The Lower Eastern Times

Love Beyond Money: Thriving Relationships in Tough Times

Love can definitely thrive even when finances are tight or non-existent. While having financial stability can certainly ease certain aspects of a relationship, such as going out for dinners or planning extravagant dates, it is not a prerequisite for love to flourish. Here are a few reasons why love can …

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Kitui: MERMA Plans Mumoni Hills Forest Rehabilitation

By: Nicholas Wambua The Muungano Environmental Resources Management Alliance (MARMA) convened on Thursday with a singular purpose: to strategize and determine the methods and types of tree seedlings for the rehabilitation of the Mumoni Hills Forest in Kitui County. Mumoni Hill Forest Reserve stands as the largest gazetted forest in …

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Woman Caught Attempting To Steal from a Mpesa Agent

A middle-aged woman was captured on camera attempting to steal from an Mpesa agent, according to a video that surfaced online on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024. Reports suggest that the woman tried to deceive the agent by using a phone number saved as “Safaricom.” Upon entering the Mpesa agent’s premises, …

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Kiptum’s Final Journey: 80km Procession Planned from Eldoret to Iten

Athletes, relatives, and friends assemble at Eldoret Hospital morgue to retrieve the body of Kelvin Kiptum, the World Marathon record holder. The body will be escorted in an 80km procession from Eldoret through Iten to his parents’ home in Kipsamo village, Elgeyo Marakwet county. During the funeral program, athletes are …

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Woman Alleges Paternity by Kiptum, Court Rejects Bid to Halt Burial

The high court in Eldoret has dismissed a request to halt the burial of Kelvin Kiptum, the World Marathon record holder, made by a 22-year-old woman who claims to have had a child with him. Justice Wananda declined the plea to stop the burial after Edna Owuor, represented by her …

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Report: Kenyans Consume Average of 17,000 Condoms Daily

Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha discloses that the National Aids Control Council has distributed 3,157,900 condoms outside of healthcare facilities in the last six months. However, this figure excludes condoms sold by private entities. Speaking to the Departmental Committee on Health regarding the State Department for Medical Services Budget Estimates …

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Hassan Mugambi Leaves Citizen TV for Government Role

Hassan Mugambi, a journalist at Citizen TV, is slated to leave Royal Media Services (RMS) to assume a position at the Ministry of Defence. As per an anonymous source speaking to a local media, the investigative journalist is currently in the process of serving notice before his departure. Mugambi will …

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LSK’s Rapid Action Team Busts Fraudulent Legal Consultant

By: Eugine Micah In a significant crackdown on fraudulent legal activities, the Law Society of Kenya’s (LSK) Rapid Action Team has achieved a major breakthrough by apprehending an individual who has been masquerading as an advocate since 2012. This successful operation underscores the LSK’s commitment to upholding the integrity of …

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Commissioners Meet to Address Border Insecurity in Kitui-Tana River Region.

By: Nicholas Wambua In a significant move towards fostering peace and harmony along the border of Kitui and Tana River counties, the Kitui County Commissioner, Kipchumba Rutto, alongside his counterpart, Tana River County Commissioner David Koskei, convened with residents of Mutha in Kitui South, Kitui County. The visit, which took …

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KenGen Plans Geothermal Well Drilling Project in Tanzania

KenGen, a publicly traded electricity generation company, is set to finalize an agreement to drill three exploratory wells in Tanzania, as the neighboring country looks to tap into geothermal energy sources. Peter Njenga, the Managing Director and CEO of KenGen, states that operations in Tanzania are expected to commence within …

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