The Lower Eastern Times

Kenya’s Economy Records 5.9% Growth in Q3, Fueled by Agricultural Rebound

In the third quarter of the year up to September, Kenya’s economy exhibited a robust 5.9% growth, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). This marks an improvement compared to the 4.3% real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) recorded during the same period the previous year. The growth was …

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Donald Trump Barred from Maine’s 2024 Presidential Ballot Due to Capitol Riot

Maine’s Secretary of State, Shenna Bellows, has determined that Donald Trump is ineligible to run for president in the state in 2024, citing a constitutional clause related to insurrection. The decision, prompted by Trump’s actions leading up to the 2021 US Capitol riot, makes Maine the second state, after Colorado, …

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Kenyan Woman Apprehended in India with Cocaine Worth Ksh 280 Million

In a significant drug seizure at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI), a Kenyan woman was detained on Thursday for her alleged participation in the trafficking of cocaine valued at an astounding Ksh 280 million (Rs 14.90 crore). The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) disclosed that the arrest resulted …

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Gor Mahia Gears Up for Posta Rangers Clash With Friendly Against Nyanza Combined Talents

Kenyan football powerhouse Gor Mahia is set to engage in a friendly match against a team called ‘Nyanza Combined,’ composed of the top talents from the four counties in the larger Nyanza region. This select team emerged from the Eliud Owalo Super Cup tournament, where Homa Bay emerged victorious, defeating …

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Kitui: Mulandi Champions Success with Resounding Inaugural Kiluma Cup.

By: Nicholas Wambua In a momentous gathering, Mutonguni Ward residents on Thursday celebrated not only the spirit of competition but also the unity and talent defining their community. Hon. Benjamin Mulandi, the Kitui County Assembly representative for Mutonguni Ward, successfully hosted the inaugural Kiluma Cup playoffs and finals, awarding the …

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Maliza Uhalifu Operation Expands to Meru, Isiolo, and Marsabit Counties

The Maliza Uhalifu Operation is set to expand its coverage to include Meru, Isiolo, and Marsabit counties, according to Interior CS Kithure Kindiki. The decision aims to effectively dismantle bandit networks in these regions. During a strategic planning session with security teams from Rift Valley and Eastern Regions, as well …

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‘Sarafina’ Playwright Mbongeni Ngema Dies in Fatal Car Accident

Mbongeni Ngema, the acclaimed writer of the iconic musical “Sarafina,” depicting student uprisings in apartheid-era Soweto, passed away at the age of 68 in a car crash on Wednesday, as announced by his family. Ngema’s death coincided with the resurgence of the 1992 film, co-developed with the legendary jazz musician …

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KCSE 2023 Results Set For Mid-January Release

Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has announced that the results for the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) will be disclosed in the second week of January. Machogu stated that the 903,260 students who completed their final secondary school exams in November 2023 will learn their outcomes around mid-January. …

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Mombasa Port Welcomes Cruise Ship MV Bolette with Over 800 Tourists, Boosting Coastal Tourism

The tourism sector along the coast experienced a significant upswing as the cruise ship MV Bolette, carrying 859 tourists, docked at the port of Mombasa on Thursday morning. This marks the sixth cruise ship to arrive at the port this season and the last one for the current season. A …

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Wakenya Pamoja Sacco Registers Positive Growth

A Savings and Credit Cooperative organization for farmers in Kisii County has experienced substantial growth in its core capital, increasing from Sh600 million 12 years ago to Sh1.7 billion at present. Wakenya Pamoja Sacco Society Limited, with a membership exceeding 130,000, primarily consists of coffee and tea farmers in the …

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