By: BBC China’s exports surged in the first two months of this year despite trade tensions with the US. Official figures show exports jumped by more than 20% in January and February, which is almost three times the rate predicted by economists. It puts the country on track to top …
Read More »Woman Found Dead in Boyfriend’s House in Nyeri
Police in Nyeri County have launched a manhunt for a suspect believed to have killed his 42-year-old girlfriend at his house in Kiamariga. Authorities say the motive behind the incident has not yet been established. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The victim, identified as Annah Nyaguthi, was discovered …
Read More »Why Is State House Spending Skyrocketing? Questions Mount
By: Beatrice Nzambi, Jewel Technical Collage Public discussion in Kenya has recently intensified over government expenditure, with particular focus on the operational costs of State House during President William Ruto’s administration. Reports showing a sharp rise in spending have drawn comparisons with presidential offices in countries such as South Africa …
Read More »14 Dead, 30 Injured in Malaha Junction Accident
At least 14 people have lost their lives while 30 others sustained injuries following a tragic road accident at Malaha junction along the Kitale–Webuye highway in Bungoma County. The accident occurred after a long-distance trailer allegedly lost control and rammed into several vehicles and pedestrians. Click here to join our …
Read More »Abedinecho Katue, Kenyan Nurse Accused of Sexual Battery on Patient Arrested in US
By: FOX35 Orlando A nurse at AdventHealth in Orlando, accused of sexually battering a patient over a year ago, was only arrested this month, with law enforcement citing delays in obtaining information from the hospital as a major factor. Police say 46-year-old Abedinecho Katue allegedly entered a patient’s room despite …
Read More »Azimio Kicks Out Joho, Junet, and Wandayi in Major Leadership Shake-Up
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party has announced a significant leadership reshuffle, removing several senior politicians from key coalition positions. In a statement on Monday following a joint meeting of the Coalition Council and the National Coalition Executive Council, the party said the affected leaders stepped down after …
Read More »When Perception Becomes Power: Reputation Politics in Kenya
By: Pascal Okoth, Laikipia University In Kenya’s public life, what is said about you often arrives before you do. By the time you respond, judgment has already been made. In today’s fast-moving information environment, perception spreads faster than fact, and reputation often shapes outcomes long before the truth is considered. …
Read More »The Silent Crisis: Girls at Risk While Justice Remains Out of Reach
By: Michelle Musyoka, Mount Kenya University In many communities, girls are growing up in a world where safety is far from guaranteed. From infants to teenagers, cases of sexual violence continue to emerge with alarming frequency. Yet, despite the public outrage these stories often provoke, meaningful action to prevent such …
Read More »Kenyan Traffic Fines Now Levied on the Spot
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Kenya has introduced a Transport System for issuing Instant Fines to deal with violations of Traffic Laws. Through this system, violations will be recorded instantly and sent via text message to drivers. “This process is self-driving and operates without human intervention, ensuring greater …
Read More »Tanzanians Stranded in Dubai Return Home
By: BBC 236 Tanzanians have returned home this afternoon on a special Tanzanian Airlines flight after being temporarily stranded in Dubai due to the ongoing war between the United States, Israel and Iran. ATCL says it is not their custom to send large aircraft to Dubai, but due to high …
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The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye