The Lower Eastern Times

Hyenas Fatally Attack 10-Year-Old Boy in Juja

Tragedy has struck Gwa Kigwi village in Juja, Kiambu County, as a 10-year-old boy fell victim to a fatal hyena mauling. Dennis Teya, a Grade 4 pupil, was walking home with friends when marauding hyenas attacked them on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred despite a team of 20 Kenya Wildlife …

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Gitamaiyu:Two Brothers Die After Accidentally Falling Into Well

On Friday, a heartbreaking incident occurred in Gitamaiyu village, Kiambu County, as two siblings, aged six and eight, lost their lives after accidentally falling into a well on a farm. The unfortunate incident took place while the brothers were gathering firewood, with one of them slipping into the well. In …

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Kenya Welcomes First Batch of Visa-Free Foreigners

Kenyan immigration officials announced the arrival of the initial group of visa-free foreigners in the country, utilizing the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The ETA, costing Sh4,600 and applied through the eCitizen platform, replaced traditional visas following the President’s directive for Kenya to become visa-free …

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Report: El Niño Rains Claimed 174 Lives In Kenya.

The government has disclosed that the recent El Niño rains resulted in the unfortunate loss of 174 lives nationwide, encompassing 133 adults and 41 children. The National El Niño Emergency and Disaster Control Centre also highlighted the substantial impact on the agricultural sector, with 84,568 acres of land and 6,706 …

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Forbes Releases 2024 List of Africa’s Top 10 Richest People

At the outset of 2024, Forbes Magazine has disclosed the roster of the wealthiest individuals in Africa, utilizing its real-time billionaires list. Leading the compilation is Johann Rupert & family, identified as Africa’s wealthiest person with a net worth of $10.3 billion. Rupert, originating from South Africa, has amassed his …

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Oscar Pistorius Released On Parole After Serving Half of Sentence for Girlfriend’s Murder

Former Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has been released on parole from a South African prison, nearly 11 years after the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Officials confirmed Pistorius’s release on Friday, having served half of his more than 13-year sentence. While Ms. Steenkamp’s mother expressed acceptance of the decision, she …

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Mbappe Sacrifices ‘Tens of Millions’ To Facilitate Potential PSG Departure

Kylian Mbappe, the French striker, has reportedly forgone “several tens of millions” of euros to facilitate a potential exit from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), according to a source involved in the negotiations. As per an agreement reached with the club last summer, Mbappe waived bonuses totaling approximately 60 to 70 million …

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CS Wahome Raises Concerns Over Attempted Seizure of 2,500-Acre Land In Ruiru

The controversy surrounding a 2,500-acre parcel of land in Ruiru, Kiambu County, has taken a new turn following revelations by Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome. Wahome disclosed that individuals had forged documents in an effort to unlawfully acquire a valuable piece of land. Addressing the issue for the first time …

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DCI Seeks 21-Day Detention For Five Suspects In Meru Blogger Sniper’s Murder

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is seeking a 21-day extension to detain five suspects apprehended in connection with the murder of Meru County blogger Daniel Muthiani, also known as Sniper. Court documents state that this period is necessary for the DCI to conclude investigations, emphasizing that additional suspects are …

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Record $7 Million Prize Awaits AFCON 2024 Champions, CAF Confirms

The champions of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations are set to receive a historic prize of seven million dollars (approximately Sh. 1.2 billion), as revealed in a statement by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday. This amount marks a 40 percent increase from the winnings of the …

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