The Lower Eastern Times

Controversial Housing Levy Continues in January as Court of Appeal Extends Collection Amid Ongoing Legal Challenge

In January, both employees and employers will continue to bear the controversial housing levy costs. This decision comes in the wake of the Court of Appeal’s directive to maintain the existing situation until the ruling is issued on January 26th. Judges Lydia Achode, John Mativo, and Mwaniki Gachoka prolonged the …

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Sudan Withdraws Ambassador Over President Ruto’s Meeting with Paramilitary Leader

Sudan has recalled its ambassador from Nairobi in protest of Kenyan President William Ruto’s hosting of talks with paramilitary commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, according to the acting foreign minister. Daglo, whose Rapid Support Forces have been in conflict with the regular army led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has been visiting …

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THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL

By Nick Nayma Maina Birmingham City has officially terminated Wayne Rooney’s contract with immediate effect, the decision confirmed after Rooney failed to secure victories in 13 out of 15 games under his charge. The club statement affirmed, “Unfortunately, Wayne’s time with us did not go as planned, and we have …

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Beyond Grief: The Enduring Legacy of Matthew Stanford Robinson

By: Nicholas Maina On September 23, 1988, the narrative of bravery, love, and artistic brilliance commenced. Ernest and Anneke Robinson celebrated the arrival of their son, Matthew Stanford Robinson, into the world. However, joy swiftly turned into sorrow as Matthew entered the world with severe disabilities—blind and paralyzed from the …

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Continued Russian Attacks On Ukraine Result In Four Fatalities And 92 Injuries

On Tuesday, Russia persisted in its assaults on Ukraine, leading to the tragic loss of four lives and leaving a minimum of 92 individuals wounded. The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has indicated that these casualty figures may escalate as ongoing search and rescue operations progress. The targeted areas encompassed …

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Kenya Announces Vacancies For Female Nurses In Saudi Arabia, See Requirements, Salaries, How To Apply.

The Ministry of Labour has opened job opportunities for female Kenyan nurses to work in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), as announced by Labour Principal Secretary Shadrack Mwadime. The initiative, done in partnership with the government of Kenya and KSA, aims to recruit additional health workers, although …

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“HERE WE GO FEVER” Grips Football Fans as Transfer Window Drama Unfolds

By Nick Nayma Maina In the midst of New Year’s resolutions and aspirations, football enthusiasts find themselves on the edge of their seats, nervously anticipating the moves their favorite clubs will make during the January transfer window. For devoted fans, especially in Africa, the midseason transfer window is not just …

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Japan Airlines Plane Catches Fire In Haneda Airport While Landing

A Japan Airlines aircraft experienced a fire upon landing at Tokyo’s Haneda airport on Tuesday evening, as depicted in NHK broadcaster footage. The visuals showed flames emerging from the aircraft’s windows and beneath it, igniting the runway. The incident involved a collision between the plane, arriving from Sapporo, and a …

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“Kama nilikukosea 2023 pole sana” KRG Seeks For Forgiveness

Dancehall artist Karagu Kimani, popularly known as KRG the Don or Bughaa, has announced his decision to reconcile with everyone he had conflicts with in 2023. On both his Instagram stories and main page, the ‘Mambo Imechemka’ singer expressed his desire not to carry any negativity into the new year. …

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Actress Trisha Khalid Gifts Herself With A Mercedes Benz.

Citizen TV actress Trisha Khalid celebrates her birthday by gifting herself a new Mercedes Benz. The Becky actress, who turned a year older on December 31, 2023, proudly shared photos of her new car, humorously claiming to be turning 19 years old (although not accurate), playfully referencing the timeless notion …

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