The Lower Eastern Times

Southwest China Landslide Buries 47 People

By: AFP A landslide in a remote mountainous area of southwestern China buried 47 individuals on Monday, as reported by state media. The incident occurred at 5:51 am in Zhenxiong County, Yunnan province. Approximately 18 households were affected, leading to the urgent evacuation of over 200 people from the region. …

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Liberia Set to Inaugurate Boakai as President

By: AFP Joseph Boakai is poised to take the presidential oath in Liberia on Monday, marking his electoral triumph over former football star George Weah. Boakai, 79, secured a narrow victory in November’s runoff poll with 50.64 percent of the votes, inaugurating a six-year term during a parliamentary ceremony in …

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Yatta: Police Seize Vehicle Transporting Suspected Donkey Meat

In Yatta, Machakos, last night, law enforcement intercepted a vehicle transporting suspected donkey meat. The truck, en route to a market in Nairobi, was carrying the carcasses of 12 donkeys. The interception took place at the Kwavonza trading center in Katothya village, Kanyonyo sub-location in Machakos County. Two suspects were …

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Junet Mohammed Faces Potential Removal from ODM Leadership

Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohammed is at risk of losing his leadership roles within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party due to his prolonged absence from party activities. Junet currently holds significant positions within the party, serving as the National Assembly Minority Whip, Director of Campaigns and Parliamentary …

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DP Gachagua Accuses Political Plot to Divide Mt Kenya Region

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged a political conspiracy aimed at dividing the voting bloc of Mt Kenya. Dismissing these attempts, he issued a warning that those orchestrating such plans would not succeed. This revelation comes two weeks after certain MPs from the region pledged support for Kiharu Lawmaker Ndindi …

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A Market in Russian-Controlled Donetsk Hit by Fatal Explosion

The Moscow-appointed leader of Donetsk reported that a shelling attack in the Russian-held city resulted in at least 25 casualties, with 20 people injured. Denis Pushilin attributed the strike to a Ukrainian attack targeting a busy market. Emergency services are actively engaged at the scene, and precise details on the …

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Governor Malombe’s Leadership Spurs Infrastructure Growth in Kitui

By: Nicholas Wambua The Minister for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development in Kitui County, Fredrick Kimanga, highlighted significant advancements made by the County Government of Kitui under Governor Julius Makau Malombe’s leadership in enhancing infrastructure. Kimanga revealed that a substantial project has been initiated to enhance connectivity for communities. The …

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Machakos Launches Free Milk for Public ECDEs

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has initiated a pioneering program, ‘Maziwa ya Mama,’ providing free milk to all public Early Childhood Education Centers (ECDE) in Machakos County. Launched at Kyemutheke Primary School, the program aims to increase enrollment, enhance child nutrition, and improve overall health and well-being. Governor Ndeti highlighted the …

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Fly-Dubai Unveils Direct Dubai-Mombasa Flights

Fly-Dubai, a Dubai-based low-cost carrier, has launched direct flight services to Mombasa as part of its strategic expansion into the African market. The airline aims to strengthen connectivity, boost the tourism sector, and foster economic ties between Dubai and Mombasa. Fly-Dubai becomes the first national carrier with direct flights from …

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Kenya Thanks Algeria for Support in Haiti Mission

Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi, has conveyed gratitude for Algeria’s political and financial support for the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti. Mudavadi expressed Kenya’s commitment to leading international efforts for peace and stability in Haiti during a meeting with Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf at the 19th Non-Aligned …

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