The Lower Eastern Times

Police Confiscate 32.5 Tonnes of Smuggled Milk Powder Along Eastern Bypass

Law enforcement authorities have intercepted more than 32.5 tonnes of illicit milk powder at a warehouse situated along the Eastern Bypass in Nairobi. In a sting operation carried out on Thursday, an undercover officer, posing as a potential buyer, was directed by a known broker in Eastleigh to the Kamakis …

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Activist Omtatah Challenges President Ruto to Present Evidence Against ‘Corrupt’ Judges

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah is daring President William Ruto to provide concrete evidence against judges or litigants allegedly involved in receiving bribes to influence court rulings. Addressing the press on Friday, January 5, Omtatah responded to the Head of State’s accusations against the judiciary, specifically regarding the controversial Housing Levy. …

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State To Prioritize Disbursement of CDF Funds For Bursaries – MP Nyoro

Ndindi Nyoro, the chairperson of the budget committee in the National Assembly, has assured the public that the government is actively working on releasing National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NGCDF) funds earmarked for educational scholarships. Addressing a group of fellow MPs in his constituency, Nyoro emphasized the significance of these …

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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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