The Lower Eastern Times

What Happened on July 4, 1776 in American?

Every year on July 4, millions of Americans celebrate one of the country’s most significant national holidays—Independence Day. The day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, marking the birth of the United States as an independent nation. The History of July 4 On July 4, 1776, …

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73 Suspected Stolen Phones Recovered in Bungoma Raid

Two people have been arrested in Bungoma County after detectives dismantled a suspected mobile phone theft and cybercrime operation in Kimilili Town. The National Police Service (NPS) said officers recovered 73 mobile phones believed to have been stolen from members of the public during the operation. Click here to join …

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Police Probe Suspected Murder-Suicide in Mwingi

Detectives in Mwingi Central Sub-County, Kitui County, are investigating the deaths of a couple whose bodies were discovered inside their locked home in an incident police suspect may have been a murder-suicide. The incident was reported on Thursday, July 2, 2026, after residents raised concerns about a foul smell coming …

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Mbadi Reveals Where Safaricom Billions Will Go

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the government’s decision to sell part of its stake in Safaricom, dismissing criticism from opposition leaders as politically motivated and insisting the transaction was conducted legally and transparently. Speaking in Kisumu on Saturday, Mbadi said the partial sale was aimed at raising funds …

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Why Matiang’i Was Seen With Junet and Arati

Jubilee deputy party leader Fred Matiang’i has dismissed speculation that recently circulated photographs showing him with Suna East MP Junet Mohamed and Kisii Governor Simba Arati were evidence of a political meeting. The photos, widely shared on social media, show the three leaders posing together inside what appears to be …

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Inside the Sh1.2M M-Pesa Heist That Shocked Marsabit

Eight people have been arrested over an alleged SIM swap fraud that investigators say resulted in the theft of more than Sh1.2 million from an M-Pesa agent in Marsabit. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspects were apprehended at the Merille Barrier in Marsabit South while travelling …

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KPC Fights Sh10.9 Billion Claim in Court

The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has asked the High Court to dismiss a fresh Sh10.9 billion lawsuit filed by contractor Zakhem International Construction, arguing that all disputes related to the Line 1 replacement project were conclusively resolved through a court-approved settlement and subsequent payments. In its response, filed by Wekesa …

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Chaos on Thika Road as Suspected Goons Block Highway

Hundreds of motorists were left stranded after a group of protesters blocked the Pangani section of Thika Superhighway following a demolition exercise that sparked unrest. The demonstrators said they were protesting the demolition of their structures, which they claimed had left them aggrieved. The road blockade brought traffic to a …

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Mudavadi Flies to Saudi Arabia for High-Stakes Talks

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has embarked on a three-day official visit to Saudi Arabia, where he is expected to hold high-level talks aimed at strengthening diplomatic, economic and labour ties between the two countries. According to a statement from his office, …

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Guard Killed as Armed Gang Raids Kiambu Coffee Factory

Police have launched investigations after a violent robbery at a coffee factory in Githunguri Sub-County, Kiambu County, left one security guard dead and another overpowered as attackers made away with coffee. The incident was reported at around 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday after one of the guards informed authorities that his …

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