Citizen TV host Emmanuel Terer has once again impressed fans with his passion for Kiswahili and community empowerment after sharing a heartfelt message on Facebook about promoting the language in schools. In the post, Terer revealed that he had partnered with Pauline Kea, the writer of the acclaimed Kiswahili play …
Read More »Ruto Wins Big Praise From French President Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has commended President William Ruto for his role in shaping discussions on African and global affairs as the Africa Forward Summit 2026 commenced in Nairobi. Speaking shortly after arriving in Kenya for the summit, Macron said France appreciates Ruto’s dedication to advancing continental and international dialogue, …
Read More »Why Dangote Is Choosing Mombasa Over Tanzania
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is reportedly weighing plans to construct a 650,000 barrels-per-day oil refinery in Mombasa instead of Tanzania’s Tanga port, according to Reuters citing the Financial Times. The proposed refinery, estimated to cost between $15 billion and $17 billion, would become one of Africa’s biggest privately funded energy …
Read More »Macron Lands in Kenya for High-Stakes Africa Summit
President William Ruto on Sunday received French President Emmanuel Macron at State House, Nairobi, ahead of the much-anticipated Africa Forward Summit set to take place at KICC from May 11 to 12. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Macron’s visit highlights the strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between Kenya …
Read More »Horror in Murang’a as Woman Found Dead in Tea Shed
Detectives in Murang’a County have launched investigations into a suspected murder after the body of a 28-year-old woman was discovered inside a tea plantation shed in Kigumo Sub-County. Police said the incident occurred on Friday in Kiriko Village, where the deceased, Sherleen Njeri Wangari, worked as a casual labourer in …
Read More »Karua Fires Up Mt Kenya Tour With “Ondoa Wakulaji, weka wafanyikazi” Slogan
People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has stepped up her grassroots campaigns in Mt Kenya East, pitching herself as a reform-minded candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election. During her tour of Embu and Tharaka Nithi counties, Karua urged residents to reject leaders she accused of prioritising personal gain and …
Read More »Inside High-Level FBI–DCI Security Meeting in Nairobi
FBI Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey visited Nairobi for high-level talks aimed at strengthening cooperation with Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in the fight against evolving criminal threats. Bailey, who was hosted by the DCI at the Mazingira Complex headquarters on May 7, pledged continued support for joint efforts targeting …
Read More »All Eyes on Nairobi Ahead of Africa Forward Summit
Preparations for the Africa Forward Summit 2026 are complete after the official handover of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ahead of the event scheduled for May 11–12, 2026. The handover ceremony took place on Saturday evening and was led by Tourism Cabinet Secretary …
Read More »Mystery as Missing Boy Found Dead in Tea Plantation
Police have launched investigations into the murder of a five-year-old boy whose body was discovered dumped in a tea plantation in Borabu Sub-County, Nyamira County. The child, a PP1 pupil at Jayden Academy, was found dead on Friday afternoon, May 8, in a tea farm under troubling circumstances. Click here …
Read More »Car Bursts Into Flames on Nairobi-Mombasa Highway
A Volkswagen car burst into flames after being involved in a road accident in Athi River, Machakos County, on Sunday morning. According to Athi River East Subcounty police commander Anderson Mbae, the crash involved the Volkswagen Golf and a Mercedes Actros trailer. The incident was recorded at Athi River Police …
Read More »
The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye