The Lower Eastern Times

Ruto Issues Stern Warning Ahead of June 25 Gen Z Anniversary March

President William Ruto has cautioned against any unlawful conduct during the upcoming June 25 memorial march set to honour victims of the 2024 Gen Z anti-government protests. Speaking on Friday at the National Productivity and Performance Conference at the Kenya School of Government (KSG) in Lower Kabete, Nairobi, Ruto stressed …

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Kenyans to Enjoy Easier Cash Access After Airtel–KCB Deal

Airtel Kenya has announced a new partnership with KCB Group aimed at improving access to mobile money services across the country by expanding cash withdrawal and deposit points for Airtel Money customers. The collaboration will see Airtel Money users gain access to more than 30,000 KCB agents nationwide, allowing them …

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List of Tax Proposals That MPs Removed From Finance Bill 2026

Kenyan Members of Parliament have removed several controversial tax proposals from the Finance Bill 2026, reducing the government’s expected additional revenue from about Sh129 billion to Sh98 billion. The changes follow parliamentary scrutiny and public concerns over the potential impact of some of the proposed measures on households, businesses, and …

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Gachagua Breaks Silence After MPs Passed Finance Bill 2026

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has applauded 40 Members of the National Assembly who voted against the 2026/27 Finance Bill during the parliamentary session held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, saying they demonstrated loyalty to the people. In a statement, Gachagua said the lawmakers aligned themselves with the interests of …

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Body of Missing Woman Found in Kisii Mortuary

Detectives in Etago, Kisii County have opened a murder investigation after a family searching for their missing relative discovered her body at the Tabaka Mission Hospital mortuary. The case was reported on Wednesday, June 17, when relatives of 37-year-old Lenah Maireri traced her remains to the facility. The family told …

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Man Found Tortured and Dumped in Machakos

Detectives in Machakos County have launched investigations into the murder of an unidentified man whose body was discovered dumped near a ranch along Machakos Road in Kyumbi. Police reported that members of the public alerted officers on Wednesday, June 17, after spotting the body in the area. Upon arrival, officers …

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Anti-Counterfeit Authority Moves to Block Fake Products From Markets

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has launched a new digital security mark designed to help consumers distinguish genuine products from counterfeit ones, as part of renewed efforts to crack down on fake goods circulating in Kenya. Dubbed the Anti-Counterfeit Security Device, the digital verification system will enable consumers, regulators and enforcement …

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Where Were They? 187 MPs Miss Final Finance Bill Vote

More than half of the members of the National Assembly failed to take part in the final vote on the Finance Bill, 2026, raising concerns over their commitment to representing Kenyans during one of the most important legislative processes of the year. Out of the 349 elected and nominated lawmakers, …

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Gachagua Explodes, Accuses Ruto of “Looting” Billions in Budget

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of presiding over what he termed a “looting spree” through the newly tabled 2025/26 supplementary budget. Gachagua, a vocal critic of the current administration, alleged that the government intends to divert Ksh 6.2 billion through the budget process, claiming the …

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