The Lower Eastern Times

Omondi, Kibagendi Ousted in Dramatic House Reshuffle

Suba South MP Caroli Omondi and Kitutu Chache South MP Antoney Kibagendi have been removed from influential parliamentary committees following recent changes within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Omondi was on Tuesday evening relieved of his role as Chairperson of the Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee (CIOC), a decision he termed …

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Sifuna: Teargas Won’t Silence Public Dissent

Edwin Sifuna has asserted that the use of teargas will not suppress people’s voices or halt their movements, following disturbances at the Linda Mwananchi rally in Kakamega on Saturday. Speaking on Fixing the Nation on NTV Kenya Tuesday morning, Sifuna dismissed claims that opposition leaders orchestrated the disruption, insisting those …

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KeNHA Directs Thika Superhighway Traders to Vacate Within Seven Days

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a new notice ordering roadside traders operating along parts of the Thika Superhighway to vacate within seven days to allow for planned infrastructure improvements. In the directive, the Authority singled out traders at Kihunguro (both sides), Allsops (both sides), and Delview, instructing …

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From Silence to Spotlight: The Growing Visibility of LGBTQ Kenyans

By: Njoki Thuku, Mount Kenya University As Kenyan youth navigate tradition, law, and social media, LGBTQ visibility is shifting from whispered conversations to national dialogue. For decades, homosexuality in Kenya was a secret kept behind closed doors. Today, discussions once confined to private chats, online forums, or close friend circles …

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KUCCPS Opens Portal for Diploma in Paralegal Studies at Kenya School of Law

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has officially opened its application portal for the Diploma in Law (Paralegal Studies) offered at the Kenya School of Law. The Kenya School of Law, a government institution mandated to provide professional legal education, offers the diploma programme to prepare learners …

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Sensitive Customer Details Leaked in PayPal Glitch

Global payments company PayPal has revealed a data exposure incident that affected some of its customers after a coding error in one of its business financing products left sensitive information accessible for several months. According to TechRadar, the flaw occurred in the PayPal Working Capital (PPWC) loan application — a …

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Babu Owino: Uhuru Not Financing Linda Mwananchi Rallies

Babu Owino has dismissed allegations that former president Uhuru Kenyatta is bankrolling the ongoing Linda Mwananchi rallies, maintaining that the initiative is supported financially by its own members. Amid escalating tensions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), the Embakasi East MP said Kenyatta has no interest in sponsoring political events, …

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Soft Life vs Survival Mode: The Mental Health Crisis on Kenyan Campuses

By: Njoki Thuku, Mount Kenya University As social media glamorizes ease and luxury, students say the pressure to “live softly” is colliding with financial stress, academic demands, and emotional exhaustion. On Instagram, campus life looks effortless. There are rooftop brunches with captions that read “soft life only.” There are surprise …

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Nyandarua Launches Sanitary Pads Initiative to Keep Girls in School

The Nyandarua County government has rolled out a new initiative providing sanitary pads to schoolgirls, aiming to address menstrual-related absenteeism and ensure uninterrupted learning. Despite national interventions such as the government’s free sanitary towel programme launched in 2011, many girls—particularly in rural counties like Nyandarua—continue to miss school during their …

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Njoroge wa Githinji Bags Master’s in Digital Journalism

In a significant milestone for Kenyan journalism, renowned media personality Njoroge wa Githinji has graduated with a Master of Arts in Digital Journalism from The Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communications. The achievement underscores his commitment to advancing digital storytelling and journalistic excellence in the country. Click …

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