The Lower Eastern Times

Kitui: Governor Malombe Launches Pro-Poor Fees Support Scheme

By: Nicholas Wambua Kitui County on Friday marked a significant mileston in its commitment to ensuring equitable access to education for all, regardless of socioeconomic background. Governor Malombe’s initiative to launch the sh. 86.4 million Pro Poor Fees Support Scheme demonstrates a significant commitment to addressing educational disparities in Kitui …

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Local Business Owners in Kitui County Reassured of Current Locations

By: Nicholas Wambua In a recent development concerning the ongoing infrastructure improvements along Kitui County Assembly Road, local business owners have received reassurances that they will not be displaced from their current locations. This announcement comes amid concerns over potential disruptions to business operations in the area. According to Fredrick …

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Kitui: Lynn Kitwan, County Chief Officer Addresses Residents on World Cancer Day

By: Nicholas Wambua Summary Lynn Kitwan, the Kitui County Chief Officer responsible for public health and sanitation, delivered a poignant address to Kitui residents on the 5th of February, commemorating World Cancer Day. The event served as a testament to the county’s commitment to raising awareness about a cause that …

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‘Huyu Mzee ni very mannerless’ Sonko Condemns Divisive Remarks Against Kitui County Women Rep

By: Nicholas Wambua In a recent development, Mike Mbuvi Sonko has taken a firm stance against the divisive remarks made by Sammy Muisyo during his address to the residents of Mulango Ward in Kitui Central, Kitui County. Sonko, a prominent figure in Kenyan politics, expressed his disappointment at the lack …

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Autopsy Reveals Kilungu Boys Student’s Cause of Death

The cause of death for Emmanuel Kirimi Kaimenyi, a Form one student who tragically passed away just ten days after being admitted to Kilungu Boys School, has been revealed as an infection, according to an official statement from the school. Kennedy Malinda, the Chairman of the Kilungu Boys School’s Board …

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UDA Suffers Setback as Hundreds Join ODM in Meru

Hundreds of United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party members in Meru have switched allegiance to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party following President William Ruto’s recent visit to the county. During an ODM recruitment drive led by party leader Raila Odinga in Zablon Mathenge, Meru county on Saturday, February 3, 2024, …

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Over 2,000 Laikipia Homes Benefit from Clean Energy Stove Project

Clean cooking jikos have been distributed to more than 2,000 households in Laikipia, courtesy of the government’s efforts to promote energy efficiency and reduce harmful emissions. The initiative, part of the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum’s Accelerating Clean Cooking Access (ACCA) project, aims to advocate for cleaner cooking fuels to …

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Machakos: Family Demands Answers as Man Dies in Tala Police Custody

A man in his middle age was discovered deceased in a police cell in Tala on Friday, sparking numerous inquiries into the circumstances surrounding his sudden death. Following this, authorities transferred the body to Kangundo Hospital Mortuary, without prior notification to the deceased’s family or next of kin. The deceased, …

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Murram Mining Persists After Mavoko Demolitions

Three months after the dismantling of structures on the East African Portland Cement Company (EAPCC) land in Mavoko sub-County, individuals of ill repute are profiting immensely by excavating murram and depositing black cotton soil from nearby construction sites onto the property. Commencing on October 13, 2023, amid heightened security, the …

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48 Escape Unhurt as Bus Burns on Nairobi-Mombasa Highway

A Malindi-bound Tahmeed bus carrying 48 passengers caught fire and was completely destroyed shortly after all occupants were safely evacuated on Sunday morning. According to authorities and the bus company, the incident occurred on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway, a few kilometers from Voi town. While the cause of the fire remains …

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