The Lower Eastern Times

Condom Crisis hits Milano Games on Valentine’s Day

By:Reuters Athletes at the Milano Cortina Games seem to have embraced Valentine’s week with their trademark Olympic intensity, racing through their free condom supply to leave dispensers empty before the big day itself. Some 10,000 prophylactics were distributed across the city and mountain accommodation sites by organisers, continuing a longstanding Olympic practice …

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Kenyan Youth Set for Overseas Farm Jobs Push

Kenya is seeking to turn its large youth population into a competitive asset in global agriculture, Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has said. Addressing the 49th Session of the Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Kagwe described the country’s youthful demographic not as …

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Kenya Airways Jet Back in the Skies After Major Check

Kenya Airways has confirmed that one of its aircraft is back in operation after undergoing major maintenance work. The national carrier said the plane successfully completed a thorough 6C maintenance check, including an in-depth heavy inspection and a planned replacement of its landing gear. Click here to join our WhatsApp …

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Emotional Scenes as Muthama’s Son Is Laid to Rest

Commissioner Johnson Muthama and Senator Agnes Kavindu on Saturday laid their son, Moses Muthama Nduya, to rest during an emotional burial ceremony held in Tala, Machakos County. In a heartfelt message, Senator Kavindu described the occasion as one of the most painful moments for her family, saying they were comforted …

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Valentine’s Messages to Send to a Loved One

Valentine’s Day is more than flowers and chocolates — it’s a moment to pause and remind someone how much they mean to you. Whether you’re celebrating a new romance, a long-term relationship, or a deep friendship, the right words can make the day unforgettable. If you’re wondering what to text, …

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Skoot Introduces Electric Tuk-Tuks in Nairobi

Electric mobility company Skoot Technology has unveiled a battery-swapping electric three-wheeler in Kenya, targeting tuk-tuk operators in urban areas looking to lower fuel expenses. The new unit, known as the Skoot e3W, brings together a Piaggio-designed vehicle supplied locally by Car & General and SUN Mobility’s battery-swapping technology. Click here …

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Goodbye FM? CA Launches Digital Radio Trial in Nairobi

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has kicked off the country’s first-ever Digital Sound Broadcasting (DSB) pilot for radio in Nairobi, signaling the beginning of a transition to digital radio transmission. The launch aligns with World Radio Day 2026 and comes at a time when FM frequencies in major towns …

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Kalonzo, Gachagua, Oburu console Muthama family after son’s passing

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka paid a condolence visit to the home of Machakos Senator Agnes Kavindu and former Senator and Commissioner Johnson Muthama following the death of their son, Moses Muthama Nduya. Kalonzo was accompanied by DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua, ODM leader Oburu Oginga, Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr, …

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President Ruto Departs for Ethiopia Ahead of AU Summit

President William Ruto is set to depart for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Friday afternoon to attend the 37th African Union Summit of Heads of State and Government. The summit will focus on building resilient education systems to equip Africa’s 21st-century human capital. President Ruto is scheduled to address the issue …

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Body of Missing Woman Found Dumped Along Mukaa Road

Police in Mukaa, Makueni County, have confirmed the discovery of a woman’s body dumped along a roadside. The deceased has been identified as 54-year-old Irene Wanjiku Ndebe, a lecturer who was reported missing on February 8, 2026, from Thindigua, Kiambu County. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Authorities say …

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