The Lower Eastern Times

Arati: ODM–UDA Will Take Power in 2027

Simba Arati has stated that the alliance between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is set to form the next government. Speaking during William Ruto’s development tour in Kisii, Arati—who also serves as ODM’s deputy party leader—said their collaboration with the President puts them in a …

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Betty Kyalo Welcomes Baby Girl

Betty Kyalo has shared the joyful news of welcoming her newborn daughter, Nova Aurora Jones, with her partner Charlie Jones. The couple announced the birth on Instagram, expressing excitement and gratitude. They posted photos holding their baby’s hand alongside a box revealing it’s a girl, with her name displayed. Click …

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Eldoret Hospital Fined Sh525K Over Data Breach

St Luke’s Orthopaedic and Trauma Hospital.

Office of the Data Protection Commissioner has found St Luke’s Orthopaedic and Trauma Hospital liable for unlawfully disclosing a patient’s sensitive medical information and ordered it to pay Sh525,000 in compensation. Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait ruled that the hospital violated data protection laws by mishandling and wrongly sharing a patient’s …

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Kikuyu Elders Win Big as Court Halts Githunguri Housing Project

Githunguri affordable housing project has been halted after the High Court of Kenya ordered an immediate suspension of construction on the disputed land following a case involving Kikuyu elders. In a ruling issued by Justice Bahati Mwamunye, the court directed that all construction activities on the 58-acre parcel stop immediately. …

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Can IEBC Deliver Credible Elections in 2027?

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon has assured Kenyans that the 2027 General Election will be credible, transparent, and peaceful, while urging all stakeholders to play their part in protecting democracy. Speaking at a Nairobi meeting, Ethekon said the Commission is adopting a fresh approach focused on …

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Fuel VAT Slash Could Be Illegal — Here’s Why

A petrol station attendant fuelling a car. Photo I File

A decision by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi to lower VAT on fuel to 8 per cent is now facing legal scrutiny. In a gazette notice issued on April 15, Mbadi reduced VAT from 13 per cent to 8 per cent—just a day after an earlier cut from 16 per …

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Mueke: Pork Shortage Signals Billion-Shilling Opportunity

Livestock PS Jonathan Mueke has revealed that Kenya’s appetite for pork is almost twice the country’s current production, highlighting a major supply gap in the livestock sector. According to Mueke, demand in 2025 reached about 38,500 metric tonnes, while local production stood at just 23,000 metric tonnes. He noted that …

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Why Kalonzo Is Urgently Seeking Pope’s Prayers

Kalonzo Musyoka has appealed to Pope Leo to keep Kenya in his prayers for peace and unity during his ongoing visit to Africa. The Wiper Patriotic Front leader urged the head of the Catholic Church to remember Kenya, even though the country is not included in his current four-nation tour …

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BBC to Cut up to 2,000 Jobs in Next Two Years

By: AFP The BBC revealed Wednesday that the British broadcasting corporation is set to cut up to 2,000 jobs in the next two years amid a challenging media landscape. The BBC’s interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies said in a statement to staff that “while we still have to work through …

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Embu Tragedy: IPOA Investigates Shooting That Left 2 Dead

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has begun investigations into a deadly shooting in Embu County that resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries during protests over healthcare services at Ishiara Level 4 Hospital. In a statement released Wednesday evening, IPOA said it had deployed a Rapid Response Team to …

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