The Lower Eastern Times

Study Reveals Kenya Struggles to Handle Cancer Emergencies

A recent study highlights significant gaps in cancer recognition and the management of oncological emergencies (OEs) in Kenya. Researchers Omar Abdihamid, Fatuma Affey, Juliet Maina, and Christine Ngaruiya note that while Kenya has made progress in upgrading cancer care facilities, acute oncological emergencies still require urgent attention. Click here to …

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Breaking:11 Students Injured While Watching Ruto’s Motorcade in Kapsabet

Tragedy struck a school for the deaf in Kapsabet when 11 learners were injured after reportedly falling into a septic tank. The school is located near Kapsabet Girls, where President William Ruto was scheduled to visit. Police have secured the scene, though the President has not yet arrived. Witnesses say …

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Tragic Night in Murang’a as Two Brothers Killed in Truck–Motorcycle Crash

A tragic accident occurred in Kihuro village, Gaturi, Kiharu Constituency, when two brothers died after their motorcycle collided with a truck late at night. The crash happened at around 10:30 pm when a truck transporting sand from Kimathi towards Mathioya hit the motorcycle carrying the brothers from Mahua-ini area. The …

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Woman, 31, Killed by Husband as Mob Lynches Suspect

A 31-year-old woman was found dead in her home in Exritive village, Ngawa Sub-location, Nyandarua County, in what police are treating as a suspected domestic homicide followed by mob justice. Mary Nyambura was reportedly heard screaming before family members went to her house and found her dead in her bedroom. …

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East African Portland Cement Hikes Blue Triangle Price Due to Rising Costs

East African Portland Cement Company has increased the price of its Blue Triangle cement by Sh10 per bag, citing rising costs of raw materials. In a notice to customers, the company said the revision applies to its 50kg Portland Pozzolanic Cement (CEM IV 32.5) and took effect on March 11, …

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Arsenal Sends Memorabilia to Honour Late Raila Odinga, Devoted Fan

Arsenal F.C. has sent a package of memorabilia to commemorate the late Raila Odinga, recognizing the Kenyan leader’s long-standing passion for football. According to Philip Etale, communications director of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), the package arrived in Nairobi after being dispatched from London earlier this year. Click here to …

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Two Masinde Muliro University Students Found Dead in Locked Kakamega House

Detectives in Kakamega are investigating a suspected murder-suicide after two university students were found dead inside a house in Maraba, Kakamega Central. Police said the victims were both students at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST). Their bodies were discovered inside the same residence, leaving the local community …

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KCB Group Net Profit Rises 11% to Sh68.4 Billion

KCB Group reported an 11 percent increase in net profit to Sh68.4 billion for the year ending December 31, 2025, driven by growth in lending and improved revenue performance. Customer loans grew by 15 percent to Sh1.59 trillion, helping push the bank’s total revenue to Sh214 billion, up from Sh204 …

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Police Probe Death of 13-Year-Old Girl Found in Migori Thicket

Detectives have launched investigations into the death of a 13-year-old girl whose body was discovered in a thicket in Suna West Sub-County, Migori County. Police said the circumstances surrounding the incident are still unclear. The girl, a Grade Nine student from a local school in Marindi village, was found dead …

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Natembeya Cautions Linda Mwananchi Faction Against Forming New Party

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has cautioned leaders linked to the Linda Mwananchi movement against transforming the faction into a separate political party. According to Natembeya, such a move could divide the opposition and unintentionally boost President William Ruto’s chances of securing another term in office. Click here to join …

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