The Lower Eastern Times

Pastor Charged After Man Drowned During Baptism

By: BBC A pastor has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter after a man died during a baptism ceremony in Birmingham. Robert Smith, 61, from Brixton, London, died from drowning at an address on Slade Road, Erdington, on 8 October 2023. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Cheryl Bartley, …

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Senator Methu’s Microphone Switched off as he Lectures Ruto Face to Face

Senator John Methu caused a stir in Nyandarua on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, during the requiem mass of the late Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho after his microphone was briefly switched off as he addressed President William Ruto directly. While speaking at the podium, Methu began by recalling how the …

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Safaricom, Coca-Cola Among Firms Facing KRA Auction

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has given individuals, companies, and government agencies 30 days to claim goods held at customs warehouses at JKIA or risk having them auctioned. In a gazette notice dated March 27, KRA stated that items stored at DHL JKIA and Forodha House will be treated as …

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Shock as 20 Donkeys Slaughtered in Makindu

Police have arrested two suspects in Makindu, Makueni County, after a late-night operation exposed a suspected illegal donkey slaughtering ring in Kamboo sub-location. According to area chief Jackson Kimende, the raid was conducted at around 12:30am, when officers stormed a forest area and discovered that about 20 donkeys had already …

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Drama in Mombasa as Ali, County Clash Over Pulled Billboards

A dispute has erupted between Nyali MP Mohammed Ali and Mombasa county officials after several billboards promoting his voter registration campaign were taken down. Residents woke up on Tuesday to find empty billboard spaces in areas where Ali’s campaign messages had previously been displayed, including Buxton, Likoni Ferry and Kibarani. …

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Gachagua Drops Bombshell, Publishes Brother’s Will

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has released details of his late brother Nderitu Gachagua’s will in a bid to address growing claims of irregularities in the handling and distribution of the estate. In a notice published in local newspapers on Wednesday, Gachagua—named as one of the estate’s executors alongside lawyer …

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KUCCPS Opens Portal for 2026 University, TVET Placement

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has launched its application portal for the 2026 intake, inviting students to apply for degree courses as well as Level 4, 5 and 6 TVET programmes. The online application window opened on April 7, 2026, and will close on May 6, …

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‘It’s Not True!’ – Tuju Denies Claims in Court

Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju on Tuesday appeared before the Kibera Law Courts and denied charges of allegedly providing false information to a public officer. His court appearance followed a summons issued by Senior Principal Magistrate Stella Atambo for plea taking in a case tied to his recent disappearance, which …

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Global Oil Prices Fall after Trump’s Ceasefire Announcement

By: BBC Global oil prices have fallen significantly after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire. Early Tuesday, a barrel of crude oil traded on international markets was worth $103.42, while U.S. crude was near $103.25 a barrel. However, prices are still higher than before the conflict began on …

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US and Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire

US President Donald Trump has said he has agreed to a two-week pause in attacks on Iran, following a proposal by mediators in the conflict. Trump said the decision was reached after talks with Pakistani leaders, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who requested more time for diplomatic efforts. In his …

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