The Lower Eastern Times

Let’s End Wars, Pope Leo XIV Easter Message to World Leaders

Brothers and sisters,Christ is risen! Happy Easter! For centuries, the Church has joyfully sung of the event that is the origin and foundation of her faith: “Yes, Christ my hope is arisen / Christ indeed from death is risen / Have mercy, victor King, ever reigning” (Easter Sequence). Easter is …

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Gachagua Targets Ruto Allies in Explosive Feud

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has intensified his attacks on President William Ruto’s allies in Cabinet, widening his political offensive. The latest target is Health CS Aden Duale, a close ally of the President. Gachagua has accused Duale of mismanaging the Social Health Authority and being linked to alleged irregularities, …

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Cut VAT to 8% or Face Pain, Amisi Says

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has urged the government to lower VAT on fuel from 16 per cent to 8 per cent to ease the burden on Kenyans amid rising costs. He warned that the country is likely to face a fuel crisis fueled by global geopolitical tensions, particularly the Iran–U.S. …

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MP Drops Bombshell on Orengo Impeachment Plan

Alego/Usonga MP Samuel Atandi has urged Siaya MCAs to shelve any plans to impeach Governor James Orengo, arguing that such a move would be unnecessary with the next general elections fast approaching. Speaking at his rural home in South East Alego, Atandi said voters should instead be given the opportunity …

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The Power of Lantana Camara

By: Patrick Karanja, Jewel Technical College In the quiet corners of gardens and wild fields, a deceptively beautiful plant grows, often overlooked, yet full of hidden potential. Lantana camara is known for its vibrant clusters of red, orange, pink, and yellow flowers that shimmer in sunlight, attracting butterflies, bees, and …

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Murkomen Visits Captain Ruto After Deadly Road Accident

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen visited Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Captain William Ruto at a Mombasa hospital on Saturday following a tragic road accident. The crash, which occurred Friday night, claimed the life of Captain Ruto’s daughter and left him and three of his other children injured. Click here …

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APS Bomet Snatch Narrow Win Over Ulinzi Stars in KPL

APS Bomet James Khalela (L) attempts to tackle Bidco United Dennis Murunga during their Kenyan Premier League match at Kasarani Annex in Nairobi on November 02, 2025. Photo/Sportpicha

APS Bomet secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory away to Ulinzi Stars on Saturday, lifting themselves out of the relegation zone in the FKF Premier League. The win was crucial for APS Bomet, who entered the match aiming to end a five-game winless streak. Both teams were level on 26 points …

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IEBC Explains Who Must Re-Register in Ongoing Voter Drive

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has clarified that only voters who registered before 2012 and were not captured in the biometric voter register are required to register afresh during the ongoing voter registration exercise. In a statement addressing earlier announcements, the commission explained that Kenyans who registered before …

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Murkomen Reveals Shocking Cause of KPA Boss Crash

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed that the accident involving KPA Managing Director Captain William Ruto in Taita Taveta County on Friday evening was linked to a stationary trailer that lacked proper signage. The KPA boss was travelling towards Serengeti National Park in Tanzania when the crash occurred. Click here …

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Woman Shot, Injured During Robbery in Utawala

Police have launched investigations after a 34-year-old woman was shot and seriously injured during a robbery in Utawala, Nairobi. The woman was attacked by two men on a motorcycle who robbed her of her belongings, including fruits she had just bought. During the incident, she was shot in the thigh. …

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