The Lower Eastern Times

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Fikirini Jacobs

When President William Ruto appointed Fikirini Jacobs Katoi Kahindi as Principal Secretary for the State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy, many Kenyans were introduced to a young leader whose rise to the national stage had largely been built through student activism, grassroots politics and public service in Kilifi …

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7 Reasons Gen Zs are Delaying ‘Yes I DO’

For many years, getting married in your early 20s was seen as a significant life achievement in Kenya. Today, however, many members of Generation Z are taking a different path, choosing to delay marriage as they prioritise personal development and financial security. Although marriage remains an aspiration for many young …

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KCAA Makes Major Change to Airworthiness Checks

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has extended the validity of aircraft certificates of airworthiness from one year to two years as it grapples with a shortage of aviation safety inspectors. According to the regulator, the decision is aimed at reducing pressure on its inspection workforce while keeping pace with …

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Senegal’s World Cup Dream Ends in Agony

Senegal’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign came to a heartbreaking end after Belgium staged a dramatic late comeback to secure a 3-2 extra-time victory in their Round of 32 clash. The defeat sees Senegal become the fifth African nation to exit the tournament, joining South Africa, Ivory Coast, the Democratic …

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Football Transfer News Across Europe: Barcelona and Arsenal Battle for Julián Álvarez

Atletico Madrid have no plans to accept any offers for Argentina striker Julián Álvarez, 26, despite Barcelona and Arsenal continuing to pursue him. (Fichajes) Former Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp would like to take charge of the German national team if Julian Nagelsmann leaves following Germany’s elimination in the last 32 …

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Babu Tells Amisi to Settle Scores Privately

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has called on Saboti MP Caleb Amisi to resolve concerns surrounding the Linda Mwananchi movement through internal discussions instead of making them public. Babu said leaders should engage one another directly whenever disagreements arise, rather than airing their differences on social media or other public …

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European Transfer Rumours: Who Will Win the Race for Sano and Bouaddi?

Manchester City, Manchester United and Bayern Munich have joined Arsenal in the race to sign 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. However, Lille want at least £70m and are also keen to keep him on loan next season. (Daily Mail) Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund are all tracking Mainz …

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World Cup: Ivory Coast Bye, Africa Remains with Seven Teams

Ivory Coast became the second African team to be eliminated from the World Cup round of 32 after losing 2-1 to Norway, leaving seven teams from the continent still in the hunt for a place in the last 16. Ivory Coast’s elimination joins them with South Africa, which exited the …

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CMA Gives Go-Ahead to Safaricom Share Sale

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has approved an exemption allowing Vodafone Kenya Limited (VKL) to proceed without making a mandatory takeover offer, clearing a key hurdle for a proposed Sh206 billion (US$1.6 billion) transaction involving Safaricom PLC. The approval enables Vodafone Kenya to acquire 6.01 billion ordinary shares in Safaricom …

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Cabinet Acts to Stop Kenyans From Becoming Mercenaries

The Cabinet has approved Kenya’s accession to two international treaties aimed at preventing the recruitment of citizens into foreign wars and strengthening the country’s fight against human trafficking. The decision paves the way for Kenya to formally join the 1989 United Nations Convention Against the Recruitment, Use, Financing and Training …

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