The Lower Eastern Times

Can Christian Men Marry Multiple Wives? Kitale Court Will Decide

A man is set to take his case to the Kitale High Court on March 4, challenging the ban on polygamy for Christians and sparking debate over marriage, religion, and equality under Kenyan law. Ndura Koimburi plans to seek the repeal of sections of the Marriage Act that prevent Christian …

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First US Soldiers to Die in Iran Conflict are Identified

The American military has named its first troops killed in the conflict between the US and Iran. Six soldiers died when an “unmanned aircraft system” evaded air defences to hit a command centre in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, on Sunday. US Central Command initially said three soldiers died in the attack, …

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Britain Charters Plane to Evacuate its Citizens from Oman

By: BBC Reports we received a short time ago indicate that the British government has chartered a commercial plane from Oman to assist British citizens wishing to leave the Middle East. The flight is expected to depart Muscat on March 4 at 11:00 PM local time (19:00 GMT), and will …

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European football rumours Wednesday: Bruno Fernandes’ Man United future will depend on Champions League qualification

Manchester United are ready to offer Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes an improved contract worth up to £400,000-a-week – but the 31-year-old will make a decision about his future at Old Trafford if the club qualify for the Champions League. (Mirror) Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven, 24, is being tracked …

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ODM Cries Foul Over UDA “Invasion” of Strongholds

Leaders from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) are calling for the zoning of political territories, accusing members of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) of encroaching on their traditional support bases under the current broad-based political arrangement. Addressing the media after a four-hour ODM Parliamentary Group meeting in Nairobi on Tuesday, …

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Sidney Wafula Appointed BAT Kenya Managing Director

BAT Kenya has named Sidney Wafula as its new Managing Director, with his appointment taking effect on June 16, 2026. Wafula, who currently serves as Finance Director for BAT Sub-Saharan Africa Area, will take over from Crispin Achola, who is leaving the company after more than five years at the …

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Downpour Peak Expected This Week, Kenya Met Warns

The Kenya Meteorological Department has released an alert forecasting heavy rainfall in several parts of the country over the coming days. In its advisory, the department indicated that areas are likely to receive more than 20mm of rain within 24 hours between March 3 and March 9, 2026. The rains …

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Middle East Crisis Threatens Kenya’s Flower Exports

Kenyan flower exporters are expressing concern over possible supply chain disruptions following the closure of sections of Middle East airspace due to rising tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) has warned that extended airspace restrictions could significantly impact cargo capacity for the country’s …

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KAA Breaks Silence on Adani’s Alleged Return to JKIA

The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has refuted media reports claiming that India’s Adani Group is involved in the ongoing upgrade of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). In a statement issued Tuesday, KAA clarified that the Privately Initiated Proposal previously associated with Adani was formally terminated and that there are currently …

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Brian Odhiambo Case Takes Twist as Court Finds Officers Have Case to Answer

The Nakuru Law Courts have found that six officers from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) have a case to answer in connection with the alleged disappearance of fisherman Brian Odhiambo. In a statement, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said the officers — Francis Wachira, Alexander Lorogoi, …

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