The Lower Eastern Times

Who Will See the 2026 Blood Moon? Full List Revealed

Although skywatchers in Kenya and much of Africa will not see the March 3, 2026 total lunar eclipse, millions in other parts of the world are expected to experience the striking “blood moon” phenomenon. Data from NASA and global observatories shows that the eclipse will be most visible in areas …

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Truecaller Launches Advertising Platform in Kenya and South Africa

Global communications app Truecaller has unveiled its advertising services in Kenya and South Africa as part of its broader expansion strategy across the African market. In the new setup, 365 Digital has been named the sole reseller of Truecaller’s advertising inventory in the two countries. Click here to join our …

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More Pain for Nairobi Residents as Water Bills Jump

Nairobi residents will soon dig deeper into their pockets for water and sewerage services after the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) adjusted its tariffs for both domestic and commercial users. With the new pricing, households consuming about 10,000 litres monthly will now pay Sh748, up from the previous …

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Salon Owner Found Dead in Roysambu Apartment

Detectives in Kasarani, Nairobi, have launched investigations after a 43-year-old woman was found dead in her apartment in what is suspected to be a murder. Police said the body of Flowrence Nyagah was discovered on the morning of March 1, 2026, inside her second-floor house along Lumumba Drive. Authorities believe …

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At Least 169 People Killed in South Sudan ‘Surprise’ Attack

By: BBC The authorities in South Sudan have said at least 169 people, including senior officials, were killed on Sunday when a group of unidentified men launched an assault on an area in the north of the country. Describing the attack as carried out by dozens of armed youth, Ruweng …

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MP Johana Ngeno to Be Buried March 6

The late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno will be buried on Friday, March 6, at his home in Emurua Dikirr after the family and regional leaders agreed on the date, Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu has confirmed. Governor Ntutu said consultations were held with leaders and a parliamentary committee to …

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High Court Shocks Ex-CBK Officer, Cancels Sh5M Payout

The High Court in Mombasa has overturned a Sh5 million compensation previously granted to a former assistant officer at the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). Naaman Ndege, who had been seconded to Imperial Bank Limited while it was under receivership, had removed a television set, a colour printer and a …

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StanChart Records Sh2.5bn Pension Charge after Kenyan Court Ruling

Standard Chartered Bank has recorded a Sh2.5 billion ($19 million) pension charge in its Kenya operations following a 2025 decision by the Retirement Benefits Appeals Tribunal favoring 629 former employees. In its latest financial statements, the bank said the rise in its global pension deficit was partly due to legal …

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Man Utd Climb to Third, Fulham Sink Sorry Spurs

By: AFP Benjamin Sesko stretched his hot streak with the winning goal as Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 2-1 to go third in the Premier League, while Tottenham failed to dispel relegation fears after defeat at Fulham. Sesko was handed his first start in seven games since Michael Carrick took …

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Chuka: University Student Stabbed 11 Times by Girlfriend

Police have launched investigations into two separate murder cases reported in Chuka, Tharaka Nithi County, and Embu town. In Chuka, a 22-year-old university student was allegedly stabbed multiple times in an incident believed to have involved his girlfriend. The victim, Kelvin Sigei, a second-year Bachelor of Science in Engineering student, …

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