High Court of Kenya has granted former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju anticipatory bail of Sh200,000 following his recent arrest. The ruling was issued by Justice Martin Muya after Tuju and his co-applicant, Louiza Korros, filed an urgent application through their lawyer Gregg Ndege seeking to stop his arrest and continued …
Read More »Shock as 33 Bodies Exhumed in Kericho County Mass Grave
At least 33 bodies have been exhumed from a mass grave at a cemetery in Kericho County, following an operation carried out by a multi-agency team on Tuesday. Initial reports had indicated that only 14 bodies were buried at the site, but the latest findings revealed a significantly higher number. …
Read More »Kenya Airways Sinks into Sh17.2 Billion Loss
Kenya Airways (KQ) has reported a net loss of Sh17.2 billion for the year ending December 31, 2025, a sharp reversal from the Sh5.4 billion profit recorded in 2024. The airline linked the loss mainly to the temporary grounding of three wide-body aircraft, which disrupted its operations during the year. …
Read More »Student Death Sparks Protests at Laikipia University
By: Erick Otieno, Laikipia University. A tragic incident involving a first-year student has triggered widespread protests at Laikipia University, culminating in an indefinite closure of the institution. According to reports, on Friday, 20th March, a group of students had gone on a hike at Subukia Falls when one of them, …
Read More »Kakuzi Doubles Dividend After Profit Rebound
Kakuzi Plc has doubled its dividend to Sh16 per share after reporting a net profit of Sh387.5 million for the 2025 financial year. This marks a strong turnaround from the Sh131.6 million loss recorded in 2024, with total revenue rising to Sh5.4 billion. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …
Read More »Mystery as Woman Found Dead in Shop in Athi River
Mystery surrounds the death of a woman whose body was discovered in a grocery shop in Athi River. Detectives are probing the suspected killing of 25-year-old Precious Kanari, who had been reported missing since March 20 before her body was found two days later. Her remains were discovered hidden inside …
Read More »Kenya Ships First Exports to China Under Zero-Tariff Deal
Kenya on Monday dispatched its first batch of exports to China under the newly introduced zero-tariff agreement, a move officials say could help reduce the trade deficit and open wider markets for Kenyan products. The shipment includes fresh avocados, avocado oil, hides and skins, coffee, and green beans. These goods …
Read More »President Ruto Launches Usenge Pier Project
President William Ruto on Tuesday officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for the Usenge Beach Pier project in Siaya County, a major initiative aimed at unlocking the economic potential of Lake Victoria and improving livelihoods in the area. The pier is part of the government’s wider plan to modernise the blue economy …
Read More »KUPPET Demands Hiring of 44,000 Teachers after Court Ruling
The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers has urged the government to merge all bursary funds and prioritize the immediate hiring of 44,000 junior school intern teachers on permanent and pensionable terms. The union wants the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to seek additional funding from Parliament to absorb the interns, …
Read More »Shock Ranking: JKIA Missing in Africa’s Best Airports
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has failed to secure a spot among Africa’s top 10 airports in the latest rankings released by Skytrax. Meanwhile, regional competitors stood out, with Kigali International Airport ranked 8th and Bole International Airport taking the 9th position on the continent. Click here to join our …
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The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye