The Lower Eastern Times

MPs Sound Alarm Over Rising Political Gangs

A parliamentary committee has raised concern over the increasing use of organised gangs in Kenya’s politics, warning that the trend could threaten national security as the country heads toward the 2027 General Election. The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security cautioned that politically linked gangs are becoming …

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Ex-Boyfriend Confesses to Killing RIAT Student

Shock has gripped the public after detectives uncovered details surrounding the brutal killing of 21-year-old student Rose Benter Apondi, allegedly murdered by her ex-boyfriend in what investigators believe was a planned revenge attack. The case began as a missing person report filed on April 6 at Maseno Police Station, but …

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Omtatah: Dark Days of Violence Returning

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has warned that politically driven violence is making a comeback, cautioning that the country could be heading into a tense and dangerous period ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a strongly worded statement, Omtatah reflected on his own experience, recalling a 2012 attack in Nairobi …

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Osotsi Records Statement with DCI Over Kisumu Attack

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has recorded a statement with officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations at Parliament following a recent attack on him in Kisumu. On Tuesday, Osotsi, alongside members of the Linda Wanchi team, called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of those believed to have planned the …

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Opinion: Why Drivers Fear Passing Mtito Andei at Night

By: Patrick Karanja, Jewel Technical College Along the endless ribbon of the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway, there lies a place that many travelers pass, but few ever forget. Mtito Andei is not just a stopover town. To some, it is a silent checkpoint between safety and uncertainty—a place where the road feels …

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Housing Row Deepens as Wamuchomba Defies Elders

Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has brushed off alleged curses from a section of Kiama Kia Ma elders over the contested 58-acre Githunguri Kia Wairera shrine land. She affirmed that the government’s affordable housing project on the land will proceed as planned. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The legislator …

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Ruto Responds to Gachagua over Akorino State House Invite

President William Ruto has pushed back against criticism from his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua, defending his decision to host members of the Akorino Church at State House on Sunday. Speaking during the Akorino Israel Thanksgiving Service, Ruto insisted that he has full authority over State House and will not be …

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How Ol Kalou By-election Will test Ruto and Gachagua’s Strength in Mt. Kenya

What may appear to be a routine local contest is quickly turning into a high-stakes political battle, one that could reveal shifting loyalties and reshape power dynamics in the Mt Kenya region. Political analysts say the outcome could influence regional leadership and impact the direction of national politics ahead of …

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Prison Officer Found Dead Hours After Transfer Order

Police in Homa Bay are probing the death of a prison officer who was discovered dead just hours after receiving transfer instructions. Constable Ronald Bernard Ochieng, who was stationed at Homa Bay GK Prison, is reported to have taken his own life on Friday night. Click here to join our …

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Teargas, Chaos as Kikuyu Rally Build-up Turns Volatile

Teargas was fired and running battles broke out on Saturday as crowds gathered ahead of a rally by Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua in Kikuyu Constituency. Witnesses reported panic after a man was heard shouting “ongeza teargas” as security forces moved in to disperse the crowds. Click here …

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