The Lower Eastern Times

Who Owns Directline? Judge Pushes for Fast Answer

Directline Assurance Company’s ongoing shareholding and directorship row took centre stage in court on Thursday, as Justice Francis Gikonyo called for the matter to be resolved without further delay. S. K. Macharia, chairperson of Royal Credit Limited and founder of Directline, appeared in court over contempt proceedings and detailed the …

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Want KPC Shares? You Now Have 3 Extra Days

Capital Markets Authority has approved a three-day extension of the Kenya Pipeline Company Initial Public Offering (IPO), pushing the closing date to February 24, 2026, at 5 p.m. The offer, which had been set to close today at 5 p.m., will now remain open for an additional three days. Authorities …

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Sifuna: Authorities Fully Aware of Upcoming Kakamega Rally

Edwin Sifuna has said his team formally informed police about a planned political rally in Kakamega, rejecting claims that security agencies were unaware of their activities. The Nairobi Senator maintained that all legal procedures were followed and accused authorities of attempting to deflect responsibility after chaos disrupted a rally in …

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Charles Kanjama Clinches LSK Presidency in Tight Race

Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama has been elected President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) after securing 3,728 votes in the just-concluded elections. His closest challenger, Peter Wanyama, garnered 2,616 votes, while Mwaura Kabata finished third with 2,086 votes. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Kanjama succeeds Faith Odhiambo, …

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Pray for Kenya as Ramadan Begins, Says President Ruto

President William Ruto has extended greetings to Muslims as the holy month of Ramadan begins, calling on them to pray for the nation while highlighting values of unity, faith, and compassion. In a statement marking the start of the sacred period, the President noted that Ramadan promotes principles that extend …

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Ruth Odinga: Oketch Salah Has No Role in ODM

Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has publicly rejected any association with political activist Oketch Salah, stating that he has no role in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and distancing both the party and the Odinga family from his recent political activities. Speaking in a TV interview on Wednesday night amid …

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Shock and Grief as Separate Incidents Leave Families in Mourning

A 40-year-old woman died after she was stabbed during a domestic dispute at her home in Baricho, Kirinyaga County. According to police, Mary Wambua Mugweru sustained stab wounds to the chest on February 15 in an altercation believed to have involved her husband. She was taken to hospital but passed …

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European Football Rumors Thursday: Man Utd regret Rashford decision

Manchester United are regretting their decision to agree to sell England striker Marcus Rashford to Barcelona for £26m because they believe the 28-year-old is now worth around £50m. (Star) Bournemouth and Argentina defender Marcos Senesi, 28, wants to join Barcelona this summer after deciding not to sign a new contract …

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All Eyes on Lawyers as Nation Watches LSK Vote

Members of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) are casting their ballots nationwide in an election to choose a new President, Vice-President and Council members in a crucial race set to shape the legal profession’s trajectory for the next two years. Voting is taking place at High Court stations across …

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Mum of Late Internet Star Neilah Zuri Appeals for Help With Final Sendoff

Ruth Wambui, the mother of late online star Neilah Zuri, has appealed to friends, fans and well-wishers for support as she prepares to give her daughter a dignified sendoff. Neilah, who was living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), died on February 15, a day after marking her eighth birthday. Click …

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