The Lower Eastern Times

Court Stops Nairobi Hospital AGM After Omtatah Petition

The High Court has suspended the planned annual general meeting of the Kenya Hospital Association (KHA), the body that owns Nairobi Hospital, following a petition filed by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah. In a ruling delivered on Thursday, the court issued a conservatory order blocking the AGM amid an ongoing legal …

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Safaricom Shareholders to Pocket Sh0.85 Per Share

Safaricom PLC has announced an interim dividend of Sh0.85 per ordinary share for the financial year ending March 31, 2026. In a statement to the public, the company said its board approved the dividend during a meeting held on February 4, 2026. The payout applies to the year ending March …

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Court Awards Dandora Waste Pickers Sh25,000 Each

More than 1,000 waste pickers working at the Dandora dumpsite will each receive Sh25,000 after the High Court found that their constitutional rights had been violated. In a judgment delivered on February 5 by Justice Anne Omollo at the Kisii High Court, the court ruled in favour of the waste …

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Tragedy Hits Muthama Family as Son Dies Suddenly

The family of former Machakos Senator and current Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) member Johnson Muthama is in mourning following the death of their son, Moses Nduya Muthama. Machakos Senator Agnes Kavindu and her family lost Moses after he reportedly collapsed at their home on Wednesday evening. He was rushed to …

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Justina Syokau: Ex Bought Me a Fake Ring

Gospel singer Justina Syokau has revealed that her former partner once bought her an engagement ring worth just Ksh300, leaving everyone around them stunned. Speaking to Alex Mwakideu on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Justina said the gesture happened unexpectedly during a weekend outing, and she had no idea it was …

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US Confirms Sending Troops to Nigeria

By: BBC The United States has sent a small contingent of troops to Nigeria, a senior US military official has confirmed, marking the first time it has publicly acknowledged the presence of US forces in the country since it carried out airstrikes on Christmas Day. The head of the US …

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WhatsApp Loses Ground in Kenya as TikTok and Facebook Rise

The proportion of Kenyans using WhatsApp declined slightly in the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, even as rival platforms such as TikTok and Facebook recorded growth. New figures from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) show WhatsApp usage dropped by about one percentage point to 53.9 per cent …

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Kalonzo Accepts Top Azimio Job

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has formally accepted his appointment as Party Leader of the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition. The decision was ratified during a joint meeting of the Azimio Council and the National Executive Committee held on Monday, February 2, 2026, and chaired by former President Uhuru …

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Who is former IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan?

Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chief Executive Officer Marjan Hussein Marjan stepped down from office on Tuesday. In a statement, the Commission said his departure followed a mutual agreement to end his engagement. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Marjan was appointed to the top administrative post …

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ODM Reacts as Azimio Unveils New Leadership

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has reiterated that the party is still a member of the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition. Sifuna also welcomed and endorsed the coalition’s newly installed leadership. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel On Tuesday, Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition …

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