The Lower Eastern Times

Two Killed in Deadly Land Clash in Meru

Two men have died following a violent clash over a contested piece of land in the Mikinduri area of Tigania, Meru County, police have said. Authorities reported that the men were among a group allegedly hired to help remove a woman from the disputed land when they were confronted by …

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Kenya Sees Slight Drop in Inflation in January

Lower costs for transport, food, and internet helped bring Kenya’s inflation down to 4.4 percent in January, slightly below December’s 4.5 percent, according to the latest data. The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) Consumer Price Index (CPI) report shows that inter-town bus and matatu fares fell by 1.9 percent, …

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Factory Worker Killed by Machine in Kwale

Police have launched investigations into the death of a 38-year-old worker at a cabro manufacturing factory in Samburu area, Kwale County. The deceased, identified as Kitsao Charo, was fatally injured on January 28, 2026, after being hit by a machine used in the production of cabros. Reports indicate that the …

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‘Kwa Wahindi Ni Mwanamke Analipa’: Natasha on Dowry Shock

Rev. Lucy Natasha has opened up about how she handled differing dowry customs in her marriage to an Indian man, revealing that cultural differences posed one of their biggest challenges. Speaking in a YouTube interview on Friday, January 30, 2026, Natasha said that while both she and her husband had …

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Passaris Demands Answers Over Sh11bn SHA Fraud Claims

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has called on the Ministry of Health to make public detailed payment records for the Social Health Assurance (SHA) scheme, raising alarm over possible mismanagement and structural loopholes. Her call comes after Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale revealed that fraudulent claims worth about Sh11 billion …

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Plane Crashes in Colombia Killing all 15 Aboard

A small passenger aircraft has crashed in northern Colombia, killing everyone on board, according to confirmation from state-owned airline Satena. The airline said the Beechcraft 1900 aircraft was involved in a “fatal accident,” without providing further details. Authorities later located the wreckage in a mountainous region. Click here to join …

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Football Transfer News Across Europe Thursday 29/1/2026

Juventus are stepping up their pursuit of 27-year-old French striker Randal Kolo Muani, who is on loan at Tottenham from Paris St-Germain, and Spurs could target Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta (28) as a replacement if Kolo Muani leaves. (Mail) Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee is also another option for Juventus, …

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Dry Spell Ending? ICPAC Predicts Rains from March

The prolonged dry and sunny conditions affecting much of the country are expected to ease from March, according to a new forecast by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC). ICPAC says the March–April–May (MAM) rainfall season carries a 45 per cent chance of above-normal rainfall across large parts …

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Duale: 29 Million Kenyans Enrolled Under SHA

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has outlined the state of Kenya’s healthcare sector and the legislative path toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC), revealing that more than 29 million Kenyans have registered with the Social Health Authority (SHA). Duale made the presentation at the 2026 National Assembly Legislative Retreat, chaired by …

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Siaya to Host Major National Para-Athletics Trials

The Kenya National Paralympic Committee (KNPC) will stage the 2026 national para-athletics trials this Friday and Saturday at the newly built Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium in Siaya. The trials will be organised jointly by KNPC and the Siaya County Government. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The two-day event …

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