The Lower Eastern Times

[PHOTOS] William Ruto Arrives in Dar es Salaam for Two-Day State Visit

President William Ruto has touched down in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, marking the start of a two-day state visit to the neighboring country. He was welcomed at the airport by a delegation of Kenyan and Tanzanian officials. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel During the visit, Ruto is set …

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Nakuru Crowned Cleanest City, Nairobi Ranked Worst

Nairobi has been ranked the poorest performer in solid waste management among Kenya’s five cities, with the administration led by Johnson Sakaja managing to collect only about a third of the garbage generated. In contrast, Nakuru, under Governor Susan Kihika, recorded the best performance. Data from the 2026 Economic Survey …

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Ksh.70M? Inside Babu Owino’s Costly Support for DJ Evolve

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino says he has spent nearly Ksh.70 million on the treatment of Felix Orinda, also known as DJ Evolve, following the 2020 shooting incident. The case, which occurred at B-Club in Nairobi, has remained a key issue surrounding the legislator, who is eyeing the Nairobi gubernatorial …

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Kang’ata: Why I’m Ditching Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance

Irungu Kang’ata has declared that he will not defend his Murang’a gubernatorial seat on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket in the 2027 General Election. The governor made the announcement on Sunday after a meeting with party leader William Ruto in Kandara, Murang’a County. Click here to join our WhatsApp …

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Suspects Nabbed in Alleged Jet Fuel Theft Plot at Wilson Airport

A suspected attempt to steal jet fuel at Wilson Airport was foiled after detectives intercepted a vehicle believed to have been used in the operation. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), officers from the Kenya Airport Police Unit stopped a suspicious vehicle within the airport grounds and discovered …

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Report: Uganda Still Kenya’s Top Export Market

Kenya’s export earnings remained largely steady last year, despite mixed performance across different global markets, according to the 2026 Economic Survey by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). Africa continued to dominate as Kenya’s biggest export destination, with earnings from the continent rising by 6.4% to Sh452.8 billion. This …

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Spirit Airlines Cancels Flights after Missing $500 Million in Aid

The American low-cost airline, Spirit Airlines, has announced the suspension of its operations. The organization’s leadership said the decision was due to the failure to secure $500 million in financial assistance from the Trump administration. Spirit was in talks with the US government about a plan to save the company …

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Ruto Invited to High-Profile G7 Summit in France

William Ruto has received an invitation to attend the upcoming G7 Leaders’ Summit in Évian, France, in what is being seen as a major recognition of Kenya’s expanding role in global economic diplomacy. The invitation was confirmed during high-level discussions in Paris between Kenya’s Ambassador to France Betty Cherwon and …

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Kalonzo Tours ODM Stronghold in Fresh Push

Kalonzo Musyoka is currently on a two-day tour of Homa Bay County, where he has kicked off a series of political and community engagements. The Wiper Party leader began his visit by attending a church service and fundraising event for a campsite at Nyakongo SDA Church in Gem West Ward, …

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