The Lower Eastern Times

South C Building Collapse: Court Orders Arrest of Nairobi County Official

A Nairobi court has issued a warrant of arrest against Nairobi City County official John Gombe Osike after he failed to appear in court in a case linked to the collapse of a building in South C. Osike is among several individuals facing charges over the incident. He is accused …

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Methu: Murkomen Is a Recipe for Chaos

Nyandarua Senator John Methu has accused Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of contributing to political violence, claiming his leadership poses a threat to peaceful elections ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Sunday, Methu alleged that individuals who disrupted an opposition church gathering …

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Co-op Bank Joins Africa’s Financial Powerhouses

Co-operative Bank has been ranked among Africa’s 25 strongest banks by capital for the first time, further cementing Kenya’s status as East Africa’s leading financial centre. The latest The Banker Top 1,000 World Banks survey placed three Kenyan lenders among the continent’s best-capitalised financial institutions. Co-operative Bank made its debut …

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Mystery as 22-Year-Old Dies in Upper Hill Fall

Detectives have launched investigations into the death of a 22-year-old woman who died after reportedly falling from the rooftop of a 22-storey building in Nairobi’s Upper Hill area. The incident was reported at around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday after the building’s management was alerted by a security guard who discovered …

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Ol Kalou Campaign Cost Sh100 Million, Says Ruku

Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has rejected claims by the Opposition that the government spent billions of shillings to influence the outcome of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Speaking during an interview with Hot 96, Ruku said the campaign support and items distributed …

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Police Shooting Leaves One Dead in Embu

A police operation to recover a stolen bicycle in Mbeere South Subcounty, Embu County, ended in tragedy after officers reportedly came under attack from a group of youths on Saturday night. According to police, officers tracked a suspect to a rented house at Mutuobare Shopping Centre, where they found the …

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Spain Beat Argentina in Epic Final

Spain have been crowned the 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after defeating defending champions Argentina in an intense final that went into extra time. La Roja secured a 1-0 victory thanks to an extra-time goal from Ferran Torres, ending a 16-year wait for their second World Cup title. Torres found …

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Why Thika Is Set to Become Kenya’s Next City

The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations has supported the proposal to elevate Thika Municipality into a smart industrial city, saying the town has satisfied the requirements set out under the Urban Areas and Cities Act. After reviewing submissions from the Kiambu County Government, the committee determined that …

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Why NTSA Portal Is Temporarily Unavailable

Motorists and transport operators will be unable to access NTSA’s online services over the weekend as the authority carries out scheduled system maintenance aimed at improving its digital platforms. The temporary shutdown means users will not be able to access key services such as logbook transfers, driving licence applications, vehicle …

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The KUCCPS Transfer Mistake Many Students Make

Every year, thousands of students seek to change their university or college courses after being placed by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS). Although the transfer process is conducted online and is relatively simple, many applications are unsuccessful because applicants fail to follow the required procedures. Whether …

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