A boda boda rider was fatally stabbed during a confrontation at a bar in the Igare area of Kisii County, police have confirmed. The victim, identified as 27-year-old Conlias Onchari, was attacked following a disagreement with a bouncer who works at a popular bar in the area. Police said the …

A woman has been taken into custody in connection with the killing of her husband following a dispute over money in Manga, Nyamira County, police have said. The incident occurred on January 16, 2026, in Tindereti village, Borabu area. The deceased was identified as 32-year-old Elijah Mogoi. Click here to …

The latest edition of The Lower Eastern Times weekly e-paper is now out, covering the period from January 18 to January 24, 2026. This issue brings readers in-depth, timely, and community-focused stories from across the region and beyond. Inside the e-paper, readers will find national and county news, development updates, …

The government reports that 61 per cent of eligible Junior Secondary School (JSS) students have enrolled in Senior Secondary School, as nationwide placement continues. In a statement on Sunday, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration (MINA) said reporting timelines were extended after consultations with stakeholders to address challenges faced …

EALA MP Winnie Odinga has openly criticized a faction within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) that she says is pursuing selfish interests and trying to shut her out of party affairs. Speaking at a rally in Kibra, Nairobi, Winnie vowed not to stay silent when she sees wrongdoing in the …

Police have successfully recovered 22 cattle stolen from Meru County in Isiolo after a coordinated operation involving the National Police Service (NPS) and National Police Reservists (NPR). The theft was reported at Mutuati Police Station, prompting a multi-agency pursuit that tracked the suspects across county borders. Officers intercepted the group …

President William Ruto has extended his congratulations to Uganda’s President-elect Yoweri Museveni following the announcement of his re-election on 17 January 2026. In a formal message, Ruto highlighted that the results reflect the trust Ugandans place in Museveni’s leadership and the confidence enjoyed by his National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. …

Internet access in Uganda has been partially restored after a nationwide blackout that lasted several days during last week’s general election, according to independent network monitoring group NetBlocks. While connectivity has improved since Sunday, large segments of the population remain offline or experience intermittent service, particularly on mobile networks, which …

Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has assured Kenyans that the government does not intend to keep increasing taxes to finance development projects. Speaking during a privatisation forum at Migori Teachers’ Training College (TTC), Mbadi said the government recognises that Kenyans are already heavily burdened and will therefore …

DCI Queens were edged out by Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) in a pulsating five-set encounter during the second preliminary stage match of the Kenya Cup Volleyball Tournament at the Nyayo Indoor Arena. In a clash that lived up to its billing, the detectives lost 3–2 to the bankers after a …