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A bus company worker was discovered dead in a Nairobi lodging, prompting a police investigation. Identified as Christopher Otieno, aged 48, he had lodged along Kirinyaga Road. Otieno, employed by a bus company with extensive routes, failed to awaken on Sunday, having checked in the previous night complaining of chest …

By: KNA At least one person has died, 37 households displaced and property of unknown value destroyed following heavy rains that pounded Mukaa Subcounty in Makueni County on Sunday night. Among the affected areas include 17 households in Kawese, 10 households each in Vombo and Kwale Villages in Kasikeu Ward, …

Crocodiles claimed the lives of two individuals in separate incidents, one occurring in Mandera and the other in Lake Turkana. In Mandera, tragedy struck when a 13-year-old was swimming in the Rhamudintu river with friends, only to be attacked and dragged away by a crocodile. Despite efforts to rescue him, …

The ongoing heavy rains across the nation have caused significant disruption, particularly at a vital junction in Nairobi’s CBD. Photos obtained by The Lower Eastern Times reveal the aftermath of Tuesday night’s intense rainfall, which led to the toppling of two of the city’s oldest trees at the intersection of …

On Sunday evening, authorities confirmed one fatality and reported six individuals as still missing following a boat overturning in Lake Baringo, situated in Baringo County. Julius Kiragu, the Police Commander of Baringo County, mentioned that the boat was carrying an excess number of passengers from a local church at the …

The Taita Taveta County Assembly has endorsed a proposal advising the county executive to suspend all new staff recruitment for a period of 90 days in order to address the increasing wage bill. The decision made on Tuesday also mandates Governor Andrew Mwadime’s administration to carry out staff rationalization measures …

The Speaker of Mombasa, Aharub Khatri, is advocating for assembly sessions to be held directly at the grassroots level to ensure that residents’ voices are heard firsthand. Khatri emphasized that certain areas, like Junda, have been neglected due to their remote location within the county. To address this, he suggested …

Police seized more than 2,500 bullets during a raid in Laikipia, as reported by the National Police Service (NPS). This operation, guided by intelligence, took place in the Minjore area of Kirima sub-county. Alongside the ammunition, authorities arrested a couple believed to be the owners. The NPS expressed gratitude to …

A pregnant woman from Machakos delivered her baby at the Kithimani Law Court in Machakos County shortly after being acquitted of the murder of her 19-month-old son. Virginia Mbinyi Maingi stood trial on April 16, 2024, in connection with the death of her son. However, Principal Magistrate Paul Matanda ruled …

Kamba Visionaries Association on Saturday lead tree planting in Kitui Central. Notable attendees included Hon.Hillary Katee Wa Ndana and Victor Kyalo CashFlow. Eng. Chris Albashir ensured smooth execution. Other guests included Kitui Central DCC Madam Dorcas Rono and Kitui OCPD Mr. P.G Karanja, highlighting the joint effort to tackle environmental …