The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has unveiled a series of new initiatives aimed at improving the safety of students during school pick-up and drop-off times. The measures, which are part of the Draft Traffic (School Transport) Rules 2025, respond to growing concerns over the safety of children commuting …
Read More »Supreme Court Clears Way for TikTok Ban
The White House has just released a statement following the Supreme Court’s decision. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stresses that President Biden’s position on TikTok has been that it should be available in the United States, but under American ownership or ownership that addresses national security concerns. “President Biden’s position on …
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Joseph Ririani Protests for Better Flying Facilities in Kenya
A 76-year-old retired airline captain has chained himself to an aircraft to protest for safer training facilities for young Kenyan pilots. Joseph Martin Ririani, co-founder of Kenya School of Flying, the first black-owned flying school in the country, criticized the overcrowding at Wilson Airport, which has become problematic for flying …
Read More »Oparanya: Hustler Fund Defaulters Must Repay Loans
Co-operatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has reaffirmed that individuals who have defaulted on repaying part of the Sh60 billion disbursed under the Hustler Fund will be required to pay back the money. Oparanya explained that the fund benefited over 20 million borrowers, but only 2 million have made the required …
Read More »KUCO Confirms Nationwide Strike for Clinical Officers to Begin Sunday
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) has reaffirmed that the nationwide strike by all clinical officers, set to begin on Sunday, will proceed as planned. KUCO had previously issued a 14-day strike notice, which will expire on January 19, due to alleged discrimination by the Social Health Authority (SHA) …
Read More »Uhuru to Gen Zs: Fight for Your Rights
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has encouraged Generation Z to keep advocating for their rights, highlighting the growing influence of youth in Kenyan politics. Speaking at the funeral of his cousin, Kibathi Muigai, on Friday, Kenyatta emphasized that the younger generation represents the future of the nation’s political landscape. He urged …
Read More »Ichung’wah: MPs Won’t Impeach CSs Anymore
Kimani Ichung’wah, the National Assembly Majority Leader, has announced that Members of Parliament will no longer focus on impeaching Cabinet Secretaries. Instead, MPs will prioritize overseeing their work. Ichung’wah made this statement while addressing the House on Thursday, urging appointed officials who are uncomfortable with their roles in the government …
Read More »Uhuru Allies Get Unanimous Approval in National Assembly
Allies of former President Uhuru Kenyatta faced little opposition in the National Assembly, where lawmakers unanimously approved their nominations after vetting by the Committee on Appointments. ALSO READ: Lee Kinyanjui Declares Net Worth of Sh471 Million In a special session held yesterday, the National Assembly adopted the committee’s report, which recommended …
Read More »Somalia Militias Releases Video of KDF Captured in El Adde Attack
By: Abdihakim Siyad The Alshabaab group in Somalia has released a video of what they termed as a Kenyan military officer captured during El Adde war which led to dozens of Kenyan soldiers killed and hundreds of others critically injured. In their Video shared, Abdullahi Issa Ibrahim, a Wajir-born Kenyan …
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The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye