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President William Ruto has arrived in Homa Bay to officiate the county government’s second investment conference. Governor Gladys Wanga warmly welcomed the president as the county aims to attract potential investors during this significant event. Notable attendees include numerous investors and key figures from the banking sector. The three-day conference …

The body of a lecturer from the University of Nairobi who had been reported missing was located at the City Mortuary. Dr. Samuel Mbutu Mararo, aged 37, served as a lecturer in political science at UON and was a father of two. His disappearance was reported last Thursday, February 22, …

The Government of Kenya has revealed 789 job openings spanning various ministries and state departments. According to a notice seen by The Lower Eastern Times, the Public Service Commission (PSC) stated that eligible Kenyan citizens have until March 19 to apply. “The commission’s CEO urged interested and qualified individuals to …

President William Ruto and Azimio La Umoja Coalition leader Raila Odinga convened with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Monday at his Kisozi estate. Images of the two political adversaries depicted them engaged in conversation with Uganda’s leader, strolling with canes in hand, with Museveni’s renowned Ankole cows grazing in the …

A man fatally shoots himself outside the emergency wing of a Nairobi hospital. Following a meeting with his lawyer, he summons a taxi from one of his regular drivers and directs them to the hospital. Upon arrival, he produces a gun and takes his own life while waiting in the …

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has decided to exempt all medical charges for the victims of Monday’s tragedy in Katangi along the Kitui-Machakos Road, as announced by Machakos County Health CEC Daniel Yumbya. The incident, which resulted in the loss of nine lives, involved a 41-seater matatu traveling from Kitui to …

Nine individuals perished following a matatu accident near Katangi Market on the Kitui-Machakos road. Among the deceased were an adolescent aged 9 and eight adults. Confirming the tragedy, Machakos Health Executive Daniel Yumbya stated that the mishap involved a 41-seater matatu. “Eight fatalities occurred instantly, with the ninth passing away …

Starting July 2024, Kenyans will commence their contributions to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), according to Terry Rotich, the acting corporation secretary at the Social Health Authority (SHA). Rotich clarified that the payment of contributions and access to healthcare under the scheme will begin on July 1 instead of …

Ruto is poised to visit Homa Bay, Raila’s stronghold, for a tour of development projects and the official opening of the county’s International Investment Conference. Under the Kenya Kwanza administration, various projects have been initiated, including the construction of 110 affordable housing units in Homa Bay town, refurbishment of Homa …

More than 5,000 delegates convened at Gigiri as the United Nations Environment Assembly commenced at the headquarters of the United Nations Environment Programme in Nairobi on Tuesday. Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary, Soipan Tuya, announced that the sixth session of the UN Environment Assembly will see participation from over …