Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja on Monday chaired the first meeting following the signing of a cooperation agreement between Nairobi City County and the national government. Speaking to the press, Sakaja said the arrangement is provided for under the Urban Areas and Cities Act but has never been put into practice …
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The Lower Eastern Times Epaper for 9th March – 15th March 2026 (Click to Read) is now out, bringing readers the latest news, features, and updates from across the region. This week’s edition covers politics, community developments, business, sports, and lifestyle stories that matter to the people of Lower Eastern. …
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Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has confirmed that people injured in a road accident involving a vehicle in his motorcade on Sunday are undergoing treatment. The accident happened along the Kisumu–Busia Highway near the Otonglo area as the CS was heading to Kisumu International Airport after attending an event in …
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A vehicle from the security convoy of Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale was involved in a road accident at Otonglo along the Kisumu–Busia Highway. According to a member of Duale’s security detail, the incident involved one of the vehicles escorting the Cabinet Secretary. The officer said no injuries or fatalities …
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The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has announced the opening of applications for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes for the May 2026 intake. The application process targets students who sat for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) in 2025 as well as in …
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The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a heavy rainfall advisory for the Nairobi Metropolitan region, urging residents to remain alert as showers and isolated thunderstorms continue across the area. The advisory will remain in effect until 7 pm on Monday, March 9, 2026. Click here to join our WhatsApp …
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Several estates in Nairobi have been without electricity since Wednesday, March 4, 2026, following disruptions caused by recent flooding. Stephen Orwa, a resident of Embakasi, told Wananchi Reporting that his estate has gone three consecutive days without power. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel “I have never seen such …
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A new Bill aimed at strengthening oversight of the architectural profession and standardising the training and licensing of practitioners has been tabled in the National Assembly. The Architects Bill, 2026, sponsored by Bumula MP Wanami Wamboka, proposes the establishment of new bodies to supervise professional standards, training and registration of …
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By: BBC Former US presidents, celebrities and thousands of members of the public have gathered to honour civil rights leader the Reverend Jesse Jackson, who died last month. Former presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton were among those who spoke at a memorial service in Chicago for the …
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President William Ruto has announced that construction of the Kenya–Uganda Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) link will officially begin on March 20 in Kisumu, marking a significant step toward regional infrastructure integration. Ruto said the project, which will link Nairobi and Kampala, is expected to reduce travel time and lower freight …
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