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Addressing the nation on Labour Day at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, President William Ruto appealed to doctors to end their strike, assuring them that the government is committed to addressing their grievances, albeit over an unspecified period. Acknowledging financial constraints, Ruto stated that while the government is prepared to address …

KeNHA announces the reopening of the Athi River-Namanga Road following a temporary closure due to flooding at Kimalat area on Wednesday morning. The floodwaters causing the closure have receded, according to an update from the Kenya National Highways Authority on Wednesday afternoon. ALSO READ: EPRA Orders Shutdown of Flooded Petrol Stations …

Ruto has directed for a minimum wage increase of at least 6%, emphasizing the importance of supporting workers to lead decent lives. He conveyed this during the Labour Day event at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, assigning Labour CS Florence Bore to collaborate with the relevant committee to ensure the implementation …

EPRA has issued a directive for flooded petrol stations to cease operations promptly to safeguard public welfare and uphold petroleum product standards. The measure is a response to widespread heavy rainfall and ensuing floods across the nation. Concerns were raised regarding the potential compromise of Petroleum Underground Storage Tank (UST) …

President William Ruto expressed his indifference towards being likened to the biblical figure Zacchaeus, as long as Kenyans fulfill their tax obligations to facilitate the country’s development. During the 59th Labour Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, President Ruto emphasized the importance of nation-building through domestic resources rather than relying …

Insiders familiar with the recent surge in poaching have informed The Lower Eastern Times  that NTV news anchor Olive Burrows is slated to step into the shoes of the departing Victoria Rubadiri, who is set to join her former colleague Larry Madowo as an African correspondent at CNN after leaving …

The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy in partnership with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and Kisii National Polytechnic has planted 6500 trees in Kisii county during this rainy season. The trees were planted at Kanunda (2500 trees), Sakawa (3,000 trees) and Kiamwasi (1000 trees) primary schools in …

Bumula Member of Parliament Jack Wamboka expressed concerns for his safety following his submission of a motion to impeach Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi over the fertilizer scandal. Wamboka, who has received threats, urged the Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetangula, to swiftly approve the motion. Stressing the necessity …

Source who spoke to The Lower Eastern Times  on condition of anonymity, confirmed Victoria Rubadiri is set to join CNN as Africa’s correspondent. To honour her tenure at the station, RMS staff cut a cake last Sunday. Rubadiri hosted several shows including Citizen Weekend on Saturdays, where she gave prominence to many …

Two Maasai Mara University students drowned after slipping and falling into the Enkare-Narok river in Narok Town. County commissioner Kipkech Lotiatia confirmed the incident and stated that the search for the bodies is underway. The students were male and female and were crossing over the river, but they didn’t use …