Police and emergency crews were dispatched to Nairobi’s Southern Bypass after a fuel tanker burst into flames following a traffic accident. The busy highway was temporarily shut down as officers worked to control the fire, which sent thick smoke into the air and posed a risk to nearby buildings. The …
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Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja has approved the establishment of one new police station and five police posts in different parts of the country as part of efforts to boost security coverage. The designations were announced through Kenya Gazette notices dated January 13 and 19, 2026. Click here to join …
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Grief hung heavily over the International Christian Centre (ICC) along Mombasa Road on Friday as relatives and friends gathered for a memorial service to honour three siblings who lost their lives in a fatal road accident earlier this month. The requiem mass was held in remembrance of Njeri DeLeon, Emmanuel …
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President William Ruto has nominated Mama Ida Betty Odinga to serve as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The appointment, made under the President’s constitutional authority, has been forwarded to Parliament for vetting and approval. Upon approval, she will succeed Ababu Namwamba, who has …
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Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency initiative co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has wiped all biometric information it previously collected from Kenyan users. The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) confirmed that the company permanently erased data gathered from Kenyans through its platform in September 2023, in line with Kenyan data …
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Buuri Member of Parliament Mugambi Rindikiri was involved in a traffic accident on Thursday morning at Siraji Timau along the Meru–Nanyuki Road. According to police, the legislator and passengers in both his vehicle and a matatu sustained minor injuries. All those hurt were taken to hospital, where they were treated …
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The government has alerted the public about a rising wave of counterfeit stationery in the market, especially as schools reopen nationwide. The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) says dishonest traders are targeting parents and students with enticing offers on items like scientific calculators and textbooks, potentially affecting academic performance. Click here to …
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has invited qualified Kenyans to apply for temporary employment positions ahead of the February 26, 2026 by-elections. In a public notice, the Commission said it is seeking to recruit Support Electoral Trainers (SETs), Presiding Officers and Deputy Presiding Officers, as well as Polling …
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The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended the operating licences of four public transport operators after a series of fatal road accidents during the December 2025 festive season. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The authority said investigations revealed serious violations of safety regulations, including speeding and …
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The latest edition of The Lower Eastern Times weekly e-paper is now out, covering the period from January 18 to January 24, 2026. This issue brings readers in-depth, timely, and community-focused stories from across the region and beyond. Inside the e-paper, readers will find national and county news, development updates, …
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