President William Ruto has touched down in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, marking the start of a two-day state visit to the neighboring country. He was welcomed at the airport by a delegation of Kenyan and Tanzanian officials. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel During the visit, Ruto is set …
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Nairobi has been ranked the poorest performer in solid waste management among Kenya’s five cities, with the administration led by Johnson Sakaja managing to collect only about a third of the garbage generated. In contrast, Nakuru, under Governor Susan Kihika, recorded the best performance. Data from the 2026 Economic Survey …
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Embakasi East MP Babu Owino says he has spent nearly Ksh.70 million on the treatment of Felix Orinda, also known as DJ Evolve, following the 2020 shooting incident. The case, which occurred at B-Club in Nairobi, has remained a key issue surrounding the legislator, who is eyeing the Nairobi gubernatorial …
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A suspected attempt to steal jet fuel at Wilson Airport was foiled after detectives intercepted a vehicle believed to have been used in the operation. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), officers from the Kenya Airport Police Unit stopped a suspicious vehicle within the airport grounds and discovered …
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William Ruto has received an invitation to attend the upcoming G7 Leaders’ Summit in Évian, France, in what is being seen as a major recognition of Kenya’s expanding role in global economic diplomacy. The invitation was confirmed during high-level discussions in Paris between Kenya’s Ambassador to France Betty Cherwon and …
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Police have arrested a 45-year-old woman in connection with the sudden death of Dr Job Obwaka, a director at The Nairobi Hospital. The suspect, Beatrice Wangare, is said to be the last person seen with the doctor before his death and was taken into custody on Saturday morning as investigations …
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President William Ruto has announced a salary increase for Kenyan workers, raising minimum wages by 12% for general employees and 15% for agricultural workers. He made the declaration during Labour Day celebrations held in Vihiga County, noting that the adjustment was made in response to proposals presented by workers through …
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Former Kirinyaga Woman Representative Purity Ngirici has been removed as Director and Chairperson of the Board of Kenya Seed Company Limited, just a day after she announced her departure from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). In a directive dated April 30, 2026, National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi ordered …
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Francis Atwoli has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to urgently address what he described as a surge in early political rallies ahead of the official campaign period. Speaking during Labour Day celebrations, Atwoli cautioned that the growing political activity could heighten tensions and threaten national stability, …
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The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a warning over continued heavy rainfall expected across various parts of the country in the first week of May 2026, cautioning that it may trigger flash floods, landslides, and displacement of residents. In its monthly outlook, the agency said several regions—including the Highlands …
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The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye
