Controversial preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie avoided the death penalty because the court feared executing him could reinforce the extremist religious beliefs that contributed to the Shakahola Forest massacre. In explaining the sentencing decision, Justice Diana Kavedza said imposing capital punishment on individuals who view death as a gateway to eternal …
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The Judiciary has mourned former Attorney General and retired Court of Appeal President Paul Kihara Kariuki, who has died aged 72, describing him as an accomplished jurist whose service helped shape Kenya’s legal institutions. In a condolence message, Chief Justice Martha Koome praised Kihara for his long career in public …
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The Kavonokya religious movement has come under scrutiny following allegations that its beliefs may have delayed medical treatment for former Nation Media Group correspondent Kitavi Mutua, who died after suffering a snake bite. Mutua passed away on Friday, October 30, while receiving treatment at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research …
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Jumia says 67.6 per cent of its active customers in Kenya live outside Nairobi, highlighting the growing adoption of online shopping across the country as the e-commerce platform prepares to roll out its 2026 Black Friday campaign. The company reported a 23 per cent year-on-year increase in gross merchandise value …
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The National Police Service is facing scrutiny following the killing of police officer Raphael Ojiambo Smart at the Tseikuru Police Training Camp in Kitui County under circumstances that remain unclear. The suspected shooter, identified in reports as fellow officer Hussein Yusuf Ali, allegedly fled the scene after the incident and …
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Renowned media personality Yvonne Okwara has officially departed from Citizen TV, concluding animpactful eight-year tenure with the Royal Media Services-owned network while simultaneously marking two decades in the broadcasting industry. Delivering her final broadcast, Okwara reflected on her 20-year journalistic journey, sharing that she leaves the newsroom with the same …
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President William Ruto has kicked off his four-day development tour of Ukambani by commissioning the Mwala Cluster Water Project in Mbiuni Ward, Mwala Constituency, Machakos County. The project is expected to ease persistent water shortages affecting communities in the Lower Eastern region. Ruto’s tour will cover Machakos, Makueni and Kitui …
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Kenya has reported its second Ebola-related death after a 65-year-old woman succumbed to the Bundibugyo virus disease while receiving treatment, according to the Ministry of Health. The woman was the country’s third confirmed case and had been in direct contact with the first patient, who died on October 6. In …
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The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has appointed Ronoh Kibet Charles as its next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, with his tenure set to begin on February 1, 2027. Kibet, who currently serves as KenGen’s General Manager for Commercial Services, will take over from Eng. Peter Waweru Njenga, who …
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The United States has raised its travel advisory for Kenya from Level 2 to Level 3, urging American citizens to reconsider visiting the country due to growing health and security concerns, including an ongoing outbreak of Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo virus. In an advisory updated on October 19, 2026, …
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The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye
