The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has decided to charge politician Rose Mbithe Ndeti and her two children with the murder of psychiatrist Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso. The DPP informed the court on Monday that a murder case had been registered at the Nairobi High Court against Mbithe and her …
Read More »Family Bank Hits 98 Branches — Here’s the Latest Addition
Family Bank has launched its 98th branch at Beacon Mall in Upper Hill, marking its continued expansion into Nairobi’s key commercial areas. The new branch will cater to corporates, professional services firms, institutions, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and individual customers within Upper Hill and its surrounding neighborhoods. Click here …
Read More »Survey: Kenya’s Most Listened-To Radio Stations Revealed
Radio Citizen remains Kenya’s leading radio station, topping nationwide listenership with 19,683,000 listeners, according to the July 2026 GeoPoll Kenya Radio Audience Survey. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Radio Jambo climbed to second place after adding two million listeners to reach a total of 16,027,000, closely trailed by …
Read More »Better Salaries, New Hospital: Ruto’s Vision for Prison Officers
President William Ruto has pledged that the government will prioritize improving the welfare of prison officers, whom he says have endured decades of neglect. The President said his administration is rolling out significant reforms aimed at improving salaries, healthcare access, and housing conditions for correctional officers, with the goal of …
Read More »CS Murkomen Vows to End Goonism Before 2027 Polls
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has declared that the National Police Service (NPS) will not tolerate goons or political violence as the country gears up for the 2027 General Election. Speaking at a half marathon in Kericho hosted by Belgut MP Nelson Koech, the Interior CS said security agencies would …
Read More »Gachagua: Ruto Is Forming ‘Wheelbarrow’ Parties in Mt Kenya to Divide Votes
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has cautioned Kirinyaga residents against joining political parties he alleges President William Ruto has formed to fragment the Mt Kenya vote. Speaking in Kirinyaga County on Sunday, Gachagua urged residents to remain loyal to DCP, warning them not to fall into what …
Read More »Ruto Reveals Failed Bid to Win Uhuru’s Support
President William Ruto has disclosed that he personally reached out to his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, first at his Ichaweri home and later at his office, in an effort to win his support for developing a broader national vision for Kenya. Ruto said he approached Uhuru because he believes former leaders …
Read More »Full List: Areas Facing Monday’s Power Interruption
Kenya Power has announced a scheduled electricity interruption set to affect parts of five counties on Monday, August 24, 2026. In a public notice issued Sunday, the utility company said the planned outages are necessary to allow for routine maintenance work. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In Uasin …
Read More »‘Sitaki Kuitwa Sponsor!’ Uhuru Reacts After Sifuna Mention Sparks Cheers at Wamalwa Memorial
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta made a light-hearted remark on Sunday addressing claims that link him to the sponsorship of the Linda Mwananchi movement, after supporters erupted in cheers upon hearing him mention Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna during the memorial service for former Vice President Michael Kijana Wamalwa in Kitale. Uhuru …
Read More »Food Prices Rise as Drought Tightens Supplies
Food commodity prices in Kenya are climbing as drought disrupts crop production in key farming regions, raising concerns over grain availability and household food security, according to the AGRA July Food Security Monitor. The report shows that maize prices rose by 3.3 percent in July, while bean prices climbed between …
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The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye