Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

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 …

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has said the Luhya community will rally behind President William Ruto’s bid for a second term in the 2027 General Election, citing a political understanding and what he described as clear indications that Ruto is on course to retain power. Speaking on Thursday during an …

South African lender Nedbank Group has submitted a tender offer to purchase approximately 66 percent of NCBA Group’s ordinary shares, which would give Nedbank a controlling interest in the Kenyan financial services company if the deal goes through. The remaining 34 percent of NCBA shares would continue to be traded …

The High Court in Siaya has set a new precedent, ruling that commitments made verbally, via WhatsApp, or through SMS can be legally binding, even without a written or signed contract. Justice David Kemei delivered the ruling on Monday, January 19, in the case of Fredrick Ochiel v Kennedy Okoth, …

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 …

Pastor Victor Kanyari publicly welcomed Marion Naipei, the woman featured in a viral indecent video, and gifted her Sh50,000 during a church service on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. The incident follows widespread public debate and legal scrutiny after a video showing Naipei in a vulnerable state while intoxicated at a …

Health advocates have expressed support for the government’s initiative to vaccinate schoolgirls against HPV, the virus responsible for cervical cancer. The vaccine is highly effective—90 to 100 per cent—in preventing HPV infections, particularly if administered before the onset of sexual activity, protecting against cancers and genital warts. Click here to …

The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) has reassured Kenyans that sugar prices will remain stable, despite recent production challenges that have raised concerns about supply. In a statement on Thursday, January 22, KSB CEO Jude Chesire said the country’s sugar supply is secure, even as demand grows due to population increases, …

Winnie Byanyima, wife of veteran Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, has called for her husband’s immediate release, accusing the Uganda Prison Service of concealing the true state of his health and denying him proper medical care. In a statement on Wednesday, Byanyima said Besigye’s condition is rapidly deteriorating while authorities …

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has revealed plans to hold repeat grassroots elections at selected polling centres across the country following resolutions by the party’s leadership. In a notice dated January 21, 2026, the UDA National Elections Board said the decision came after consultations by the National Executive Committee and …