Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

A fuel tanker exploded after colliding with another truck along Nairobi’s Southern Bypass near Carnivore Restaurant, leaving one person dead and causing major traffic disruption. The accident happened on Saturday, sparking panic along the busy route near Wilson Airport. Both trucks, including the fuel tanker, caught fire, producing thick black …

The Environment and Land Court in Nairobi has dismissed a constitutional petition filed by TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya PLC and Gapco Kenya Limited, finding that the dispute should have been pursued through a regular civil lawsuit rather than a constitutional claim. In his decision, Justice J.G. Kemei upheld a preliminary objection …

Mwala MP Vincent Kawaya has cautioned the Kamba community to prepare for what he described as a certain victory for President William Ruto in the 2027 general election, warning that continued opposition politics could once again sideline the region from national leadership. He predicted that President Ruto would win by …

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 …