Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

A 23-year-old woman has been taken into police custody after allegedly fatally stabbing her brother-in-law in Mbooni East, Makueni County. Police reported that the suspect turned herself in at Ngiluni Police Station on Saturday evening, shortly after the incident occurred in Ivumbu village, Utuneni Sub-location. Mbooni East Sub-county Police Commander …

Siaya Governor James Orengo has reaffirmed his commitment to defending democracy in Kenya, asserting that he will not be intimidated into silence. Speaking at Bar Ndege and Urenga health centres in Ugenya constituency during a project launch, Orengo emphasized that for democracy to flourish, citizens must speak out against attempts …

Over 1,600 recovering addicts have benefited from a rehabilitation program in Kiambu County run by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in partnership with local and national health organizations. The initiative, which began in 2019, provided comprehensive support through medical, psychological, and social care to people struggling with drug addiction. The program, …

Kenyans may soon face higher costs at pharmacies, markets, and in their power bills if a series of proposed tax changes in the Finance Bill 2025 are approved by Parliament. The National Treasury, led by Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, is pushing to widen the tax base by withdrawing VAT zero-rating …

Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced a new policy that will allow all 142 tea factories in the country to sell their tea directly to international markets. This policy change, revealed on Friday, aims to eliminate middlemen and improve profit margins for tea farmers. Mutahi Kagwe, the Cabinet Secretary for …

Employers are urging the government to lower the housing levy contribution rate to 0.5%, remove VAT on basic food items, and base statutory deductions on employees’ basic pay. Through the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE), they are also requesting an adjustment of tax relief bands from Sh24,000 to Sh36,000. Additionally, …

Four Kenyan filmmakers involved in the BBC documentary *Blood Parliament* have been arrested, triggering public outrage just days after the film’s release. The documentary focuses on the violent anti-tax protests that took place on June 25, 2024, and exposes the actions of police officers who shot and killed three protesters …

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka were among the distinguished guests at the wedding of David James Kimoi, the son of KANU Chairman and former Baringo Senator Gideon Moi. The private yet elegant ceremony brought together close family members, political allies, and friends to celebrate the …

Emmanuel Maleve, a journalist known for his investigative reports on public fund mismanagement, has been granted Ksh 50,000 cash bail following his overnight stay in custody at Muthaiga Police Station. His lawyer, Noel Muasya, stated that the police had not brought formal charges against Maleve and appeared to be engaged …

A Nairobi court has instructed blogger Edgar Obare to remove social media posts concerning Dr. Sam Thenya, the founder of Nairobi Women’s Hospital. The court determined that the posts, shared on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Telegram, were defamatory. Magistrate Becky Cheloti Mulema issued the order after concluding that the …