Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Spice FM Presenter Edward Kwach Passes Away

Renowned Kenyan radio presenter Edward Carey Kwach has passed away while receiving treatment for meningitis, his family announced on Tuesday morning. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In an official statement issued by family spokesperson Michael Okwiri, it was confirmed that Kwach died on the night of April 28, …

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Namibian Minister Sacked after Being Accused of Rape

Namibia’s agriculture minister has been sacked after being accused of raping a 16-year-old girl five years ago. Mac-Albert Hengari was arrested on Saturday after allegedly attempting to bribe the victim, now 21, to withdraw the case against him, the police say. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Hengari, 59, …

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Preparations Intensify for 10th Annual Scientific Diabetes Conference in Naivasha

Preparations are in full swing for the 10th Annual Scientific Diabetes Conference, set to take place in mid-May in Naivasha. This year’s event, themed “A Decade in Diabetes Care,” will highlight advancements, teamwork, and dedication in diabetes management, research, and advocacy. Kenya Diabetes Study Group (KDSG) President Rosslyn Ngugi shared …

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How Pope Francis Will be Buried

Pope Francis’ funeral will take place at the Vatican on Saturday, April 26. Tens of thousands of people, including many world leaders, are expected to attend. What exactly will the ceremony involve – and how will it be different from the funerals of other popes? Typically, a papal funeral service …

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AI Could Save Workers 122 Hours Annually, Google Says

Britain could gain £400 billion ($533 billion) from artificial intelligence-driven economic growth if it trained its workforce, Google has said, after pilot programs in the country showed that workers could save more than 120 hours a year by using AI in administrative tasks. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …

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Kibuye Market Closed Over Cholera Concerns

Kisumu City has ordered the immediate closure of Kibuye Market following a public health risk assessment that revealed multiple safety concerns. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to City Manager Abala Wanga, a thorough inspection by the public health department uncovered hazardous conditions that pose a serious threat …

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Kenya’s Flower Industry Prepared for New EU Standards – CS Kagwe

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has affirmed that Kenya is well-prepared to meet the European Union’s upcoming flower import standards, with necessary protocols already submitted. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Kenya has developed and presented a False Codling Moth (FCM) System Approach protocol to the EU to ensure …

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IEBC Selection Panel Wraps Up Interviews as Attention Turns to President Ruto

The panel responsible for selecting the next chairperson and six commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has completed its interview process, shifting the spotlight to President William Ruto. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Chaired by Nelson Makanda, the panel concluded its interviews on April 25 …

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Uhuru Recalls Humbling Moment Pope Francis Asked Him to Step Out of His Office

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta fondly recalled a memorable and humorous moment involving the late Pope Francis during his 2015 visit to Kenya, sharing how the Pope once asked him to leave his own office at State House. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking during a requiem Mass for …

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2007/08 Sexual Violence Survivors Frustrated by Repeated Delays in Appeal Judgment

Survivors of sexual violence during the 2007/08 post-election unrest have voiced frustration over yet another delay in the delivery of a long-awaited judgment in their appeal case. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The ruling, which was expected on Friday, April 25, 2025, had already been postponed from its …

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