Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Two Men Found Dead in Separate Incidents in Kisumu

A 21-year-old man was discovered dead in a suspected suicide case in Rumorio village, Kisumu West, on the night of March 19. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The incident was reported at approximately 10:45 p.m. by a local resident, John Kipkemboi. Police arrived at the scene and found …

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NCBA Posts Sh5.5 Billion Net Profit in Q1

NCBA Group’s net profit rose by 3 percent to Sh5.5 billion in the first quarter of 2025, up from Sh5.3 billion during the same period in 2024. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The growth was largely fueled by the strong performance of NCBA Bank Kenya, which accounted for …

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Gov’t Suspends New Sacco Registrations for Three Months

The government has imposed a three-month freeze on the registration of new Savings and Credit Cooperatives (Saccos) to allow for major reforms aimed at tackling fraud and strengthening oversight in the sector. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya announced the moratorium following …

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Gachagua’s DCP Criticizes Speaker Kingi Over Orwoba’s Removal

The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has strongly criticized Senate Speaker Amason Kingi for declaring Senator Gloria Orwoba’s seat vacant. The party described the move as hasty and unwarranted. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel DCP also condemned Orwoba’s expulsion from the …

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Governor Malombe: Time for Kalonzo to Lead Kenya

Kitui Governor Dr. Julius Malombe has declared unwavering support for Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s presidential ambitions, saying the time is ripe for him to lead the nation.   Speaking during the burial of Mzee Mburu Mairu in Tseikuru on Tuesday, Governor Malombe urged the Kamba community to unite and …

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KPLC Announces Scheduled Power Interruptions on Tuesday

Kenya Power has announced planned power outages in various regions across six counties on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The utility company stated that the interruptions, which will occur at different times between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, are necessary to facilitate system maintenance. …

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Uhuru, Peace Envoys Hold Talks with AU Mediator on DRC Conflict

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and fellow co-facilitators of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) peace process convened in Lomé, Togo, for a meeting with African Union (AU) Mediator President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Uhuru stated that the meeting focused on reinforcing the need for …

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NACADA Seizes Suspected Fake Alcohol in Nyandarua’s Uruku Area

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), in collaboration with local police, has confiscated hundreds of suspected counterfeit alcoholic drinks in Nyandarua North Sub-County. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The raid took place in Uruku and was led by NACADA’s Head of Enforcement, …

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EACC Raids Natembeya’s Kitale Home

On Monday morning, armed officers stormed the Milimani residence of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya in Kitale, triggering tension at the premises. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The officers, supporting a team from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) based in Nairobi, were reportedly carrying a search warrant …

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Five Die in Early Morning Fire in Nairobi’s Mathare Slums

At least five people lost their lives in a devastating fire that broke out early Monday morning in the Mathare slums of Nairobi. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to police and local residents, four others sustained serious injuries in the blaze, which erupted around 2:00 a.m. in …

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