Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Mwangaza Vows to Fight Impeachment Legally

Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has described her impeachment as a complete sham and pledged to mount a vigorous legal challenge in the near future. Speaking on Tuesday evening, following the swearing-in of her deputy, Isaac Mutuma, who took office after the High Court upheld her removal last Friday, Mwangaza …

Read More »

Old Mutual Profit Soars 550% to Sh1.3 Billion

Old Mutual Group’s profit after tax surged by 550% to Sh1.3 billion last year, driven by robust performance in its asset management division, underwriting gains from the insurance sector, and returns on invested assets. In 2023, the company reported a net profit of Sh200 million. “Our ongoing strategy is focused …

Read More »

HELB Disburses Ksh. 1.56 Billion to University Students

In a significant development for university and college students, the government, through the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), has disbursed Ksh. 1.56 billion to support tuition and upkeep costs. The funds were released on Friday, offering relief to students and trainees facing financial difficulties. Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba confirmed …

Read More »

Nyoro Breaks Silence on Removal from Budget Committee

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has spoken out about his removal from the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee. Nyoro, who was replaced by Alego Usonga MP Sam Atandi, told the press on Tuesday that he is unaware of the reasons behind his removal, as the Kenya Kwanza coalition …

Read More »

KPLC Announces Power Outages in Several Regions for Maintenance

Various regions of the country will experience power outages for much of the day on Monday, as Kenya Power carries out its routine maintenance work. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Kenya Power has announced planned power disruptions in seven counties on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 9 a.m. …

Read More »

Police Officer Found Dead in Suspected Suicide at Sossiot Police Station

A 49-year-old police officer has been found dead in an apparent suicide at Sossiot Police Station in Belgut, Kericho County. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Constable Paul Wagathari, who had recently been transferred to the station, was discovered hanging by a shoelace in the station’s radio room on …

Read More »

US Airstrikes Kill 53 in Yemen

The death toll from US airstrikes on Yemen has risen to 53, including five children, the Houthi rebel health ministry said. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The US said it launched what it called “decisive” airstrikes on Houthi targets on Saturday, with President Donald Trump citing the strikes …

Read More »

Pope Seen for First Time Since Being Hospitalized

The Vatican has released the first photo of Pope Francis since he was hospitalized a month ago. The photo shows the pope sitting in a wheelchair in front of the altar in a church at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where he has been recovering from pneumonia. Earlier on Sunday, in his …

Read More »

European Football Rumours: Man Utd to Break the Bank for Raphinha

Manchester United have made a €70m (£58.9m) bid to sign Brazil striker Raphinha, 28, from Barcelona in the summer. (Fichajes.net) Manchester City will have to pay at least £70m if they want to sign French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, 22, from Real Madrid. (Football Insider) Newcastle want to keep Swedish striker …

Read More »

Family in Distress Over Son Abducted at Garissa Court

The family of Shaffi Noor is in deep distress over the disappearance of their son, who was taken by suspected Anti-Terror Police Unit officers in Garissa on December 29, 2021. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The family is calling on the government to help locate their son, who …

Read More »