Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Van Dijk Pens New Two-Year Liverpool Deal

Virgil van Dijk has followed in Mohamed Salah’s footsteps by extending his stay at Liverpool, signing a new two-year contract that keeps him at the club until 2027. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The Liverpool captain had hinted at progress in contract talks following the team’s 3-2 loss …

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CS Kagwe Pushes to Lift Ban on Kenyan Tea Exports to Iran

Kenya is aiming to lift the ban on tea exports to Iran as part of efforts to diversify green leaf sales beyond traditional markets like Pakistan. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This was the focus of discussions during a meeting between Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe and a delegation …

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Two Cabinet Secretaries and 14 Principal Secretaries Sworn In

Two newly appointed Cabinet Secretaries and 14 Principal Secretaries have taken their oaths of office at the Nairobi State House. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Hannah Cheptumo has been sworn in as the Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, and Heritage. Geoffrey Ruku, the former Mbeere North MP, also …

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President Ruto Set for Four-Day State Visit to China Starting April 22

Kenya’s President William Ruto is scheduled to undertake a state visit to China from April 22 to 26, following an invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to a statement by the Chinese foreign ministry on Thursday. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Spokesperson Lin Jian highlighted the long-standing …

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Facebook Still King of Social Media in 2025

As of February 2025, Facebook continues to lead as the most widely used social media platform globally, with 3.07 billion monthly active users, according to Statista. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel YouTube ranks second with 2.53 billion users, while Instagram and WhatsApp are tied for third place, each …

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Missing Man Found Dead in Mwiki Home, 4 Other Bodies Found in Separate Incidents

A man who had been missing for several days was found dead in his house in Mwiki, Kasarani, Nairobi. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Residents reported that Michael Nomo had not been seen for around three days before his decomposed body was discovered on Wednesday evening. Neighbours alerted …

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eCitizen Owned by Government, Managed by Local ICT Firms – Mwaura

Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has addressed questions surrounding the ownership of the eCitizen platform, clarifying that it is fully owned by the government, which contracts various ICT service providers to support its operations. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking on Thursday, Mwaura emphasized that while the government owns …

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KRA Deploys New Patrol Boat to Combat Illicit Trade

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has introduced a new marine patrol vessel, KRA 009, to enhance its fight against illicit trade and tighten control over Kenya’s maritime borders. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Unveiled at the Port of Mombasa, the modern vessel is fitted with advanced navigation, communication, …

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Three Kenyans Among Five Killed in UAE Fire

Three Kenyans were among five people who died in a fire that broke out in a high-rise residential building in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Both Kenyan and UAE authorities confirmed the tragic incident, which occurred on Sunday. Roseline Njogu, Principal Secretary in Kenya’s …

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Barcelona, PSG Reach Champions League Semi-Finals

Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have advanced to the semi-finals of the Champions League, despite losing their quarter-final second legs to Borussia Dortmund and Aston Villa, respectively. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Barcelona went into the second leg 4-0 up on the back of a huge home win. …

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