Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Chebukati Diagnosed with Brain Cancer in April 2023, Family Reveals

Wafula Chebukati, the former IEBC Chairperson, passed away after battling advanced brain cancer, which was diagnosed in April 2023. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to family spokesperson Eric Nyongesa, Chebukati underwent two successful surgeries in Germany to remove brain tumors. However, his health deteriorated in December 2024 …

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Germany Kicks Off Federal Election

By: XINHUA German voters went to polls Sunday to decide the composition of the next Bundestag, the country’s lower house of parliament. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The election was scheduled for September this year, but a snap election was triggered by the collapse of the current ruling …

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Vihiga to Create Official County Anthem

Vihiga County is set to create an official County Anthem, which will represent the county’s identity and help nurture local pride. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Governor Wilber Ottichilo emphasized that the creation and adoption of this anthem is key to shaping the county’s future. Ottichilo made these …

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Constable Kimilu Wambua Killed by Colleague After Argument in Ruaraka

A police constable assigned to the security detail of a CEO from a prominent company has fatally shot a fellow officer following a dispute in Ruaraka, Nairobi County. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The victim, Constable Raphael Kimilu Wambua of the General Service Unit (GSU), was with his …

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Mtito Andei: KWS Boss and Gov. Mutula Launch Conservation Resource Centre

In a significant move aimed at fostering development and improving the lives of local residents, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Director General, Prof. Edward Kanga, alongside Makueni Governor, Mutula Kilonzo, officially laid the foundation stone for the Makueni Conservation Resource Centre at Mtito Andei. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …

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Egerton University Students Trained on Food Safety

The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), in collaboration with Egerton University, has trained 35 students from the university on food safety and aflatoxin management in a move aimed at reducing the rising burden of food-borne diseases and helping in promoting public health. The training, which was conducted through the …

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Panic Hits Embu University as Two Students Die in a Week

Panic has struck Embu University after the deaths of two students within a week, sparking concerns about student safety and mental health. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel On Saturday, the body of a 22-year-old male student was found floating in a dam on the university grounds. The student …

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Gachagua Warns Ruto Against Removing Chief Justice Koome

In a fiery address on Sunday in Meru, ousted Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua escalated his criticism of President William Ruto, warning him against efforts to remove Chief Justice Martha Koome from office. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Gachagua claimed that Ruto is plotting to oust Koome for refusing …

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Lions and Rotary Clubs Offer Free Eye Care in Embu

Hundreds of residents in Embu benefited from a free eye medical camp organized by Lions Club Embu in collaboration with the Rotary Club. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The one-day event, held on Saturday at Lion School in Embu Town, provided screenings for a variety of eye conditions, …

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President Ruto, Nassir Tour Norwegian Dawn at Mombasa Port

On Sunday morning, President William Ruto visited the Port of Mombasa to tour the luxury cruise liner Norwegian Dawn. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel He joined the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) in celebrating the ship’s arrival from Seychelles, carrying 2,220 tourists and 1,100 crew members. The Norwegian Dawn …

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