Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Six people were killed on Tuesday after a bandit attack in Illeret area of Marsabit County, close to the Kenya–Ethiopia border. Police reported that eight others sustained serious injuries during the incident. The attackers are said to have crossed into Kenya from Ethiopia’s Hamar villages and struck El-Anybura village, targeting …

The Open University of Kenya (OUK) has opened applications for 62 academic and administrative positions. In a notice released on Tuesday, January 13, OUK invited qualified and interested candidates to apply. “To provide dynamic and strategic leadership, OUK welcomes qualified individuals to apply for the positions listed below,” the notice …

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino on Friday appeared at the Milimani Law Courts where he represented a total of 73 individuals drawn from Kenya’s informal transport and trading sectors. Those represented included matatu drivers, bodaboda riders, online drivers, and hawkers—groups Owino described as often unheard despite forming the backbone of …

Owners of Business Bay Square (BBS Mall) in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area have called on the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to investigate and take action over comments made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, which they say amount to ethnic contempt, hate speech, and conduct that undermines national unity. …

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) acting party leader Oburu Odinga on Tuesday morning held talks with party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna as efforts intensified to resolve an internal dispute that had sparked calls for Sifuna’s removal. The meeting took place at Oburu’s Nairobi office, hours after a petition seeking to de-whip …

Kenya’s export earnings rose in the third quarter of 2025, buoyed by stronger demand from African markets, according to the latest data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The KNBS Q3 Gross Domestic Product and Balance of Payments report shows that the country exported goods worth Sh289.4 billion …

President William Ruto has joined Kenyans in honouring the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on what would have been his 81st birthday, following his passing. In his tribute, the President praised Raila as a true patriot whose life was defined by bravery, sacrifice and a deep, unshakeable love for …

Thika, Kenya – Aspiring health professionals and students looking for a rewarding and stable career now have an opportunity to join the Mortuary Science Course at Kismet International College. The course equips learners with practical skills in mortuary management, embalming, body preservation, and grief counselling, preparing them for diverse career …

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has unveiled plans to construct a major twin-tower project in Nairobi’s central business district. According to a notice from NSSF, the development will be situated at the intersection of Uhuru Highway and Kenyatta Avenue, comprising two towers: Tower A with 60 storeys and Tower …

Kenya’s national parks and wildlife reserves welcomed more than 300,000 visitors over the December 2025 festive period, highlighting the growing appeal of the country’s wildlife attractions to both local and international tourists. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) described the turnout as a successful festive season and thanked visitors for choosing …