Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Report: Kenya Among Countries Affected by Politically-Motivated Internet Shutdowns

In 2024, cybersecurity company Surfshark documented 116 instances of internet disruptions worldwide, with Kenya being one of the affected nations. According to Surfshark’s latest report, all of these disruptions were intentional and politically driven. The year began with 53 ongoing internet restrictions, and by the end of 2024, 63 new …

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Gov’t Launches Ring Vaccination to Combat FMD Outbreak

In response to an increase in Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and other livestock infections, the government has introduced a ring vaccination program in specific regions ahead of a nationwide immunization effort. At a press conference held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on Wednesday, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura …

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Kenya Reaffirms Commitment to HIV Programs Amid U.S. Withdrawal

The Ministry of Health has reiterated its commitment to sustaining HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention programs despite the U.S. withdrawal. President Donald Trump announced the U.S.’s exit from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the suspension of global health aid, including funding from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), …

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Top 10 Most Influential AI Models

The field of of technology has proven to be the most evolving. From Text Generation, to Image Generation to Video Generative AI. With the emergence of the new Chinese Large Language Model called Deepseek AI, the world has been pushed to rethink the future of Artifical Intelligence. Here are 10 …

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What is DeepSeek: The New Chinese AI Super Chatbot

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving, with some programs now capable of mimicking human conversation and problem-solving. These AI systems learn from vast amounts of data, identifying patterns to generate text, predict consumer behavior, and even assist with tasks like coding and research. Generative AI, exemplified by chatbots like ChatGPT, …

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Car Dealer Khalif Kairo Seeks Passport Release for US Trip

Joseph Kairo before Milimani Law courts on January 13, 2025

City car dealer Khalif Kairo appeared in court on Tuesday, asking a Magistrates court to release his passport so he could travel to the United States for seven days. Represented by his lawyer, Davidson Makau, Kairo told Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina that he needed the travel documents to attend …

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Neema Shiqs: Understanding the Emotional Landscape of Men in Relationships

In every relationship, both partners should feel valued, respected, and loved. While society often places emphasis on women’s needs and emotions, it’s crucial to understand that men, too, experience emotional hurt, even if they are less likely to express it outwardly. A post shared by Neema Shiqs on Facebook highlights …

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Man Electrocuted While Reconnecting Power in Mukuru

A 30-year-old man tragically lost his life after being electrocuted while attempting to reconnect power to his home in the Mkuru Kayaba slums of Nairobi. Authorities and eyewitnesses reported that the man, identified as Vincent Onyango, was found dead on Sunday night shortly after the incident. Click here to join …

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Man Collapses and Dies During a Church Service in Muranga

A worship service at the Right of Hope Revelation Church in Ruanyaga village,turned tragic on Sunday when 56-year-old congregant Martin Gitahi Thuku collapsed and passed away on the church premises. Thuku, who had been attending the service, fell ill while returning from the church’s restroom, approximately 30 meters from the …

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Government to Introduce New Roles for Agricultural Society of Kenya

The government has announced plans to assign new responsibilities to the Agricultural Society of Kenya (A.S.K.), including holding quarterly sub-shows nationwide to better support local farmers and their products. Agriculture Principal Secretary Dr. Kiprono Ronoh, speaking at a two-day farmers’ field event in Eldama Ravine, emphasized that the current yearly …

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