Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

The government experienced a loss of Sh 144.2 million in revenue between August and September 2024, due to a decrease in the number of passengers using the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). According to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), the number of SGR passengers dropped from …

Jackson Kuria Kihara, also known as Cop Shakur, a prison officer previously suspended for participating in the anti-Finance Bill protests in June 2023, has been formally charged with publishing false information. Shakur appeared before Magistrate Gilbert Shikwe, where he denied the charge. He was subsequently released on a cash bail …

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has called on President William Ruto to provide clarity regarding the political future of Western Kenya ahead of the 2027 general elections. In his statement, Khalwale, who is also the Senate Majority Whip, expressed concern that the recent merger between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and …

Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has unveiled a comprehensive plan to revitalize the city’s Central Business District (CBD), including new measures that will require landlords to repaint their buildings and install security lighting. The governor emphasized that these changes are part of a broader strategy aimed at enhancing the city’s infrastructure …

A fuel tanker truck overturned in northern Nigeria on Saturday, spilling fuel that later exploded, killing at least 70 people and injuring several others, according to the country’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). This incident, which took place in Niger state, follows a similar tragedy in Jigawa state last October …

Over 70 individuals from Kabianga and Masaita villages in Londiani East Constituency were hospitalized at Londiani Sub-County Hospital after consuming contaminated mursik at a church graduation event. Mursik, a traditional fermented milk drink, is an important part of the Kalenjin culture in Kenya. It is typically made from cow or …

Hamas says it is still waiting for Israel to send a list of Palestinian prisoners – including women and children – it plans to release today as part of a ceasefire and hostage exchange agreement. In a statement, Hamas says the ceasefire stipulates that for every Israeli hostage released, 30 …

The far-right Jewish Power party has announced it is leaving the Israeli government in protest at the ceasefire agreement, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a slim majority in parliament. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, along with Yitzhak Wasserlauf and Amichai Eliyahu, submitted their resignation letters this morning. Ben-Gvir has …

TikTok is unavailable online in the United States, just hours before a new law banning the platform goes into effect. A message that appeared in the app for US users said a law banning TikTok had been passed, meaning “you cannot use TikTok at this time”. “We are fortunate that …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticized the government over allegations that it sent former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga to disrupt a prayer session led by his wife, Dorcas Rigathi. On his X account, Gachagua accused the government of causing unnecessary chaos during the event at Kamukunji stadium in Nyeri. …