Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Jowie Frustrated by Delay in Trial Record for Appeal

Joseph Irungu, also known as Jowie, voiced his frustration in court on Tuesday regarding delays in receiving the trial record, which is necessary for him to proceed with his appeal. Jowie was convicted and sentenced to death on March 13 of the previous year by Judge Grace Nzioka for the …

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Kagwe: Livestock Vaccination to Stay Voluntary

Mutahi Kagwe, the nominee for Agriculture and Livestock Development CS, stated that the national livestock vaccination program will remain voluntary if he is approved. Speaking during his vetting on Tuesday, Kagwe explained that since cows and goats are privately owned, the government cannot mandate vaccinations. “The cow belongs to an …

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Car Dealer Khalif Kairo Released on Sh2M Bail

Joseph Kairo before Milimani Law courts on January 13, 2025

Car dealer Joseph Kairo, also known as Khalif Kairo, has been granted a Sh2 million cash bail after he denied accusations of failing to honor car sale agreements. Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina, in his decision, stated that he did not find sufficient evidence to consider Kairo a flight risk. …

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TSC Opens Portal for P1 Teachers to Apply for JSS Jobs

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has opened its online application portal for qualified primary school teachers interested in being deployed to junior secondary schools (JSS). Applications should be submitted through the TSC portal at https://tsconline.tsc.go.ke/tsc-teacher/login. TSC has specified that only teachers who are permanently employed in public primary schools and …

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Ruto to Fly to Abu Dhabi This Evening for Global Sustainability Summit

President William Ruto is set to depart for the United Arab Emirates on Monday evening to attend the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) Summit. According to a statement from State House, the President will address the summit during its opening session, which will focus on “Exploring the Global Energy Transition.” …

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Ruto Encourages Students to Use Mid-Year Exams for Grade Improvement

President William Ruto has encouraged students who recently took the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams to make use of the newly introduced mid-year exams to boost their grades and qualify for admission to higher learning institutions. While handing over Lenana School Primary in Dagoretti South, President Ruto emphasized …

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ChatGPT: Revolutionizing Communication and Artificial Intelligence in 2025

In just a few short years, ChatGPT has become one of the most influential and widely used technologies in the world. Developed by OpenAI, this advanced artificial intelligence model is not only reshaping how people communicate but also opening new possibilities for industries ranging from education to customer service. Launched …

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23-Year-Old Killed in Kisumu East Fight Over Wheelbarrow

A 23-year-old man from Orongo village, on the outskirts of Kisumu city, was fatally injured over the weekend in a confrontation related to a wheelbarrow. According to the victim’s father, the young man had previously worked for a local contractor and left his wheelbarrow on the job site after not …

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Peter Mbae Resigns as Head of the Government Delivery Service, Sites Issues with Felix Koskei

Peter Mbae, the Head of the Government Delivery Service (GDS), has resigned, citing ongoing frustrations with unresolved issues with Head of Public Service Felix Koskei. In his resignation letter to the appointing authority, Mbae mentioned persistent challenges that have prevented him from effectively carrying out his responsibilities since his appointment …

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Nigeria Military Kills 16 Civilians In Air Strike ‘Mistake’

By: BBC At least 16 civilians in Nigeria’s north-western Zamfara State have been killed in a military air strike, apparently after being mistaken for criminal gangs. Residents told local media the victims were members of local vigilante groups and civilians defending themselves from armed gangs notorious for kidnapping people for …

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