Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

[PHOTOS] Ruto, Kindiki Participate in Sunday Services in Separate Places

President William Ruto and his deputy, Kithure Kindiki, are attending Sunday church services in separate locations. President Ruto is in Tot, Elgeyo Marakwet County, where he is taking part in an interdenominational service. Meanwhile, Kindiki is in Embu, attending a Sunday service at the Full Gospel Church in Kamumu, Mbeere …

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Health PS: No Immediate Threat from Space Debris in Makueni

The mysterious metallic ring that landed in Makueni County. PHOTO |The Lower Eastern Times

The government has moved swiftly to allay public health concerns following the fall of a mysterious space object in Makuku Village, Makueni County, on Monday, December 30, 2024. In a statement issued on Saturday, Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni reassured residents and the wider public that the debris, which fell …

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Body of Missing 26-Year-Old Found in Kasarani

The body of a 26-year-old man who went missing in Nairobi on New Year’s Eve after a night of celebration at a Kasarani venue has been found in the same area. Ian Singoe had traveled from Bomet to Nairobi on December 29, 2024, to complete some work-related paperwork. His mother, …

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NTSA: Ensure Safe Transport for Schoolchildren

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a warning to road users ahead of the school reopening next week. They emphasized the importance of prioritizing children’s safety as they return to school. The NTSA outlined several conditions for motorists to follow in order to prevent road accidents. They …

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KNCHR Chairperson Roseline Odede Dies After Short Illness

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has confirmed the death of its Chairperson, Roseline Odhiambo Odede, who passed away after a short illness. In a statement from KNCHR Vice Chairperson, Dr. Raymond Nyeris, the commission expressed profound grief, describing Ms. Odede’s death as a significant loss to both …

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EATTA Warns Nandi Producers Against Buying Tea from Hawkers

The East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA) has cautioned tea producers in Nandi against purchasing tea leaves from hawkers following a rise in illegal plucking at Sitoi Tea Estate, which is managed by Eastern Produce Kenya Limited. In a statement, the association’s Managing Director, George Amuga, urged factories and industry …

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Mourners Reject Ruto’s Tribute at Funeral, Chant “Don’t Read”

Public Service CS Justin Muturi was unable to read President William Ruto’s condolence message during the funeral of former Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti’s son, Eric Kivuti. The President could not attend the Friday service as he was at the funeral of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula’s mother in Bungoma. However, …

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Gachagua Attends Funeral of Former Senator Kivuti’s Son

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accompanied by his wife, Pastor Dorcas, participated in the funeral of Eric Mutugi Kivuti, the late son of former Senator Lenny Kivuti. The service took place in Kanyuambora, Mbeere North Sub-county, where locals gathered to honor Eric’s life following his death from a brief illness. …

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Two Dead After Small Plane Crashes Into California Building

By: BBC Two people have died and 18 others were injured after a small plane crashed into a commercial building in southern California, officials say. Ten people were taken to hospital with injuries, the Fullerton Police Department said in a post on X on Thursday afternoon. Eight others were treated …

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Kilimani Detectives Arrest Serial Fraudster Meshack Kipleting

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Kilimani have apprehended Meshack Kipleting Tarbei, a notorious serial fraudster and the director of Motorshop E.A Ltd. Kipleting had been evading authorities for over a year after allegedly defrauding numerous unsuspecting members of the public, stealing their hard-earned money. Kipleting, whose office …

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