Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Every year, thousands of students seek to change their university or college courses after being placed by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS). Although the transfer process is conducted online and is relatively simple, many applications are unsuccessful because applicants fail to follow the required procedures. Whether …

Gospel singer Kambua has revealed that she was not interested in starting a new relationship when she first met her husband, Jackson, because she was still recovering from a previous heartbreak. Speaking to Reverend Kathy Kauna on Saturday, July 18, 2026, Kambua said she had just come out of a …

The government has temporarily suspended public access to the official Presidential website after detecting a cybersecurity incident, with investigations and recovery efforts currently underway. In a statement released on Saturday, July 18, 2026, Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo said authorities acted swiftly after identifying the …

UDA National Organising Secretary Vincent Musyoka Kawaya has rejected claims that the outcome of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election reflects the likely direction of the 2027 General Election. Kawaya argued that a single by-election cannot be used to determine the country’s broader political trends, saying the presidential contest will be …

Students who receive placement to a university or technical institution that does not match their expectations can apply for a transfer through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) inter-institutional transfer portal. The transfer window for the 2026 placement cycle is currently open, allowing students to seek admission …

The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has served a seven-day strike notice, raising the possibility of major disruptions to air travel and airport operations if its demands are not addressed. The union warned that aviation workers across the country could down their tools after accusing employers of repeatedly breaching the …

The 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its climax on Sunday, July 19, as Spain face defending champions Argentina in the final at New York New Jersey Stadium. The encounter brings together the current European and South American champions in what promises to be one of the tournament’s biggest matches. Match …

Ride-hailing giant Uber is set to acquire Glovo Kenya as part of a Sh1.95 trillion ($13.2 billion) agreement to purchase Delivery Hero’s food delivery operations across 50 markets worldwide. The deal involves Delivery Hero’s businesses in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America, including Glovo’s operations in Kenya, Uganda, …

The National Police Service (NPS) has refuted claims circulating on social media alleging that rape cases and fatalities occurred during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, stating that no such incidents were officially reported before, during or after the voting exercise. In a statement issued on Friday, Central Regional Police Commander …

Thousands of students across Kenya are exploring alternative education pathways after missing placement through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) for the 2026/2027 academic year. KUCCPS released the placement results on July 8, 2026, matching more than 310,000 candidates who sat the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary …