Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Private detective Jane Mugo has been acquitted by a Nairobi Court in a case where she was accused of threatening to shoot businessman Deepa Shah. Senior Principal Magistrate Susan Shitubi, presiding over the case at Milimani Law Courts, ruled that the prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence to support the …

Rigathi Gachagua, the former Deputy President, has criticized the National Intelligence Service (NIS) for allegedly monitoring his movements. In a statement released on December 19, 2024, Gachagua accused an NIS officer of trailing him from Nairobi to Makueni County during his recent visit to Kalawa Ward in Mbooni Constituency. ALSO …

London, UK – The roar of Stamford Bridge has fallen silent for Mykhailo Mudryk, not due to injury or tactical absence, but a far more unsettling revelation: a failed doping test. The news, confirmed by Chelsea on Tuesday, has sent shockwaves through the club and left the young Ukrainian winger facing …

A tragic accident occurred on the Mwea-Embu Highway in Kirinyaga County, where two people lost their lives after being struck by a speeding miraa pick-up truck. The incident took place at Difathas around 10 p.m. on Tuesday. The victims, a boda boda rider and his passenger, were hit by the …

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to President William Ruto, highlighting the trust and confidence the President placed in him when appointing him to the critical finance docket. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) in Homa Bay County, Mbadi …

Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has revealed that 1,000 driver job openings are available in Saudi Arabia for qualified Kenyan drivers. Mutua shared the announcement on social media, stating that a reputable company in Saudi Arabia is urgently hiring drivers for various vehicles, including small cars, buses, and trucks. The …

The Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Government-to-Government (G-to-G) arrangement for importing refined petroleum products. According to the Cabinet, this arrangement has alleviated the monthly demand for US dollars for petroleum imports, helping stabilize the shilling-dollar exchange rate at Sh129, down from a high of Sh166. It has also …

The total number of confirmed mpox cases in Uganda has exceeded 1,000, with six fatalities reported since the outbreak was declared five months ago, according to the Ministry of Health on Monday. In the past 24 hours, 17 new cases were confirmed, raising the total to 1,044 across 57 of …

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced 8,707 job openings to fill vacancies created by natural attrition. According to a notice in MyGov newspaper, the positions available include 5,862 for primary schools, 21 for junior schools, and 2,824 for secondary schools. Successful candidates will be employed on Permanent and Pensionable …

A recent survey by Infotrak reveals that only 26% of Kenyans believe the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will successfully oversee free and fair elections in 2027. The poll, conducted between November 16 and 30, highlights widespread skepticism towards the electoral body, with 60% of respondents expressing concerns over …