Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

In a interview at Inooro TV on Thursday morning, Mary Muthoni, the Principal Secretary (PS) for Public Health and Professional Standards in the Ministry of Health, provided an insightful overview of the transformative reforms currently underway in Kenya’s health sector, aimed at achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all citizens. …

Ten miners are feared dead after a devastating collapse at the Hillo gold mine in Dabel, Marsabit County, on Tuesday. The incident occurred despite the closure of the mines earlier this year following a tragic clash over resource-sharing that claimed 13 lives. Local authorities reported that seven bodies have been …

A funeral service in Huruma village, Mwea, Kirinyaga County, turned chaotic on Wednesday when a swarm of bees attacked mourners attending the burial of Faith Njeri. The sudden attack forced the mourners to flee for safety, leaving the body unattended for hours. Several individuals were injured in the attack and …

Devki Group of Companies has officially unveiled a Ksh. 11 billion iron ore pelletization plant in Voi, Taita Taveta County. The project, which is anticipated to significantly boost the region’s economy, was launched during a ceremony attended by President William Ruto. The plant, owned by industrial tycoon Narendra Raval, will …

President William Ruto has enacted seven new parliamentary Bills aimed at advancing the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. These include the Kenya Revenue Authority (Amendment) Bill 2024, the Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill 2024, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (Amendment) Bill 2024, and the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill 2023, as well as …

Vihiga County has introduced new policies to combat Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and protect children, aiming to improve the well-being of these vulnerable groups. Anne Desma, the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Social Services, Sports, and Culture, explained that these policies establish a legal framework to address the …

Engin Firat has resigned as head coach of Kenya’s national football team, Harambee Stars, just two months before the 2024 CHAN, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The reason behind his resignation remains unclear. New FKF president Mohammed Hussein confirmed Firat’s resignation in a press conference on …

The Russian government has announced that Kenyan citizens can now travel to Russia using a single electronic visa. In a statement, the Russian Embassy in Kenya revealed that Kenya, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe are now eligible for the single electronic visa, joining other nations allowed to use it for travel to …

Celebrated Inooro TV queen, Wangeci Wa Muriuki, has announced her departure from the Communication Centre-based media house, marking the end of a remarkable nine-year journey at Royal Media Services. In a heartfelt post shared on her Facebook, Wangeci expressed mixed emotions as she said goodbye to the station that helped …

First Lady Rachel Ruto has stated that President William Ruto will continue his practice of supporting churches and helping others, as it is an integral part of his nature. She explained that she has known him to be a generous person even before their 33 years of marriage. “I have …