Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

“We Hold No Grudges Against Anyone, We Desire a Peaceful Nation”: Gachagua

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reiterated that he bears no ill will toward anyone, including his political opponents, following his impeachment from office. Speaking at a church service in Kahawa West, Nairobi County, on Sunday, Gachagua called on Kenyans to maintain peace despite the recent political turmoil surrounding his …

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Why US Embassy Will Remain Closed Tomorrow

The US Embassy in Kenya has announced it will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024. In a statement, the embassy, led by Meg Whitman, explained that it will be observing Veterans Day, a national holiday in the United States that honors military veterans. Veterans Day is always observed on …

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Sakaja: Wetang’ula Will Remain National Assembly Speaker

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has dismissed claims of an alleged plot to remove Moses Wetang’ula as Speaker of the National Assembly. While speaking at a church service in Khwisero, Kakamega County, Sakaja assured that Wetang’ula would remain in his position, stating there are no such plans to oust him. He …

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Kasmuel McOure Joins ODM Party

Political activist Kasmuel McOure has officially joined the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. In a statement on Sunday following a meeting with ODM Chairperson and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, McOure announced that the party is focused on reviving its youth and student leagues nationwide. He emphasized that ODM is …

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Atwoli To President Ruto: Let’s Change The Constitution

Francis Atwoli, the Secretary General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU), has called on President William Ruto to assist in amending Kenya’s constitution, which he says is being exploited by some individuals to block beneficial government projects. Speaking at a church service in Kakamega, Atwoli argued that the …

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Tharaka Nithi, Isiolo, and Meru Counties To Experience Heavy Rains

The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall across parts of Tharaka Nithi, Isiolo, and Meru counties over the next two days. According to the weather forecast, these heavy rains will affect several regions, including the Central Highlands, Nairobi, Western Kenya, Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, as well as …

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Fire Destroys 14 Houses in Obunga Slums, Kisumu

A devastating fire broke out early Sunday morning in the Obunga slums in Kisumu Central, destroying 14 houses. The blaze, which began around 4 a.m., left nothing behind, as all belongings were consumed by the flames. ALSO READ: Polio Vaccine Safe and Effective, Says Amoth Local resident Edward Onyango reported that …

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Polio Vaccine Safe and Effective, Says Amoth

The Ministry of Health has reassured the public that recent side effects linked to the polio vaccine are purely coincidental and not caused by the vaccine itself. Health Director General Patrick Amoth emphasized that all vaccines, including the polio vaccine, are safe and effective in protecting children. “Following the recent …

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Gov’t Allocates Ksh.1.75 Billion to Settle Intern Doctors’ Salary Arrears

The government has confirmed that Ksh.1.75 billion is available to address outstanding salary arrears owed to doctors. This funding will be disbursed by the Ministry of Health, via the Treasury, to county governments as conditional grants to help clear part of the Ksh.3.5 billion owed to doctors under the 2017-2021 …

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Church Leaders Call for Return to NHIF Amid SHIF Implementation Challenges

Church leaders from Nairobi and Kiambu have called on the government to temporarily reinstate the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) until the ongoing issues with the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) are resolved. They highlighted the healthcare crisis facing many Kenyans, with numerous patients being turned away from hospitals …

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