Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Kindiki Reaffirms Commitment to Ending Banditry in Northern Kenya

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reiterated the government’s determination to eradicate banditry and livestock theft that has long affected Northern Kenya. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking at a consultative meeting with Samburu County leaders at his Karen home, Kindiki assured that the government would intensify its ongoing …

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Matatu Operators Win Court Battle Against NTSA, Police

The High Court has instructed the Director General of the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the Traffic Commandant to return the vehicle registration number plates that were unlawfully seized from matatu operators. Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that NTSA’s decision to remove the number plates from the operators was …

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Kenya Airways, Air India Launch Codeshare Partnership

Kenya Airways (KQ) and Air India have entered into a codeshare agreement to improve travel between Africa, India, and other destinations. Through this partnership, Air India will add its ‘AI’ code to Kenya Airways’ daily Nairobi-Mumbai flights, providing passengers with connections to Bangkok, Colombo, Dhaka, Malé, Melbourne, and Singapore. This …

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Torongo Girls School Shuts Indefinitely After Student Protest

Torongo Girls School in Eldama Ravine Subcounty was shut down indefinitely after students staged a protest against the transfer of their principal. The students, voicing their discontent with the administrative change, marched over 27 kilometers to the Education Offices in Eldama Ravine to demand that Principal Christine Chepkole remain at …

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Thousands Flee Homes as Floods hit Australia

A woman has died in Australia and thousands have been forced to flee their homes after torrential rainfall has caused flooding in northern Queensland. Authorities are warning that flood waters could rise up to second-storey level in a situation they described as dangerous and life-threatening. Click here to join our …

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Vivo Energy Denies Selling Poor-Quality Fuel in Nairobi

Vivo Energy Kenya has rejected allegations that it sells substandard fuel at its petrol stations in Nairobi. As the exclusive distributor of Shell products in Kenya, the company responded to a circulating video on social media that claimed random fuel quality tests had been conducted at various stations. Click here …

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Prof. Kiplagat Kotut Appointed Acting Vice Chancellor of Moi University

Prof. Kiplagat Kotut has been appointed as the new acting Vice Chancellor of Moi University, with immediate effect. The announcement was made on Friday by the University Board Chairperson, Prof. Noah Midamba, who revealed that Prof. Kotut would be supported by Prof. Khaemba Ongeti, the new acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) …

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Four Students Killed in Taita Taveta Bus Accident

six people lost their lives in a road accident in Taita Taveta County. The victims, including four students from Dr. Aggrey Boys’ High School in Wundanyi, were traveling in a minibus when it crashed after suffering brake failure at the dangerous Josa bend along the Wundanyi-Mwatate road. Click here to …

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Kalonzo Supports Public Inquiry Into Abductions

Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has supported calls for the creation of a Public Commission of Inquiry to investigate the underlying causes of the recent wave of abductions. Speaking at the City Mortuary after two of four individuals who went missing in Mlolongo were identified, Kalonzo emphasized that the establishment of …

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Two Suspected Criminals Killed in Milimani Estate Mob Attack

Two individuals, suspected to be members of a gang causing distress in Milimani Estate, were killed this morning. A local resident told media that the suspects had been involved in several robberies targeting pedestrians and home break-ins. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The suspects were reportedly attacked by …

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