Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has paid tribute to Makindu Motors Limited founder Stephen Ngei and his wife, Giannaphina Mumbua, who lost their lives in a tragic road accident along the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway. In a condolence message, Kalonzo said he was deeply saddened by the news of the couple’s …

A woman identifying herself as Marion has sparked debate online after sharing a heartbreaking account of how an alleged online relationship with a man from Italy left her stranded after she walked away from her marriage. In a confession circulating on social media, Marion said she is a married mother …

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has responded to widespread criticism over his absence during Thursday’s parliamentary vote on the Finance Bill 2026, admitting he was out of the country and accepting responsibility for missing the crucial sitting. In a statement addressed to Kenyans, Nyoro said he travelled outside the country on …

Mike Sonko has stepped in to support the family of the late Eugene Malivi Mutuku, a Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) student who died after allegedly being pushed from a moving bus along Thika Road. According to a statement shared on his Facebook page, the former Nairobi governor said his …

The High Court has ordered the government to urgently review and vet all licensed local recruitment agencies involved in overseas job placement, particularly those sending Kenyans to Middle Eastern countries, in an effort to strengthen protection for migrant workers. In its decision, the court dismissed calls for a blanket ban …

President William Ruto has cautioned against any unlawful conduct during the upcoming June 25 memorial march set to honour victims of the 2024 Gen Z anti-government protests. Speaking on Friday at the National Productivity and Performance Conference at the Kenya School of Government (KSG) in Lower Kabete, Nairobi, Ruto stressed …

Airtel Kenya has announced a new partnership with KCB Group aimed at improving access to mobile money services across the country by expanding cash withdrawal and deposit points for Airtel Money customers. The collaboration will see Airtel Money users gain access to more than 30,000 KCB agents nationwide, allowing them …

Kenyan Members of Parliament have removed several controversial tax proposals from the Finance Bill 2026, reducing the government’s expected additional revenue from about Sh129 billion to Sh98 billion. The changes follow parliamentary scrutiny and public concerns over the potential impact of some of the proposed measures on households, businesses, and …

Mexico has become the first team to secure a place in the next round of the World Cup 2026 after a narrow 1-0 win over South Korea. The hosts, who began their campaign with a 2-0 victory over South Africa following the opening ceremony in Mexico City, recorded their second …

Detectives in Etago, Kisii County have opened a murder investigation after a family searching for their missing relative discovered her body at the Tabaka Mission Hospital mortuary. The case was reported on Wednesday, June 17, when relatives of 37-year-old Lenah Maireri traced her remains to the facility. The family told …