Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

By: BBC Two leaders of Tanzania’s main opposition Chadema party are among 14 members who have been arrested, as police attempted to block a banned demonstration in the main city, Dar es Salaam. Chadema said on X that its chairman, Freeman Mbowe, was taken into custody as he was preparing …

Francis Atwoli, Secretary General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU), has criticized Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for his contradictory statements about President William Ruto, who is currently in the U.S. for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Atwoli argued that Gachagua is exploiting Ruto’s absence to engage in …

Youth rights activist Kasmuel McOure has expressed regret over a recent photo he took with South Mugirango MP Silvanus Osoro. In a video posted on his X account, McOure, who gained prominence during the Gen Z-led anti-government protests in mid-2023, acknowledged that the encounter has sparked speculation about his allegiance. …

Safaricom has announced a significant update to its M-Pesa airtime purchase options, reducing the minimum amount from Sh5 to Sh1. This new policy, which was unveiled on Monday, allows users to buy airtime for as little as Sh1. A recent check by the Star confirms that this change has already …

On September 14, 2024, the body of 23-year-old Amos Walale was discovered floating in River Athi in Athi River, Machakos County. Police reported that Walale had been reported missing following an assault on a local resident on the night of September 13. It is believed that he may have drowned …

The Public Service Commission has released a notice for 58 job vacancies across different State agencies. According to the announcement published on My Gov on Tuesday, the Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy has 40 available positions for ICT officers. Detailed information about these positions and application procedures can be …

In a tragic incident in Mwiki, Kasarani, two men were discovered dead following a dispute over a missing mobile phone. The victims, Geoffrey Orina Omariba and Samson Manwa Ongera, were found deceased in their home, according to police reports. The men had reportedly been involved in a confrontation with a …

A tragic fire in the Lunga Lunga slums of Nairobi claimed the lives of three individuals on Monday night. The blaze, which began around 8 p.m., destroyed a residence, resulting in the victims being burned beyond recognition. According to police and local reports, the fire erupted within the affected home …

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has dismissed recent rumors of her arrest in the United Kingdom, attributing them to political adversaries. According to Ndeti, these accusations were spread by corrupt individuals aiming to tarnish her reputation, despite her success in advancing development projects in Machakos. Addressing the media upon her return …

The National Police Service (NPS) has taken immediate action in response to a terror alert issued by the United States Embassy in Nairobi on Friday. The NPS has heightened its vigilance nationwide to ensure the safety of the public. The police have adopted a multi-agency approach to bolster security and …