Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Former Kimilili MP Suleiman Murunga has passed away. His death was confirmed by the current MP, Didmus Barasa, who expressed his condolences. “With a heavy heart, I offer my sincere condolences to the people of Kimilili Constituency on the loss of our former MP, Hon. Suleiman Kasuti Murunga. My deepest …

Divine Nshuti Muheto, crowned Miss Rwanda in 2022, was recently detained for violating the country’s stringent road safety regulations. The 21-year-old, a notable figure in the fashion industry, was arrested on Tuesday, October 29, for driving under the influence and without a valid license. Officials reported that she caused damage …

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has apprehended four public officials for utilizing fraudulent academic certificates. This operation is part of a broader initiative targeting the use of counterfeit academic and professional qualifications in the country. The arrests took place on Wednesday, with the suspects subsequently processed at the EACC …

Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has disclosed that a coup against President William Ruto was planned for June 25, 2024. Duale stated that the conspirators aimed for a regime change but did not reveal their identities, claiming it wasn’t his responsibility to do so. “On June 25, there was a …

🚨 OFFICIAL: Manchester United statement.   “Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men’s first-team manager. We are grateful to Erik for everything he has done during his time with us and wish him well for the future”.   “Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge of the …

Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has filed an appeal challenging last week’s ruling by a three-judge bench, expressing dissatisfaction with the decision.   Gachagua argues that the ruling, which upheld the Deputy Chief Justice’s authority to constitute the bench, was erroneous and based on a flawed interpretation of the Constitution. …

Police in Thika shot and killed a suspected robber early Saturday morning while responding to a gang attempting to vandalize a transformer in the Kang’oki area. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. when a group of seven had already cut off power to the area. Thika police chief Lawrence Muchangi …

HF Group plans to raise Ksh.6 billion through a rights issue approved by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). The rights issue will allow the company to offer up to 1,499,995,255 new ordinary shares at Ksh.4.00 each. Shareholders can purchase two new shares for every existing share they own, with the …

The High Court has prevented the government from finalizing a Sh95.68 billion agreement with Adani Energy Solutions Limited, a subsidiary of the Indian Adani Group, for the construction of electricity transmission lines. The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) secured the order, claiming the government entered into a private project agreement …

Ali Hassan Joho, the Cabinet Secretary for Mining and the Blue Economy, has ordered the immediate closure of Simba Cement’s quarries in the Kabe Ribe area of Rabai Sub-County, Kilifi County. This directive was issued during a public hearing held by the National Assembly Committee on Environment, Forest, and Mining. …