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Motorists travelling during the festive season are facing immediate penalties as authorities intensify enforcement of traffic laws through mobile courts deployed along major highways. The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), in collaboration with the National Police Service and the Judiciary, has rolled out the mobile courts as holiday travel …

The government has started importing more than four million bags of fertiliser to support the upcoming planting season early next year, officials have said. Agriculture Principal Secretary Kiprono Rono confirmed that 750,000 bags have already arrived, with another similar shipment expected next week. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …

President William Ruto has officially commissioned the Sh1.5 billion Lessos–Kabarnet transmission line, a major infrastructure milestone designed to end decades of chronic power outages in Baringo and Elgeyo-Marakwet counties. The 65-kilometre, 132kV high-capacity line replaces an aging and overstretched 33kV system that has long struggled to meet regional demand. Click …

Veteran Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and political activist Obed Lutale are set to return to the dock this Monday for their fourth attempt at securing bail. The high-stakes hearing comes after nearly a year of remand, a period that has reignited a fierce national debate over the rights …

Kenyans living abroad are stepping up pressure on the government to end decades of “disenfranchisement” by implementing a secure, blockchain-based online voting system ahead of the 2027 General Election. The formal petition was presented to Jaoko Oburu Odinga, Special Advisor to the President, during a flag-raising ceremony at Brampton City …

Kenya has once again missed out on a prestigious global health milestone after failing to meet the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria for ending mother-to-child HIV transmission. The disappointment comes as the WHO officially validated Brazil last week for successfully eliminating vertical transmission, leaving Kenya to grapple with a worrying …

As the festive season approaches, many millennials living in urban areas travel back to their hometowns to reconnect with family and old friends. These trips offer a chance to revisit childhood homes, enjoy long-missed traditions, and celebrate Kenyan December festivities filled with weddings, dowry ceremonies, and homecoming parties. Click here …

As Christmas and New Year approach, many Kenyans face a challenging festive season due to the rising cost of living, driven largely by increasing prices of essential food and fuel items. An analysis by The Lower Eastern Times reveals that the price of sugar jumped 15.26 percent in November 2025, …

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has warned that uncertainty within the ODM leadership over backing President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election could divide the party ahead of the polls. Speaking in Kabondo Kasipul Constituency on Saturday, Mbadi urged the opposition party to start planning for the 2032 elections, noting that Ruto’s …

President William Ruto celebrated his 59th birthday on December 21, drawing an outpouring of goodwill messages from political leaders across Kenya. Early Sunday morning, several leaders praised Ruto’s leadership, expressed confidence in his administration, and highlighted optimism for the country’s future under his guidance. Click here to join our WhatsApp …