Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

The High Court upheld the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) directive regarding stipend rates for healthcare interns, dismissing five petitions that challenged SRC’s decision on the grounds of discrimination and alleged overreach. The combined petitions, brought by healthcare interns and professional organizations, claimed that SRC’s establishment of standard stipend rates …

The second suspect in the murder of Wells Fargo HR manager Willis Ayieko has been killed in Kisumu after escaping a police shootout on Wednesday night. On Thursday afternoon, Kisumu police shot the suspect linked to Ayieko’s death. Nyanza Regional Police Chief Patrick Tito reported that the suspect was fleeing …

The High Court has lifted the orders preventing Deputy President Designate Kithure Kindiki from taking his oath of office. The ruling came from a three-judge panel led by Justice Eric Ogola, along with Justices Anthony Mrima and Fredah Mugambi. This decision effectively removes the conservatory orders, allowing Kindiki to be …

Tabitha Gatwiri, a well-known content creator and actress, has passed away. Reports indicate that she fell ill two days ago, and her brother found her unresponsive in her home after growing concerned when she didn’t answer his calls. He broke into her house and tragically discovered her lifeless body. Her …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a request from the Kenyan government for a Ksh.78 billion loan to help improve its fiscal policies. This decision follows a meeting to review the seventh and eighth evaluations, which had been interrupted in early June due to anti-government protests. The IMF expressed …

President William Ruto has traveled to Burundi for the 23rd Summit of COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa) in Bujumbura. As per Article 147 of the Constitution, the Deputy President assists the President in his duties and serves as his main aide. Article 134 states that the Deputy …

The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has clarified that the recent removal of non-native tree species in Karura Forest along Limuru Road is a routine part of forest management, addressing concerns raised on social media about potential environmental damage. After a viral video showing tree-cutting in Karura circulated online, some users …

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 …