Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

The Wait Is Over: Jeff Koinange Makes His Epic Return to TV

Kenya’s veteran journalist and media personality, Jeff Koinange, has today eveing made a return on Citizen television, taking the reins once again on his flagship show, Jeff Koinange Live (JKL). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The comeback episode promises heavyweight discussions as Jeff will host constitutional lawyer PLO …

Read More »

Esther Passaris Sparks Reactions with Bold Golf Outfit in Uganda

Nairobi Women Representative Esther Passaris attracted attention with a daring outfit while representing Kenya at a golf match during the East African Parliamentary Games in Uganda. Footage from the event showed Passaris wearing a navy blue polo shirt, a cap, a floral short skirt, and pink sports shoes, appearing relaxed …

Read More »

Residents Scramble for Fuel After Tanker Overturns at Sagana

Residents rushed to collect petrol after a tanker overturned at Sagana along the Makutano–Sagana–Karatina highway in Kirinyaga County. The tanker, en route from Nairobi to Karatina, spilled fuel after the accident, prompting people to rush to the scene and scoop up the commodity. Police intervened as the situation escalated, firing …

Read More »

Airtel Money Reaches Double-Digit Market Share as M-Pesa Falls Below 90%

Airtel Money has crossed the 10% market share mark for the first time, intensifying competition for Safaricom’s M-Pesa, whose share has dropped below 90% for the first time. Data from the Communications Authority (CA) for the September 2025 quarter shows Airtel Money’s market share rising to 10.3%, continuing a growth …

Read More »

Kasmuel: Broad-Based Youth to Take Issues Directly to Gov’t

Political activist Kasmuel McOure has announced that the Broad-Based Youth Front will start directly lobbying the government on issues affecting young people, marking a move away from relying on political intermediaries. McOure said the youth movement would not take guidance from politicians who were absent during last year’s youth-led demonstrations, …

Read More »

High Court Freezes Sh2.1bn Nakuru–NYS Roads Project Pending Court Case

The High Court has stopped the rollout of the Sh2.1 billion road upgrade deal between the Nakuru County Government and the National Youth Service (NYS) until a legal challenge questioning its legality is resolved. In a Wednesday ruling, the court classified as urgent a petition by activists Paul Muchiri and …

Read More »

Advocate Urges Parliament to Pause 15% Safaricom Stake Sale for Fresh Review

A new petition is calling on Parliament to halt the government’s planned sale of a 15% stake in Safaricom, raising concerns about transparency, valuation, and potential long-term financial risks. Lawyer Francis Wanjiku has submitted a memorandum to the National Assembly’s Finance and Privatization committees, warning that the State could be …

Read More »

Stay Alive This Christmas: The Safety Message Everyone Needs to Hear

By: Florence Atieno, Laikipia University As Christmas approaches, excitement is building. Families are traveling, friends are planning reunions and communities across the country are preparing to celebrate. But while this season brings joy, it also calls for extra caution to protect ourselves and those around us. Every festive season sees …

Read More »

Betty Bayo’s Mother Petitions DPP for Inquest into Gospel Singer’s ‘Mysterious’ Death

The mother of popular Kenyan gospel artiste Beatrice Mbugua, widely known as Betty Bayo, has formally appealed to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to launch an inquest into the circumstances surrounding her daughter’s death. Click Here To Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Joyce Wairimu, through her …

Read More »

Nyeri Activist Attempts 72-Hour Tree-Hug to Break World Record

Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni, 22, has launched an extraordinary bid to set a new Guinness World Record by continuously hugging a tree for 72 hours. This demanding challenge, taking place outside Governor Kahiga Mutahi’s office, is aimed at highlighting the urgent need for global climate action. Click here to join …

Read More »