Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Following a disturbing incident captured on CCTV, a Nigerian man, identified as Nwankwo Noko, has been deported for physically assaulting a Kenyan woman, Ms. Pauline, who is wheelchair-bound. Surveillance footage depicted Noko striking Pauline while she was seated in her wheelchair, prompting intervention from onlookers. The video, which circulated widely …

Kenya is aiming to secure private sector partnerships to extend the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), ensuring smooth movement of goods across the East African Community borders. Kipchumba Murkomen, the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, highlighted plans to establish special economic zones along the corridor, promising urban transformation in these …

The Kenya Highways Authority has announced the closure of several roads this Saturday due to flooding caused by heavy rains. In a series of public notices issued on Saturday afternoon, the Authority declared the closure of the Laisamis-South Horr Road at the Namarai area due to a washout following intense …

The Ministry of Interior, based on advice from the Kenya Meteorological Department, has identified 33 counties slated to encounter significant rainfall ranging from heavy to very heavy this  Saturday throughout the country. Thunderstorms will accompany the intense rainfall. Among the areas listed for heavy to very heavy rainfall is Kenya’s …

Traffic congestion has intensified along Mombasa Road due to flooding near Cabanas, following a spell of heavy rainfall. Footage obtained by The Lower Eastern Times reveals numerous vehicles stranded amidst impassable floodwaters, causing significant disruption to travel. ALSO READ: Kenya Floods: Death Toll Mounts to 219, 72 Missing Amid Heavy Rains …

Two individuals, including a young boy, were harmed in Rapogi Village, Migori County, amid a confrontation between opposing political factions during a funeral. The clash ensued between groups supporting Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko and those backing Uriri MP Mark Nyamita. Amidst the chaos, gunfire erupted, prompting attendees to flee for …

As the death toll from flooding in Kenya climbs to 219, with 72 people still missing, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki issues a cautionary plea for citizens to be vigilant on the roads amidst forecasts of heavy rainfall across the nation this weekend. According to an update released on May …

Former Kamukunji OCS Chief Inspector Samir Yunus, previously charged with sexually assaulting a policewoman at a station, has been acquitted by a Nairobi court due to insufficient evidence. In a ruling issued on April 30 by Milimani principal Magistrate Robinson Ondieki, Yunus was cleared of allegations of misusing his authority …

In Kenya’s dynamic media landscape, radio remains a cornerstone for both information dissemination and entertainment, maintaining its relevance despite the digital revolution. The Media Council of Kenya has released its latest report, offering insights into radio listenership trends spanning from 2021 to 2023. Key findings indicate fluctuations in daily listening …

In a bid to make his mark on the global stage, Kenyan comedian I Am Dezmond has set his sights on an audacious goal: securing a place in the Guinness World Records. Renowned for his unconventional style and unique comedic flair, Dezmond, is no stranger to pushing boundaries. Now, he’s …