Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Two Varsity Students Drown in Enkare-Narok River

Two Maasai Mara University students drowned after slipping and falling into the Enkare-Narok river in Narok Town. County commissioner Kipkech Lotiatia confirmed the incident and stated that the search for the bodies is underway. The students were male and female and were crossing over the river, but they didn’t use …

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Met Department Issues a Heavy Rainfall Alert in Western Kenya

The Meteorological Department has put four Western region counties, Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, and Vihiga, on high alert for heavy rains in May. The forecast predicts lightning, thunderstorms, hailstones, and strong winds, along with flooding, land mudslides, and fog. However, a few sunny and dry days may occur. The above-long-term average …

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True Love Prevails:A Message of Hope from Emily Kikazi

In a world where superficiality often overshadows sincerity, Gospel musician Emily Kikazi sends a powerful message of hope to women everywhere. With her heartfelt sentiments, she reminds us that amidst the noise, there are still genuine, supportive men who value women for more than just their physical appearance. “Dear ladies, …

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Utamaduni Day Renamed to Mazingira Day

President William Ruto has assented the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, 2024 into law that amends various provisions of 16 Acts of Parliament. Public Holidays Act In a bold step towards environmental protection and conservation, the Bill amends the Public Holidays Act, renaming Utamaduni Day as Mazingira Day to be …

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Kisii County Releases Sh.245M Bursary For Needy Students

By:KNA At least 52,000 needy students in secondary schools and Vocational Training Centres in Kisii are set to benefit from a Sh245 million County Bursary Fund for the year 2024.   The Bursary kitty has been increased from Sh145 million to Sh245 million and each of the 45 electoral wards …

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Embu: Youth Group Uses Sports To Combat Drug Abuse

By:KNA Kenya received Sh672b from diaspora remittances in 2023, an upward trend compared to the last ten years, Labour CS Florence Bore says monies to boost growth and development. A youth group from Mwea Sub-county in Embu has embarked on an initiative of combating drug, alcohol and substance abuse among …

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By: KNA Kenya is revamping the Technical, Vocation Education and Training system with the aim of making it meet the growing industrial and labour market needs of the country, Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Ezekiel Machogu has said. Mr Machogu noted that TVET is a powerful tool to prepare the youth …

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President Ruto Finally Opens 28-Storey Bunge Tower

President William Ruto officially inaugurated the Bunge Tower, valued at Ksh.9.6 billion, on Thursday morning, following a delay from the originally scheduled launch date of April 19 due to the tragic passing of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla. Accompanied by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Speakers Moses …

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President Ruto to Open Bunge Towers Today

President William Ruto is set to formally inaugurate Bunge Towers today, following a delay from last week due to the unfortunate passing of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla. ALSO READ: Ex Treasury CS Ukur Yatani, Marsabit Governor Mohamud Mohamed Arrested The grand opening, originally scheduled for April 19, …

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Ex Treasury CS Ukur Yatani, Marsabit Governor Mohamud Mohamed Arrested

Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) have arrested former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani and Marsabit Governor Mohamud Mohamed Ali. The two are being investigated over alleged embezzlement of Ksh.8 billion county funds. The arrest comes in the wake of a raid by EACC detectives on their homes …

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