Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

The leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has expressed his solidarity with Kenya in the face of devastating floods that have caused loss of life and extensive damage to infrastructure and property. Via X, formerly Twitter, Pope Francis conveyed his spiritual closeness to the Kenyan people and his deep …

The Kenya National Highways Authority has declared the closure of a segment of Thika Road at Kahawa Sukari Drift, extending from Kahawa Barracks to Kenyatta University, due to heavy rainfall in the city. Motorists traveling to Thika are advised to utilize Kiambu Road, then divert onto Northern Bypass towards Ruiru …

Addressing the nation on Labour Day at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, President William Ruto appealed to doctors to end their strike, assuring them that the government is committed to addressing their grievances, albeit over an unspecified period. Acknowledging financial constraints, Ruto stated that while the government is prepared to address …

Ruto has directed for a minimum wage increase of at least 6%, emphasizing the importance of supporting workers to lead decent lives. He conveyed this during the Labour Day event at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, assigning Labour CS Florence Bore to collaborate with the relevant committee to ensure the implementation …

EPRA has issued a directive for flooded petrol stations to cease operations promptly to safeguard public welfare and uphold petroleum product standards. The measure is a response to widespread heavy rainfall and ensuing floods across the nation. Concerns were raised regarding the potential compromise of Petroleum Underground Storage Tank (UST) …

President William Ruto expressed his indifference towards being likened to the biblical figure Zacchaeus, as long as Kenyans fulfill their tax obligations to facilitate the country’s development. During the 59th Labour Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, President Ruto emphasized the importance of nation-building through domestic resources rather than relying …

The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy in partnership with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and Kisii National Polytechnic has planted 6500 trees in Kisii county during this rainy season. The trees were planted at Kanunda (2500 trees), Sakawa (3,000 trees) and Kiamwasi (1000 trees) primary schools in …

By: KNA Water and Sanitation PS Julius Korir has disclosed that official commissioning of the first phase of Thwake Multipurpose Dam will be conducted in December this year. Speaking during a site inspection and appraisal tour on implementation of the dam’s civil works and other related activities, Korir said that he …

A 27-year-old man was swept away by floodwaters while attempting to cross River Thiba in Mwea West, Kirinyaga County. Witnesses reported that he was trying to cross from Ngurubani town to Gakungu village when the strong currents carried him away. The community is urging the government to expedite the construction …

Chairman, of Budget and Appropriations Committee, National Assembly Ndindi Nyoro  stated that Kenya’s economy is experiencing consistent growth, with the GDP expanding by over 5.5% last year and expected to surpass 5.7% this year. This growth positions Kenya at the 28th spot among the world’s fastest-growing economies. Nyoro highlighted the …