Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has received a summons from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) regarding allegations of incitement. According to a letter obtained by the Star, Babu Owino is required to provide information relevant to investigations into accusations of incitement and money laundering. The DCI has stated that …

Access to State House has been completely restricted as police have set up barricades along all routes leading to the presidential residence. Officers armed with batons and firearms have established roadblocks near State House Girls and along Processional Way near Serena Hotel. Additionally, access points from Argwings Kodhek Road near …

Uganda police were heavily present in Kampala on Tuesday in anticipation of an upcoming anti-corruption rally, despite the authorities having banned the event. President Yoweri Museveni, known for his long-standing authoritarian rule, had cautioned protesters against proceeding, warning them of severe consequences. Ahead of the planned demonstration, three opposition lawmakers …

Acting Inspector General Douglas Kanja has expressed concern that the weekly protests by Generation Z have become a refuge for troublemakers. Speaking at a press conference, Kanja accused these troublemakers of vandalizing and stealing from innocent, hardworking Kenyans. He criticized the organizers for not adhering to the legal requirements outlined …

Four people have been confirmed dead after consuming a local brew dubbed ‘kaluvu’ in Kyuso, Mwingi North, Kitui County. Authorities say that seven others are receiving treatment at Mwingi Level 4 Hospital after they were referred from Kyuso Level 4 Hospital. Recounting the ordeal, the survivors said they usually take …

The Ford Foundation has denied allegations of funding anti-government protests in Kenya. The U.S.-based philanthropic organization clarified its stance following concerns raised by the Kenyan government regarding its financial support to various non-state entities in the country. These entities, including Africa Uncensored Limited, the Kenya Human Rights Commission, and Transparency …

By: Our Reporter In a bid to foster national unity and restore stability following recent political turmoil, Hon. Ngusya Charles, MP for Mwingi West Constituency, has called for an end to demonstrations and urged Kenyans to give the government a chance to serve. Speaking through a statement posted on his …

As planned protests loom, Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) has seen businesses closing their doors and streets unusually empty. Security agencies have ramped up patrols, with police visible on major thoroughfares and stationed at city entrances. Residents, wary of past incidents of vandalism and looting during protests, have largely stayed …

Kalonzo Musyoka and his advisors are resolutely opposed to joining President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration, fearing it would jeopardize his 2027 presidential ambitions. Drawing lessons from Raila Odinga’s past alliances, particularly the 2018 handshake with President Uhuru Kenyatta, they believe such alliances can burden leaders with incumbency issues, as …

In Kirinyaga, a tragic incident unfolded when a 20-year-old woman, Grace Wambui, threw her two sons, aged three and four, into a swamp following a domestic dispute, shocking the residents of Maithairu village. The children’s bodies were discovered in the village marsh, left exposed by a contractor. Thomas Kabuci, who …