Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has decided to delay the scheduled interviews for the position of Judge of the Court of Appeal, originally planned from June 18 to June 21. This postponement was announced by Winfridah Mokaya, the JSC secretary, who explained that it was a gesture of solidarity with …

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected for a second term on Friday, after his humbled ANC cobbled together an unprecedented coalition government. Lawmakers in Cape Town voted overwhelmingly to put Ramaphosa, 71, back in office for another five years after the May 29 general election that produced no outright …

Kenyans can now expect to receive their new identity cards within just 21 days, thanks to a new initiative implemented by the government. This involves the introduction of a 24-hour printing drive and the acquisition of a state-of-the-art ID card printing machine by the agency overseeing the process. Julius Bitok, …

The journey of a resilient young man from Kyuso who ascended to become a prominent banker with a doctoral degree is a testament to unwavering determination and perseverance. John Kyalo Munyithya, originating from Gai in Kyuso district, Mwingi North sub-county, defied his humble beginnings to emerge as a distinguished figure …

Malawi’s President, Lazarus Chakwera, has declared a 21-day mourning period starting Tuesday to honor Vice President Saulos Chilima, who tragically lost his life in a plane crash on Monday. Chakwera has also ordered that all flags be flown at half-mast during this period of mourning. Details regarding funeral arrangements will …

A suspected terrorist has been sentenced to a 30-year prison term by a court in Busia, nearly a year and a half after the trial began in December 2021. Jackton Jacob Kanoti, also known as Abdul Hakim, was apprehended in Siaya for his affiliations with both Al Shabaab and the …

Moses Kuria, the Public Service Cabinet Secretary, has rejected suggestions of tension between President William Ruto and his deputy, Rigathi Gachaagua. During an appearance on Citizen TV’s ‘The Explainer’ show on Tuesday evening, Kuria dismissed speculation about a potential fallout between the country’s top two leaders, insisting that they maintain …

In a shocking development, Royal Credit Company has declared the immediate closure of Directline Assurance Company, with all its operations ceasing effective immediately. Dr. SK Macharia, the Chairman of Royal Credit Limited and owner of Royal Media Services, released a terse statement today confirming the closure and subsequent termination of …

Intern teachers at Junior Secondary Schools, who have been engaged in protests seeking permanent employment, have reportedly begun to receive termination notices from their employer, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The alleged letters, dated June 6, seen by The Star, cite professional misconduct as the reason for termination. According to …

Do you know when you’re most fertile? According to the KDHS, the majority of women in Kenya don’t. A recent analysis indicates that over half of Kenyan women are unaware of their fertile window, the specific days in their menstrual cycle when they can conceive. Only about 38.1% of women …