Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

A man suspected of being part of an armed car theft ring was shot dead after a dramatic police pursuit and exchange of gunfire in the Muigai Inn area of Juja following a high-speed chase along Thika Road. The deceased, identified as 55-year-old George Wanjohi Kimani, was described by investigators …

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is preparing to roll out a new licensing framework that will require teachers to renew their practising licences every five years, in what is expected to be one of the biggest reforms in Kenya’s education sector. Under the proposed policy, teachers will have to complete …

Police have launched investigations after a human skeleton, believed to have been scavenged by hyenas, was discovered in Kamulu, deepening concerns over a series of unexplained deaths reported in parts of Machakos County. The remains were found on Monday at around 4:27 p.m. in Athi View village, Kamulu, within Athi …

President William Ruto has announced a Sh30 billion project to dual the Muthaiga–Kiambu Road and its connecting bypasses as part of the government’s strategy to improve transport infrastructure and spur economic growth along the fast-growing Kiambu corridor. Speaking on Monday during the commissioning of the Ngong Road–Naivasha Road Flyover, the …

The Board of I&M Group PLC has appointed Abdi Mohamed as the incoming Chief Executive Officer of I&M Bank Kenya, subject to approval by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). In a statement issued to shareholders on Monday, the lender announced that Mohamed will join the bank from Absa Bank …

WhatsApp is introducing a new usernames feature that will enable users to connect without revealing their phone numbers, marking a major step toward improving privacy on the messaging platform. The company announced that users can start reserving their preferred usernames this week before the feature is rolled out globally later …

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has expressed confidence that Meru County will overwhelmingly support President William Ruto’s re-election bid in the 2027 General Election, declaring that the region is firmly behind the Head of State. Kindiki made the remarks on Sunday during the 60th anniversary celebrations of Burieruri Boys Senior School …

The East African Press Councils (EAPC) has appealed for calm and dialogue amid growing tensions between governments and media organizations across the region, warning that escalating hostility threatens press freedom and the safety of journalists. In a statement released on Sunday, EAPC expressed concern over what it described as increasing …

At least six people lost their lives while more than a dozen others were injured in two separate road accidents reported in Bungoma and Kericho counties on Saturday, according to police. The first crash occurred at Chomoi along the Eldoret–Webuye Highway, where a trailer transporting logs reportedly lost control, collided …

Uganda’s media landscape faced renewed pressure on Sunday after the country’s military reportedly shut down several Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda outlets following a directive issued by Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The operation affected NTV Uganda, Spark TV, and the Daily Monitor, with armed security officers reportedly …