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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 …

Garissa is grappling with a shortage of supplies due to flooding that has blocked off key roads, potentially causing a rise in the prices of essential goods. The closure of the Garissa – Madogo highway, prompted by heavy rains, has been officially announced by the Kenya National Highway Authority via …

In a Friday event at St. Paul II Kitui Central organized by the Kitui Diocese, Dr. Vincent Munyoki, founder of the Vincent Munyoki Foundation, delivered a compelling message to Kitui’s youth, urging them to take control of their futures through hard work and determination. Speaking alongside Kitui Catholic Diocese Bishop …

A woman in Kitengela, Kajiado County, was apprehended by authorities after it was discovered that she had been harboring her deceased husband’s body in their home, seemingly hopeful for his resurrection. Law enforcement officers acted upon complaints from neighbors regarding a foul odor emanating from the couple’s residence in Sifa …

Elders from the village conducted a purification ceremony at the family home of Brian Chira, the late TikToker, in Gathanje Village, Githunguri sub-County, Kiambu County. Clad in traditional Agikuyu attire, they explained that the ceremony was prompted by concerns raised by both family members and neighbors regarding the behavior of …

Source who spoke to The Lower Eastern Times  on condition of anonymity, confirmed Victoria Rubadiri is set to join CNN as Africa’s correspondent. To honour her tenure at the station, RMS staff cut a cake last Sunday. Rubadiri hosted several shows including Citizen Weekend on Saturdays, where she gave prominence to many …

By: Al Jazeera  Flooding and landslides in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain have killed 155 people and injured 236 others, the country’s prime minister has said, as intense downpours continue across East Africa. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa told Parliament that the El Nino climate pattern has worsened the …

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 …

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 …