Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

63 individuals residing in Soweto, Embakasi East, have been displaced following a nocturnal fire that razed their residences. Embakasi East Member of Parliament, Babu Owino, took to X to express sorrow over the loss, indicating that the fire engulfed both the residents’ homes and their belongings. “Another somber day in …

In Kiminini’s Milimani region of Bungoma county, law enforcement apprehended a businessman accused of running an unauthorized gas refilling station from his private residence. This crackdown follows the tragic explosion at a gas refilling station in Embakasi, Nairobi, resulting in six fatalities and 300 injuries. A nationwide operation is underway …

A fire incident occurred in Kariobangi, Nairobi, resulting in seven individuals sustaining injuries. The fire originated from a fuel station and extended to nearby structures, causing damage to property of undetermined value before being brought under control. Fire extinguishers on a fuel lorry at the newly opened station were used …

Kenyan comedian and digital content creator Kendrick Mulamwah has taken legal action against his former partner, Caroline Muthoni, concerning their daughter’s custody. A notice issued by the MNO Advocates highlights Mulamwah’s concerns regarding Caroline’s alleged interference with his relationship with their daughter, Keilah Oyando. “Since the birth of the child …

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has instructed the closure of all gas plants situated near residential zones. During a visit to affected families of the Embakasi gas explosion in the Embakasi area, Sakaja announced that all 17 sub-county officials have been empowered to shut down illegal businesses across the county. “I …

As the National Youth Service (NYS) continues its recruitment drive for 15,000 volunteer servicemen and women nationwide, many young individuals in Thika, Kiambu County attended the exercise at Thika Stadium on Tuesday. They underwent thorough screening, with close examination of their academic credentials and physical attributes. However, almost three individuals …

University of Nairobi students and faculty members who utilize university kitchens for meals will now need to conduct their payments through the e-Citizen platform, as per a directive from the Kenyan government. The directive mandates that all financial transactions with the institution be processed via the government’s online portal. A …

By: Nicholas Wambua Summary Lynn Kitwan, the Kitui County Chief Officer responsible for public health and sanitation, delivered a poignant address to Kitui residents on the 5th of February, commemorating World Cancer Day. The event served as a testament to the county’s commitment to raising awareness about a cause that …

Raila Odinga has rebuffed claims of endorsing President William Ruto’s affordable housing initiative, stressing that neither he nor the Azimio coalition support the programme. In a statement issued through the party’s official channels on Monday, Raila distanced himself and the entire Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition from Ruto’s housing …

Mount Kenya University (MKU) and Strathmore University have received recognition as top-ranking institutions in the latest survey. According to the recent performance assessment report by Webometrics, MKU and Strathmore University stand out as the only private higher education institutions among the top ten in the country. The University of Nairobi …