Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Tragedy struck on Monday evening as a collision between a lorry and a private car resulted in the loss of six lives on the Kericho-Nakuru highway, specifically in the Duka Moja area. Regional traffic commandant, Dorothy Muleke, reported that the accident occurred when the driver of the private vehicle attempted …

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reassured the public regarding the nation’s food security amidst concerns about counterfeit fertiliser in the market, emphasizing that only a fraction of the imported stock failed to meet quality standards. During a meeting with Kenyan residents in Rwanda, Gachagua disclosed that out of the 4 …

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has set out for Kigali, Rwanda, where he will participate in the solemn remembrance of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi. Departing from Nairobi, he was seen off by Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla. Gachagua’s presence at the event, known as ‘Kwibuka 30’, will stand …

Police in Kericho County have apprehended two individuals suspected to be part of a group responsible for the rape and killing of a woman in Kipsamoi village, Sigowet/Soin sub-county, on Thursday night. As per junior police officers from Sondu police station, who requested anonymity, the suspects were captured at their …

The leader of the Wiper Party, Kalonzo Musyoka, has strongly criticized the Kenya Kwanza government for its inability to address the ongoing nationwide doctors’ strike, which has persisted for over three weeks. The strike, initiated by medical practitioners protesting unresolved grievances, has left essential medical services paralyzed across the country. …

The Ministry of East African Community (EAC) Affairs, under the leadership of Cabinet Secretary Peninah Malonza, has launched a project aimed at revamping and enlarging the Ewaso Ngiro Tannery and Leather Factory in Narok County. The objective is to enhance the processing of leather goods within the country while simultaneously …

Francis Atwoli, the Secretary General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU-K), has addressed concerns regarding his purported silence on the ongoing doctors’ strike, affirming Cotu’s commitment to resolving the impasse and facilitating the doctors’ return to work. Speaking during a Shops Stewards meeting on Saturday, Atwoli clarified that …

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has voiced his grievances against Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, claiming that Sakaja consistently ignores his calls, highlighting a strained relationship between the two leaders who are elected to serve the same constituents. During an interview on the Mic Cheque podcast, Sifuna clarified that he and Sakaja …

Across the globe, various religious communities mark significant days in their calendars each year, including Christians who observe Easter, a pivotal event in the Gregorian calendar. This holiday encompasses a series of observances, starting with Palm Sunday, symbolizing Jesus Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem, leading up to Holy Week, culminating …

Authorities at Ekerenyo station in Nyamira County are probing an incident wherein a 6-year-old child passed away and five family members (parents and siblings) fell ill with stomach discomforts after reportedly ingesting poisonous cassava. As per police documentation, the family, comprised of parents and four children aged 16, 12, 8, …