Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

DCI Traces Kiptum’s Last Movements

Homicide Investigators Probe Kiptum’s Final Moments With just two days until the burial of the late world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum, DCI Director of Homicide, Martin Nyuguto, has initiated a fresh inquiry into the death of the star athlete, who perished in an accident along the Eldoret-Eldama Ravine road …

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Televangelist David ‘Gakuyo’ Ngare Summoned to DCI Headquarters for Questioning

David Kariuki Ngare, popularly known as Gakuyo, a televangelist and the founder of Ekeza Sacco, has been escorted to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters at Mazingira Building, where he is undergoing questioning in preparation for potential prosecution. According to DCI officials familiar with the investigation, the Office of …

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Nigerians Protest Over Rising Cost of Living

Demonstrations are occurring in Oyo and Ibadan, Nigeria, in response to the increasing expenses of daily life. These protests in the southern region mirror earlier ones in the north that took place two weeks ago. Anger among protesters stems from soaring inflation rates, primarily fueled by steep food prices and …

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Is Treasury Releasing Ksh 10 Billion for NG-CDF by Month’s End?

The National Treasury is set to disburse Ksh 10 billion for the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) by the end of this month, according to reports. In efforts to resolve the ongoing deadlock between the Executive and the National Assembly, President William Ruto has announced that an additional tranche …

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Frank Mwiti Assumes Role of New NSE Chief

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) Board has named Frank Mwiti as the incoming Chief Executive Officer (CEO), starting May 2, 2024. Mr. Mwiti brings with him a wealth of experience spanning over twenty years in various sectors including strategy, governance, business development, risk management, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, and …

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Government Launches ‘Finya Computer Itoe Dollar’ Initiative

The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has introduced a new training program called ‘Finya Computer Itoe Dollar’, inviting Kenyans aged 18-35 to participate in this free initiative. Announced through a poster shared on X, the program aims to offer complimentary courses covering various subjects including data entry, digital marketing, …

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Defamation Suit: Khalwale Granted Temporary Injunction

In the ongoing legal battle, the High Court has granted a temporary injunction prohibiting businessman Cleophas Shimanyula from making defamatory statements concerning Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale and his family. These statements were related to the death of Shimanyula’s employee, Kizito Moi Amukune. Lady Justice Janet Mulwa has also decided to …

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BBC’s Hunt Begins for 2024 Komla Dumor Award Winner

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has commenced its search for the journalist who will be honored as the recipient of the 2024 Komla Dumor Award. Established in memory of journalist Komla Dumor, the award coincides with the 10th anniversary of his passing. According to Liliane Landor, Director of BBC World …

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Speaker Mbilu Cleared as DPP Withdraws Case

By: MD Francis In a surprising turn of events, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in Makueni has decided not to proceed with the case against the Speaker of the County Assembly, Mr. Mbilu. Following a review of the investigation file concerning the Speaker, the DPP’s office has opted to …

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Engineers Assure Completion of Kiptum’s House by Thursday

The construction of a new house for World Marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum, ordered by President William Ruto, is nearing its conclusion at Kiptum’s farm in Naiberi, Uasin Gishu county, ahead of his burial on Friday. A team of engineers and workers have been stationed at the site to finalize …

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