Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

A woman from Homa Bay was discovered deceased in a river after being missing for a span of two days, prompting an investigation by security officials in Kabondo Kasipul. Caroline Akoth, aged 50, was found dead under unclear circumstances in River Awach within the constituency after vanishing for two days. …

At Kilungu Level Three Hospital, Emmanuel Kirima’s family is engulfed in grief, confusion, and anger. The shocking news of their 15-year-old son’s demise has yet to fully register. Emmanuel had only recently commenced his studies at Kilungu Boys High School as a Form One student on January 15. Just ten …

Up-and-coming media personality Claudia Naisabwa has ended her association with Standard Group, a media house located on Mombasa Road, after a tenure of two years. Naisabwa, who co-hosted Str&Up Live alongside Joe de Baddest, announced her departure from the station on January 27, 2024. She expressed her appreciation to KTN …

John Matara, the suspect in the murder case involving socialite Starlet Wahu, is set to remain in custody for another seven days following a court order issued by Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti of the Makadara Law Courts. The extension was sought by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to finalize …

Two children perished in Kiambu following a blaze that engulfed the home they were confined in. The tragic incident occurred in Nyanduma village, Lari, Kiambu County. According to the mother of the three-year-old boy and one-year-old girl, she had locked them inside their two-roomed residence before heading to church. She …

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called upon the Council of Governors (CoG) and state agencies to expedite the clearance of outstanding bills for the fiscal year 2022/23. Gachagua convened a meeting at his Karen residence on Monday, hosting the CoG, state agencies, and senior government officials for the 22nd Ordinary …

John Kibunga Kimani, a billionaire investor, has increased his ownership in telecommunications giant Safaricom by purchasing an additional 8.64 million shares, bringing his total holdings to 27.7 million units by December 2023. This move aligns with the strategy of several investors who capitalized on the stock’s lower price to expand …

A tragic accident involving a bus and a lorry at Othoo area in Nyando sub-county along the Kisumu-Nairobi Highway has claimed the lives of eleven individuals. Confirming the incident, Allan Mwangi, the Nyanza Regional Traffic Enforcement Officer, stated that numerous other passengers sustained injuries and were admitted to Ahero Sub-county …

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has cautioned the youth to approach technology, especially social media platforms, with vigilance and discretion. Mudavadi expressed concern over the tragic incidents, including deaths resulting from Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), and urged for the implementation of stringent policies and regulations to combat the rising prevalence …

By: BBC Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have declared their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas). These nations, led by military juntas, had previously faced suspension from the bloc, which had been pressing for their return to democratic governance. The decision to exit Ecowas was described …