Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Governor Fernandes Barasa of Kakamega has confirmed that the renovations at Bukhungu Stadium are underway and on track to be completed in time for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) matches later this year. During an inspection of the stadium, which is being upgraded in collaboration with the national government to …

President William Ruto has arrived in Homa Bay to officiate the county government’s second investment conference. Governor Gladys Wanga warmly welcomed the president as the county aims to attract potential investors during this significant event. Notable attendees include numerous investors and key figures from the banking sector. The three-day conference …

The body of a lecturer from the University of Nairobi who had been reported missing was located at the City Mortuary. Dr. Samuel Mbutu Mararo, aged 37, served as a lecturer in political science at UON and was a father of two. His disappearance was reported last Thursday, February 22, …

A salt firm based in Mombasa has been instructed by a state agency to compensate over Sh185 million for utilizing seawater in the commercial production of salt. The Court of Appeal ruled that Krystalline Salt Limited must remunerate the Water Resource Management Authority (Warma) for extracting seawater from the creek …

A man fatally shoots himself outside the emergency wing of a Nairobi hospital. Following a meeting with his lawyer, he summons a taxi from one of his regular drivers and directs them to the hospital. Upon arrival, he produces a gun and takes his own life while waiting in the …

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has decided to exempt all medical charges for the victims of Monday’s tragedy in Katangi along the Kitui-Machakos Road, as announced by Machakos County Health CEC Daniel Yumbya. The incident, which resulted in the loss of nine lives, involved a 41-seater matatu traveling from Kitui to …

Starting July 2024, Kenyans will commence their contributions to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), according to Terry Rotich, the acting corporation secretary at the Social Health Authority (SHA). Rotich clarified that the payment of contributions and access to healthcare under the scheme will begin on July 1 instead of …

In a powerful sermon to the Liberty Church in Kibute, Kenya on Sunday, Dr. Mercy Waithaka delivered a stirring message centered around the theme: “Don’t just sit there, do something.” Drawing inspiration from biblical passages including Mark 10:46-52, Romans 10:17, and Hebrews 11:6, Dr. Mercy emphasized the importance of action …

Ruto is poised to visit Homa Bay, Raila’s stronghold, for a tour of development projects and the official opening of the county’s International Investment Conference. Under the Kenya Kwanza administration, various projects have been initiated, including the construction of 110 affordable housing units in Homa Bay town, refurbishment of Homa …

Cuba’s House Speaker, Lazo Hernández, has held discussions with President William Ruto regarding the situation of two doctors who were kidnapped in Kenya by Somalia-based militants nearly five years ago. Hernández made the trip to Kenya amidst unverified reports suggesting that the two doctors abducted in Mandera County in 2019 …