Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

The construction of the three-bedroom house, dedicated to the memory of World Marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum, has been successfully finished. The project stands as a testament to resilience and determination, showcasing that despite skepticism, perseverance can overcome criticism to yield a remarkable final outcome. Constructed in a remarkable six-day …

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has admitted fault for the delay in passport issuance, acknowledging the frustration experienced by Kenyans seeking passports for various purposes. He expressed regret over the resulting impact, including lost job opportunities and restricted travel for medical, educational, business, and leisure purposes. Kindiki emphasized that every …

In Narok, authorities have detained three individuals on suspicion of possessing four elephant tusks, collectively weighing 27 kilograms and estimated to be worth Ksh.2.7 million. The trio, identified as Joseph Mutuku (44), Julius Mwanduka Kiema (72), and Alfred Nzioka Mutie (44), was apprehended in the Kisiriri area of Narok North …

Gideon Kimaiyo, the Member of Parliament for Keiyo South, has appealed to President William Ruto to consider offering employment to Asenath Rotich, the widow of the deceased World Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum. Speaking during the funeral service of the late marathoner in Chepkorio, Keiyo South, on Friday, Kimaiyo emphasized the …

Hundreds gathered alongside prominent athletes and dignitaries on Friday to bid a somber farewell to Kelvin Kiptum, Kenya’s celebrated marathon record-breaker, in the heartland of the nation’s athletics, where he was born, trained, and tragically lost his life. Kiptum, a 24-year-old father of two, was fatally injured in a late-night …

A Magistrates court has turned down a plea by the DCI to hold televangelist David Gakuyo for four days while further investigations are conducted into allegations of misappropriating Sh1 billion from members of his Ekeza Sacco. Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo of Milimani instead ruled for Gakuyo’s detention for one day, effective …

During the funeral service of the late Marathon World Record holder Kelvin Kiptum, his wife Asenath Rotich shared emotional details about their upcoming wedding in April. In tears, she expressed that despite their meticulous plans, she believes in God’s greater plan. “We had been arranging for our wedding, envisioning a …

The state has received relief as the court has lifted the orders that suspended the rollout of Maisha Namba, the new digital identity cards. Justice John Chigiti has reversed the previous order issued in December, following the revelation of a similar case filed in another court division. He directed that …

Kiptum’s body has been transported from his residence in Chepsamo to the Chepkorio showground, where a funeral service will be conducted. Notable figures expected to attend include President William Ruto and Sebastian Coe, the head of World Athletics. Accompanied by a convoy of family members, relatives, security personnel, and church …

By: Nicholas Wambua The Muungano Environmental Resources Management Alliance (MARMA) convened on Thursday with a singular purpose: to strategize and determine the methods and types of tree seedlings for the rehabilitation of the Mumoni Hills Forest in Kitui County. Mumoni Hill Forest Reserve stands as the largest gazetted forest in …