Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Alungo village in West Seme, Kisumu County, is experiencing heightened tension as a criminal gang has surfaced, targeting residences and demanding cash and valuables. The gang threatens to set houses on fire if their demands are not met, leading to a pervasive sense of fear among the residents. The alarming …

Police in Chepalungu, Bomet County are detaining a 72-year-old man after he used a bow and arrow to lethally injure his 23-year-old grandson during a dispute. The incident transpired when the deceased, Ezra Chepkwony, visited his grandfather Francis Bor’s residence under the influence of alcohol. In the course of their …

A school dormitory in Kisii suffered a devastating fire, destroying property valued at Ksh.10 million. The incident, which occurred at Nyakoiba Mixed Secondary School at 5 am on Friday, is currently under investigation by the Kisii police. Tom Anjere, the county commissioner, revealed that the inferno caused significant losses to …

Dr. Andrew Mulwa, the CEO of the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), has been honored with the prestigious African Governance Award for being the Most Outstanding Medical Supplies Authority across Africa. The recognition comes ahead of the 2024 African Governance Conference and Gala Award in Mauritius, scheduled for February 7th …

All 52 matches of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be available for Kenyan viewers to watch from the comfort of their homes, as Public Broadcaster KBC has acquired free-to-air broadcast rights for the tournament. The matches will be broadcast “Live” on KBC Channel 1 and Y254, as …

By: BBC In response to the cholera outbreak, churches in Zambia have been instructed to restrict worship sessions to a maximum of two hours as part of preventive measures. Ndiwa Mutelo, a senior official overseeing religious affairs, announced that the sale of perishable and ready-to-eat foods is prohibited in all …

Fifteen Members of Parliament (MPs) have pledged their backing for Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro to potentially become President in 2032, assuming President William Ruto secures a second term in office. The legislators, representing various regions of the country, officially endorsed Nyoro during an event held at Mumbi Grounds in Murang’a …

Italy is set to increase the oversight of social media influencers by bringing their activities under the jurisdiction of the same authority that regulates television and other audio-visual media. The decision, made by Italy’s communications authority AGCOM, comes in the wake of a growing scandal involving Chiara Ferragni, a prominent …

Protesting against a surge in metal theft incidents, traders at Kyua market in Kitui are calling for the expulsion of scrap metal dealers from the town. The aggrieved traders brought the bustling Kitui-Machakos road to a standstill on Thursday, causing hours of disruption. This outcry follows the recent arrest of …

In Mandera County, a security alert was triggered on Thursday as unidentified gunmen targeted and destroyed the Fincharo Safaricom communication mast. Around 4 am, the assailants used various explosives to damage the mast, including the generator, fuel tank, and solar panels. The attackers, whose number remains unknown, launched the assault …