Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Attention is firmly fixed on Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi as he tables the 2026/27 national budget, a record-breaking Sh4.84 trillion spending plan designed to spur economic expansion, generate employment and strengthen key sectors of the economy. The budget is being presented against the backdrop of mounting economic pressure on …

Kenyan journalists working for international media organizations such as the Associated Press, Reuters, and BBC Africa have petitioned Parliament seeking an investigation into alleged labour exploitation, discrimination, and violation of their workplace rights. The concerns were presented to a parliamentary committee through Funyula Member of Parliament Dr Wilberforce Oundo, who …

Five people have lost their lives and three others sustained injuries following a tragic road accident at Makotelo area along the Webuye–Malaba highway in Bungoma County. The crash occurred on Tuesday night, just minutes before midnight, involving a public service vehicle and a trailer that was heading towards Webuye from …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will have its biggest-ever presence at the FIFA World Cup after ten African countries secured qualification for the 2026 tournament set to be hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The expansion of the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams has significantly …

The County Government of Siaya has begun distributing a KSh 84 million consignment of essential medicines, medical supplies, and laboratory reagents to health facilities across the county in a move aimed at strengthening healthcare service delivery. Governor James Orengo announced the development, saying the supplies will be delivered to all …

Police in Kerio Valley have arrested the main suspect linked to the killing of Catholic priest Father Allois Cheruiyot Bett, months after the cleric was murdered in Elgeyo Marakwet County. The suspect was apprehended following a separate incident in which he allegedly killed a man with an arrow during a …

Kenyan motorists are set to experience a major shift in vehicle ownership and registration processes following the introduction of the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) electronic logbook system. The digital platform, commonly known as the e-logbook, will officially take effect on June 10, replacing the traditional paper-based Certificate of …

Kenya is preparing for a major overhaul of its gambling industry as new regulations proposed by the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) introduce stricter licensing and tighter oversight of betting operators. On Monday, the National Assembly’s Committee on Delegated Legislation reviewed the draft regulations that could significantly reshape the multi-billion-shilling sector. …

By: David Mumo, Mt. Kenya University Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua has called for enhanced security measures in Mwingi North following the killing of a local resident by suspected armed camel herders in Tseikuru Ward. Speaking at Kwa Kamari on June 8, the senator met residents and security officers in the …

Global technology company Amazon has applied for regulatory approval to set up a satellite earth station in Kenya, signaling its entry into the country’s fast-growing satellite broadband sector. According to a notice published in the Kenya Gazette, Amazon Kuiper Kenya Limited has submitted an application to the Communications Authority of …