Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Airtel Money customers can now receive money directly from any network without the need for a withdrawal code, which previously had a seven-day validity period. Effective February 6, this move aligns with collaborative efforts between the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and industry players to facilitate seamless mobile money transactions, …

A teacher in Embu reportedly ended his life after facing rejection from a woman he was pursuing romantically. In a note he left behind, the teacher requested the local MCA to coordinate his funeral arrangements and asked the woman who turned him down to deliver his eulogy. He also specified …

Navigating through the throngs of bargain hunters, one can’t help but notice the clutter of goods strewn across the sidewalks, from buckets to mattresses. In the heart of Nairobi’s downtown lies Kamukunji Market, once a bustling hub of commerce. Traders proudly exhibit their merchandise along the sidewalks, offering everything from …

Former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich has been appointed by President William Ruto to serve as the Senior Advisor on Fiscal Affairs and Budget Policy within the government. This appointment was communicated through a letter from Felix Koskei, the Head of the Public Service. Rotich, who previously held the position …

The High Court has rescheduled the judgment date for Jacque Maribe, a former TV news anchor, and Jowie Irungu regarding the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani. Originally set for March 15, the judgment date has been moved up to February 9, following agreement by all parties involved. This decision comes …

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has announced the opening of the portal for KCSE 2023 graduates to seek placements in universities, colleges, and TVET institutions. All students who have completed their national exams are encouraged to apply for admission to higher education institutions. The online portal …

Lang’ata MP, Phelix Odiwuor, also known as Jalang’o, asserts his commitment to ODM despite renewed pressure from party leader Raila Odinga for MPs collaborating with the government to step down and seek reelection under a UDA ticket. During an ODM recruitment drive in Nairobi on Sunday, Raila emphasized that Jalang’o …

The court has ordered the detention of the owner of the fatal Embakasi gas plant, along with two NEMA officials, for a period of 21 days to facilitate the ongoing police investigation. Derrick Kimathi, the proprietor of the gas plant, along with NEMA officials Joseph Makau and Marrian Kioko, will …

63 individuals residing in Soweto, Embakasi East, have been displaced following a nocturnal fire that razed their residences. Embakasi East Member of Parliament, Babu Owino, took to X to express sorrow over the loss, indicating that the fire engulfed both the residents’ homes and their belongings. “Another somber day in …

In Kiminini’s Milimani region of Bungoma county, law enforcement apprehended a businessman accused of running an unauthorized gas refilling station from his private residence. This crackdown follows the tragic explosion at a gas refilling station in Embakasi, Nairobi, resulting in six fatalities and 300 injuries. A nationwide operation is underway …