Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is calling for the urgent transfer of Kisii County Police Commander Charles Kasses following recent outbreaks of violence at events attended by Kisii Governor Simba Arati. The party asserts that Governor Arati’s life is at risk. Addressing the media in Kisii on Friday, ODM Secretary …

By: Reuters Authorities report that the Congo River, reaching its highest level in over six decades, has triggered extensive flooding in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Congo, resulting in the loss of more than 300 lives over the past months. Inadequate urban planning and fragile …

Authorities in Bondo, Siaya County, are conducting an inquiry into an incident where a 21-year-old woman was reportedly killed by her husband due to suspected infidelity. Cleti Kimaiyo, the Siaya County Police Commander, revealed that the incident occurred at Uhanya beach in Bondo on Thursday night. Stella Adongo, the identified …

In order to facilitate renovation work, President William Ruto will be absent from the 117-year-old State House in Nairobi for a period of two months. Architects had cautioned that certain sections of the extensive colonial building were no longer suitable for occupancy and had proposed the construction of a new …

President William Ruto held a meeting on Thursday morning with 120 Jubilee party Members of the County Assembly at State House, Nakuru. The delegation, headed by interim party leaders including party leader Sabina Chege, Secretary General Kanini Kega, and Deputy Chairperson Adan Keynan, was captured in photos obtained by The …

Tom Anjere, the County Commissioner of Kisii, has cautioned political leaders against engaging in violent confrontations during public gatherings. He emphasized that the government will not tolerate disorderly meetings, and individuals found responsible will face legal consequences. Anjere expressed disapproval of a recent incident at Nyakembene market in Gucha South …

Former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana is emphasizing the need for President William Ruto to adopt his role as the nation’s guardian and father figure. In his statement on Thursday, Kibwana remarked that during the electoral campaigns, Kenyans perceived Ruto as a paternal figure, but this perception has not been consistent. …

Kivutha Kibwana, the former Governor of Makueni, has revealed his previous battle with alcohol during his early days as a lecturer at the University of Nairobi. Kibwana disclosed that he first tried beer in form six but did not initially enjoy it. Upon becoming a lecturer at 23, he and …

Azimio la Umoja coalition party, as stated by Opiyo Wandayi, the National Assembly Minority Leader, intends to withhold information regarding their 2027 presidential flagbearer. Wandayi emphasizes that the coalition recognizes the dynamic nature of the political landscape, expecting significant changes before the next election cycle. Consequently, they believe it would …

84 individuals lost their lives in road accidents during the first week of January in the year 2024. According to the statistics from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), the death toll this year is higher compared to the 72 deaths recorded in the first week of January 2023. …