Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

By: Nicholas Wambua In a recent development, Mike Mbuvi Sonko has taken a firm stance against the divisive remarks made by Sammy Muisyo during his address to the residents of Mulango Ward in Kitui Central, Kitui County. Sonko, a prominent figure in Kenyan politics, expressed his disappointment at the lack …

Kathiani MP Robert Mbui asserts that the recent court decision allowing the recruitment of new Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Commissioners has effectively predetermined the outcome of the 2027 election. He criticizes the ruling by High Court Judge Mugure Thande, arguing that it gives undue advantage to the Kenya …

Rita Waeni Muendo, a student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) who was tragically killed, has been laid to rest in a quiet ceremony at her family’s residence in Mukimwani Village, Kisau location, Makueni County. The family confirmed that the burial took place on Monday morning, with …

A forceful President William Ruto criticized Members of Parliament who consistently oppose government proposals yet fail to participate in debates in the National Assembly. Speaking at a church service in Kakamega County, Ruto recounted an incident where he introduced a bill in parliament to address challenges in the sugar sector, …

Raila Odinga, the opposition leader, called upon Lang’ata MP Felix Odiwour, popularly known as Jalang’o, and other rebels within the ODM party to step down from their positions if they wish to align themselves with Kenya Kwanza. During an ODM recruitment event in Nairobi, Raila emphasized that those seeking closer …

In Kitui, a 47-year-old resident of Mung’ang’a, Miambani, succumbed to injuries from machete wounds sustained in a suspected dispute over land. The man was undergoing treatment at Kitui Level 4 Hospital, where he was taken by his family. According to the local chief, Muthoka Kilonzo, the victim called for assistance, …

A female prison constable has been reported to have died by suicide at her rented residence in Tumaini Estate, Kitale, according to police statements. The body of Linda Machuma Wafula was found on Sunday following complaints from neighbors about a strange smell emanating from her home. As per the police …

Co-operative Bank of Kenya has increased its daily ATM withdrawal limit by 50 percent to Sh60,000, as banks respond to the reduced spending power among customers due to the weakening Kenyan shilling. The bank informed its customers about the adjustment, marking the first such revision in nearly a decade. This …

Aston Barrett, renowned as the bassist for the iconic reggae ensemble Bob Marley and the Wailers, has passed away at the age of 77. Known affectionately as “Family Man,” Barrett was born in 1946 and raised in Kingston, Jamaica. His family announced his passing, mentioning that Barrett had been engaged …

The government has unveiled intentions to launch a dollar-denominated bond aimed at attracting investment from Kenyans living abroad. In a statement, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi revealed that the Diaspora Bond would be developed in collaboration with the World Bank’s Multilateral Investment …