Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Five individuals lost their lives, while nine others sustained injuries in a tragic accident that occurred at Mahiga Meeru area along the Nyahururu-Nyeri road on Saturday evening. The victims, including a driver and women from St. Peters Gaitega of the Cathedral Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Murang’a, were returning …

Defence Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale is scheduled to embark on a four-day official trip to the United States of America starting Monday, where he will be hosted by his counterpart, Lloyd Austin III. This visit comes in the wake of the signing of a Defense Cooperation Framework on September 25, …

By: Nicholas Wambua In the wake of the tragic gas explosion in Embakasi, Nairobi, Hon. Penninah Malonza, a prominent figure in Kenyan politics, delivered a heartfelt speech addressing the aftermath of the devastating incident. Speaking with compassion and resolve, Malonza expressed gratitude for the collaborative efforts of Nairobi County and …

By: Nicholas Wambua Renowned political analyst and prominent businessperson Dr. Augustine Kyalo Muli has spoken out against what he perceives as political theatrics within the leadership of Kitui County, expressing concerns over the authenticity of certain actions and motivations. Dr. Kyalo, deeply embedded in the aspirations of Kitui, has voiced …

The government has unveiled a plan to allocate Sh394 billion over the next five years for the construction, repair, and enhancement of major highways, despite facing budget constraints that have led to reductions in overall road funding in recent budget allocations. In its five-year strategic plan, the Kenya National Highways …

Raila Odinga asserts that the true purpose of the January 22 meeting between President William Ruto and Chief Justice Martha Koome was misrepresented to the public. During a press conference, Raila stated that the meeting did not aim to resolve disputes between the Executive and the Judiciary as initially claimed. …

Chief Justice Martha Koome has announced the availability of 11 positions for judges at the Court of Appeal. According to a Gazette Notice dated January 30, 2024, the appointments will adhere to the provisions outlined in Article 166(1)(b), (2), and (4) of the Constitution, as well as Section 30, Part …

Efforts to eradicate hyenas from the Witeithie and Juja areas are in full swing, with stakeholders forming a task force to close and fence off abandoned quarries, which serve as hiding spots for the animals. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is concurrently relocating the hyenas to the nearby Ol Donyo …

Embu businessman Kenjava Mwaniki, also known as ‘Wakagoto’, made a significant impact in Embu town by providing advanced amenities to the boda boda riders and shoe-shiners in the area. This gesture caused quite a stir, with the entire town buzzing with excitement as he unveiled a fully upgraded shed for …

EPRA has disclosed that the gas filling station in Embakasi, Nairobi, where a devastating explosion occurred on Thursday night, was operating without proper authorization. The regulatory authority stated that it had rejected all applications for construction permits for a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage and filling plant in the Mradi …