Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

By: AFP A fire in the central Chinese province of Jiangxi resulted in the death of at least 39 individuals, with nine others receiving treatment for injuries, according to state media reports on Wednesday. The incident occurred at a store in Xinyu, Jiangxi, with the fire breaking out on the …

By: AFP Over 70 individuals lost their lives in a recent collapse of a tunnel at a gold mining site in Mali, according to local sources. This incident adds to a series of disasters in a region prone to mining accidents. Mali, among the world’s poorest countries, is a leading …

Manchester United’s forward, Anthony Martial, is set to be sidelined until April following a groin injury surgery, as confirmed by the Premier League club on Wednesday. Out of contract at the season’s end, the 28-year-old has struggled this campaign, scoring just two goals in 19 appearances. Martial has been absent …

Salim Mvurya, the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs, has issued a warning that fish caught from Lake Nakuru is not safe for human consumption. During discussions in Embu County on Wednesday with Governor Cecile Mbarire, CS Mvurya highlighted recent tests on fish from Lake Nakuru, revealing …

The Secretary-General of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions-Kenya (COTU-K), Francis Atwoli, has accused various institutions of neglecting the nation’s dire situation. In a public address on Wednesday, Atwoli expressed dismay over the increasing challenges faced by Kenyan workers, pointing out that the mandated institutions have remained silent. While highlighting …

In Nakuru, a woman fatally stabs her 27-year-old lover in what appears to be a love triangle. The incident occurred on the morning of Tuesday, January 23, in the Mwariki area, involving a female tenant and her neighbor, who succumbed to the attack at the scene, as reported by the …

Kimani Ichung’wah, the Kikuyu Member of Parliament and National Assembly Majority Leader, has proposed a significant change to the governorship position. Speaking to a gathering on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, Ichung’wah recommended that the county governor role be exclusively reserved for women. According to Ichung’wah, implementing this proposal would benefit …

A pastor in the United States who is accused of selling fraudulent cryptocurrency to his congregation, resulting in a $1.3 million (Ksh212.5 million) profit, asserts that he was acting on divine instructions from God. Pastor Eli Regalado and his wife Kaitlyn are currently facing a lawsuit for promoting INDXcoin to …

Kenyan comedian Eric Omondi recently shared insights into his impactful ‘Sisi kwa Sisi’ campaign, aimed at assisting the vulnerable in the country. During a Tuesday interview with a local media, Eric explained that the inspiration for the campaign stemmed from the current challenging circumstances faced by many in Kenya. “People …

Richard Kanyi, former Harambee Starlets coach, expresses confidence in the Junior Starlets’ ability to qualify for the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic. The new head coach, Mildred Cheche, recently announced a provisional squad for the second-round qualifiers against DR Congo, scheduled for February 4 and …