Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

UGM Party leader and former Chief Justice David Maraga has called on Kenyans to uphold the Constitution, warning against changing it for political convenience. In a statement on Monday, Maraga described the 2010 Constitution as a progressive framework designed to serve the people of Kenya and stressed the need for …

President William Ruto has suggested he may pursue a political alliance with the ODM party as he gears up for the 2027 general election. The President said he is open to working with ODM through a possible pre-election pact, signalling a willingness to broaden political cooperation ahead of the polls. …

Five fishermen lost their lives after a fishing boat capsized on Lake Victoria near the Dho-Goye area of Usigu Sub-county on Sunday evening. Rescue teams are still searching for three fishermen who remain unaccounted for after strong winds hit the vessel, causing it to overturn while they were fishing. Click …

A Nairobi cab driver has shared his account after being attacked by four women in Kilimani, in an incident caught on video that has since gone viral on social media. In a video shared on December 24, 2025, via Geoffrey Mosiria, Nairobi County’s Citizen Engagement and Customer Care chief, the …

Three people lost their lives and four others sustained serious injuries in a road accident near Kedowa Trading Centre along the Kericho–Nakuru Highway on Christmas Day. Police reported that the crash involved a Toyota Probox carrying seven passengers, which collided head-on with a trailer traveling toward Nakuru. The Probox was …

Kenya Airways (KQ) has returned the second of its three narrow-body Embraer aircraft to scheduled commercial service, completing a crucial maintenance phase just in time for the busy festive season. The phased reintroduction, supported by a partnership with the State Department for Aviation to streamline spare-parts logistics, aims to stabilise …

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has traced a white Toyota Probox captured on CCTV near the scene of the fatal crash that claimed former Lugari MP and businessman Cyrus Jirongo, as inquiries into the incident progress. In a Thursday update, the DCI said detectives visited Keringet in Kuresoi South, …

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has shared a light-hearted video showing off his basketball skills while delivering a festive message to Kenyans. In the clip posted on his social media pages, Kalonzo is seen on a basketball court calmly dribbling the ball before positioning himself for a well-timed shot. …

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has sent Christmas greetings to Kenyans, calling for unity, compassion and renewed hope as the country marks the festive season. In his Christmas Day message on Thursday, the fourth President wished families across the nation peace and joy, while reminding citizens of the shared values that …

High above the ground, workers mounted on a massive crane are carefully assembling the shields that mark the eight main entrances to Talanta Stadium, Kenya’s first world-class sports arena and a flagship project under President William Ruto. Inspired by the national flag, the shields are being meticulously constructed using black, …