Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

By: BBC Hamas released the last Israeli hostages from Gaza on Monday under a ceasefire deal, and Israel returned busloads of Palestinian prisoners home, as US President Donald Trump declared an end to the two-year war in the Middle East. Hours later, Trump called Muslim and European leaders to Egypt …

A 40-year-old woman was discovered dead following a suspected domestic altercation with her husband in Dandora, Nairobi. Police identified the deceased as Judy Wambui Maina, whose body was found on the floor of her home on Sunday, October 12, 2025, with visible head injuries. Her husband, the main suspect, was …

By: Nkirote Skipper A new report has revealed worrying health trends in Meru County, highlighting alarming increases in teenage pregnancies, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and cancer cases. The findings have raised concern among health officials, residents, and stakeholders, placing Meru at the top nationally in several key health indicators. Click here …

Kibra Member of Parliament Peter Orero’s driver has been arraigned in a Nairobi court after being linked to a viral video showing him allegedly breaking traffic laws. The video, filmed by CNN journalist Larry Madowo, captured the driver driving on the wrong side of the road while hurling insults at …

Police in Nairobi have arrested a middle-aged man found carrying pieces of the vandalised Dedan Kimathi statue, shocking residents and sparking outrage across the country. Nairobi County Protocol Officer Rodriques Lunalo said the suspect was intercepted on Sunday, October 12, 2025, near Kimathi Street in the city centre while carrying …

People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua says the Wantam movement has grown into a national force that cuts across ethnic and regional divides. Speaking to a local TV station on Sunday, October 12, 2025, Karua dismissed claims that the movement is confined to Central Kenya, asserting that Wantam enjoys …

Police in Bungoma County are investigating the brutal killing of an elderly woman whose body was discovered dumped along a footpath in Bumula. The victim, identified as Marceline Nasambu Wambuti, 80, was found in a swampy area in South Bukusu village after being missing for two days. Authorities are probing …

Chief Justice Martha Koome has announced the appointment of more than 200 magistrates across the country to handle specialised cases as part of ongoing judicial reforms to enhance efficiency and speed up the resolution of complex matters. According to Gazette Notices dated October 10 and 19, 2025, the newly designated …

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has notified users of a planned interruption to its Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS) on Sunday, October 12, 2025, to allow for scheduled maintenance. In a statement issued on Saturday, KRA said the system will be unavailable from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., affecting both …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that he would fully back Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka if the opposition settles on him as its joint presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election. Speaking on Friday during the Wiper National Delegates Conference at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, Gachagua pledged to campaign …