Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Coach Julius Kirwa Feted after Leading Kenya to 11 Medals in Tokyo

Veteran athletics coach Julius Kirwa has been celebrated for his pivotal role in guiding Kenya to a stellar performance at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. As Head Coach, Kirwa steered Team Kenya to a total of 11 medals — seven gold, two silver, and two bronze — …

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Wakarura Nyutu Set to Launch New Book

Inooro TV’s Wakarura Nyutu has announced the upcoming launch of her new book titled Effective Prayer Life. The event is scheduled for Friday, November 7, at Glee Hotel from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Sharing her excitement, Nyutu described the book as a heartfelt reflection of her journey with God …

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Aladwa Declares 2027 Nairobi Governor Bid on ODM Ticket

Makadara Member of Parliament George Aladwa has officially announced his intention to contest the Nairobi governorship in the 2027 General Election on the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ticket. Speaking to the press on Thursday, October 2, 2025, Aladwa said ODM will be the party to beat in Nairobi’s gubernatorial race …

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Kagwe Defends 4% Sugar Levy, Says It Will Boost Sector Growth and Research

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has defended the decision requiring sugar millers and importers to pay a 4 percent sugar development levy. Speaking before the Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation on Thursday, Kagwe explained that the levy is meant to support the growth of the sugar industry, facilitate a shift …

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CS Kagwe Vows Crackdown On Aflatoxin in Livestock Feeds

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has cautioned that Kenya’s push to expand dairy exports will falter unless farmers and feed processors eradicate aflatoxin contamination and adopt a quality-based payment model. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Addressing the 17th African Dairy Conference and Exhibition (AFDA17) in …

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LPG Use Rises 15pc To 414,861 Tonnes in 2024 – EPRA

Kenyans consumed a record 414,861 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in 2024, representing a 15 percent increase from 360,594 tonnes in 2023, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has reported. The growth has been attributed to government incentives such as the zero-rating of LPG, which has lowered …

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European football rumours Thursday: Man City and Real Madrid Tracking French Winger Michael Oliseh

Manchester City and Real Madrid are tracking France winger Michael Oliseh, with Bayern Munich considering offering the 23-year-old an improved contract. (Team Talks) Tottenham are set to agree a new contract with Uruguayan midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur, 28, whose current deal expires in the summer of 2026. (Athletic – Subscription Required) …

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Low Turnout Mars IEBC Voter Registration as Focus Shifts to Gen Z

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) kicked off continuous voter registration on Monday, but early signs indicate a sluggish start as many young people, especially Gen Z, stay away from the exercise. A spot check by the Star revealed that clerks at several centres had little to do over …

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Snapchat to Begin Charging for Storage of Older Photos and Videos

Snapchat has revealed it will introduce charges for storing older photos and videos, sparking criticism from long-time users who have built up large archives on the app. Since 2016, Snapchat’s “Memories” feature has allowed users to save posts beyond their 24-hour lifespan. Under the new policy, however, anyone storing more …

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Relief for Sonko as Court Orders Release of Ksh.574M Frozen Accounts

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has secured a major victory after the High Court lifted orders freezing Ksh.574 million in his bank accounts. Justice Nixon Sifuna dismissed a suit by the Asset Recovery Agency (ARA) which had sought to have the money declared proceeds of crime and surrendered to …

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