Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Kenya’s Women and Youth Leading Drive for Safer Pest Control

Women and young people in Kenya are taking the lead in promoting safer farming by adopting integrated pest management (IPM) and reducing reliance on harmful pesticides—an approach experts say is crucial for sustainable food security. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to Dennis Rangi, Director General for Development …

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Witnesses Link Shakahola Cult to Mass Starvation, School Dropouts

The Tononoka Children’s Court on Wednesday heard disturbing testimonies from five witnesses in the trial of controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie and 34 others linked to the Shakahola massacre. The accused face charges of child torture, cruelty and denial of education. Presiding magistrate Nelly Chepchirchir listened to accounts from police officers, …

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US Court Orders Google to Pay $425M in Privacy Case

A US federal court has ordered Google to pay $425 million (£316.3m) in damages after finding it violated user privacy by collecting data from millions of people even when they had switched off the tracking option in their Google accounts. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The class-action lawsuit, …

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Bomet boy Hospitalized after Alleged Assault by Priest

A 14-year-old boy identified as Brian is recovering in hospital after he was allegedly beaten by a priest at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Mugango parish in Bomet County. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel His father, Stephen Rono, said the boy was struck several times on the head with …

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Gov’t appoints Henry Tanui as new Hustler Fund CEO

Henry Tanui has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Inclusion Fund, popularly known as the Hustler Fund. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Tanui, who brings more than 24 years of experience in the financial sector, succeeds Elizabeth Nkukuu, the Fund’s founding CEO. He has …

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Kenya ready for a blind president – Reuben Kigame

Musician and former presidential aspirant Reuben Kigame believes Kenya is prepared to be led by a blind president, saying sight has not translated into effective leadership in the country’s history. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking on Citizen TV on Wednesday night, Kigame argued that the five presidents …

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Gambia Coach Warns Harambee Stars ahead of Qualifier

Gambia head coach Jonathan McKinstry has cautioned his players to brace for a tough battle against Harambee Stars in their upcoming qualifier. “Kenya is strong, passionate, and backed by a lively home crowd. We’ve prepared well and will fight until the very end,” McKinstry said, stressing the need for mental …

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Thursday Football Rumors: Onana Allowed to go to Arabia

Manchester United are ready to let Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana, 29, join the Saudi Arabian side as the transfer window for the league is still open. (Teamtalk) Brazilian midfielder Casemiro (33) has decided to stay at Old Trafford rather than move to Al-Nassr to boost his chances of playing in …

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United Opposition picks Mukhisa Kituyi as Spokesperson

The United Opposition has named former Kimilili MP Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi as its spokesperson and Head of Secretariat. Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka made the announcement Wednesday evening through a social media post. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Dr. Kituyi, a renowned academic, previously served as UNCTAD Secretary-General between …

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Man Arrested After Wife, Daughter Killed in Nyandarua

Police have arrested a man suspected of killing his wife and three-year-old daughter in Kinangop, Nyandarua County. The suspect was intercepted in Lari, Kiambu County, while travelling in a matatu to Nairobi, just hours after the bodies of Mary Wanjiru Njogu, 27, and her daughter, Peris Wanjiru, were found in …

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