Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

DP Kindiki, Speaker Wetang’ula in Algeria for IATF 2025

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula are spearheading a high-level Kenyan delegation of MPs and senior officials to the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) in Algiers, Algeria. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The five-day biennial summit, which kicks off on September 4, is …

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Ruto’s Office Spent Ksh.2M Daily on Printing, Ksh.1B on Advisors – Report

The Office of the Controller of Budget, led by Margaret Nyakang’o, has revealed that President William Ruto’s office spent an average of Ksh.2 million every day on printing in the last financial year. According to the National Government Budget Implementation Review Report for 2024–2025, State House used Ksh.817 million on …

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Maraga to Ruto: Remove Jubaland Forces From Mandera

Former Chief Justice David Maraga is urging President William Ruto to immediately remove Jubaland forces from Mandera County, stating their presence is a severe violation of Kenya’s sovereignty. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Maraga noted that reports of the foreign forces operating within Kenyan borders raise “profound constitutional, …

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President Ruto to FKF: “Don’t Let Me Down”

President William Ruto has publicly backed the new leadership of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), telling them, “Don’t let me down, I’m betting on you.” During a recent forum, he expressed his confidence in FKF President Hussein Mohammed and his team, urging them to maintain their integrity and not betray …

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Parliament in Burkina Faso Bans Homosexuality

Burkina Faso’s unelected transitional parliament has passed a bill banning homosexual acts, a little over a year after a draft of an amended family code that criminalised homosexuality was adopted by the country’s cabinet. The new measure unanimously voted through on Monday imposes punishments of up to five years in …

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43,000 KCSE Certificates Unclaimed in Kwale

Over 43,000 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificates are gathering dust in Kwale County, some dating back as far as 10 years. These uncollected documents are crucial for students to pursue higher education or employment. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Kwale County Director of Education, Ahmed Abdi, …

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TotalEnergies Kenya Appoints Biova Agboutou as Board Chair

TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya has announced the appointment of Biova Agboutou as its new Director and Chairperson of the Board, effective September 1, 2025. She takes over from Elodie Luce, who resigned after six years to assume a new role within the TotalEnergies Group. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …

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Gachagua: Kajiado Needs Water, Not More Houses

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on the government to shift its focus from building more houses to addressing urgent water and sanitation needs in Kajiado County. Speaking during a church service in Ongata Rongai on Sunday, Gachagua said that areas like Ongata Rongai, Kiserian, Ngong, and Matasia already …

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Transport Costs Spike in August, KNBS Reports

Kenya experienced a notable rise in passenger transport costs in August 2025, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The report reveals a sharp 15.4% increase in fares for long-distance travel, with bus and matatu fares on the …

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Kalonzo Targets Gen Z as He Gears Up for 2027 Bid

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has begun preparing for his 2027 presidential campaign, with a renewed focus on engaging the youth. On Tuesday, he chaired the Wiper National Executive Council meeting at the party’s Nairobi headquarters, where he introduced former Youth Fund chairman Gor Semelang’o as a new member. Semelang’o …

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