Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Two Killed as Fresh Mudslide Strikes Keiyo North, Elgeyo Marakwet

Two people have been confirmed dead after a fresh mudslide struck Kibendo village in Keiyo North, Elgeyo Marakwet County. Three others sustained injuries and were rushed to hospital after the landslide flattened a house in the area on Sunday night. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Police officers and …

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How to Transfer a Motor Vehicle Logbook After Buying in Kenya

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has fully moved all its services — including motor vehicle logbook transfers — from the old TIMS portal to the eCitizen platform. This shift, effective from January 2024, has simplified ownership transfers, making them faster, safer, and fully digital. Here’s how you can …

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Gov’t to Airlift KCSE Exams to Flood-Hit Schools in Kerio Valley

The government has announced plans to use helicopters to deliver KCSE examination papers to schools in Elgeyo Marakwet County that have been cut off by floods and mudslides. One candidate injured in the mudslides will take the exams at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), where 28 victims are currently …

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One Dead, Two Injured in Crash Linked to UDA Politician

A 23-year-old man lost his life while two others sustained serious injuries in a road accident along the BAT–Ugweri road in Mbeere North. The incident involved a motorcycle and a vehicle used for public address by United Democratic Alliance (UDA) parliamentary aspirant Leonard Muthende. Click here to join our WhatsApp …

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Tension in Coast Politics as Moha Turns Guns on Nassir

Nyali MP Mohammed Ali has dismissed reports claiming he plans to form a political alliance with Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir ahead of the 2027 elections. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the UDA legislator strongly rejected rumours that he had agreed to support Nassir’s re-election bid, instead criticising the …

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Relief in Sight? Treasury Approves Sh7.7B for Lecturers

The National Treasury has approved a Sh7.76 billion payment plan to clear outstanding salary arrears owed to public university staff, signalling a possible breakthrough in the nationwide strike that has crippled learning for more than a month. In a letter dated October 30, 2025, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi authorised …

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Samia Wins 98% — But Tanzania Erupts in Deadly Chaos

Tanzania’s electoral commission has declared President Samia Suluhu Hassan the winner of Wednesday’s general election, securing nearly 98 percent of the vote and extending her leadership under the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party for another five years. However, the landslide victory has been marred by reports of widespread violence …

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JKUAT Suspends Academic Activities Amid Ongoing Staff Strike

The Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has announced the suspension of all academic activities following a prolonged staff strike that has paralyzed operations across the institution. The decision was made during a special Senate meeting held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, and took effect immediately. Click here …

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Tragedy in Elgeyo Marakwet: Over 20 Dead in Deadly Landslide

The government has dispatched police and military helicopters, alongside medical teams and Kenya Red Cross personnel, to assist in ongoing rescue and recovery efforts in Elgeyo Marakwet County following the devastating floods and mudslides. Authorities have confirmed that the death toll has climbed to over 20, with at least 17 …

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Shock as Oga Obinna Travels to Village to Meet His ‘Fifth Child’

By: Skipper Nkirote In a surprising turn of events, popular Kenyan content creator and media personality Oga Obinna has travelled to a village to meet his alleged fifth child, Baby Ella — a young girl who recently claimed he is her father. The emotional encounter has set social media abuzz, …

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