Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

By : Amittai Maina As the 2025 KCSE exams kick off across the country, thousands of candidates are filled with a mix of excitement, anxiety, and hope. This moment marks the culmination of years of hard work, sleepless nights, and countless revisions. It is not just a test of knowledge …

Police in Narok County are investigating the death of a 15-year-old girl whose body was discovered in a sugarcane plantation in Angata Barrakoi. The girl, still dressed in her school uniform, was found on October 29, 2025, lying in a pool of blood with visible injuries to her neck. Authorities …

After nearly two years of waiting, families affected by the Shakahola tragedy tied to controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie have finally begun collecting the remains of their loved ones for burial. On Thursday, heartbroken relatives gathered at the Malindi Mortuary, marking an emotional step toward closure after months of agony. So …

CNN International Correspondent Larry Madowo has revealed that he is not covering Tanzania’s 2025 General Elections, citing strict restrictions on foreign and independent journalists in the country. In a video posted on Thursday, October 30, 2025, Madowo explained that Tanzania requires foreign reporters to obtain government approval before they can …

Popular Kenyan comedian Sammy Kioko has announced the closure of his fashion shops and production units, citing difficult operating conditions that have made it impossible to sustain the business. In a heartfelt message shared on his social media platforms, Kioko expressed deep regret over the decision, saying it was made …

BY: AJWANG MERESA For many farmers across Kenya, the year began with an unsettling stillness — not in the villages, but in the sky. The long-awaited rains failed to come, leaving the land parched and the air heavy with worry. From Makueni to Bungoma, cracks spread across farmlands as hope …

Ulinzi Stars FC has appointed Stephen Ocholla as interim head coach following the dismissal of Danstun Nyaudo, who was relieved of his duties on Monday, October 27, 2025, after a poor run of results. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement issued on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, …

Kenya Police FC have officially parted ways with their head coach, Etienne Ndayiragije, following their early exit from the CAF Champions League at the hands of Sudan’s Al Hilal on Friday, October 24, 2025. The club was knocked out on a 4-1 aggregate—losing 1-0 in Nairobi before suffering a 3-1 …

The Tanzanian government has imposed a curfew in Dar es Salaam and shut down internet access nationwide following a chaotic election day marked by protests and tension across the country. Dar es Salaam Special Zone Police Commander Jumanne Muliro announced that the curfew would begin at 6:00 p.m., without specifying …

The Nation Media Group–Uganda (NMG-U) has condemned the Ugandan government’s decision to block its journalists from covering parliamentary proceedings, calling it a direct assault on press freedom and democratic accountability. The restriction, which began on October 28, 2025, follows an earlier ban that prevented NMG-U reporters from covering the President, …