Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Murkomen: Gachagua Must Record Statement on al-Shabaab Allegations

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has called on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to record a statement with security agencies over claims linking top leaders to meetings with al-Shabaab militants. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel While on a tour in the US, Gachagua alleged that a senior official met …

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List of Nairobi Roads Closed Today for CHAN Match

The National Police Service (NPS) has announced temporary road closures and diversions in Nairobi today, Sunday, August 10, 2025, due to the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024). The measures aim to manage increased traffic and ensure public safety. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Key changes include: Full …

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Police: Avoid Thika Road Unless Heading to Kasarani

Motorists in Nairobi should brace for major traffic disruptions on Thursday as the African Nations Championship (CHAN) continues, with two key matches scheduled at Kasarani Stadium. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The highlight of the day will be the clash between Harambee Stars and Angola, following an earlier …

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Court Grants Wambui Nyutu Temporary Relief from NCIC Removal

Wambui Nyutu has been granted temporary protection by the High Court, allowing her to remain in her role as Vice Chairperson of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) while legal proceedings challenging efforts to remove her continue. On August 6, 2025, Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued interim conservatory orders preventing …

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Governor Malombe Nominates Candidates for Top County Leadership Roles

Governor Dr. Julius Malombe has nominated three individuals to fill key leadership positions in Kitui County Government, following a competitive and merit-based recruitment process. The nominees, whose names were formally submitted to the County Assembly on August 5 for vetting, include: Agnes Kawila Mulewa – nominated for County Secretary Timothy …

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WhatsApp Deletes 6.8M Scam Accounts, Meta Says

Meta has announced that WhatsApp has removed over 6.8 million accounts in the first half of this year due to their involvement in global scam operations. Many of these accounts were connected to organized crime rings in Southeast Asia, which reportedly relied on forced labor to run their fraudulent schemes. …

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Kenya Recognized as Africa’s Leader in Regenerative Farming, AGRA Report Reveals

Kenya has been recognized as a frontrunner in climate-smart agriculture across Africa, according to the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) in its 2024 Annual Report. The report credits Kenya’s success to its inclusive approach, involving multiple stakeholders in transforming dryland farming and enhancing food security for smallholder …

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MP Jicho Pevu: I Won’t Be Silenced by Intimidation

Nyali MP Mohammed Ali has stated that he will continue speaking out, despite facing criticism and attempts to silence him for his stance against the government. The UDA MP has recently been vocal in his condemnation of the Kenya Kwanza administration, particularly accusing it of being involved in extrajudicial killings …

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Gov’t to Release Sh1.5 Billion for Completion of Uasin Gishu Hospitals

The government is set to release over Sh1.5 billion this week to finalize the construction of stalled hospitals in Uasin Gishu County. The funding will go towards completing the Ziwa and Burnt Forest Level 5 hospitals, which were started during the tenure of former governor Jackson Mandago, now a senator. …

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Galana Kulalu Project Expands to 1,500 Acres for Maize Production

The Galana Kulalu food security project is set to expand significantly, adding 1,500 acres for irrigation, bringing the total area under cultivation to 2,560 acres. This comes in addition to the current 1,060 acres already dedicated to seed maize production. Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa confirmed that …

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