Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Kitui Governor Julius Malombe has assured residents that he will help identify a capable successor to lead the county once his term concludes. Malombe has been considering whether to run for re-election in 2027, though the constitution limits a governor’s tenure to two consecutive five-year terms. “While it’s still uncertain, …

James Mukhongo Barasa, the Member of County Assembly for Chwele Kabuchai ward, has passed away. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula praised Mukhongo’s determination and courage in his battle against cancer. In his tribute, Wetang’ula described Mukhongo not just as a leader, but also as a brother, a son of the …

The government has officially introduced biometric registration under the Social Health Authority (SHA) to improve the accuracy of patient identification and streamline healthcare access across the country. During the launch at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced that biometric registration is now fully …

Tensions are running high at Eldoret National Polytechnic following the fatal stabbing of a male student by unknown assailants on Sunday night, sparking outrage among students and leading to a heavy police presence. The 19-year-old student was attacked around 8 p.m. while walking from the college to his rented residence …

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has dismissed a letter circulating online that falsely claims Siaya Governor James Orengo has resigned. The letter, which has gained significant attention, purports to be from Orengo and is addressed to the Speaker of the Siaya County Assembly, with copies sent to the Deputy …

East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has announced a 12% increase in profit after tax, reaching Sh12.2 billion for the year ending June 30, 2025. The growth was driven by a mix of higher sales, lower finance costs, and favourable foreign exchange gains. Net sales rose by 4% to Sh128.8 billion, …

Family Bank has secured a USD 20 million (Ksh.2.6 billion) trade finance facility from British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, aimed at enhancing financial access for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya’s trade sectors. The partnership, designed to strengthen trade financing in the country, will …

Manchester United secured their second win in as many games with a dominant 4-1 victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League Summer Series pre-season tournament in Chicago on Wednesday. Rasmus Hojlund, Patrick Dorgu, Amad Diallo, and teenager Ethan Williams all found the net, delivering an impressive performance for Ruben Amorim’s …

Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has assured that Kenya is fully prepared to host the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN), calling the event a “historic legacy” for the country. During an inspection of Nyayo National Stadium and Kasarani Stadium on Wednesday, Mvurya expressed his satisfaction with the progress of preparations, …

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has been granted bail on a Sh53 million bond while he awaits the hearing of his appeal. Waititu had been serving a prison sentence after being convicted of corruption charges involving Sh588 million in February. However, the High Court, under Judge Lucy Njuguna, reversed an …