Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Wiper Patriotic Front Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has appointed Nyali MP Mohammed Ali as Deputy Party Leader-designate of the Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF), describing the move as part of a broader effort to widen the party’s leadership base ahead of the 2027 General Election. Announcing the appointments, Kalonzo explained that …

The High Court has temporarily halted the prosecution of Co-operative Bank of Kenya and its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Gideon Muriuki, in connection with an alleged Sh363.3 million fraud case involving First Assurance Investment Company. Justice Gregory Mutai issued interim conservatory orders barring the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and …

The Kitui County Assembly has intensified scrutiny of the Department of Agriculture and Livestock after senior ministry officials appeared before a joint committee to explain the utilization of millions of shillings allocated for the 2025/2026 Agricultural Show programme, despite the event failing to take place as initially scheduled. The County …

Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has rolled out a community economic empowerment programme in Matiliku, where dozens of local groups received business support equipment, while unveiling plans for the construction of a Sh65 million maternity wing at Matiliku Sub-County Hospital. Speaking during the event on Thursday, the governor announced that …

Land prices in Nairobi have climbed to unprecedented levels, with prime locations recording new highs as demand for development land continues to exceed available supply. According to the latest Hass Consult Land Price Index, the average price of an acre in Nairobi’s high-end suburbs has risen to Sh231.9 million, an …

Murang’a Woman Representative Betty Maina has firmly rejected any suggestion that she intends to join former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), urging him to stop mentioning her in his political activities. In a Facebook post published on July 27, Maina dismissed speculation that she had fallen …

Owning a car in Kenya has become significantly more expensive, with the average vehicle price rising by 72 percent over the past two years to Sh1.37 million, according to a new report by online marketplace Jiji. The report indicates that the average listed price climbed from Sh797,000 in 2024 to …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended the opposition’s plan to safeguard votes during the 2027 General Election, arguing that the current security leadership cannot be relied upon to ensure a credible electoral process. His remarks came after Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen cautioned politicians against deploying groups to guard …

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has defended her decision to remain aligned with President William Ruto’s administration, insisting that political relationships are based on shared interests rather than personal loyalty. Responding to criticism from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Waiguru said politicians should not be expected to maintain permanent alliances, as …

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has cautioned motorcycle riders against using footbridges, reminding them that the structures are built exclusively for pedestrians and should not be treated as shortcuts for motorcycles. In a public safety advisory, the authority emphasized that footbridges exist to protect people on foot and …