Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Naivas Celebrates 35 Years with Eyes on Expansion and Sustainability

Naivas Supermarket is marking 35 years of business in Kenya by reaffirming its commitment to expansion and long-term sustainability. The retailer attributes its steady growth to a disciplined business approach and strong partnerships with suppliers over the years. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Joseph Pertton, Naivas Head of …

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Teachers’ Salaries Set to Increase This Month

Teachers across Kenya are poised to receive salary increases of up to 29.5% under a newly unveiled pay structure by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The revised structure, which takes effect on July 1, 2025, is part of a new four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) signed between the TSC and …

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Kaplong Girls School Closed Indefinitely After Student Protest Over Alleged Sexual Harassment

Kaplong Girls High School in Bomet County has been closed indefinitely following student unrest triggered by allegations of sexual harassment involving some members of the teaching staff. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel School Principal Clara Mitei confirmed the closure, saying the decision was made to help restore order. …

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AFA Bans Transit and Export of Raw Macadamia Nuts

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has issued a directive banning the export and transit of raw, unprocessed macadamia nuts—both wet and dry—through Kenya. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In an official statement, AFA Director General Dr. Bruno Linyiru revealed that multiple shipments of raw macadamia nuts, allegedly …

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IEBC Refutes Claims of Receiving 60 MP Recall Petitions

The reconstituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dismissed circulating claims that it has received 60 petitions seeking the recall of Members of Parliament. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Social media had been flooded with assertions that citizens had submitted dozens of petitions against MPs accused of …

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KUCCPS Announces KMTC September 2025 Placement Results

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has released the placement results for students admitted to the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) for the September 2025 intake. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement issued Friday, KUCCPS advised applicants to log in to the Student …

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Murder Suspect Had No Identity, Lived at KNH

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has disclosed that the suspect arrested in connection with the murder of a patient was a former long-term patient who had continued to live at the hospital after being discharged. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement issued by Dr. William Sigilai on …

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Mwangi, Atuhaire Sue Tanzania Over Abduction

Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan journalist Agather Atuhaire have taken legal action against the Tanzanian government at the East African Court of Justice, accusing it of abduction, torture, and illegal deportation. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The case, filed on July 18 in Arusha, also targets the …

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Wandayi Hints at Kalonzo-Ruto Alliance

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has stirred the political scene by suggesting that Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka might join the broad-based government (BBG) ahead of the 2027 elections. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking during the launch of a Rural Electrification Programme in Kitui South on Friday, …

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BREAKING: Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester United!

It’s a “here we go” for Bryan Mbeumo’s move to Manchester United! Brentford has given the green light, and a club-to-club agreement has been reached for a £70 million package, as reported by The Athletic FC. Mbeumo had already agreed to a contract with Manchester United weeks ago, making it …

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