Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Kibra Member of Parliament Peter Orero’s driver has been arraigned in a Nairobi court after being linked to a viral video showing him allegedly breaking traffic laws. The video, filmed by CNN journalist Larry Madowo, captured the driver driving on the wrong side of the road while hurling insults at …

Police in Nairobi have arrested a middle-aged man found carrying pieces of the vandalised Dedan Kimathi statue, shocking residents and sparking outrage across the country. Nairobi County Protocol Officer Rodriques Lunalo said the suspect was intercepted on Sunday, October 12, 2025, near Kimathi Street in the city centre while carrying …

People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua says the Wantam movement has grown into a national force that cuts across ethnic and regional divides. Speaking to a local TV station on Sunday, October 12, 2025, Karua dismissed claims that the movement is confined to Central Kenya, asserting that Wantam enjoys …

Police in Bungoma County are investigating the brutal killing of an elderly woman whose body was discovered dumped along a footpath in Bumula. The victim, identified as Marceline Nasambu Wambuti, 80, was found in a swampy area in South Bukusu village after being missing for two days. Authorities are probing …

Chief Justice Martha Koome has announced the appointment of more than 200 magistrates across the country to handle specialised cases as part of ongoing judicial reforms to enhance efficiency and speed up the resolution of complex matters. According to Gazette Notices dated October 10 and 19, 2025, the newly designated …

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has notified users of a planned interruption to its Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS) on Sunday, October 12, 2025, to allow for scheduled maintenance. In a statement issued on Saturday, KRA said the system will be unavailable from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., affecting both …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that he would fully back Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka if the opposition settles on him as its joint presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election. Speaking on Friday during the Wiper National Delegates Conference at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, Gachagua pledged to campaign …

Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has urged Kenyans to uphold proper hygiene practices and take an active role in environmental conservation efforts. Speaking during Mazingira Day celebrations at Ngiriambu Comprehensive School in Gichugu Constituency, the PS led residents, students, and government officials in a national tree-planting …

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has announced a temporary suspension of avocado harvesting for sea exports starting Monday, October 20, 2025, marking the end of the 2025/2026 export season. In a statement signed by AFA Director General Dr. Bruno Linyiru, the decision follows a nationwide assessment that found the …

Wiper Patriotic Front presidential candidate Kalonzo Musyoka has urged Kenyan youth to register in large numbers as voters, saying they hold the power to bring change in the 2027 General Election. Speaking during the Wiper National Delegates Convention at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, Kalonzo appealed to the Gen Z generation to …