The Lower Eastern Times

14/02/2025

At least 30 people have been injured, some seriously, after a car was driven into a crowd in Munich, Germany, just a week before the country’s federal elections.

At least 30 people have been injured, some seriously, after a car was driven into a crowd in Munich, Germany, just a week before the country's federal elections. Police say the driver was a 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker, identified in the media as Farhad N. He was arrested at the scene. Police sa...

14/02/2025

Former Liverpool and Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara is unlikely to be appointed to Barcelona’s coaching staff, with the club’s board unsure where the 33-year-old fits into the squad.

Newcastle and Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25, is keen on a move to Liverpool. (TeamTalk) Despite a string of injuries, Arsenal are unlikely to bolster their options by signing a free agent due to the quality of their existing squad. (Telegraph - Subscription Required) Newcastle's Isak and RB Leip...

14/02/2025

A 36-year-old man has been arrested in Kirinyaga County for allegedly setting a miraa (khat) vehicle on fire after it was involved in a fatal accident on the Mwea-Embu Highway two weeks ago.

A 36-year-old man has been arrested in Kirinyaga County for allegedly setting a miraa (khat) vehicle on fire after it was involved in a fatal accident on the Mwea-Embu Highway two weeks ago. The suspect, Titus Wagatitu Kimani, was apprehended in Kasarani, Nairobi, following a thorough search. The in...

14/02/2025

Even though TikTok resumed operations after Trump’s assurances, both Google and Apple had kept the app removed from their U.S. app stores.

TikTok returned to the Apple and Google app stores in the U.S. on Thursday after President Donald Trump postponed a ban on the Chinese-owned social media platform, assuring the tech companies they wouldn't face penalties for distributing or hosting the app. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Th...

14/02/2025

The soldiers lost their lives while fighting Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in the city of Goma.

The bodies of 14 South African soldiers killed in eastern DRC last month have been returned to the country after a long delay. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The soldiers lost their lives while fighting Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in the city of Goma. About 800 troops were reportedly deployed...

14/02/2025

The family has announced that the funeral service for Mzee Mkweha will take place at 9 a.m. on Friday at Kamale Primary School, followed by his burial at the family home.

The father of Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, Mzee Kingi Mwaruwa Mkweha, will be laid to rest on February 21. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The family has announced that the funeral service for Mzee Mkweha will take place at 9 a.m. on Friday at Kamale Primary School, followed by his burial at...

14/02/2025

Gachagua emphasized that Raila’s perspective on the world and his advocacy for the African people make him the most qualified person to lead the continent into the future.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has stated that Raila Odinga is the best candidate for the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Gachagua emphasized that Raila’s perspective on the world and his advocacy for the African peop...

14/02/2025

A memorial service for renowned broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela will take place this Friday at All Saints Cathedral, starting at 2 pm.

A memorial service for renowned broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela will take place this Friday at All Saints Cathedral, starting at 2 pm. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel His burial will follow on Saturday, February 15, at 10 am at Lang'ata Cemetery. Mbotela passed away on February 7 after bat...

14/02/2025

Street vendors have set up their stalls, preparing bouquets, hoping for a profitable day.

The city will transform into a romantic setting as couples celebrate Valentine’s Day. Street vendors have set up their stalls, preparing bouquets, hoping for a profitable day. Some have even tucked a few extra bills into their arrangements. If you're unsure how to spend the day, remember there’s...

13/02/2025

Additionally, the court ruled that each party involved will bear its own costs for the appeal, as it would be “unfair” for either the CMA or Kenya Airways to bear the costs.

The Capital Markets Tribunal has announced that it will not proceed with hearing Mihr Samir Thakar's appeal, which contested the Capital Markets Authority's (CMA) decision to suspend the trading of Kenya Airways PLC shares at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). Thakar filed a memorandum of appeal...

13/02/2025

Vote: What’s Your Favorite Kamba Radio Station?

As we celebrate World Radio Day, What's Your Favorite Kamba Radio Station? Click HERE to Vote.

13/02/2025

We have to give credit where it’s due. While researching for a new gadget to upgrade, I couldn’t help but notice the latest addition to the itel brand. Itel has really outperformed itself with the new itel S25.

We have to give credit where it’s due. While researching for a new gadget to upgrade, I couldn’t help but notice the latest addition to the itel brand. Itel has really outperformed itself with the new itel S25. Boasting the Android 14, itel OS 14.5, S25 series is the recent addition to the brand...

13/02/2025

Agricultural Principal Secretary Paul Ronoh has instructed all sugar factories to adhere to the new price and ensure timely payments to farmers.

The Interim Sugar Pricing Committee has increased the minimum sugarcane price from Sh5,000 to Sh5,300 per tonne, effective immediately. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The decision was made following a meeting on February 7, 2025, to assess farmers' earnings. Agricultural Principal Secretary...

13/02/2025

President William Ruto is currently in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly for Heads of State and Government.

President William Ruto is currently in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly for Heads of State and Government. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Accompanied by First Lady Racheal Ruto, he is part of the summit’s attendees. The theme of the summit...

13/02/2025

As the world marks World Radio Day, Kenya joins in celebrating the enduring power of radio as a medium of information, education, and entertainment.

By: KNA As the world marks World Radio Day, Kenya joins in celebrating the enduring power of radio as a medium of information, education, and entertainment. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel With a rich history dating back to 1928, radio has played a pivotal role in shaping the nation's social...

13/02/2025

Thakar filed a memorandum of appeal on January 16, 2024, challenging the CMA’s January 4, 2024 decision to extend the suspension of KQ’s shares for 12 months at the NSE.

The Capital Markets Tribunal has announced that it will not proceed with hearing Mihr Samir Thakar's appeal, which contested the Capital Markets Authority's (CMA) decision to suspend the trading of Kenya Airways PLC shares at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). Thakar filed a memorandum of appeal...

13/02/2025

SADC writes to 16 member states, urging support for Madagascar's Randriamandrato in the AUC chair vote on February 15; Kenya confident of Raila Odinga's victory.