The leaders called on supporters to remain united, saying opposition cohesion was key to defeating the Kenya Kwanza government at the ballot. Gachagua said the opposition would sustain countrywide mobilisation campaigns aimed at sending Ruto home after a single term. They said past internal divisions had weakened their political strength, but expressed confidence the opposition would remain intact this time round. Jubilee deputy party leader Fred Matiang’i said the only way to send Ruto home is to remain united as the opposition and rally behind one candidate. The United Opposition is comprised of at least eight opposition political parties.

Holi 2026: As India gears up for the vibrant festival of colors, confusion surrounds Holi 2026 dates, with some states observing it on March 3 and others on March 4. The rare coincidence of a total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on March 3 has triggered 'sutak' restrictions, shifting rituals like Holika Dahan in various regions. When is Holi 2026? Holi 2026 will be celebrated on March 4, with Holika Dahan observed on March 3. Lunar Eclipse 2026: Exact Date, Time, and Visibility in IndiaThe first total lunar eclipse of 2026, dubbed a 'Blood Moon', occurs on March 3, 2026.

Among Coca-Cola's extensive catalog of standard and limited flavors sits Coca-Cola Vanilla, previously known as Vanilla Coke. A bit more on its roller coaster history: Vanilla Coke took its first official steps into the public circa 2002. At first, it seemed like Vanilla Coke was here to stay, as Diet Vanilla Coke was launched shortly after the original, and the flavor found its way into other markets like Europe and Australia. In 2007, Vanilla Coke made a comeback and was reintroduced to the market as Coca-Cola Vanilla in both the standard and Zero variety, as indicated by the updated labeling. That said, the standard vanilla flavor's availability could have been influenced by the debut of Coke's 2025 limited-edition Holiday Creamy Vanilla.

It’s over six decades since this car’s beauty robbed us of our breath, and still the E-Type is widely considered to be the most beautiful car ever. That it appeared roughly half-way through the evolution of the car to date perhaps begs questions of car design since. Jaguar’s Malcolm Sayer takes much credit for the roadster’s shape, but it was metal craftsman Bob Blake, an American from North Dakota, who fabricated the coupe.

He must also pay a 1 billion rupiah fine and compensate the state for losses totalling 2.9 trillion rupiah (US$173 million) or face his assets being seized. The AGO estimated associated state losses in the case - covering direct financial losses, broader economic impact and illicit gains - at 285 trillion rupiah ($17 billion). Chalid was named a suspect in the Pertamina probe but never detained by the authorities after failing to respond to three summons. Officials last year said immigration records show he left Indonesia for Malaysia, and Interpol has since issued a so-called Red Notice for him. Chalid’s son was imprisoned in connection to his shareholding of PT Orbital Terminal Merak, which prosecutors said was unnecessarily leased by Pertamina in a way that caused state losses.

SINGAPORE: A husband and wife were found dead in a Punggol HDB flat early on Friday (Feb 27) morning. In response to queries, police said they were alerted to the incident at Block 408B, Northshore Drive, at about 6.25am. Upon arrival, officers found a man and a woman lying motionless in a residential unit, police said. Upon arrival, officers found a man and a woman lying motionless in a residential unit, police said. When The Straits Times arrived at the scene at 12.25pm, there were at least four police investigators outside the unit.

US offers $10 million reward for information leading to arrest of Mexican Sinaloa Cartel bossesThe United States is offering rewards of up to $5 million each for information leading to the arrests or convictions of René Arzate-García and Alfonso Arzate-García, two brothers alleged to be bosses in the Mexican Sinaloa Cartel, the State Department said in a statement on Thursday. One of Mexico’s most notorious drug lords, Nemesio Oseguera, or “El Mencho,” was killed in a military raid on Sunday, sparking widespread retaliatory violence. His corpse arrived in Mexico City on Sunday afternoon in a heavily guarded convoy of National Guard troops. Clashes unfolded in multiple cities after the raid. In recent years, arrests of other top cartel figures—particularly in Sinaloa state —have at times been followed by retaliatory violence, including shootouts and vehicles set on fire.

ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]Kenyan politics has been on a knife-edge since 2013. For Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto, it was do-or-die under the shadow of the ICC. In 2022, it was do-or-die again for Ruto. Power in Kenya, once cornered, fights back with everything it has.

[Sammy Omingo, Standard]United Opposition leaders stormed Nakuru County, part of President William Ruto’s Rift Valley stronghold, declaring their movement the “alternative government” set to end his presidency in 2027. Speaking in Naivasha, Karua, PLP party leader, said the group is committed to backing one candidate for the presidency. He also accused Ruto of land grabbing in Nakuru, promising to return properties to the rightful owners under a new government. Kalonzo condemned the teargassing of women and children in churches, vowing the opposition would resist intimidation and corruption. Matiang’i urged opposition unity, promising to choose a single flag bearer and cancel illegal land allocations.

London (PA Media/dpa): A 38-year-old man has been arrested after the statue of Winston Churchill in London was defaced with graffiti branding the former prime minister a "Zionist war criminal." Other phrases including "Stop the Genocide" and "Free Palestine" were sprayed in red paint on the bronze sculpture in Parliament Square, central London. A Met Police spokesperson said: "Shortly after 4 am [0400 GMT] on Friday February 27 a man was seen spraying graffiti on the statue of Winston Churchill in Parliament Square. "Churchill is but a symbol of the same political corruption.”The statue has been cordoned off and was being cleaned on Friday morning. "We’re glad the police have made an arrest.”The former prime minister’s statue has been vandalised several times in the past, including during protests.

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga/FILEHoma Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has formally accepted the resignation of Deputy Governor Joseph Oyugi Magwanga, declaring the position vacant with immediate effect. “I leave office with my conscience clear and my commitment to the people of Homa Bay County unwavering,” Magwanga said. He also declared his intention to contest the Homa Bay gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Elections. Wanga said a sustained focus on future political ambitions had compromised the collective responsibility required in the Office of the Deputy Governor. “Service delivery remains uninterrupted,” she said, thanking Magwanga for his service and wishing him well in his future political pursuits.

[AFP]Some 55 Ghanaians have been killed while fighting in Ukraine, the country's foreign minister said on Friday, promising a crackdown on illicit recruitment schemes luring citizens to Russia under false pretences. His Ukrainian counterpart, Andriy Sybiga, told him that more than 1,780 Africans from 36 countries were fighting Ukraine as part of Russia's forces. AFP reporters met prisoners of war from Kenya, Togo, Cameroon and Nigeria during a visit to detention centre in Ukraine late last year. President Cyril Rampaphosa this week expressed his "heartfelt gratitude" to Vladimir Putin for the return of South Africans lured into fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. "The recruitment scandal makes clear that the Ukraine war is no longer a distant geopolitical issue for African governments," the International Crisis Group said in a new report published on Friday.

South Africa remains the continent’s largest economy at nearly $444 billion, followed by Egypt and Nigeria. At 7.1 percent annually, Ethiopia’s economy is expanding faster than any of Africa’s top seven economies. At the heart of Ethiopia’s economic strategy is the GERD, the largest hydroelectric dam in Africa and one of the biggest in the world. “It is about industrialisation, jobs and long-term economic independence.”But the project has also triggered diplomatic tensions, particularly with Egypt and Sudan, over water security along the Nile underscoring the geopolitical stakes tied to Ethiopia’s economic ambitions. The African Development Bank says Ethiopia’s economy remains anchored in services and agriculture sectors now benefiting from improved infrastructure.

Personal FinanceA prepaid card does not remove independence; it reshapes it. Among the institutions offering such solutions is Equity Bank, whose prepaid cards are designed for families seeking safer, more structured spending tools for students. Reshaping independenceA prepaid card does not remove independence; it reshapes it. Equity’s prepaid card, for example, provides access through ATMs, point-of-sale machines, agency banking, and e-commerce platforms. Getting an Equity prepaid card is easy: simply visit any Equity branch with your ID and KRA PIN to get started.

/DPCSDeputy President Kithure Kindiki has expressed confidence that the broad-based government will secure another term in 2027, pointing to major development projects and programmes that have strengthened its nationwide support. Speaking on Friday at the Resource Mobilisation Event for micro and small trader groups in Suba South Constituency, Homa Bay County, the DP dismissed claims of one-term politics as theoretical and unlikely to succeed. The recently completed 350 million-shilling Homa Bay Town Fish Market has also been handed over, with 22 modern markets planned across the county. He praised National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, a native of Suba South, for ensuring the timely release of funds. /DPCSODM party leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga embraces Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at the event in Suba South, Homa Bay County on February 27, 2026.