The wooden ship, built from mountain larch in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps, made its maiden voyage, ready for its installation in Kensington Gardens. Drone footage showed the first half of the structure being carefully lifted by a crane into the royal park where it will serve as a new “full-scale” ship for children to enjoy. It was brought across the North Sea from Rotterdam in Holland to Tilbury in Essex and then by road to London. The Royal Parks charity said the £3 million was being spent after the previous equipment “reached the end of its life”. Andy Williams, park manager for Kensington Gardens, said: “We are delighted to have the new galleon – the centrepiece of the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Playground – here in Kensington Gardens.

First Name Last Name Your Email Address (Required)Sky News Australia announced it will rebrand as News24 in late 2026 after Sky opted not to renew a licensing agreement that allowed the Australian channel to use the Sky name. Sky News Australia has operated under the Sky brand since its launch on Feb. 19, 1996, initially as a joint venture between BSkyB, Seven Network and Publishing and Broadcasting Limited. Following the sale of Sky UK to Comcast, the Australian channel continued to use the Sky News branding under a licensing arrangement. “Welcome to News24,” Whittaker wrote in a column published Feb. 20. Along with the new brand, News24 has updated its broadcast facility in Sydney with new studios and control rooms, which will debut later in 2026.

Source: UGCThe three girls, who were cousins, had set off together on a motorcycle ride to school, a routine journey that ended in unimaginable loss. How Vihiga cousins diedDiana Muhonja, an aunt to the deceased, told TUKO.co.ke that the motorcycle was struck from behind by a speeding lorry near the school gate. Diana described the girls as close-knit cousins who shared not only blood ties but dreams for the future. “Yes, the driver could be wrong by speeding and also the rider by miscalculation, but the road there is too narrow. It was reported that they were rushing back home while the rest of the family remained behind for the vigil after the emotional ceremony.

IntroductionAs February 2026 unfolds, East Africa continues to solidify its position as a compelling frontier for strategic investment. Across the border, Tanzania is attracting global interest in gold value addition, creating new avenues for downstream investment and industrial partnerships. Even Somalia is emerging as a digital frontier, building coordinated public infrastructure to unlock fintech, e-commerce, and cross-border investment opportunities. TanzaniaTanzania's gold sector attracts global investment interest for industrial upgradingTanzania has attracted renewed interest from the World Gold Council, signalling deeper cooperation with the government as it pushes to expand gold investment, strengthen small-scale mining, and accelerate value addition within its mineral sector. With global demand rising for responsibly sourced gold and Tanzania positioning itself within the formal global gold market, this engagement presents significant opportunities for foreign investors in downstream processing, capacity building, geological services, and value-added mining ventures.

A new restaurant has opened in the Wirral from a decorated chef and his wife. Chef Tony Parkin and wife Laura opened DAISE earlier this month in a partnership between the 42-year-old chef and Open Restaurant Group (ORG). Tony previously held a Michelin star at Cliff House Hotel in Waterford, Ireland, where he spent two years, before moving back to England at the start of 2025. The dad also appeared on BBC ’s Great British Menu and brings with him a wealth of experience, having also won a Michelin star during his time at the Tudor Room at The Great Fosters Hotel in Egham. Whereas the midweek and lunch short tasting menu costs £75 per person.

RIL’s Campa tests Coke-Pepsi duopoly of 30 years. RIL relaunched Campa Cola at INR10 a bottle – half the price charged by rival brands. It’s a familiar playbook deployed during Jio’s price war. The initial results are encouraging but will the younger buyers change loyalty? Budget 2026 jolted markets by hiking STT to curb speculation, while doubling

“Wale wananipigia makelele, sijui ‘Kasongo’, ‘one term’, nataka niwaambie mambo bado, tulizeni boli, mimi bado niko kazini,” he said. “They will come with their tribalism, their theatrics, their tricks, and ‘Kasongo.’ I will come with these young people because they have gained employment through affordable housing,” he said. The President maintained that he would campaign on his administration’s track record, including affordable housing, economic reforms and expanded access to education. “I will come with affordable housing, with economic initiatives, and with the education we have provided to our children. Ruto was accompanied by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris, Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi and Lang’ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, among other leaders.

7:03 pm | NTV Video 193 views Duration: 2:43Wakazi wa Mumias Mashariki na Magharibi kaunti ya Kakamega wamelalamikia ukosefu wa umeme kwa kipindi kirefu maeneo hayo wakisema wengi wamekadiria hasara kubwa kwa biashara yao haswaa wale ambao biashara zao zinategemea umeme. Subscribe to NTV Kenya channel for latest Kenyan news today and everyday. Get the Kenya news updates, discussions and other exciting shows. Website: ntvkenya.co.ke || Paper: Daily Nation || Twitter: @ntvkenya || Facebook: NTV Kenya || Instagram: NTV Kenya

7:05 pm | NTV Video 214 views Duration: 2:57Furaha na nderemo zimeshuhudiwa katika shule ya upili ya wasichana ya Mtakatifu Monica Chakol katika eneo bunge la Teso Kusini kaunti ya Busia baada ya shirika la Nation Media Group kuzindua mpango wa magazeti katika masomo au NIE. Subscribe to NTV Kenya channel for latest Kenyan news today and everyday. Get the Kenya news updates, discussions and other exciting shows. Website: ntvkenya.co.ke || Paper: Daily Nation || Twitter: @ntvkenya || Facebook: NTV Kenya || Instagram: NTV Kenya

WiperWiper Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka speaking in Nyamache, Kisii County on Wednesday/HandoutWiper Patriotic Front (WPF) party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has questioned President William Ruto’s administration over reports that a Sudanese rebel leader is holding a Kenyan passport. Kalonzo said the alleged issuance of Kenyan travel documents to militia leaders could hurt Kenya’s image abroad and raise national security concerns. His remarks followed reports that a senior Sudanese militia figure recently sanctioned by the United States is listed as holding a Kenyan passport. “Now the Ruto government is issuing passports to militia leaders from Sudan and thus jeopardising relationships with friendly countries. “Our tea has lost a huge market in Sudan after the Ruto administration started dealing with militia leaders,” Kalonzo said.

But it turns out it’s not a lack of impulse control that keeps us reaching for another; there’s actually a scientific reason why you keep eating them, and it’s pretty grim. There’s science behind why they’re so addictive (Picture: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Why can’t we stop, once we’ve popped? I don’t really ever eat Pringles (as I can’t stop), but now all I’m craving is Pringles.’And @ljollik claimed: ‘How crazy is that! According to the official Pringles website, the potato crisps are made mostly from dried (dehydrated) potatoes, starches, flours, salt, and seasonings. Frederic started working on the unique crisps back in the 50s, as he was hoping to find an alternative to ‘greasy’ potato chips.

President William Ruto today held talks with Her Royal Highness Sophie Helen Rhys-Jones, the Duchess of Edinburgh, at State House Nairobi, where the two reaffirmed the strong diplomatic and economic ties between Kenya and the UK. Ruto said the partnership will focus on expanding trade, attracting new investments and deepening collaboration in key sectors that support economic growth and job creation. Ruto said trade between Kenya and the UK has continued to grow steadily, delivering mutual economic benefits. In 2025, Kenya exported goods worth Sh243 billion to the UK, compared to imports valued at Sh133 billion, resulting in a favourable trade balance for Kenya. The visit by the Duchess of Edinburgh reflects the deepening bilateral engagement between the two countries as they seek to broaden cooperation in trade, investment, climate action and development for the benefit of their people.

Kenyan immigration officials deported a Zimbabwean constitutional lawyer for allegedly orchestrating a foreign-funded operation to destabilise the government through renewed street protests. Security sources said the funds were intended to capitalise on economic grievances and reignite the Gen Z protests that shook the government in 2024. Those protests — which forced President William Ruto to abandon unpopular finance bill — left authorities hypersensitive to coordination between foreign actors and domestic mobilisers. Kagoro’s deportation ends a two-decade presence in Nairobi that positioned him as a key behind-the-scenes figure in East Africa’s democracy ecosystem. “The activist declined to engage.”For two decades, Kagoro helped build transnational activist infrastructure — including fellowships, mentorship programmes and cross-border strategy sessions that professionalised democratic mobilisation across East Africa.

Naphtaly Kipchirchir Rono/HANDOUTThe Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury, John Mbadi Ng’ongo, has appointed Naphtaly Kipchirchir Rono as the new Director-General of the Financial Reporting Centre (FRC). The appointment was made under section 25 (3) of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act (Cap. Rono will serve a six-year term at the agency, which is tasked with monitoring financial transactions and combating money laundering. Rono will now be tasked with the responsibility of addressing concerns raised about Kenya’s financial transactions that have left the country on the grey list despite key reforms. On 17 June 2025, President William Ruto signed the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025, into law.

Rajpal began his acting career in the 1990s, but he became widely popular in the late 90s with the Doordarshan show Mungeri Ke Bhai Naurangilal, directed by Prakash Jha. About Mungeri Ke Bhai NaurangilalMungeri Ke Bhai Naurangilal aired on DD National and starred Rajpal Yadav as Naurangilal, the younger brother of Mungerilal. It is remembered for making Rajpal Yadav a popular comic actor before he became famous in Bollywood. Naurangi!”In another story, he said a scene from Mungeri Ke Bhai Naurangilal upset his mother. Also Read: You won’t believe how much Rajpal Yadav earned from his last 5 movies, his fees was Rs…