Over 600 Kenyans stuck in Cambodia have moved to court, seeking urgent government intervention to secure their rescue and repatriation ahead of a looming February 28, 2026 deadline. According to the petitioners, the Kenyans in Cambodia were lured out of the country by fraudulent recruitment agents promising legitimate job opportunities in countries like Thailand. In a supporting affidavit, a petitioner detailed what he detailed as systematic misconduct in Cambodia, including harassment, electrocution and threats of harm by the employer. The compound was later reportedly raided by Cambodian police, promoting the alleged traffickers to flee and leaving the Kenyans stranded. In January, the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection confirmed that a total of 390 cases of alleged labour and travel agency fraud are currently under investigation.

According to reports released on Tuesday, February 24, the rise in crude oil prices has been driven by the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, one of the world's largest exporters of crude oil. Before the spike, a barrel of crude oil was priced at around Ksh 7,700 ($60). In its latest price review, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority offered motorists some relief by lowering fuel prices for the February-March cycle. If crude prices remain elevated through the pricing window, Kenyans could see an upward adjustment in pump prices. Beyond crude prices, the performance of the Kenyan shilling against the U.S. dollar also plays a crucial role.

The drug lord was seriously injured in a firefight between his bodyguards and the military commandos deployed to capture him, and he died while the military was transporting him from the town of Tapalpa to the capital, Mexico City.

The former CS expressed disappointment that a project he initiated in good faith and left in sound condition was mishandled after his departure. During his tenure, he conceptualized the stadium project and officially launched construction with a groundbreaking ceremony in March 2024, shortly before leaving office. Taking to his Facebook page, the former Budalangi Member of Parliament urged immediate accountability for any mismanagement of public funds while expressing relief at avoiding personal involvement in the controversy. Whoever is responsible for any loss of public funds must be held fully responsible. Despite the controversy, the Talanta Sport City stadium project is in its final stages, with interior works currently underway.

The newspapers on Tuesday, February 24, reported on key topical issues, including the United Opposition's preparedness for the 2027 vote. Source: UGCElsewhere, one of the newspapers reported on a government official who was found dead days after going missing. My only plea is that you punish all those leaders who stand against our chosen spokesperson,” said former Kisii Senator Sam Ongeri. Absent from the event were Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo, Kisii Governor Simba Arati, MPs Joash Nyamoko, Steve Mogaka, and Woman Rep Jerusha Momanyi. Daily NationThe newspaper spared space for Governor Kimani Wamatangi's appearance before a Senate committee against the Council of Governors (CoG)'s advisory.

HACO Industries Kenya Limited has signed a new partnership with Nation Media Group PLC aimed at promoting environmental awareness among secondary school students. The partnership, sealed through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), will see the two organisations work together under Nation Media Group’s Newspapers in Education (NiE) programme. The collaboration brings together HACO’s Green Learning Initiative and the media house’s education platform to introduce a structured environmental learning programme in schools. NiE programmeOn its part, Nation Media Group will distribute newspapers and learning resources to participating schools through the NiE programme. Speaking on the partnership, HACO Industries’ Managing Director said the company is keen on investing in young people through education.

Justice Kizito Magare rejected the claim outright, saying criminal responsibility lies with the offender — not supernatural forces — before sentencing Nicholas Macharia to death. “In his confession, the convict sought to attribute his actions to the devil,” Justice Magare said during his sentencing last Thursday. “The court, however, is unable to discern any role played by the devil in the commission of the offence. His demeanour in court, the judge added, suggested a troubling readiness to repeat similar actions if given the opportunity. The devil is innocent in that respect, as he was not involved.”Justice Magare sentenced Macharia to death in accordance with the law and directed that a death warrant be transmitted to the competent authority for execution.

The USA women's hockey team have turned down President Trump's offer to join their male counterparts at the State of the Union on Tuesday night. 'We are sincerely grateful for the invitation extended to our gold medal–winning U.S. Women's Hockey Team and deeply appreciate the recognition of their extraordinary achievement,' a USA hockey spokesperson was quoted as saying by NBC. He added: 'We have, I must tell you, we are going to have to bring the women's team, you do know that. Keep laughing while women’s hockey is one of the fastest-growing sports globally.' USA hockey should just say "the women are disappointed in the President's behaviour and have no interest in meeting him."

Harambee Stars defender Collins Sichenje. How much does Collins Sichenje earn in England? Collins Sichenje with his new teammates at Charlton Athletic. Source: TwitterWhat next for Collins Sichenje? They will then host Wrexham on Saturday, where Sichenje could come up against fellow Harambee Stars defender Zak Vyner.

Detectives are investigating an incident where a 29-year-old man killed his wife and daughter before taking his own life in a village in Madogo, Tana River county. The bodies of his wife and one-year-old daughter were found lying in the room too, police said of the February 22 incident. He then allegedly summoned his wife who the neighbours said had been having domestic quarrels with him, for talks. Suicide has been one of the leading causes of death in the latest worrying trend. Other reasons are bullying, previous suicide attempts, history of suicide in a family, alcoholism and substance misuse, depression and bipolar disorder.

Amid a global crisis, Indian indices took a sharp plunge on Tuesday. Negative cues led the BSE Sensex to dip more than 700 points, while the Nifty 50 dropped more than 200 points from their previous closes of 82,294.66 and 25,713, respectively. With investors becoming increasingly cautious, here is a list of stocks for your reference to buy and sell:Top stocks for buy recommendationsStock Name Outlook Rationale Waaree Energies Bullish Secured 500 MW solar module order for FY 2026‑27. Lupin Ltd Bullish EU approval for biosimilar Ranluspec upgrades portfolio. Bharti Airtel Watch ₹20,000 crore investment into Airtel Money NBFC arm.

An Elementary Teacher Did Lines of Coke at SchoolWise Brothers—–Chattanooga, TNAn Elementary Teacher Did Lines of Coke at SchoolA 58-year-old elementary school teacher in Wisconsin named Laurie Laubenstein was arrested after being accused of using cocaine at school. specifically, she frequently went to the bathroom with her purse, and left behind bloody tissues and a white powder. but a school resource officer took the powder to the authorities, and it later tested positive for cocaine. Police say she admitted to using cocaine since August . The investigating is still ongoing, but it’s safe to say she won’t be teaching any time soon.

More than Sh4 trillion has flowed to counties since 2013, but devolution is now staring at a crisis of credibility amidst unchecked spending. Since its historic and highly celebrated inception in 2013, devolution was widely hailed as the ultimate, constitutional silver bullet for Kenya's deeply entrenched historical inequalities. The Collapse of Institutional OversightThe fundamental premise of devolution was elegant in its simplicity: bring vital resources and critical decision-making power directly to the people. It was absolutely never meant to be a heavily funded feeding trough for a new, highly localized class of political elites. A Warning to the NationThe undeniable truth is that Kenya simply cannot afford to let the grand experiment of devolution fail.

If One Nation cements its role as the lead party on the right by winning the forthcoming Farrer by-election in southern NSW, will the Murdoch family media be bold enough to brag: It was News24 wot won it!? This past week, it was the channel formally known as Sky News Australia, News Corp’s controversially rebranded News24, that enabled the hard right to pivot from the generic, politically tricky, anti-migrant policy time bomb left behind in the office of outgoing leader Sussan Ley into a far more focused attack on Muslims.

Born in Mangalore and brought up in Mumbai, Farah Khan's husband, Shirish Kunder is an engineer by profession. Shirish Kunder took a leap of faith to pursue directionIn 2006, Shirish changed his line and moved into direction. Shirish Kunder left direction after failed attemptsAfter having several failed attempts, Farah Khan's husband Shirish decided to stay away from the industry. Why is Farah Khan's husband Shirish in the news? Farah Khan's husband, Shirish Kunder, is once again grabbing headlines due to the massive transformation he underwent.