Putin hailed the fall of Avdiivka as an important victory and congratulated Russian troops. "The 'Centre' grouping of troops, taking the offensive, took full control of the coke plant in Avdiivka," Russia's defence ministry said in a statement alongside video showing a series of blasts in what appeared to be the plant. Russian state television showed blue-and-yellow Ukrainian flags being taken down in Avdiivka and Russia's white, blue and red tricolour flag raised, including over the coke plant. Before the war, the Soviet-era coke plant was one of Europe's biggest. Russia said on Saturday that its forces had inflicted a series of defeats on Ukrainian forces along the 1,000-km (620-mile) front line.

Putin hailed the fall of Avdiivka as an important victory and congratulated Russian troops. "The 'Centre' grouping of troops, taking the offensive, took full control of the coke plant in Avdiivka," Russia's defence ministry said in a statement alongside video showing a series of blasts in what appeared to be the plant. Russian state television showed blue-and-yellow Ukrainian flags being taken down in Avdiivka and Russia's white, blue and red tricolour flag raised, including over the coke plant. Before the war, the Soviet-era coke plant was one of Europe's biggest. Russia said on Saturday that its forces had inflicted a series of defeats on Ukrainian forces along the 1,000-km (620-mile) front line.

A review of the state of the US Dollar and its impact on the economy is one of the main agendas in Kenya Kwanza parliamentary group meeting in Naivasha. The Star has established that the meeting between President William Ruto and his troops, which starts today will take stock of the progress of the Kenya Kwanza manifesto. After the meeting with MPs, President Ruto is scheduled to lead a high-level review of the performance of the current administration. Mwaura said the review will be in line with the resolutions of President Ruto’s inaugural retreat with top government officials. The meeting is set to check the ministers' performance against the set indicators for their respective dockets.

Several candidates have already started taking calculated steps towards securing the highly sought-after Football Kenya Federation (FKF) presidency. Our nation has been torn apart by egoistic individuals who zealously sabotage progress to achieve selfish ends. Regrettably, by making poor choices, football stakeholders promote the emergence and survival of subpar leaders. Ultimately, the real football stakeholders endure endless ordeals as heedless power brokers enjoy personal benefits upon the triumph of their favourite candidate. Such antiquated and dictatorial practices have no place in a contemporary and civilised society where individuals fully understand their rights.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is actively seeking candidates for its upcoming simulated one-year Mars surface mission, known as CHAPEA. Mars Mission – Tasks and challengesThe volunteer crew will engage in a variety of tasks within the habitat, simulating conditions on Mars. Mars Mission – Application deadlineInterested individuals have until April 2, 2024, to submit their applications for consideration. Why CHAPEA mission mattersThe CHAPEA missions provide essential science data for system validation and the development of solutions for future Red Planet missions. This mission is a crucial step in advancing our understanding and readiness for the challenges of Mars exploration.

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Russia claimed the capture of the Ukrainian town of Avdiivka after Ukraine withdrew, but Moscow said that some Ukrainian troops were still holed up in a vast Soviet-era coke plant after one of the most intense battles of the war. Putin hailed the fall of Avdiivka as an important victory and congratulated Russian troops. But Russia said some Ukrainian forces were still holed up at the Soviet-era coke plant, once one of Europe’s biggest, in Avdiivka, which is key to Russia’s aim of securing full control of the industrial Donbas region. He praised his troops for “exhausting” Russian forces in Avdiivka, and suggested the withdrawal was partly caused by a lack of weapons. Neither Russia nor Ukraine have given details of their losses in the war or in the intense battle for Avdiivka.

Air Traffic Navigation Services (ATNS) is working to resolve a frequency network breakdown which resulted in several flights being delayed at the OR Tambo International Airport this weekend. According to ATNS, the breakdown affected the navigation and communication of various aircraft, resulting in a backlog and the delay of numerous flights on Saturday. According to ATNS, additional air traffic controllers were deployed and working hours at different regional airports were extended to clear the backlog and facilitate the delayed flights. "About 80% of the disrupted communication network service, which first showed signs of weakness on Wednesday, has already been resolved by the technical support teams. Speaking to News24, ATNS spokesperson Percy Morokane said the breakdown did not impact any flights on Sunday.

Over 200 athletes who train in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Sunday gathered to light candles in honour of World Marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum. The athletes, who converged on the entrance of the County’s headquarters, eulogised Kiptum as one of the most talented athletes whose career had just taken shape. The athletes sang hymns before lighting candles arranged to read “RIP KIPTUM” in honour of the fallen hero. Many foreign athletes who train in Iten have heeded the call and joined local athletes in mourning the fallen hero. Photo credit: Jared Nyataya | Nation Media GroupThe athletes will also stage a walk from the border of Uasin Gishu County up to the Governor’s office in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County.

In February 2017, hooded gunmen stormed a joint in Marigat and headed straight into one of the cottages where they sprayed bullets on two political leaders killing them instantly before escaping in darkness. The killings happened in the presence of the area chief and two other police officers who could do nothing to save the victims that night. Consequently, the inquest ordered never took place effectively burying any hopes of ever getting justice for the victims' families or the truth coming to light. Seven years down the line NTV’s special report and investigations team revisited the scene of crime to document eyewitness accounts in a bid to try establish facts of what really happened. Duncan Khaemba brings that special report, Marigat Midnight Murders.

The Trans Nzoia government plans to distribute high quality seeds to farmers in a bid to increase maize production this year by 10 per cent. The county produces six million bags of maize annually but Governor George Natembeya has said he would seek to increase the yields for local consumption and commercial purposes. Natembeya's administration commenced the programme dubbed “Mbegu initiative” last year, with beneficiaries citing an improvement in maize production. Trans Nzoia is known for maize production even though other crops do well owing to its good climatic conditions. This can only be realised if we help our farmers by availing certified seeds and fertiliser," the governor said.

Cuban President Miguel Diaz Canel on Saturday, February 17, addressed reports that two of the country’s doctors had been bombed in Somalia. The two Cuban doctors, Assel Herrera and Landy Rodriguez, were kidnapped in 2019 by Al Shabaab terrorists and taken to Somalia where they have been held captive ever since. Cuban doctors treating a patient in Mandera County in 2019. Despite reports that the doctors could have been killed by the drone strike, the Cuban President remarked that the nation was not giving up on the hope of finding them alive. The duo came to Kenya following a 2017 health exchange programme where Cuban doctors arrived in the country to help fill gaps in county hospitals while Kenyan doctors were to be sent to Cuba for specialised training.

Face The Nation: Clyburn, Brinkley, Parnes Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina says he is concerned about the potential impact that misinformation could have on the elections in November, citing the use of artificial intelligence to mimic President Biden's voice in New Hampshire. Douglas Brinkley, a presidential historian and author of "The Unfinished Presidency," and Amie Parnes, a national political reporter whose latest book "Lucky" chronicles President Biden's 2020 campaign, discuss the 2024 presidential race, and a celebration last week in Kansas City that was meant to mark the Chiefs' win in the Super Bowl took a horrifying turn when a burst of gunfire killed one person and injured nearly two dozen others. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.

Former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama now says that Azimio leader Raila Odinga's bid to become the next African Union Commission chair is not about Kenya Kwanza and Azimio la Umoja. In a statement on Sunday, Muthama said that the bid is about championing the interests of all Kenyans and Africans. "Raila's candidacy for this AUC top job isn't about Kenya Kwanza or Azimio La Umoja but our country and our son hence we shouldn't drag politics into this matter," Muthama said. Opposition leader Raila Odinga on Thursday last week made public his intentions to vie for the African Union Commission chairmanship. For one to become an AU Commission chair, he or she must be endorsed by the mother country.

In February 2017, hooded gunmen stormed a joint in Marigat and headed straight into one of the cottages where they sprayed bullets on two political leaders killing them instantly before escaping in darkness. The killings happened in the presence of the area chief and two other police officers who could do nothing to save the victims that night. Consequently, the inquest ordered never took place effectively burying any hopes of ever getting justice for the victims' families or the truth coming to light. Seven years down the line NTV’s special report and investigations team revisited the scene of crime to document eyewitness accounts in a bid to try establish facts of what really happened. Duncan Khaemba brings that special report, Marigat Midnight Murders.