Sakaja: I will not resign, I am working
Nairobi governor, Johnson Sakaja. Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has vowed not to resign following criticism after deadly floods in the city, insisting he is working to address challenges despite financial constraints. Responding to the criticism, Sakaja maintained that he remains committed to serving Nairobi residents and addressing the city’s challenges with the resources available. “I am not resigning, I’m working,” Sakaja said. According to Sakaja, his government is currently clearing long-standing obligations before fully rolling out some of its own development agenda.
Source:The Star
March 09, 2026 18:04 UTC
‘Greedy’ Made in Chelsea star LOSES fight with stepdad’s new wife over £38m fortune after claiming he was left homeless
A “GREEDY” Made in Chelsea star has lost a court battle against his stepdad’s new wife over his £38million fortune. Lonan O’Herlihy – known as the “Posh PT” – claimed he was left “homeless” after he was cut from Hugh Taylor’s will following his death in 2019. New wife Jennifer Taylor was handed almost all of his fortune in his 2015 will. But the reality star, 36, tried to sue Jennifer – claiming Hugh was a “father” figure to him as a child while married to his mum between 1995 and 2003. He said the “wish list” the reality star sent included a £3million home in South Kensington, a 1969-70 Mercedes 280SL Pagoda worth £250,000 and a Patek Philippe watch.
Source:The Star
March 09, 2026 17:49 UTC
Azimio kicks out Joho, Junet, Wandayi in major leadership reshuffle
Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka / FILEThe Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party has announced a major leadership shake-up that has seen several senior politicians removed from key coalition positions. Among those removed from the Azimio Coalition Council are Mining CS Hassan Joho, Nominated MP Sabina Chege, Abdi Noor Omar Farah, and Suna East Junet Mohamed. The meeting also resolved to terminate the appointment of Junet Mohamed as the leader of the Azimio Coalition Parliamentary Group in the National Assembly. The announcement was made by Kalonzo Musyoka, who serves as the party leader of the coalition. “These changes are part of a deliberate effort to reposition and revitalise the coalition,” Azimio said in a statement following the meeting.
Source:The Star
March 09, 2026 16:26 UTC
Harry Styles fans are baffled by the star's 'new Australian accent'
Harry Styles may be British, but his accent could be from anywhere. Harry Styles arrives at the 65th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles. VENICE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Harry Styles attends the "Don't Worry Darling" red carpet at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 05, 2022 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)Although the former One Direction member is from Worcestershire, England, he’s previously acknowledged that he doesn’t have a quintessential English accent. “I think when I'm with Americans, they don't think I sound American at all.
Source:The Star
March 09, 2026 16:16 UTC
Joe Miles: Kisumu Photographer's Mum, Sister Painfully Mourn Him, Kenyans Comfort Them
Photo: Joe Miles. What happened to Joe Miles? Miles Joe yawa .ðŸ˜ðŸ’”." Kisumu photographer Joe Miles received a call to meet a client, but was later found murdered, and body dumped in Naivasha. Photo: Joe Miles.
Source:The Star
March 09, 2026 15:52 UTC
India offered sanctuary to Iranian ship three days before US sank it
"The Iranian side had requested permission on 28 February for three ships in the region to dock at our ports. This was accorded on 1 March," Jaishankar told parliament on Monday. "Iris Lavan actually docked on 4 March in Kochi. The crew is currently in Indian naval facilities. We believe that this was the right thing to do."
Source:The Star
March 09, 2026 15:38 UTC
'Clicks that hurt': How technology is facilitating gender-based violence
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Source:Standard Digital
March 09, 2026 15:36 UTC
Timothée Chalamet is criticised by Doja Cat for having the 'nerve' to say 'no one cares about' opera and ballet
Timothée Chalamet has been criticised by Doja Cat for having the 'nerve' to say 'no one cares about' opera and ballet in a new TikTok clip shared on Monday. She said: 'By the way, opera is 400 years old and ballet is 500 years old. Somebody named Timothée Chalamet, had the nerve, big guy by the way, had the nerve, on camera that nobody cares about it [opera and ballet]. 'All respect to the ballet and opera people out there, I just lost 14 cents in viewership, I just took shots for no reason.' There is nothing more impressive than the magic of live theatre, ballet and opera.
Source:The Star
March 09, 2026 15:31 UTC
Uhuru market traders devastated after overnight demolitions
Traders at the Uhuru open-air market along Jogoo Road are counting losses after their stalls were demolished by bulldozers on Sunday night. The Uhuru market vendors protested against the eviction notice by the county government on Friday, claiming they were not given a viable space for business. The traders lamented over the planned closure of the market, insisting that the site was their source of livelihood. Kenha eventually carried out the demolitions a few weeks later, flattening stalls and kiosks owned by the traders overnight. The demolitions led to a protest by the vendors, who barricaded sections of the Thika Superhighway, causing traffic disruptions.
Source:The Star
March 09, 2026 15:08 UTC
Priyanka Chopra’s sister Mannara Chopra gets teary-eyed as Anurag Dobhal fights for life: ‘Jo mere saath hua hai..’
Anurag Dobhal, former Bigg Boss contestant and YouTuber, has concerned his well-wishers after crashing his car on the Delhi-Dehradun highway on Saturday night. Priyanka Chopra's cousin Mannara Chopra recently teared up on her Instagram story and extended her support towards him. I don’t cry because I feel rone se kuch nahi hota par I don’t know meri jo personal feelings hein, jo mere sath hua hai do saal me aur abhi jo uske sath ho raha hai abi mix ho raha hai. Iss video ke baad shayad main gayab hojaaunga. 5 din se kuch khaaya nahi hai, dimaag ekdum khatam hogaya hai,” he further said.
Source:News 24
March 09, 2026 14:32 UTC
How gold emerged as ‘superpower’ amid Iran-Israel war? Gold market value jumps 5 times higher than combined GDP of India and UK, price surges to…
Why gold prices have surged? The cascading effects of surging oil prices have resulted in a spike in gold prices, due to volatility in global markets, a sell-off in cyclical equities, and fresh flows into gold amid inflation fears. What are current gold price? The gold price surge, driven primarily by the Iran and its emergent geopolitical tensions, has driven investors to gold, the world's oldest safe-haven asset. The total value of gold is calculated by multiplying the current price of gold by the total stock of approximately 216,000-218,000 metric tons.
Source:News 24
March 09, 2026 14:24 UTC
Montana Brown sparks furious debate over 'tone deaf' criticism of school desserts - as 'rage-baiting' star is accused of demonising sugar in latest 'bid to stay relevant'
Montana Brown has once again sparked debate over her take on parenting - this time by blasting schools for serving desserts with school lunches. Her latest remarks - this time surrounding school meals saw her say to the camera: 'Why do children need desserts every day at school? Like why do they need a sticky toffee pudding every day?... 'She's claiming that every day children are eating sticky toffee puddings. Others claimed she was misinformed, with users writing: 'There’s not one school in the UK that serves sticky toffee pudding every day...
Source:The Star
March 09, 2026 14:22 UTC
US sends condolences to Kenya after deadly Nairobi floods
The United States has expressed condolences to Kenya following the loss of lives and widespread destruction caused by recent floods that have affected parts of the country, including the capital Nairobi. Authorities have warned that more heavy rains could occur in the coming days, raising concerns about further flooding in vulnerable communities. Humanitarian agencies have been mobilising to assist affected families by providing emergency shelter, food supplies and medical support to those displaced by the disaster. The United States is among Kenya’s longstanding international partners and has often supported humanitarian and disaster response efforts in the region. The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a heavy rainfall advisory for the Nairobi Metropolitan region, warning residents to remain vigilant as showers and isolated thunderstorms continue across the area.
Source:The Star
March 09, 2026 14:11 UTC
David Beckham pays sweet tribute to his wife Victoria, daughter Harper and mum Sandra on International Women's Day
David Beckham has paid a sweet tribute to his wife Victoria, daughter Harper and mum Sandra on International Women's Day. One snap shared by David showed his wife Victoria, 51, and daughter Harper posing for a photo together which he captioned: 'So grateful to the strong women in my life x.' Posting a picture of Harper as a young child, David praised how his wife has raised their daughter as he wrote: 'Bringing up strong, beautiful inside and out women.' Meanwhile David also paid tribute to his mother Sandra, 75, as he captioned a photo of her sipping on a cocktail: 'Thank you mum @sandrabeckham.' At the show, Victoria was supported by her husband David, children Romeo, 23, Cruz, 21, and Harper, as well as Cruz's girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 30.
Source:The Star
March 09, 2026 14:10 UTC
Why Nairobi flooded: Experts, officials weigh in
Severe flash floods that struck Nairobi over the weekend have reignited debate about urban planning, drainage systems and environmental management. Speaking to Citizen TV, experts and officials have pointed to years of unchecked development, blocked waterways and pressure on the city’s ageing infrastructure. “When allowing buildings, officials should look at how much the development is likely to contribute to the water run off and how to deal with it,” he said. Urban planners, he added, must start flood management at the level of individual developments by capturing and managing storm water before it overwhelms the wider drainage system. “We really have to deal with drainage system.
Source:The Star
March 09, 2026 14:08 UTC