JF-17 or F16? Which Pakistani fighter jet was shot down by Taliban-led Afghanistan? Truth is…
As tensions rise along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, social media is flooded with claims that Afghan forces have shot down a Pakistan Air Force fighter jet. On February 27, 2026, Afghanistan’s Tolo News reported that Afghan forces intercepted and brought down a Pakistani aircraft after it entered Afghan airspace. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed that Afghan forces carried out retaliatory strikes on Pakistani border posts. He did not confirm the destruction of any fighter jet. Meanwhile, social media posts claimed that Afghan defence forces shot down a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet and captured a Pakistani outpost in Dangarlagd in Barmal district, as well as in Dand Patan district of Paktika province.
Source:News 24
February 27, 2026 08:39 UTC
Bad news for employees of THIS company: Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey’s firm cuts 4000 jobs due to…
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, said on Thursday that it will cut more than 4,000 jobs at Block, nearly half of its workforce, during the current boom in artificial intelligence (AI). “Intelligence tools have changed what it means to build and run a company. A significantly smaller team, using the tools, can do more and do it better,” Dorsey said in a statement. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Dorsey said he has made “one of the hardest decisions in the history of our company”. Dorsey explained that the company chose to make one large round of job cuts instead of several smaller ones over time.
Source:News 24
February 27, 2026 08:26 UTC
Pope Leo to Visit 4 Countries in Africa
Editor's Review Pope Leo XIV will embark on a landmark 10-day apostolic journey to four African nations this April. Pope Leo XIV will embark on a landmark 10-day apostolic journey to four African nations this April. The final stage brings Pope Leo to Equatorial Guinea from April 21-23, where he will visit Malabo, Mongomo, and Bata. File image of Pope LeoBefore Africa, Pope Leo will make a day trip to Monaco on March 28, the first papal visit to the principality in the modern era. Elsewhere, this comes months after Pope Leo XIV erected the Catholic Diocese of Kapsabet, carving it out of the existing Diocese of Eldoret.
Source:Daily Nation
February 27, 2026 07:31 UTC
WhatsApp may log you out after every six hours, no messages or calls; Why Indian government want this?
As per a new directive of the Indian government, messaging platforms such as WhatsApp will be required to automatically log out users from web and desktop sessions every six hours. So, if you find yourself repeatedly logged out of WhatsApp Web, it will not be a glitch. The compliance deadline for instant messaging platforms is February 28, 2026, and the Centre has indicated there will be no extension. This means users who access WhatsApp on office computers or personal laptops will have to re-authenticate their session every six hours. For professionals who keep WhatsApp Web open throughout the workday, the change may feel inconvenient.
Source:News 24
February 27, 2026 07:25 UTC
Kenya Pipeline Company Announces Entry, Middle and Senior-Level Job Opportunities
Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has advertised 18 job vacancies for entry, middle and senior-level positions. Kenya Pipeline Company is hiring. Senior human resource officer (performance management). Senior human resource officer (economics and pricing). Kenya Pipeline Company employees with Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi.
Source:Daily Nation
February 27, 2026 07:18 UTC
Uzinduzi wa sindano ya Lenacapavir waashiria hatua muhimu katika mapambano dhidi ya HIV Kenya
8:46 pm | NTV Video 372 views Duration: 2:41Uzinduzi wa sindano ya muda mrefu ya kuzuia maambukizi ya HIV maarufu kama Lenacapavir, unaashiria hatua muhimu katika mapambano ya Kenya dhidi ya maambukizi mapya ya virusi vya HIV. Subscribe and watch NTV Kenya live for latest Kenyan news today and everyday as told by Kenyans. Get the Kenya news updates, discussions and other exciting shows. Website: https://www.ntvkenya.co.ke || Paper: Daily Nation || Twitter: @ntvkenya || Facebook: NTV Kenya || Instagram: NTV Kenya
Source:Daily Nation
February 27, 2026 06:45 UTC
East India Company, that once ruled large parts of India, goes bankrupt, second collapse after 1857, this Indian man owns it, know what exactly happened
The East India Company, the powerful British trading firm that once ruled large parts of India, has closed down once again. The original East India Company had gone dormant nearly 152 years ago. It was later revived in 2010 by Indian entrepreneur Sanjiv Mehta, who bought the rights to the name. Sanjiv Mehta’s revival dreamWhen Sanjiv Mehta acquired the brand name in 2010, many saw it as a symbolic moment. Mehta opened a 2,000 sq ft luxury store in Mayfair, London, selling premium teas, chocolates, and spices.
Source:News 24
February 27, 2026 06:26 UTC
Who is Sanjiv Mehta? Went to IIM, later moved to London, owns East India Company that has now gone bankrupt due to…, has this Anand Mahindra connection
The East India Company, the British trading firm that once ruled large parts of India, has shut down again. It was later revived in 2010 by Indian entrepreneur Sanjiv Mehta. From empire to luxury brandThe original East India Company was founded on December 31, 1600, under a royal charter from Queen Elizabeth I. Sanjiv Mehta was born in October 1961 into a Gujarati Jain family in Mumbai. According to reports, the Mahindra Group acquired a minority stake in the East India Company in 2011.
Source:News 24
February 27, 2026 05:25 UTC
Uchaguzi mdogo wa Isiolo Kusini washuhudia idadi ndogo ya wapiga kura
7:20 pm | NTV Video 2,452 views Duration: 3:56Uchaguzi mdogo wa Isiolo Kusini ulishuhudia idadi ndogo ya wapiga kura 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
Source:Daily Nation
February 27, 2026 04:45 UTC
How security guard sold land and spent lavishly with Makenzi
The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national and international interest.
Source:Standard Digital
February 27, 2026 03:00 UTC
Maraga condemns reports of Sudanese rebel leader holding Kenyan passport
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has condemned the alarming revelation that a Sudanese rebel leader is holding a Kenyan passport. The rebel leader is under sanction by the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control and the European Union. Magara said the alleged illegal and irregular acquisition of Kenyan travel documents by the man highlights how such actors exploit passports for mobility, financial access, and evasion-turning diplomatic tools into instruments that prolong war and atrocity. To remedy this grave lapse and restore Kenya's diplomatic and constitutional integrity, Maraga urged the government to swiftly revoke the passport and any associated documents. He claimed that Kenya had lost a significant share of the Sudanese tea market due to such developments.
Source:Daily Nation
February 27, 2026 02:55 UTC
KPLC lights the way for rally star Sheghu
[Jonah Onyango, Standard]Queens of the Dust Pauline Sheghu has received a Sh1 million sponsorship from Kenya Power ahead of next month's WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha. These are crucial values that resonate with us at Kenya Power, and we are proud to be associated with her cause which has come with key aspects of green agenda. I am grateful to Kenya Power and all sponsors for believing in me and in the future of Kenyan motorsport," said Sheghu. Sheghu made history with podium finishes in 2023, 2024, and 2025 in both the WRC Safari Rally and the Kenya National Rally Championship. The Safari Rally promises high drama, with international stars and local heroes battling across Kenya's demanding gravel stages.
Source:The Star
February 27, 2026 00:19 UTC
Kenya moves to regulate traditional medicine as 80 pc rely on it for care
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale presided over the first East African Forum on traditional complimentary and interactive medicine. Kenya is positioning itself as a test case for how traditional medicine can be scientifically evaluated, regulated, and safely integrated into mainstream care. Kenya is also aligning with the Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025-2034, adopted by the World Health Organization (WHO). “For us to integrate herbal and traditional medicine into the mainstream healthcare system, we need evidence. The outcome may determine whether traditional medicine remains informal and fragmented or becomes a regulated pillar of healthcare across the region.
Source:Standard Digital
February 26, 2026 23:27 UTC
Inside the Governor Wanga, Magwanga rift that led to resignation
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Source:Standard Digital
February 26, 2026 23:04 UTC
President Ruto directs construction of 28,000 housing units for Prisons Service
President William Ruto has directed the State Department for Housing and Urban Development to construct 28,000 institutional housing units for the Kenya Prisons Service. The President noted that the directive reflects the government’s commitment to the welfare of those who serve the nation. The President noted that all Kenya Prisons Service staff are now guaranteed access to quality healthcare services across the country through the Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme under the Social Health Authority (SHA). This is clear evidence of the government’s sustained resolve to improve the welfare and motivation of our correctional officers,” Ruto said. He also commended the Kenya Prisons Service for the notable progress made under the Greening Kenya Agenda, saying that in support of the national target of planting 15 billion trees by 2032, the Service has already planted over 6.8 million trees.
Source:Daily Nation
February 26, 2026 22:53 UTC