Why State is eyeing fresh airport deal with Adani
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Source:Standard Digital
February 24, 2026 21:06 UTC
PayPal Takeover Interest Tests Fintech’s Old Guard
After a 46% stock slide over 12 months, the company is drawing takeover interest from multiple directions. This is what makes PayPal takeover interest more than opportunism. The takeover interest tightens that clock. Takeover interest reflects that structural drift. What seems clear is this: PayPal takeover interest has forced a reckoning.
Source:Daily Nation
February 24, 2026 19:54 UTC
National Assembly approves Ida Odinga as Kenya's UNEP envoy
[Elvis Ogina]The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations has approved the nomination of Ida Odinga as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). If endorsed by the plenary, Ida will formally assume the diplomatic role of representing Kenya at the UN environment body headquartered in Nairobi. During her vetting before the committee, Ida Odinga disclosed a personal net worth of approximately Sh500 million. She clarified that her declared wealth was distinct from broader family assets, noting that some properties are held within the wider Oginga family. During the vetting, Ida pledged to champion Kenya’s and Africa’s interests at the global environmental body.
Source:Standard Digital
February 24, 2026 19:49 UTC
US abstains in UN vote voicing support for Ukraine
[AFP]The UN General Assembly voiced support for Ukraine Tuesday on the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion, with the United States among countries abstaining from the vote. The US delegation had pressed for a separate vote on paragraphs involving Ukraine's territorial integrity and international law but this idea was rejected. The transition from Joe Biden to Donald Trump in the White House last year has seen firm, unconditional US support for Ukraine cool dramatically. "Despite peace efforts led by the US and supported by Europe, Russia continues to demonstrate no genuine willingness to stop this aggression," Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Mariana Betsa said. Russia's deputy ambassador Anna Evstigneeva answered, saying Ukraine should focus on diplomacy to end the war "rather than initiating yet another politicized vote."
Source:Standard Digital
February 24, 2026 19:09 UTC
Ramaphosa thanks Putin for release of South Africans lured into Russia-Ukraine war
Relatives of the men told the BBC that when they had arrived in Russia, they were given contracts to sign, but as they were written in Russian, they did not understand it was to fight as mercenaries against Ukrainian forces. Ramaphosa said the South African government, working closely with Russian officials, had secured the men's return home – with most expected back soon.
Source:The Star
February 24, 2026 17:31 UTC
Ghana drops coup leader's name from main airport on putsch anniversary
Ghana's government has removed the name of a coup leader, who helped overthrow founding father Kwame Nkrumah exactly 60 years ago, from the country's main airport. Kotoka International Airport will now be known as Accra International Airport, its original name. The authorities have assured the public that the name change will not affect airport operations, safety standards or international travel. In the build up to the 1966 coup, Nkrumah had faced criticism that he was becoming increasingly oppressive. As well as leading Ghana to independence in 1957, Nkrumah was seen as a visionary in the pan-African liberation movement.
Source:The Star
February 24, 2026 17:16 UTC
Sifuna hints at 2027 presidential run, warns teargas will not silence him
Audio By VocalizeNairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna addresses the Press in Nairobi following his removal as ODM secratry general on February 12, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has left the door open to a presidential bid, urging youths to register as voters ahead of the 2027 General Election. We are fugitives in a country that is supposed to be free," said the Nairobi senator. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen had suggested Sifuna stage-managed the lobbing of teargas canisters at his own meetings. Sifuna said what Kenyans want most is not roads but freedom and the rule of law.
Source:Standard Digital
February 24, 2026 16:55 UTC
West Pokot: wakazi na viongozi wataka kuhusishwa katika mradi wa Ngamia 1
6:39 pm | NTV Video 1,889 views Duration: 2:44Huku mipango ya kuchimba mafuta katika eneo la Ngamia 1, Lokichari, Kaunti ya Turkana ikiendelea, wakazi na viongozi kutoka kaunti jirani ya Pokot Magharibi wamelalamikia kutengwa kwao kupata mgao kwenye mradi huo. 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 24, 2026 16:46 UTC
IEBC warns against voter intimidation ahead of Thursday's by-elections
[File,Standard]The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned it will not tolerate voter intimidation or interference with election officials during Thursday’s by-elections. “The Commission will not tolerate intimidation of voters, interference with election officials, obstruction of the voting or counting process, or any conduct that undermines the integrity of the election,” noted Ethekon. County Assembly wards holding by-elections include Muminji Ward and Evurore Ward in Mbeere North Constituency, Embu County, and West Kabras Ward in Malava Constituency, Kakamega County. “Any aggrieved party is reminded that the courts of law remain the lawful avenue for electoral dispute resolution,” observed Ethekon. “The Commission remains fully committed to delivering peaceful, free, fair, transparent and credible by-elections,” added Ethekon.
Source:Standard Digital
February 24, 2026 16:29 UTC
Karua: Besigye’s deteriorating health troubling
Uganda Opposition Leader / Martha Karua XSenior Counsel Martha Karua has expressed concern over the health of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye, saying his condition is deteriorating. It is disheartening to see how his health is deteriorating,” Karua said. She also conveyed a message of solidarity to Winnie Byanyima, Besigye’s spouse, praising her resilience amid the family’s ongoing ordeal. On January 22, Winnie Byanyima, Besigye's spouse, said that his life was in danger. Bobi Wine, Besigye’s wife Winnie Byanyima and his lawyer have described him as being ill, dizzy and weak.
Source:The Star
February 24, 2026 16:21 UTC
Murang'a tops ranking as rural counties lag in service automation
[Boniface Okendo, Standard]Murang’a County has been ranked top in job creation and automation of services at 98 per cent in a report released by the Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat. The report, released on Tuesday, titled Ranking of Counties on Citizen Service Delivery and Employment Creation assessed all 47 counties on job creation and digital transformation. It found Murang’a led a group of seven counties that scored above 80 per cent. Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat Chief Executive Officer Kenneth Mwige said the assessment examined job creation, ease of online access and the safety of revenue systems. Seventeen counties scored between 60 and 79 per cent while another 17 scored between 40 and 59 per cent.
Source:Standard Digital
February 24, 2026 16:09 UTC
Ex Morocco captain Romain Saïss, retires from international football
Former Morocco captain Romain Saïss has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 34, having featured for the Atlas Lions since 2012. After deep reflection, I announce my retirement from international football with great emotion. Wearing and leading the Moroccan national team jersey will remain the greatest honour of my career. Saïss also led Morocco during the recent TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations campaigns, including a final appearance in continental competition earlier this year. Saïss also reflected on the broader progress of the national game, highlighting the advances made in training facilities and organisational standards that have positioned Morocco among Africa’s leading football nations.
Source:Daily Nation
February 24, 2026 16:01 UTC
Uganda to Invest Ksh32.95 Billion in Kenya Pipeline IPO Deal
The Kenyan government is set to receive a total of Ksh32.95 billion (USD255.4 million) from the government of Uganda as part of the money that Kampala will be channelling to acquire stakes in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) sale. The investment is expected to give UNOC control over part of the pipeline corridor that handles the bulk of Uganda’s petroleum imports. An image of Kenya Pipeline Company holding deport and an insert of the Nairobi Securities Exchange market. The initial public offering, scheduled to close on Tuesday, February 24 at 5pm, is part of the government’s strategy to offload roughly two-thirds of its stake in the national pipeline infrastructure through a deal valued at Ksh106.31 billion (USD824 million). According to the government, proceeds from the share sale are expected to support the development of a proposed infrastructure investment fund and a sovereign wealth portfolio aimed at financing future strategic projects.
Source:Daily Nation
February 24, 2026 15:51 UTC
Opposition leaders condemn Kisii violence, claims police under pressure to protect goons
United Opposition leaders addressing a press conference at Carmel Park Hotel, Kisii, on February 24, 2026. /ANGWENYI GICHANAUnited Opposition leaders have condemned what they described as escalating politically motivated violence following disruptions to their activities in Kisii town yesterday. “This administration is putting police under pressure to work with goons, to defend goons and to work goons to disrupt our meetings. The more you disrupt our meetings, the more you harass elected leaders, the stronger this movement becomes,” Gachagua said. United Opposition leaders addressing a press conference at Carmel Park Hotel, Kisii, on February 24, 2026./ANGWENYI GICHANAHe added; “We have a team recording cases of police brutality and the involvement of goons.
Source:The Star
February 24, 2026 15:42 UTC