Kenyan Newspapers, Feb 24: Govt Official Found Dead after Going Missing
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.
Source:The Star
February 24, 2026 10:04 UTC
HACO Partners with Nation Media Group to Empower Students on Climate Action
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.
Source:Daily Nation
February 24, 2026 09:15 UTC
Death sentence for man who blamed the devil for murder of 6-year-old girl
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.
Source:The Star
February 24, 2026 07:56 UTC
Team USA women's hockey stars turn down White House invite amid controversy over Trump's call with the men
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."
Source:The Star
February 24, 2026 07:14 UTC
Collins Sichenje: How Much Harambee Stars Defender Earns at Charlton Athletic
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.
Source:The Star
February 24, 2026 07:00 UTC
Tragedy as man kills wife and daughter, dies by suicide in Madogo, Tana River
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.
Source:The Star
February 24, 2026 06:53 UTC
Why Lupin, Bharti Airtel are top picks even as Sensex tumbles 700 points, know which stocks to avoid
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.
Source:News 24
February 24, 2026 06:07 UTC
An Elementary Teacher Did Lines of Coke at School - Hits 96
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.
Source:The Star
February 24, 2026 06:05 UTC
EDITORIAL: Devolution was never meant to be a feeding trough
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.
Source:Daily Nation
February 24, 2026 05:50 UTC
One Nation’s rise has fractured Australia’s right. Thanks, News24!
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.
Source:News 24
February 24, 2026 04:37 UTC
Meet man who worked in a mobile company, then changed his profession to become a director, made only four films, all of which were floped, is married to a Farah Khan, he is Shirish Kunder
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.
Source:News 24
February 24, 2026 04:33 UTC
Babu aims at Oburu, PS Raymond Omollo
Audio By VocalizeEmbakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino at Parliament Buildings on March 12, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has called for the dismissal of Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, whom he directly linked to violent incidents that have marked ‘Linda Mwananchi’ rallies recently. “The first person to bear responsibility, who should be sacked and charged, is Raymond Omollo. Further, Babu denied claims that their supporters had turned against each other in order to blame it on the police to garner public sympathy. Babu declared interest in the Party Leader role to “fulfil the dreams of the late Raila Odinga”.
Source:Standard Digital
February 24, 2026 03:52 UTC
Second lawsuit filed by family of East Huntingdon man killed in Clairton Coke Works blast
Steven Menefee, 52, of East Huntingdon was killed on Aug. 11 during an explosion at the Clairton Coke Works. The wife of a Westmoreland County man killed in the Aug. 11 Clairton Coke Works explosion is suing for wrongful death. Menefee, whose complaint also includes claims for negligence, is suing on behalf of her husband, Steven C. Menefee, who was killed that day. It was beneath there, in a confined space called the “basement,” that the high-pressure coke oven gas supply piping ran, feeding processed gas to both batteries. At the time of the explosion, Menefee, 52, of East Huntingdon, was working as a “heater” at the coke works, making him a frontline operator responsible for the heating system that keeps the ovens running.
Source:The Star
February 24, 2026 00:18 UTC
Scientists are baffled by a rule–breaking black hole that's growing at 13 TIMES the cosmic 'speed limit'
An exceptionally hungry black hole from the dawn of the universe is growing at 13 times the cosmic 'speed limit', experts say. There, they spotted something unexpected – a supermassive black hole that already weighed 440 million solar masses. Gas accretes onto the central black hole, forming an accretion disk and jetsThe team, from Waseda University and Tohoku University in Japan, used the Subaru Telescope to analyse the black hole. This unexpected combination suggests scientists still have more to learn about the mechanisms of early black hole growth, the team said. 'The observations provide fresh insight into how supermassive black holes may have grown so quickly in the Universe's early days.'
Source:The Star
February 23, 2026 23:58 UTC
Supercomputer Predicts Premier League Winner after Arsenal Beat Tottenham
Arsenal players celebrate Viktor Gyokeres' goal against Tottenham Hotspur. The win took Arsenal back to five points clear of Manchester City, but they have played a game more. Supercomputer predicts Premier League winnerAs a result of the win, Opta's supercomputer has now predicted who will win the Premier League. Tottenham, who are just four points clear of the relegation zone, have a 4.58% chance of going down. Guardiola sends message to ArsenalIn a separate report, Pep Guardiola sent a message to Arsenal after they beat Newcastle United on Sunday evening.
Source:The Star
February 23, 2026 22:03 UTC