Canal+ Breaks April Cycle for DStv Subscription Price Hike- TechTrendsKE
1st April has long been the date when DStv subscription prices moved in step with MultiChoice’s financial year. The decision to freeze DStv subscription prices in April buys time. It keeps DStv subscription prices stable on paper while altering the lived experience of paying them. A Pause With ConsequencesNo April increase in DStv subscription prices marks a break from routine. Later in 2026, once integration metrics are clearer and subscriber trends measured against a December year-end, pricing could resurface.
Source:Daily Nation
February 21, 2026 16:55 UTC
Teargas disrupts Kakamega rally as Ediwn Sifuna tells crowd to stay put
The rally, held at Amalemba Grounds, marked Sifuna’s high-profile entry into Kakamega County alongside Embakasi East MP Babu Owino as part of the ongoing Linda Mwananchi campaign. Moments before Sifuna took to the stage, teargas canisters were hurled near the venue, briefly throwing the area into chaos. While storming the Kakamega rally, supporters chanted party slogans and waved ODM flags, while the convoy’s music and chants echoed through key town centers, signalling a high level of coordination and enthusiasm. The rally comes on the heels of their reportedly successful campaign event in KitengelaThe Linda Mwananchi rally in Kakamega is running parallel to another event in Siaya County led by ODM party leader Oburu Odinga. Teargas lobbed into the crowd near the podium at Amalemba Grounds in Kakamega County, forcing Edwin Sifuna to urge supporters not to flee and to proceed with the Linda Mwananchi rally/SCREENGRAB
Source:The Star
February 21, 2026 16:35 UTC
Anne Kansiime’s Savagely Claps Back after Fan Questions Missing Baby Daddy in Family Photo
Anne Kansiime announced she broke up with her baby daddy, Sky, but were successfully co-parenting. Did Anne Kansiime and Sky break up? Fans commented, wishing Kansiime many more returns, and one fan asked if she had parted ways with her baby daddy. In another story, rumours emerged that showbiz power couple Njugush and Celestine Ndinda had parted ways. The blogger invited his followers to share tea anonymously, and several of them, some claiming to be close to Njugush and Wakavinye, said they parted ways in 2025.
Source:The Star
February 21, 2026 16:27 UTC
ODM has leaders fit for presidency, Osotsi tells Oburu amid 2027 power debate
Osotsi dismissed claims that ODM is only interested in negotiating for junior positions, saying the party has enough leadership depth to field a presidential candidate in 2027. “Oburu Oginga is telling us that ODM does not want the presidency and does not want the deputy presidency. We want to tell him today, here in Kakamega, that ODM has leaders who are more than qualified to be president,” Osotsi said. Osotsi’s remarks come at a time of heightened political debate within ODM over the party’s direction ahead of the 2027 General Election. The comments follow recent statements by Oburu that have stirred controversy over the party’s bargaining position in ongoing political realignments.
Source:The Star
February 21, 2026 16:01 UTC
One injured amid chaos at Linda Wananchi rally in Kakamega
The Linda Wananchi rally at the Amalemba grounds in Kakamega on Saturday, February 21, 2026. /HILTON OTENYOOne person was seriously injured after a tear gas canister was thrown near the dais during the Linda Wananchi rally organised by embattled ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna in Kakamega town on Saturday. Youths present at the rally moved quickly to contain the situation, breaking a gate to a nearby compound from which the canister appeared to have originated. Tensions in Kakamega town had been high earlier, with youths and bodaboda riders moving through the streets atop trucks, tuktuks, and motorbikes, carrying placards marked “Tutam.”Traders temporarily closed their businesses amid concerns of possible clashes between different groups. Siaya Governor James Orengo said the rally would provide direction for the Linda Wananchi movement.
Source:The Star
February 21, 2026 15:21 UTC
IND vs SA: Not Ishan Kishan or Abhishek Sharma, THESE two players are India’s ‘Triumph Cards’, names are…
IND vs SA: India are unbeaten so far but the real test starts now. Hardik is ‘Game-Changer’According to Paranjape, Hardik Pandya is the player who lifts this Indian side to another level. He scored 87 runs at a strike rate of 155 and picked up five wickets at an economy of 7.9. Until the end of the 2024 World Cup, his strike rate hovered around 134 against pace and spin. He’s taken four wickets in three league games at an economy rate of six and a strike rate of 13.5.
Source:News 24
February 21, 2026 14:17 UTC
Uhuru thrust into Kalonzo, Matiang’i flagbearer storm
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i and Former President Uhuru KenyattaFormer President Uhuru Kenyatta has been drawn to the centre of simmering factional battles within the united opposition seeking to unseat President William Ruto in 2027. Uhuru now finds himself navigating a delicate political balance between former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i and Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, who are locked in an intensifying contest for the opposition’s presidential flag bearer position.
Source:The Star
February 21, 2026 14:03 UTC
Oburu: Anyone uncomfortable with ODM is free to leave
ODM party leader Oburu Oginga is in Siaya for the Linda Ground rally/FAITH MATETEODM Party Leader Senator Oburu Oginga on Saturday told supporters that the party is not expelling dissenting members, but anyone who feels uncomfortable with ODM is free to leave. “We are not expelling anybody from the party, but anybody who feels uncomfortable with us is free to leave,” he said. The ODM leader noted that the party has spent considerable time in opposition and is now determined to be part of the next government. “Oburu is the party leader of ODM. “We are here as an ODM party brigade.
Source:The Star
February 21, 2026 12:56 UTC
Cash may be rotting after UK's biggest raid - police
Millions were left behind because it was as much as the HGV could hold, with one crime writer saying the robbers did not know how much cash was in the building, and were unable to count it because "there was so much money".
Source:The Star
February 21, 2026 12:50 UTC
'Sometimes it’s good to have a more educated deputy'– Ruto jokes about Kindiki
President William Ruto/PCSIn a light moment at State House, President William Ruto had those present in stitches as he quipped about his deputy, Kithure Kindiki. Speaking to the audience, the President touched on ongoing development projects but did not shy away from injecting humour into his address. The conversation began with Ruto noting the persistent reminders he had received about the much-talked-about Nithi Bridge. (You know, sometimes it’s good to have an assistant who is more educated than you)The audience erupted in laughter, understanding the jest was directed at Deputy President Kindiki. This is not the first time President William Ruto has made such remarks.
Source:The Star
February 21, 2026 12:18 UTC
Arjun Tendulkar-Saaniya Chandhok wedding: Inside photos of bride-to-be’s bachelorette with Sara Tendulkar go viral
1 / 5Sachin Tendulkar's son, Arjun Tendulkar, is preparing to tie the wedding knot with his longtime girlfriend, Saaniya Chandhok, next month. Ahead of their big day, the bride-to-be flew to Kenya to enjoy a wild bachelorette party hosted by Sara Tendulkar. 2 / 5Sara shared a cute picture of Saaniya holding a Cheetos packet inside a van in the wilds of Kenya. 3 / 5At the bachelorette bash, Saaniya wore a radiant white satin nightsuit, while Sara dazzled in a pink nightsuit in what appeared to be a pyjama party. 4 / 5In the series of pictures, Sara offered a glimpse of her adorable bond with Saaniya, flaunting their nail makeover.
Source:News 24
February 21, 2026 11:53 UTC
Kingsgate Bay and Louisa Bay in Broadstairs to feature in Harry Potter star’s new Channel 4 series, Dirty Business
Eagle-eyed viewers will be able to spot some familiar Kent scenes in a Harry Potter star’s new Channel 4 show. Picture: Rob Baker Ashton / Channel 4The Kent Film Office says production crews visited Kingsgate Bay and Louisa Bay in Broadstairs. Describing the series, Channel 4 says: “Dirty Business is a major new factual drama investigating one of the biggest potential corporate scandals in British history. Louisa Bay in Broadstairs“Two ordinary men uncovering negligence, illegal pollution, and corporate indifference that should never have been tolerated. Previously, an advert starring Dua Lipa was filmed in Viking Bay in Broadstairs before showing the 28-year-old singer strutting through the sand towards Victoria Parade.
Source:The Star
February 21, 2026 11:48 UTC
How will Trump's new 10% global tariffs work and what's next?
Another important exemption is goods that are part of the USMCA - the trade agreement between the US, Mexico and Canada. Those goods were also exempt from the IEEPA tariffs and Prime Minister Mark Carney has often said Canada is among the countries in the world with the lowest tariff rate due to the USMCA exemption.
Source:The Star
February 21, 2026 10:32 UTC
Ruto makes key reappointments across state boards
President William Ruto/PCSPresident William Ruto has made reappointments to key boards and advisory bodies across major government agencies and institutions. They cover a range of organisations involved in development, research, tourism, youth, and women's empowerment. In the notice, Ruto re-appointed Mzee Mwinyi Mzee as the non-executive Chairperson of the board of directors of the Coast Development Authority. Similarly, Samson Kipkoech Some was re-appointed as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Tourism Fund Board under the Tourism Act (Cap. The re-appointments are particularly significant in sectors like coastal development, tourism, health research, and youth and women empowerment.
Source:The Star
February 21, 2026 10:06 UTC
News24 Owner: Who Owns This Media House?
Ever found yourself watching the News24 channel and wondered, “Who is the owner of News24?” It’s a pretty common question, right? Understanding who owns a media house like News24 gives us a crucial perspective on the information we consume. But Anurag Sinha isn’t just a lone wolf; he’s a significant part of a larger entity – the Bagla Group. Think of the Bagla Group as the parent company, and News24 as one of its prominent offspring. Why Ownership Matters: Impact on News CoverageOkay, so we’ve established who owns News24 – mainly Anurag Sinha and the Bagla Group.
Source:News 24
February 21, 2026 07:57 UTC