Zug Island coke refinery fined $100M, ordered to comply with pollution standards
A U.S. court has ordered the company running a Zug Island refinery in Detroit to pay a penalty of $100 million US for its sulphur dioxide pollution. A U.S. court has ordered the company running a Zug Island refinery in Detroit to pay a penalty of $100 million US for its sulphur dioxide pollution. The EES Coke facility, located on Zug Island between River Rouge and Detroit, failed to meet federal standards for sulphur dioxide in the air, the ruling said. “The facility emitted over 3,200 tons of sulfur dioxide pollution in 2018, compared to permitted baseline sulfur dioxide levels of under 2,100 tons per year,” the ruling said. “When sulfur dioxide is taken up by the fog, it actually turns into tiny particles and sulfuric acid mists much more quickly,” he said.
Source:The Star
February 20, 2026 06:04 UTC
Meru: Kundi la wacheza ngoma wa kitamaduni kutoka Muthara lakuza na kuhifadhi urithi wa Ameru
7:34 pm | NTV Video 428 views Duration: 3:33Kundi la wacheza ngoma wa kitamaduni kutoka Muthara, kaunti ya Meru wanachukua hatua na nafasi kubwa wakati wa hafla na sherehe za umma katika juhudi madhubuti za kuhifadhi urithi wao wa kitamaduni, hasa wa Ameru. 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 20, 2026 05:19 UTC
'Witchcraft' keeps Tana River governor away from his office
Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana. [File, Standard]A partially opened gate and a deserted car park at Tana River County Government offices in Hola tell a tale of an abandoned public office. The offices at Trade Building, including those of Governor Dhadho Godhana and several departments, remain empty, with the majority of workers away from their working stations.
Source:Standard Digital
February 20, 2026 04:30 UTC
Is Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar blockbuster, all time blockbuster film or sleeper hit? Know what it means
1 / 11If you're tracking the success or failure of films, you should know some of the terms and their mathematics. A film is considered a hit only when the distributor's share exceeds the cost of purchasing the film. 6 / 11Sometimes a film is average at the box office, but these rights allow producers to make a profit. Movie tickets have become more expensive these days, making it easier to earn Rs 100 crore. 9 / 11Simply put, a sleeper hit is a film that releases without much fanfare, heavy promotion, or superstar presence.
Source:News 24
February 20, 2026 03:34 UTC
Club planning to accept deal to sell Liverpool their €35m star talent
Liverpool are actively being sought out for a €35m deal. Liverpool are in the market for new players after a quiet January transfer window. Of course, their winter was quiet because their summer had been so loud. Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak were the two arrivals that did so - though, they haven't quite lived up to those price tags. Fortunately, there's at least one club actively hoping to do a deal with Liverpool.
Source:The Star
February 20, 2026 02:04 UTC
Kanjama wins LSK election to succeed Faith Odhiambo
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Source:Standard Digital
February 20, 2026 01:30 UTC
How Nairobi County's transfer of functions raises governance questions
Articles 6, 174, 175, 187, 189, and 196 laid the foundation, while Article 10 demanded inclusive governance and continuous public participation. Yet Nairobi City County’s ongoing transfer of functions to the National Government raises serious questions about transparency, governance, and accountability. In March 2020, former Governor Mike Sonko and the then Devolution Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa signed a deed transferring four county functions to Nairobi Metropolitan Services, published in the Kenya Gazette. Without a robust publicly accessible Deed of Transfer, Nairobi risks repeating these mistakes. The transfer of functions must be transparent, legally grounded, and publicly scrutinised.
Source:Standard Digital
February 20, 2026 01:02 UTC
The Bar speaks: Charles Kanjama wins LSK presidency
Audio By VocalizeSenior Counsel Charles Kanjama addresses press after being elected President of the Law Society of Kenya on February 19, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama has been elected the 52nd president of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) after garnering 3,728 votes. Kanjama thanked advocates who supported him and gave him the chance to lead LSK for the next two years. Kanjama is the managing partner at Muma and Kanjama Advocates, where he heads the disputes department. Kanjama ran on a platform of experienced leadership, highlighting his previous service within LSK.
Source:Standard Digital
February 20, 2026 01:02 UTC
Odhiambo leads congratulations as Kanjama becomes LSK's 52nd president
[Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]Outgoing Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president Faith Odhiambo led Kenyans in congratulating Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama after he was elected the society's 52nd president, saying he inherits a united and forward-looking institution at a defining moment for the country. "I convey hearty congratulations to Charles Kanjama SC on his resounding win in today's election to become the 52nd President of the Law Society of Kenya," said Odhiambo. You inherit the leadership of a united, stable and forward-looking society which can achieve great success if steered diligently and tactfully," noted Odhiambo. "Congratulations my friend and lawyer Charles Kanjama. Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo also extended her congratulations, wishing Kanjama well even though he was not her preferred candidate.
Source:Standard Digital
February 20, 2026 01:02 UTC
EAC Leaders Push for Action on Trade Barriers in Kigali Dialogue
EAC leaders attending the Multisectoral Dialogue in Kigali. By KPC ReporterThe East African Community (EAC) has convened a two-day high-level Multisectoral Dialogue in Kigali to tackle persistent trade barriers and accelerate regional integration. Despite legal and policy frameworks being in place, intra-EAC trade has stagnated at around 15% of total trade for over a decade, far below the region’s potential of 30–50%. EAC Secretary General Veronica Nduva noted that while regional trade grew from US$6.42 billion in 2016 to US$15.25 billion in 2024, intra-regional exports remain modest, accounting for just 12.2% of total trade. In parallel, Somalia has been cleared to adopt the EAC e-Passport, marking a significant step in its integration into the bloc.
Source:Daily Nation
February 19, 2026 23:49 UTC
Claims of Obstructed Justice as Opposition Pursues Case Over Gachagua Attack
Opposition leaders Rigathi Gachagua, Fred Matiang’i, Eugene Wamalwa and Kalonzo Musyoka. By KPC ReporterThe United Alternative Government has announced plans to initiate private prosecutions over the Witima ACK Church attack and alleged assassination attempt on Rigathi Gachagua. In a press statement on Thursday, the opposition outfit said it would no longer engage the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Douglas Kanja, accusing senior government officials of obstructing justice. The group said it met the Inspector General at Jogoo House on January 30 regarding the violent attack at Witima ACK Church in Othaya and the attempted assassination of Second Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. “We left that meeting in good faith, believing that investigations would proceed independently and that justice would follow,” the statement read.
Source:Daily Nation
February 19, 2026 23:19 UTC
Pray for the nation, President Ruto urges Muslims as Ramadan begins
President William Ruto/PCSPresident William Ruto has extended his wishes to Muslims as the holy month of Ramadan begins, calling for prayers for the nation and emphasising unity, faith and compassion. In a message marking the start of the sacred period, the President said Ramadan carries values that reach beyond individual worship. “As the month of Ramadan begins, I extend my warmest wishes to our muslims brothers and sisters in Kenya and around the world,” Ruto said. The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims welcomed the move. In a statement, Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims national chairman Hassan Ole Naado underscored the importance of gratitude in Islam.
Source:Daily Nation
February 19, 2026 21:32 UTC
The deadly scholarship: How 25-year-old was lured to serve in Russian military
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 19, 2026 21:00 UTC
I’ll work with everyone, Kanjama says after winning LSK presidency
Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama has pledged to work with both supporters and rivals after emerging victorious in the hotly contested Law Society of Kenya (LSK) presidential race, even as Kenyans await official confirmation of the results from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. Speaking after the vote tallying, Kanjama expressed confidence that polling station returns had handed him the mandate to lead the Law Society of Kenya for the next two years. Kanjama thanked LSK members for participating in the election and extended an olive branch to his competitors, signalling a unity-driven approach to his tenure. “The leadership of LSK matters not just to lawyers but to Kenyans as a whole.”Kanjama won the LSK presidential seat after garnering 3,728 votes. The polls were supervised by the LSK Elections Board and conducted by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) at High Court stations across the country.
Source:The Star
February 19, 2026 20:30 UTC
NTV Kenya: New Mexico probes allegation of bodies buried near Epstein ranch
New Mexico probes allegation of bodies buried near Epstein ranchNew Mexico’s Department of Justice said on Wednesday the state was investigating an allegation, which emerged from documents released by the US Department of Justice, that the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein ordered the bodies of two foreign girls buried outside his remote New Mexico ranch. New Mexico Department of Justice spokesperson Lauren Rodriguez said it had requested from the US Justice Department an unredacted copy of an email in 2019 containing the allegation. The US Justice Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment. In an interview on Wednesday, New Mexico State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard said her office had found the redacted email during a recent search of the latest Epstein file release. Garcia Richard, in a February 10 letter to the US Justice Department and a statement, called on federal and state justice officials to fully investigate allegations of criminality on Epstein’s ranch and state lands adjacent to it.
Source:Daily Nation
February 19, 2026 19:00 UTC