More US troops arrive in Middle East as Trump weighs up next Iran steps
Its arrival came as the Washington Post reported that the Pentagon was preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran. US officials have not confirmed whether ground troops will be deployed. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office last week that he was not sending ground troops to Iran, but added: "If I were, I certainly wouldn't tell you." Secretary of State Marco Rubio, meanwhile, said on Friday that while the US could meet its war objectives without ground troops, Trump had "to be prepared for multiple contingencies". The US had already deployed several military assets to the Middle East as part of its campaign against Iran.
Source:The Star
March 29, 2026 15:43 UTC
Osotsi hits back after ODM ouster, declares loyalty to Linda Mwananchi team
V ihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi at Tononoka ground on March 29, 2026/ BRIAN OTIENOVihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has dismissed his removal from the Orange Democratic Movement leadership, saying he does not need a party title to lead. I will be the deputy party leader of Linda Mwananchi,” Osotsi said during a political rally. His remarks come days after ODM delegates dropped him as deputy party leader during a Special Delegates Conference held at Jamhuri Grounds in Nairobi. The convention also ratified Oburu Odinga as party leader, marking a new chapter for ODM following internal restructuring and emerging factional divisions. He further took aim at what he termed “Linda Ruto” and “Linda Ground” factions, claiming some leaders had abandoned the founding ideals of ODM under the late Raila Odinga.
Source:The Star
March 29, 2026 15:27 UTC
Ruto leads leaders in mourning Ol Kalou MP Kiaraho
The late Ol Kalou MP David Njuguna Kiaraho/HANDOUTPresident William Ruto has led leaders across the political divide in mourning the death of Ol Kalou MP David Njuguna Kiaraho, who passed away on Sunday morning at Nairobi Hospital. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and the people of Ol Kalou during this difficult period,” Ruto said. His contribution to public service and the development of Ol Kalou will be remembered with respect and gratitude,” Mudavadi said. My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and the good people of Ol Kalou,” she said, adding that Kiaraho had worked closely with regional leaders to advance development in Nyandarua County. “He will be remembered for his dedication to public service and contributions to our collective efforts in Parliament.
Source:The Star
March 29, 2026 14:54 UTC
Damson Idris to Star in, Executive Produce ‘The Lords’ Day’ for Netflix
Damson Idris is set to star in and executive produce a television adaptation of The Lords’ Day for Netflix, adding to the platform’s slate of high-concept political thrillers. The project is being developed by Bad Wolf, with Jane Tranter and Dan McCulloch serving as executive producers. Ben Chanan, known for The Capture, will direct and also executive produce. The role marks another high-profile project for Idris, who gained recognition for his performance in Snowfall. He is also attached to upcoming film projects including Children of Blood and Bone and a biopic centered on Miles Davis.
Source:The Star
March 29, 2026 14:31 UTC
Noni Madueke’s Injury Update Emerges After Arsenal Star Goes Off in England Game
Noni Madueke suffered a knee injury while playing for England. Source: UGCMadueke was handed a starting berth by Thomas Tuchel when England played Uruguay in an international friendly on March 27 at Wembley Stadium. Noni Madueke's injury update issuedThe former Chelsea winger was taken off seven minutes before halftime after a challenge from Rodrigo Aguirre, with Bowen taking his place. Very sad and upset, and hopefully it's not a big injury," said Tuchel after the game. England players celebrate Ben White's goal vs Uruguay.
Source:The Star
March 29, 2026 13:55 UTC
Kiaraho: MP who braved UDA wave in Mt Kenya to be elected for third term
Ol Kalou MP David Njuguna Kiaraho passed away on Sunday while undergoing treatment at The Nairobi Hospital. The late Kiaraho was among just two MPs from Nyandarua County who braved the strong UDA wave in Mt Kenya in 2022. The late Kiaraho was re-elected as Ol Kalou after garnering 24, 058 votes against his closest rival, Samuel Kamau (UDA), who obtained 19, 380 votes. The UDA wave was strong here, yet they chose to retain me, an indication that they have confidence in my leadership,” Kiaraho said after being declared. Kiaraho then joined the University of Nairobi (UoN) in 1985 and graduated with Bachelor of Architecture in 1992.
Source:The Star
March 29, 2026 13:40 UTC
Iran-US war costs Kenyan flower exporters Sh623 million
[Antony Gitonga, Standard]In just three weeks, Kenyan flower exporters have lost Sh622.6 million ($4.8 million), as a result of air cargo disruptions, following the Middle East tensions. Of this, approximately Sh272.4 million (USD 2.1 million) represents flowers that perished before reaching the market, while Sh350.2 million (USD 2.7 million) reflects reduced prices resulting from delayed arrivals and compromised quality. Failure to act risks business closures, job losses, and long-term damage to one of Kenya’s most important export sectors,” Clement Tulezi, Kenya Flower Council CEO. The Kenya Flower Council has warned that Kenya’s flower industry is facing a growing crisis as the Middle East conflict escalates, delaying shipments. The flower industry is uniquely vulnerable to such disruptions due to the highly perishable nature of the products.
Source:Standard Digital
March 29, 2026 12:14 UTC
Coke addict who blew £3k a month on drugs is clean after taking an ice bath for 600 days
Harry Beattie, 33, boozed, gambled and took cocaine heavily for around 15 years. But now he takes daily cold water plunges, which he says is the only tool that has helped his decade-long battle to get clean. Ice baths are not safe for everyone, especially people with cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and poor circulation, and experts say they should not replace established treatments. View 7 Images Harry Beattie and his ice bath (Image: Courtesy of Harry Beattie / SWNS)And he shares his daily routine with his 400,000 followers on social media with the goal to inspire others to get clean. The cold water gives you a dopamine hit you see - which replaced what I was lacking due to prolonged drug abuse.
Source:The Star
March 29, 2026 12:01 UTC
One ant for Sh28,000: The new frontier of wildlife trafficking
It is the giant African harvester ant queens, which are large and coloured red, that are most prized by international ant collectors – one can fetch up to £170 ($220) on the black market, which tends to operate online. The suspects - from Belgium, Vietnam and Kenya - had packed the test tubes and syringes with moist cotton wool, which would enable each ant to survive for two months, according to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). Some conservationists are now calling for greater trade protections for all ant species under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (Cites), the global wildlife trade treaty. "The reality is that no ant species is currently listed under Cites," Sérgio Henriques, a researcher into the global ant trade, told the BBC. In fact, Kenya's cabinet did approve policy guidelines last year aimed at commercialising the wildlife economy, including the ant trade.
Source:Daily Nation
March 29, 2026 08:39 UTC
Kenya 5× 5 wheelchair men’s fall to Senegal Africa wheelchair basketball championships
Kenya 5× 5 wheelchair men’s basketball national team lost to a physically imposed Senegal 66-30 today at the Pavilaho Multiuso do Kilamba, Luanda in Angola during the ongoing Africa wheelchair basketball championships. “Yes we have lost two in a row, but it’s no worries to me, we shall pick up ourselves tomorrow. The most important thing is that my boys are responding well to what I am teaching them, we shall get there,” promised Ngumbi. Kenya started on a right note, proving to Africa ranked number four, Les Lions de Teranga that they are no push overs, with Milton Ilahuya making the first score. It was a push and pull battle that Kenya lost heading to the last quarter, ending the third one at a distant 26-50 after Milton Ilahuya combined well with vice captain Itaken Timoi, making a three pointer to end the quarter.
Source:Daily Nation
March 29, 2026 08:28 UTC
NTSA: Nyeri accident that claimed 15 lives likely preventable
Preliminary investigations into the grisly road accident that claimed 15 lives along the Nyeri–Nyahururu road have pointed to human error, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has said. NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa revealed that early findings indicate reckless driving, excessive speeding, and the use of an unroadworthy lorry as the likely causes of the crash. “We will scrutinise the roadworthiness of the commercial vehicles involved, the conduct of the drivers, and the adherence to traffic regulations,” he said. The move is intended to weed out unroadworthy vehicles, particularly commercial trucks and PSVs, which have frequently been implicated in fatal accidents. “We are ramping up enforcement along the Nyeri–Nyahururu corridor and other major highways to remove unroadworthy vehicles from our roads,” Kondiwa said.
Source:Daily Nation
March 29, 2026 06:17 UTC
Victor Wanyama: Former Harambee Stars Captain Features Against Manchester United
Feel free to search the content on topics/people you enjoy reading about in the top right corner ;)Victor Wanyama made a brilliant return to action when he featured for Southampton legends against Manchester United legends on Saturday evening. Victor Wanyama played for Southampton legends against Manchester United legends. Fans online reacted to Wanyama's return with Abdulrahim saying,"Proud of our Victor Wanyama .... Southampton legends squad that faced Manchester United legends. Harambee Stars lose to EstoniaCloser home, Harambee Stars lost to Estonia on post-match penalties in the FIFA Series on March 27.
Source:The Star
March 29, 2026 05:47 UTC
Israeli strike kills three journalists in Lebanon
Three Lebanese journalists have been killed in a targeted Israeli strike on their media car in southern Lebanon, local media is reporting. Israel's military has confirmed it killed Ali Shoeib in a strike, but accuses him of being a Hezbollah-operative posing as a journalist. This is the second time Israel has been accused of targeting journalists in Lebanon since the war broke out. Last week, Mohammad Sherri - a prominent presenter at Al Manar TV - and his wife were killed in a targeted strike. So far, more than 1100 civilians, including 120 Children and 42 paramedics, have been killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon.
Source:The Star
March 29, 2026 05:29 UTC
Kerry Katona on THAT Dubai row with BFF Katie Price, going from bankrupt to OnlyFans millionaire & falling in love
The newlyweds were pictured with Kerry and her boyfriend of 10 months, Paolo Margaglione, in Dubai last month. I don’t think they would. I don’t think I’ve ever really truly been in proper love until I met Paolo. I don’t think I realised how starved I was of affection. “They just said, ‘Go for it, Mum.’ I’m doing it so they don’t have to.
Source:The Star
March 29, 2026 03:04 UTC
Ruto asks Envoys to market Kenya abroad
Ruto told ambassadors and envoys that Kenya must use its current economic gains to position itself more effectively on the global stage and attract partnerships that deliver tangible outcomes for citizens. He said the country’s recent economic performance reflects deliberate policy choices made over the past three years. The President said more than 300 multinational corporations are currently operating in Kenya, describing this as evidence that investors are backing the country’s economic direction. Ruto further said targeted initiatives have created jobs for more than 1.8 million Kenyans, including through overseas employment programmes. On foreign policy, Ruto said Kenya will pursue what he described as a principled and pragmatic approach, while remaining committed to multilateralism and advocating reforms to global institutions.
Source:The Star
March 29, 2026 01:23 UTC