Johana Ng'eno: More Leaked WhatsApp Chats Show Big Plans Late MP’s Photographer Had
Johana Ng'eno's personal photographer, Nick Kosgei, had big plans for his career. Photo: Nick Kosgei, Frankline Kosgei. Nakuru West parliamentary aspirant Frankline Ngeno shared screenshots of private conversations dating back to July 2025. In the chats, Frankline reached out seeking help to design a high-quality poster to declare his bid for the Nakuru West seat. The surfaced chats painted a picture of a young professional determined to build a name for himself in the communications field, venturing beyond his primary assignment as the MP’s photographer.
Source:Daily Nation
March 02, 2026 18:19 UTC
When will Holi be celebrated on March 3 or 4 in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow and Patna? Check correct date here
Whether you're in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, or any other city, you need to know your local Holi date to plan properly. Holi is always celebrated on Phalguna Purnima, which means the full moon day of the Hindu month of Phalguna. In 2026, this Purnima falls on March 3.Under normal circumstances, everyone would celebrate Holi on the same day across India. Because different cities see the eclipse at slightly different times, local priests and experts have decided on different dates for the festival. Indian cities to celebrated Holi on March 3In several parts of Western and Southern India, the local timing of the moonrise and the eclipse means that Holi will be celebrated a day earlier.
Source:News 24
March 02, 2026 17:40 UTC
Friends left 'shaken up' as Iran hits Dubai
"We got taken to a hotel on a coach, we weren't told where we were being taken, and it took until 5:30 in the morning to get us any kind of room, but during that time we heard a huge explosion outside the hotel, and all the phone alarms suddenly sounded and we were advised to hide in the middle of the hotel." Drew said she and her friends were "crying and really scared" when they heard the explosion.
Source:The Star
March 02, 2026 17:02 UTC
Kanjama under fire over abduction comments
In response, Kanjama clarified that he does not yet hold executive authority within the society. One questioned why Kanjama appeared to suggest that affected individuals should wait until he formally assumes office. Tell them how to seek help from the current LSK leadership, the Public Interest Committee and the relevant contacts,” he wrote in reply. When another user described him as “the most inconsequential LSK chair ever”, Kanjama responded saying that sceptics had turned into cynics and prophets of doom. For now, let us give the current LSK leadership room to operate,” he stated.
Source:The Star
March 02, 2026 15:49 UTC
Senator Pledges Job to Nurse Who Assisted Ng’eno Chopper Crash Victim
Editor's Review The senator said he had personally spoken to the nurse and acknowledged her role during the rescue mission. Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has pledged support and a job placement to a young nurse who took part in the rescue efforts following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the life of Emua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno and five others. "I have just had a phone call conversation with our heroine, Jeptoo Jacobeth, of Saturday rescue mission of ill fated helicopter air crash that killed Hon. File image of Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei and the nurse, Jacobeth JeptooElsewhere, People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua joined the nation in mourning the victims of the tragic helicopter crash. "It is with a heavy heart that I join the nation in mourning the lives lost in yesterday's tragic helicopter crash in Nandi County.
Source:Daily Nation
March 02, 2026 15:44 UTC
Johanna Ng’eno to Be Buried on Friday as Requiem and Vigil Dates Confirmed
The family of the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johanna Ng’eno has confirmed his burial will take place on Friday, March 6, following consultations between leaders and grieving relatives in Narok County. President William Ruto at Johanna Ng'eno's Nairobi home in Karen consoling Ng'eno's family during the burial preparations of the late MP on March 2. President William Ruto also visited the family at their Karen home in Nairobi, where he condoled with them following news of the fatal crash on March 2. He added that the late MP played a significant role in supporting the government’s Affordable Housing Programme as chair of the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works. Among leaders present at the consultative meeting were Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok, Narok Woman Representative Rebecca Tonkei, Kilgoris MP Julius Sunkuli and Chepalungu MP Victor Koech.
Source:Daily Nation
March 02, 2026 15:08 UTC
Not Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt or Deepika Padukone, THIS Bollywood actress owns an island; her name is.., net worth is..
1 / 6 Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt and Priyanka Chopra are some of the most popular actresses in Indian cinema. But this actress has cemented her position in the commercial cinema, along with developing an impressive net worth and owning an island. Recent roles 4 / 6 As of now, she has limited her appearances in movies and was last seen in Housefull 5. She charges around Rs 7 crore for movies and owns a 5BHK in Mumbai. Owning a private island 6 / 6 Moreover, Jacqueline bought a four-acre private island on the southern coast of Sri Lanka in 2012.
Source:News 24
March 02, 2026 14:39 UTC
NTV Kenya: Trump raises prospect of ‘friendly takeover’ of Cuba, says Rubio in talks
Trump raises prospect of ‘friendly takeover’ of Cuba, says Rubio in talksUS President Donald Trump on Friday raised the prospect of a “friendly takeover” of Cuba, telling reporters at the White House that Secretary of State Marco Rubio was dealing with the issue at a “very high level.”“The Cuban government is talking with us, and they’re in a big deal of trouble,” Trump said as he left the White House for a trip to Texas. Marco Rubio is dealing on it and at a very high level,” he said. Axios reported this month that Rubio had been holding secret talks with the grandson of Cuba’s former leader. Trump mentioned the large Cuban community, saying a takeover of Cuba by the US could be “something good … very positive” for people who had been expelled from the country. “We have people living here that want to go back to Cuba, and they’re very happy with what’s going on,” he said.
Source:Daily Nation
March 02, 2026 12:07 UTC
U.S. Issues Bomb Survival Tips Amid Middle East Attacks
A photo of the devastation caused by Israeli missile attacks on Tehran on March 1, 2026, amid the escalating tension between Israel and Iran. “If you hear a loud explosion or if sirens are activated, immediately seek cover,” the alert said. Certain groups, according to the advisory, are particularly vulnerable to attacks, including diplomats, humanitarian workers and foreign business personnel operating in high-risk zones. Back in Kenya, Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Roseline Njogu urged Kenyans in vulnerable countries to register with the nearest Kenyan Embassy or Consulate and update their next of kin through the diaspora. Meanwhile, the Iranian government has assured that Kenya is safe from the ongoing missile attacks amid escalating tensions involving the U.S. and Israel, noting that Kenya does not host a United States military facility capable of attacking Iran.
Source:Daily Nation
March 02, 2026 11:53 UTC
NTV Kenya: Zanzibar authorities seize drugs hidden in chocolates, biscuits, cashews
Zanzibar authorities seize drugs hidden in chocolates, biscuits, cashewsThe Zanzibar Drugs Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA), working alongside the Zanzibar Organised Crime Task Force (ZTOCTF), has uncovered new methods of smuggling narcotics through everyday consumer products. The seizure highlights criminals’ evolving tactics, using ordinary food and leisure items to distribute drugs, targeting children under 18 and young people, who form the nation’s future. “The flavours include grape ice, mango ice, bubble gum, watermelon ice, strawberry ice, peach ice, strawberry kiwi and many others,” he revealed. Investigations revealed that the drugs were imported by a Romanian national and distributed across Tanzania and neighbouring Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, and Malawi. Vehicles seized in connection with the crime include three cars: Toyota Town ICE, Toyota Harrier, and Toyota Alphard, and six TVS motorcycles.
Source:Daily Nation
March 02, 2026 11:48 UTC
Baba Vanga Gold Prediction 2026: Should you stay invested or sell off as US Iran war escalates? Prediction suggests that gold prices will…
1 / 6 Gold prices in India and around the globe are once again soaring high, after a dramatic crash a few weeks ago. As gold prices soar to new heights, attention has turned to Baba Vanga Gold predictions for the year 2026. But this price is once again stretching budgets of people interested in buying gold jewellery, raising the questions on whether gold price hike is temporary. If reports are to be believed online, Baba Vanga predicted a big worldwide financial crisis in 2026. Gold price jump 4 / 6 More extreme rumors suggest that gold prices could see an increase of 25% to 40%.
Source:News 24
March 02, 2026 10:02 UTC
I'm free, says content creator arrested for 'threatening' Ruto
Following a highly publicized arrest that sparked intense debate over freedom of expression in the digital age, a prominent Kenyan content creator detained for allegedly issuing online threats against President William Ruto has announced their release from police custody. The Boundaries of Digital SpeechThe dramatic arrest triggered a firestorm across platforms like X and TikTok, where the creator commands a significant following. The Chilling Effect vs. DefianceWhile the release is a victory for the creator, the initial arrest serves as a stark warning to the broader content creation community. Human rights organizations continue to advocate for clearer legal definitions of online threats versus protected speech. The incident may embolden digital activists, framing their content as acts of resistance against state overreach.
Source:The Star
March 02, 2026 09:47 UTC
This man Ngeno: Why MP defied William Ruto
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Source:Standard Digital
March 02, 2026 09:46 UTC
Iran says it 'will not negotiate with the United States'
Iran's security chief Ali Larijani has just said on X that his country "will not negotiate with the United States". Larijani is the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council and was an adviser to the late Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In his speech announcing the start of Operation Epic Fury against Iran early on Saturday, Donald Trump clearly laid out the prospect that US service members may fall in the days and weeks ahead. Now, US Central Command has confirmed that three US service members have been killed and five seriously wounded. If American deaths grow, Trump's comments could come back to haunt himThe joint US-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran now has an American casualty count, after the Pentagon confirmed that three US military service members had been killed in action.
Source:The Star
March 02, 2026 08:21 UTC
'It's eerie' - Dubai on edge as city comes under attack by Iran
For two days now, Dubai residents have mainly stayed indoors as their city is hit by missiles and drones - part of an attack launched by Iran across the region in response to the latest massive and ongoing attack against it by US and Israel.
Source:The Star
March 02, 2026 08:18 UTC