Kenya Pipeline Company storage facilities in Nairobi. [File, Standard]The government’s initial public offering (IPO) of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has breathed some life into Kenya’s equity market, with the share sale setting the stage for a new wave of State-backed listings at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The IPO marked a milestone for Kenya’s capital markets as the largest share sale since the landmark listing of Safaricom in 2008.
Death toll rises to 49 as floods hit several countiesAt least 49 people have died and 2,624 families displaced following heavy rains and flooding that have affected several parts of the country. According to Muchiri, the floods have also affected 16 police stations, posing operational challenges, although authorities are working to ensure policing services continue uninterrupted. Emergency teams remain on the ground carrying out rescue missions and assisting affected communities, particularly in vulnerable areas prone to flooding. Authorities said the team will coordinate evacuations, assist affected communities, and move residents living in danger zones to safer areas. The president also directed the immediate release of relief food from national strategic reserves to assist families affected by the floods.
President William Ruto has dismissed claims that the government lost Ksh50 billion from the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) under the Social Health Authority (SHA), describing the reports by the Daily Nation newspaper as misleading. “Forget about the propaganda in the headline of the news that we lost some Ksh50 billion. If we lost Ksh50 billion, it means there will be nothing to pay in hospitals,” Ruto stated. The SHIF audit, covering July 2024 to June 2025, highlighted repeated claims for surgical and maternity services that exceeded established limits. In addition, during the same period, SHA collected Ksh142.78 billion in contributions and disbursed Ksh105 billion to healthcare providers across the country.
LAUREN Goodger has seemingly confirmed her lengthy feud with former co-star Jess Wright is far from over – as fellow star Dani Imbert has taken a swipe at the latter. Both Lauren and Jess were original castmembers of Towie – with Lauren in a long-term relationship with Jess’s brother Mark Wright – but had a famously rocky relationship. Lauren split from Mark, who is now married to Michelle Keegan, in 2012, and later publicly blamed his family for their break-up. The history of Lauren vs Jess Lauren Goodger and Jess Wright have never seen eye-to-eye, but what's the reason for their decade-long feud? 2011 During season two and beyond of Towie is when Jess got more vocal of her reservations surrounding Lauren.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, President William Ruto and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga at the joint UDA-ODM Parliamentary group meeting at KICC on March 10, 2026/PCSPresident William Ruto has assured that victims of protests across the country will receive compensation by June this year if the ongoing process proceeds as planned. That is why we took the first step and gazetted a victims’ compensation panel, although the matter later went to court,” Ruto stated. “We have provided the necessary resources and MPs will be approving Sh2 billion to support the compensation of these victims,” the President added. Last week, in compliance with the court’s decision, we gazetted a panel as recommended to expedite the process,” Ruto explained. Ruto noted that the government would not take the lead in drafting new legislation on protest protections to avoid conflict of interest.
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi/FILEKenya is not aligned with any side in the ongoing Middle East conflict and is calling for de-escalation of the war, which is causing disruptions in the region. “Kenya has not aligned with any party in the Middle East crisis. Let us reimagine the future: if Africa were powered by clean energy such as solar, geothermal, and hydro, would the Middle East crisis have the same impact?” he asked. “We appeal to the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to help ease tensions and consider the potential impacts on African countries from the Middle East conflict,” Mudavadi added. With global attention focused on the Middle East, the PCS also warned that other pressing regional issues, such as the Sudan crisis, risk being overshadowed.
Audio By VocalizeVehicles remain partially submerged in floodwaters after heavy rainfall caused severe water accumulation on streets in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 06, 2026. [AFP]The number of people killed in the Friday, March 6, 2026, floods nationwide has risen to 49, according to National Police Service spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga. “Additionally, a total of 2,624 families have been displaced from their homes. This comes as post-mortems of those killed in the Nairobi deluge continue at the Nairobi Funeral Home. He said about 207 people were injured, while more than 50,000 were displaced, and more than 607 livestock had died.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki during the PG on Tuesday, March 10 /PCSMPs from UDA and ODM on Tuesday held a joint Parliamentary Group (PG) meeting in Nairobi. They primarily convened to review and coordinate the implementation of a political cooperation framework known as the 10-Point Agenda, a pact designed to foster bipartisan collaboration and stabilise Kenya’s political environment. The MPs during the PG meeting on March 10 /PCSThe meeting brought together legislators from both parties to deliberate on national issues and explore areas where their agendas converge. The agenda was initially agreed upon in March 2025 between President William Ruto and veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga. President William Ruto and ODM party leader Oburu Oginga during the PG on March 10 /PCSWhile details of the deliberations remain limited, insiders indicated that both parties expressed willingness to maintain consultations going forward.
Bahati took a DNA test with a woman who claimed to be his biological mother. Is Judith Makokha Bahati’s biological mother? There is no possibility that Judith Makokha is Kevin Bahati’s biological mother,” the doctor stated. Sharing the video online, Bahati captioned it:“The official DNA results are here 💔💔💔. Judith claimed they lived together for about seven months before problems began.
President William Ruto on Tuesday rang the bell at the Nairobi Securities Exchange to mark the official listing and commencement of trading of shares from the Kenya Pipeline Company Initial Public Offering. According to the Head of State, the listing of Kenya Pipeline Company on the NSE represents the first major step toward achieving that goal. The National Infrastructure Fund is here,” he said. The National Infrastructure Fund is expected to finance projects such as roads, energy infrastructure, ports and other large-scale developments that support economic growth. The government believes the establishment of the National Infrastructure Fund will attract both local and international investors while creating a more sustainable financing model for Kenya’s development agenda.
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AFTER months of planning, Coleen Rooney looked happy and relaxed as she launched her debut range with Primark last week. And while it was all smiles for the cameras, I can reveal what is really going on at home. AdvertisementAdvertisementMy insider explained: “Coleen does get annoyed with Wayne for getting himself into scrapes. Mum Colette was firmly by her side throughout and I’m told how once again she has become her daughter’s rock. Wayne has had a string of incidents involving other women over the years and I’m A Celeb star Coleen has stuck by his side throughout.
But this does not mean that corporations have managed to avoid the power of businesses that the traditional and well-organized mafia has controlled for decades. (source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/italy/10775203/Italian-mafia-murders-down-says-UN-report.html)These statistics have created the myth that the power of the mafia has declined. So much money and so much power make the mafia a major threat to countries large and small. From cannabis to the garbage import law, we have only one name that leads us to the National Alarm. If we surrender to the mafia, then the mafia will completely own this country.
While Akash Ambani takes care of Reliance Jio, Mukesh Ambani’s only daughter Isha Ambani spearheads Reliance Retail that was valued at around Rs 13133820700000 in August 2025. Isha Ambani-led Reliance Retail has acquired Himalayan beauty and wellness brand Pahadi Local. Reliance Retail expands Himalayan wellness portfolioPahadi Local is a quickly expanding Indian beauty and wellness company famous for its products inspired by the Himalayas and made with natural ingredients. By buying Pahadi Local, Reliance Retail is looking to boost its beauty and personal care range. Reliance Retail intends to grow the brand using its various retail channels, online shopping platforms, and physical stores designed for experiences, while making sure the brand keeps its original character and values.
