The newspapers on Tuesday, March 17, reported on topics informing debates in the country, one covering the auditor general's report flagging a KSh 2.1 billion bursary scandal. Source: UGCElsewhere, the newspapers covered the wrangles bedevilling The Nairobi Hospital, with President William Ruto being roped into the saga. The StandardThe Standard spared space for The Nairobi Hospital saga, which saw directors arrested and arraigned. President William Ruto has become embroiled in controversy over the future of Nairobi Hospital, a 70‑year‑old institution now facing collapse. Universities and TVET colleges are already suffering, with institutions owing suppliers about KSh 84 billion as of September 2025.

The United Arab Emirates has reportedly reopened its airspace after closing it due to missile and drone threats from Iran. The statement came during reports of Israeli air strikes across Beirut overnight, which Lebanon's National News Agency say were localised to southern neighbourhoods. Strikes on Iraq continue into TuesdayIraq has been hit by a series of strikes this week, which have continued into early Tuesday morning. A security official told AFP "three drones and four rockets attacked the embassy, with at least one drone crashing inside it". Iraqi security sources told AFP it was "the most intense assault since the attacks began".

Trump says he can do ‘anything I want’ with CubaUS President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against Cuba on Monday, saying he expected to have the “honor” of “taking Cuba in some form” and that “I can do anything I want” with the neighboring country. “I do believe I’ll be … having the honor of taking Cuba. Taking Cuba in some form,” Trump told reporters as the island faces an unprecedented economic crisis, exacerbated by an oil blockade the US imposed after capturing former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. You want to know the truth,” Trump told reporters at a signing event in the Oval Office. After Trump spoke, the New York Times reported that removing Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel from office is a key US objective in the bilateral talks.

The accident scene and a mugshot of the late Elvis Kamala, popularly known as Luhya Kidd Jnr./HANDOUTPopular biker and motorcycle enthusiast Luhya Kidd Jnr, also known as Gustavo Rides, and his wife died following a road crash in Runda, Nairobi. Police said the rider, Elvis Kamala, 29, and his wife, Diana Mwai, 28, who was a pillion passenger, died following a fatal road traffic accident along the Northern Bypass near the Potter House barrier in Runda, Nairobi. According to police, the accident occurred on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at around 4:30 p.m. and involved a Toyota Succeed and a motorcycle, a Ducati. Over time, Luhya Kidd Jnr grew into a motorcycle dealer and rode a wide range of bikes from different countries, including China, Japan and Germany. Friends described him as a humble and friendly man who related easily with people and was admired within the biker fraternity.

Ngina (l) reached out to Dr Maxwell (r) and requested help to save her property. A bank loan had spiralled out of control, and the land she had painstakingly acquired was on the verge of being auctioned. Rather than interrogate her about the loan or question how the debt had grown so large, Maxwell listened. How Maxwell saved Ngina's propertyNgina says he understood the unpredictable nature of business and how quickly fortunes can change. He chose kindness by clearing the loan that had placed her property at risk of auction.

The Spouse of the Deputy President Joyce Kithure has rallied Nairobi residents and leaders to unite and clean the city, saying it would restore its dignity. Kithure urged residents to take responsibility for their surroundings, saying Nairobi’s hygiene standards portrayed the country's state. Kithure pledged to extend the cleaning exercise to other parts of Nairobi, including Kibra, Mathare, Korogocho, and Mukuru. The second lady further insisted on habit changes such as responsible waste disposal and supporting recycling and sustainable waste management initiatives. Kithure reminded the residents that their daily participation would ensure the future of a clean Nairobi.

1 / 4 Many experts and critics often claim that Pakistan is governed by the “three As”: Allah, the Army, and America. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)2 / 4 Seventy-eight years after independence, in August 2025, Pakistan presented its Economic Census report, which surprised even leading global experts. The report revealed a particularly striking data concerning the number of schools compared to mosques in the country. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)---Advertisement---3 / 4 According to the report, Pakistan has 600,000 mosques and 36,000 madrasas. In contrast, the country has only 269,000 schools, which is less than half the number of mosques, and there are just 23,000 factories.

Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o during the 6th Annual Kisumu Neurosurgery SymposiumKisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has demanded urgent intervention after violent skirmishes over land ownership in Muhoroni Sub-County left one person dead and three others seriously injured. The clashes, which erupted along the Kisumu–Kericho border in areas of Thesalia, Bogwo, and Bangla, have heightened tensions among members of the Koguta Clan, who claim legal ownership of the disputed land. According to the document shared on his post on March 16, 202 governor said the National Land Commission (NLC) had lawfully allocated the land to the Koguta Clan, a decision later upheld by the High Court of Kenya. The National Land Commission lawfully allocated this land to the Koguta Clan,” Nyong’o stated. He revealed that he has written to the Ministry of Lands, urging it to provide technical support to the Koguta Clan.

Rescue efforts ongoing at the scene of the collapsed building in Shauri Moyo on March 16, 2026./HANDOUTA multi-agency rescue operation is underway in Nairobi’s Shauri Moyo area after a building collapsed on Monday during a demolition exercise, trapping people under the debris. Authorities confirmed that at least two individuals were rescued from the collapsed structure at Blue Estate in Shauri Moyo, Kamukunji Sub-County, with one sustaining minor injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration said the building came down following an attempted demolition earlier in the day. Rescue efforts ongoing at the scene of the collapsed building in Shauri Moyo on March 16, 2026./HANDOUTAccording to authorities, two people have so far been pulled out of the debris. As rescue operations continue in Shauri Moyo, officials say updates on any additional injuries or casualties will be communicated through official channels once the ongoing assessment is completed.

[File, Standard]There is a moment in the life of every failed state when criminal gangs stop fearing the government, and the government starts fearing criminal gangs. Those protection groups, born of genuine necessity, later became extortion rackets, gambling syndicates, and smuggling operations. Sicily's Cosa Nostra and Naples' Camorra followed identical trajectories — neighbourhood protection, political alliance, criminal enterprise, and ultimately a parallel state that rivalled the legitimate one in reach, resources, and fear. Port-au-Prince today is a city where gangs control ports, roads, and neighbourhoods. When politicians use gangs, they enter a transaction they cannot exit on their own terms.

At his news conference on Monday, Sir Keir Starmer said conversations aimed at working out a "viable plan" were ongoing with the US, European and Gulf partners, but that we're "not at the point of decisions yet." The prime minister referred to autonomous mine hunting systems which he said were already in the region.

"We do not want for any reason our partnership with Russia to be defined from the lenses of the special operation [in Ukraine] agenda only," he said. "The relationship between Kenya and Russia is much more broader than that."

On Monday, March 16, the national dailies reported on how the late former prime minister Raila Odinga's victory was stolen in 2007. Daily NationThe publication reported on the revelations by Kitui East MP Nimrod Mbai that the late ODM leader Raila Odinga's victory was stolen in 2007. In March 2025, veteran media owner SK Macharia made a striking admission, saying their data showed Raila defeated Kibaki by 1.8 million votes. “We were told that Kibaki won in 2007, and we had complete data that it’s Raila who won the election ... our data was showing Raila had won with 1.8 million votes. "Mudavadi’s talks with the Russian top government officials will seek to address the situation that surrounds Kenyans who may have been drafted voluntarily or involuntarily in the Russian military.

Audio By VocalizeKMPDU Secretary General Devji Atellah and Deputy Secretary General Dennis Miskellah address a press conference on the crisis at Coast General Hospital in Nairobi, on February 23, 2026. A number of positions, both at national and branch levels, are up for grabs, including key offices such as national chairperson, deputy chairperson, secretary seneral, deputy secretary general, treasurer and deputy treasurer. Dr Eboso’s withdrawal leaves Dr. Atellah effectively unchallenged, raising concerns among some members about the competitiveness and legitimacy of the race. In a statement released on March 13, Dr Eboso expressed disillusionment with the electoral process, asserting it lacked credibility and fairness. The aspirant recounted past controversies, highlighting the 2021 Secretary General election in which Dr. Atellah beat Chibanzi Mwachonda.

“Our ministry has positively identified two Kenyans, namely Evans Kibet and Macharia Willis Muniu, as being held as prisoners of war by the Ukrainian authorities,” Mudavadi said in a press statement issued from Moscow. Mudavadi said he asked Russian authorities to explore possible avenues to facilitate the transfer of the two prisoners. According to the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, an estimated 252 Kenyans have been conscripted into Russian special military operations linked to the war. Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi during the talks in Moscow, Russia on March 16, 2026./HANDOUTHowever, dozens of others remain affected by the conflict. Russian authorities have also indicated willingness to consider repatriating the remains of those who died in the conflict.