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Rs 100000000000: Once a failing startup, how Google Maps became a huge company, read the untold, inside story
But did you know that Google Maps was leaked on February 7, 2005, a day before its official launch? Later, Google gradually released its developer tools and introduced a feature that allowed people to view their homes in Google Maps. Google Maps generates revenue in the following ways:Many types of advertisements are displayed on Google Maps, and developers must pay to use premium APIs. Google charges businesses using Google Maps navigation. For example, if you search for "best coffee shops near me" on Google Maps, Google Maps first shows the promoted restaurant.
Source:News 24
February 10, 2026 05:11 UTC
Inside push to reconcile Gachagua-Matiang’i
Former DP Rigathi Gachagua and Ex-Interior CS Fred Matiangi during US tour [RIGATHI GACHAGUA/X]This is premium contentSubscribe to Continue ReadingHelp us continue bringing you unbiased news, in-depth investigations, and diverse perspectives. Your subscription keeps our mission alive and empowers us to provide high-quality, trustworthy journalism. Join us today to make a difference!
Source:The Star
February 10, 2026 03:29 UTC
Nairobi DG Muchiri Njorge joins list of deputies seeking to oust their bosses
Nairobi Deputy Governor Njoroge Muchiri has joined a growing list of those seeking to oust their bosses in next year’s general elections. Muchiri was among the eight who registered as aspirants for the position of governor of Nairobi under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party. I will personally stand with my president," Savula said on Monday, February 2. In Nyamira, speculation is rife that Deputy Governor James Gesami is still angling for a seat that he had eyed in both 2017 and 2022. The former West Mugirango MP is a member of the ODM party, while his boss, Amos Nyaribo, is in UPA.
Source:The Star
February 09, 2026 23:23 UTC
Uganda eyes Tanzania route for refined petroleum products
Uganda is in advanced negotiations with Tanzania to develop a pipeline for transporting refined petroleum products, a move government officials say will strengthen the regional energy security and reduce reliance on existing import routes. The proposed infrastructure would enable Uganda to export refined petroleum products while also allowing for the importation of fuel during the interim period before completion of the country’s planned $4 billion refinery. Currently, Uganda relies on the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) for about 90 per cent of its refined petroleum product imports. Through the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), Uganda secures fuel imports via Kenya’s port of Mombasa and transports them through the KPC pipeline to Eldoret. If implemented, the pipeline would position Tanzania as a key export corridor for Uganda’s refined petroleum products while providing an alternative import route during the refinery construction phase.
Source:Standard Digital
February 09, 2026 22:46 UTC
Junet scrambles to retain political standing after Azimio shake-up
Suna East MP Junet Mohammed was removed as Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition Secretary General. [File, Standard]Suna East MP Junet Mohammed has reaped heavily from political patronage since joining parliament in 2013 through a controversial nomination process, courtesy of the goodwill he enjoyed from the now-deceased ODM party leader Raila Odinga, but his political future now looks bleak. He has to not only reckon with the fact that Raila is no longer there to keep him under his wings, but also to deal with the many enemies he has made both within and outside the opposition because of his abrasiveness and loose tongue.
Source:Standard Digital
February 09, 2026 22:30 UTC
Lusaka's new role puts him at a battlefront
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka was picked as President William Ruto's western region campaign coordinator. [File, Standard]In the high-stakes theatre of Western Kenya politics, where loyalty is often as fluid as the Nzoia River, Bungoma governor Kenneth Lusaka is turning out to be the quintessential survivor. From the “Wheelbarrow” scandal of his first term to his return in 2022, Lusaka has mastered the art of political comeback.
Source:Standard Digital
February 09, 2026 22:30 UTC
Epstein Files Impact: High-profile resignations rock US, UK, France, Norway, raises questions on…
The controversy has spread across Europe and the United States, with institutions acting quickly to limit damage to their image. In many cases, the resignations have come not because crimes were proven, but because associations with Epstein became public. UK and Norway see high-profile exitsIn the United Kingdom, Morgan McSweeney, chief of staff to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, stepped down from his post. Pressure mounted on him after it was revealed that he had advised the appointment of Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the United States. Fallout reaches the United StatesIn the US, the Epstein files have led to several senior resignations.
Source:News 24
February 09, 2026 22:01 UTC
Kenya, Brazil to address growing trade imbalance
[Benard Orwongo Standard]The economic relationship between Kenya and Brazil has long been characterised by a significant trade imbalance, with Brazil exporting far more to Kenya than Kenya exports to Brazil. Of this, Brazil exported goods worth $168.26 million (Sh21.8 billion) to Kenya, while Kenya’s exports to Brazil amounted to just $1.2 million (Sh156 million). Kenya’s exports to Brazil remain concentrated in low-value products, while imports from Brazil include raw sugar, industrial alcohol and agricultural machinery. The forum was designed to directly confront the trade imbalance and reposition Kenya as a production and investment base for Africa. Analysts projected this could bring an additional $2.15 million (Sh279.5 million) in trade value through expanded rice exports.
Source:Standard Digital
February 09, 2026 21:00 UTC
Gates Foundation dismisses claims it has released mosquitoes in Kenya
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has dismissed a social media post alleging it has released mosquitoes in Kenya. “The Gates Foundation is aware of social media posts claiming that we release mosquitoes in Kenya. Another X user added, “Bill Gates Foundation released mosquitoes from their laboratories in Nairobi to eliminate the ones which were carrying Malaria. These people, I think, are creating problems so that they will benefit from it.”According to the Gates Foundation, malaria kills nearly 600,000 people each year, mostly African children. “These changes are designed to pass through future generations of mosquitoes, which gives gene drive the potential for long-term impact,” Gates Foundation stated.
Source:The Star
February 09, 2026 18:47 UTC
Fresh tussle as governors, senators trade barbs over accountability
A collage of CoG chair Ahmed Abdullahi and CPAC chairperson Moses Kajwang./HANDOUTA fresh standoff has erupted between county governors and senators over accountability for billions of shillings disbursed to devolved units. The governors are threatening to boycott Senate oversight sessions, accusing lawmakers of intimidation and political witch-hunts. He said the Senate oversight process had become punitive. “To this effect, the council has resolved that governors will not appear before the CPAC committee until these concerns are addressed,” Abdullahi said. The standoff now threatens to deepen tensions between the two arms of government, raising concerns over the future of county oversight and accountability.
Source:The Star
February 09, 2026 17:17 UTC
Government warns of tough penalties for FGM perpetrators
Winfred Kagwiria, an official from State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action, said the government has strengthened enforcement measures to eliminate the illegal practice and protect girls from grievous harm. Kagwiria strongly condemned FGM, describing it as an awful and uncivilised practice that violates the rights, health and dignity of girls. Those who will be caught engaging in FGM will be apprehended and charged according to the law,” she warned. The official added that modern-day girls face higher health risks from FGM compared to past generations, including severe bleeding and complications. It is heartbreaking for any parent to lose a daughter through such a harmful practice,” she noted.
Source:The Star
February 09, 2026 17:08 UTC
Governors to snub Senate committee over alleged humiliation
Council of Governors chairman Ahmed Abdullahi addressing the press in Kilifi County on February 9, 2026. /HANDOUTCouncil of Governors chairman Ahmed Abdullahi addressing the press in Kilifi County on February 9, 2026. /HANDOUTGovernors have now threatened to snub any appearances before a key Senate watchdog committee over alleged harassment. Through the Council of Governors (CoG), the county bosses on Monday resolved to keep off the County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) sessions until their concerns are addressed. “The Council of Governors notes with great concern the continuous and escalating political witch-hunt, harassment, intimidation, and humiliation of Excellency Governors by certain Senators when they appear before the CPAC committee,” CoG chairman Ahmed Abdullahi said.
Source:The Star
February 09, 2026 17:01 UTC
Super Bowl LVIII: Stars, Spectacle, and Latino Rhythms
In a collision of sport, celebrity, and culture that only America can manufacture, Super Bowl LVIII exploded into a global spectacle defined as much by the stars in the stands as the action on the field. Latin sensation Bad Bunny anchored a halftime show that—while polarizing critics—undeniably cemented the cultural dominance of Latin music on the world’s biggest stage. The Bad Bunny EffectThe halftime show was a high-energy, chaotic tribute to the rhythms of Puerto Rico. Bad Bunny, currently the world's most-streamed artist, brought a pan-American flair to the 50-yard line, joined by heavyweights like Shakira and Cardi B. As the confetti settles, the takeaway from Super Bowl LVIII is that the event has completed its transformation.
Source:The Star
February 09, 2026 16:46 UTC
Super Bowl commercial mocks Coldplay 'kiss cam' controversy as Pepsi throws shade at Coke
A Super Bowl commercial for Pepsi parodied one of the most famous kiss cam moments in history. AdvertAnd Pepsi took to the airwaves with a humorous take on their longstanding rivalry with Coca Cola, as well as one viral moment featuring a kiss cam. This appears to shock the polar bear, who is left in disbelief that they chose Pepsi over Coke. It seems that the bears hit it off, as we next see them on the kiss cam at a concert, obviously grasping cans of Pepsi in their paws. A very blatant swipe at *that* viral Coldplay kiss cam moment from last year (Pepsi)After the kiss cam focussed on them, they immediately separated, with Cabot dropping to the ground.
Source:The Star
February 09, 2026 16:39 UTC
NTV Kenya: Trump refuses to apologise for video on Obama
Trump refuses to apologise for video on ObamaPresident Donald Trump condemned but did not apologise for a video on his social media account depicting Democratic former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as apes, a post that triggered swift, bipartisan criticism for dehumanising people of African descent. The White House first defended the racist post on Friday, then deleted it 12 hours after it appeared. I mean, I give – I look at a lot – thousands of things.”Trump’s comments capped a day of competing narratives within the White House. Trump has long used social media to unveil policy, weigh in on issues and share fan-generated content to his nearly 12 million followers on Truth Social, a platform owned by his Trump Media & Technology Group. Thursday’s post raised questions about the protocols used around Trump’s social media communications, which can move markets and provoke adversaries.
Source:Daily Nation
February 09, 2026 15:22 UTC