IMANI: No peace in the Middle East: Iran-US conflict hits home for Kenyans
The widening conflict between US-Israeli forces and Iran has plunged the Middle East into one of its most dangerous crises in decades, with shockwaves already reaching Kenyan shores. There are currently an estimated 400,000 Kenyans living and working across the Middle East, with significant concentrations in Dubai, Riyadh and Doha. The aviation chaos also means trade with the Middle East, which surged to Sh164.6 billion in exports last year, now hangs in the balance. His condemnation of retaliatory Iranian strikes on Gulf states drew immediate attention, but the government's diplomatic stance is more nuanced than simple alignment. For the estimated hundreds of thousands of Kenyans working across the Middle East, the situation remains perilous but not yet catastrophic.
Source:The Star
March 08, 2026 08:28 UTC
Health ministry warns long rains may trigger cholera, malaria
Audio By VocalizeNearly four hours of torrential rains wreaked havoc in Nairobi, leading to fatalities, property damage, and displacement of residents. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]Ministry of Health has warned that the ongoing March-April-May (MAM) long rains may cause a surge in disease outbreaks, even as cholera burns through four counties and floods have already killed at least 25 people across 11 other counties. "Protecting public health during this rainy season requires collective responsibility and timely action," said Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni Muriuki in a statement. The ministry says it has strengthened disease surveillance and rapid response systems, with county health teams directed to boost community awareness and ensure health facilities are ready to manage potential outbreaks. President William Ruto announced the government would cover hospital bills for flood victims and deploy a multi-agency emergency response team led by the Ministry of Interior, working with the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).
Source:Standard Digital
March 08, 2026 08:04 UTC
Rs 4440000000: Who is Shantanu Narayen? Indian who leads this global tech giant, he graduated from…, company is…
Born and raised in Hyderabad, Narayen is today considered one of the most influential executives in Silicon Valley. Who is Shantanu NarayenShantanu Narayen was born on May 27, 1963, in Hyderabad into a Telugu Hindu family. Narayen later earned a bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the University College of Engineering, Osmania University. Rise to leadership at AdobeNarayen joined Adobe in 1998 as Vice President and General Manager of the company’s engineering technology group. By then, Adobe’s flagship products such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Illustrator had already become industry standards.
Source:News 24
March 08, 2026 07:53 UTC
STARS ABROAD: Harambee Stars forward bags five goals in four games for Real Sociedad B
Ochieng wasted no time announcing his presence, striking just 62 seconds into the match after capitalising on a costly defensive lapse by Fabrizio Brignani. The defender's loose ball gifted the forward the opener while goalkeeper Romain Matthys reacted too slowly to prevent the early goal. The tempo remained relentless as Castellón continued to press forward, with Aitor Fraga pulling off saves from Cala’s free kick and Alberto Jiménez. Despite Castellón firing nearly 20 attempts at goal before the half-hour mark, Real Sociedad B remained dangerous on the break. Ochieng continued to stretch the defence and struck the post once more before finally grabbing his second of the evening in the 68th minute.
Source:The Star
March 08, 2026 07:12 UTC
Huge fire engulfs Kuwait tower as war in the Middle East enters a second week
A huge fire engulfs a tower in Kuwait and missile and drone attacks are reported across the Gulf as the war in the Middle East enters a second week. Israel says it struck "key commanders" of the Lebanon Corps of the Quds Force, the IRGC's overseas operations arm. Civilian facilities in Kuwait have been damaged by falling debris after drone interceptions, the Kuwait army says. Footage on social media has shown a large fire engulfing a tower in Kuwait. A huge fire has engulfed a tower in Kuwait, where the army says it has been dealing "with a wave of hostile drones that breached the country's airspace".
Source:The Star
March 08, 2026 05:09 UTC
Battle of the AI brands: What's with the OpenAI v Anthropic rivalry?
In a series of viral commercials, AI upstart Anthropic broadcast to football fans that they should avoid AI with ads. The public spat between the duelling San Francisco companies showcased an intense rivalry between OpenAI and Anthropic as they go head-to-head in a battle that could shape the technology's future. OpenAI has historically favoured quick, free, public releases of its latest AI models, such as ChatGPT. Experts say OpenAI seems more likely to push boundaries with broad public access, while Anthropic initially prefers incremental steps through partnerships. While it's testing ads in ChatGPT, OpenAI also makes money in other ways, including fees and subscription plans.
Source:The Star
March 08, 2026 05:05 UTC
Video: Mourners From Johana Ng'eno's Burial Cheat Death after Bus Plunges into River
A school bus ferrying mourners plunged into river. Despite the dangerous state of the road, drivers risked continuing their journeys, endangering the lives of passengers and other road users. A school bus carrying mourners attempted to cross the bridge and initially seemed successful until the strong water currents overpowered it. Emurua Dikirr was not the only host flash floods on Friday. Floods struck sections of CBD roads, Uhuru Highway, Mbagathi Way, Mombasa Road, Thika Superhighway, Jogoo Road, Lunga Lunga Road, Enterprise Road, and Lang’ata Road near T-Mall.
Source:Daily Nation
March 08, 2026 04:45 UTC
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[PHOTOS] Chaos in Grogan: Floods devastate Nairobi’s industrial area
Grogan, the busy spare-parts hub in the industrial area, was among the worst hit. Mechanics spent much of Saturday salvaging usable parts from vehicles swept away by raging floodwaters after the Nairobi River burst its banks. Some of the vehicles swept away by floodwaters after a heavy downpour hit Nairobi and its outskirts on March 7, 2026. Mechanics salvage usable vehicle parts from cars swept away by floodwaters after a heavy downpour hit Nairobi and its outskirts on March 7, 2026. Police and rescue teams cordoned off the site as they worked to identify victims and secure the area.
Source:The Star
March 08, 2026 04:37 UTC
Flood death toll rises to 25 as raging rivers wreak havoc in Nairobi
According to the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, most of the fatalities were reported in Nairobi after rivers burst their banks during heavy overnight rains. Nairobi recorded the highest number of deaths, with 23 bodies retrieved from rivers in Starehe and Kamukunji sub-counties. In Nairobi, heavy overnight rains caused severe flooding in several parts of the city. Major roads, including Mombasa Road, Uhuru Highway, Lang’ata Road, Mpaka Road in Parklands and sections of Kangundo Road, experienced flooding that disrupted traffic. The government noted that many of the settlements affected in Nairobi are located along riparian corridors of the Nairobi, Ngong and Mathare rivers, which are highly vulnerable during heavy rainfall.
Source:The Star
March 08, 2026 04:04 UTC
Donald Trump hits out at UK PM Starmer amid US-Israel vs Iran war, says ‘We don’t need people that…’
US President Donald Trump has criticised UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over Britain’s response to the ongoing military campaign against Iran. Trump said that while the United Kingdom is now considering sending two aircraft carriers to the region, the US no longer needs British support to win the conflict. His remarks follow a disagreement between Washington and London over the use of British military bases for strikes on Iran. He added that US forces had already moved ahead with operations and no longer required British military assistance. Trump also said that the US does not need allies who join a war after victory has already been secured.
Source:News 24
March 08, 2026 03:16 UTC
Not US, Japan, China, Russia or India, THESE are 5 best countries for women in 2025–26
1 / 6 In a world where the gender gap still persists, some countries continue to demonstrate what security, inclusion, and justice for women really look like. The Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Index for 2025-26 evaluates the well-being of women across 13 indicators covering three main dimensions. Here are the top 7 best countries in the world for women. The country boasts a historical equal pay certification law, women's representation in politics, and higher security. (Image: Pexels)Norway and Sweden 4 / 6 Both Norway and Sweden share the third position, with similar strengths in all three key dimensions.
Source:News 24
March 08, 2026 02:54 UTC
The Alliance: A century of shaping dreams
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Source:Standard Digital
March 08, 2026 00:16 UTC
Silt deposits block Mai-Mahiu-Suswa-Narok road amid heavy rains
Audio By VocalizeA section of affected road. [KeNHA]The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has urged motorists using the Mai Mahiu-Suswa-Narok (B7) Road to exercise caution and avoid driving through flooded sections. This is after silt deposits at Kedong ranch rendered part of the road impassable, KeNHA said. A section of affected road. [KeNHA]Motorists have also been advised to exercise extreme caution along various sections of the road, particularly between Naivasha ICD and Suswa Ranch.
Source:Standard Digital
March 07, 2026 22:12 UTC
Passport scam is a costly breach of trust for Kenyans
[File, Standard]The unfolding passport scandal has exposed a troubling weakness in Kenya’s immigration system—one that could carry significant consequences for national security, diplomatic relations and global mobility for Kenyans. Allegations that criminals and foreign nationals have fraudulently acquired Kenyan passports through corruption are not simply administrative failures. If criminals are indeed obtaining Kenyan passports through corrupt channels, the repercussions will be immediate and far-reaching. Once doubts emerge about the integrity of a nation’s passport system, the natural response from foreign governments is to tighten their controls. The credibility of the Kenyan passport, once questioned, could result in delays, suspicion, and greater restrictions for millions of citizens who have done nothing wrong.
Source:Daily Nation
March 07, 2026 22:12 UTC
Ruto's economy thrown into turmoil by Iran crisis
President Ruto warned that the escalating conflict in the Middle East poses a serious threat to global peace and security. [File, Standard]The dramatic escalation of hostilities between Israel and the United States on one side and Iran over the weekend has sent shockwaves through Kenya’s economy, threatening hundreds of billions of shillings in bilateral trade and triggering a surge in global oil prices that could upend President William Ruto’s carefully calibrated re-election strategy.
Source:Standard Digital
March 07, 2026 21:01 UTC