Luxury jets to 'blanketgate': Five times Kristi Noem made headlines
Lewandowski reportedly walked into the cockpit of the Coast Guard plane as it was ascending and demanded to know where Noem's blanket was. In a text with Reuters, Lewandowski disputed the account of the incident, which the media dubbed "blanketgate".
Source:The Star
March 06, 2026 16:14 UTC
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Daryl Hannah slams Love Story portrayal of her JFK Jr. romance, coke use: 'Lies live online forever'
Daryl Hannah is breaking her silence on Ryan Murphy's new anthology series Love Story, the first season of which dramatizes the high-profile marriage and untimely deaths of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. "But a recent tragedy-exploiting television series about John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette features a character using my name and presents her as me. Matt Winkelmeyer/GettyThe Kill Bill star decries the series' portrayal of her as "not even a remotely accurate representation of my life, my conduct or my relationship with John." "In the digital age, stories do not disappear, yesterday’s news isn’t tossed out with the morning paper, and lies live online forever," Hannah writes. "We always try to come from a place of compassion," Jacobson said specifically of the show's portrayal of Hannah.
Source:The Star
March 06, 2026 16:07 UTC
State: Gulf firms to keep fuel flowing into Kenya despite Middle East crisis
Epra says the three international oil companies with which Kenya signed a contract for the supply of fuel have assured that they will continue meeting their obligations. [File, Standard]Kenya is banking on the controversial government-to-government (G-to-G) oil deal it signed with Gulf oil firms to ensure an uninterrupted supply of petroleum products in the coming months, despite the crisis that has rocked the Middle East with no end in sight. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) said the three international oil companies with which Kenya signed a contract for the supply of fuel have assured the government that they will continue meeting their obligations.
Source:Standard Digital
March 06, 2026 15:00 UTC
Experts call for a lasting solution to endless cycle of hunger up north
Learners at Ng'ilikia ECD, in class. Most learners do not concentrate during lessons because of hunger that has struck Turkana County[Mercy Kahenda, Standard]“I have no food. The drought is killing us,” laments frail Lobongia Ngimusung. Ngimusung, from Lomwamosing village in Turkana East, has lost his entire livestock to the drought. The elderly man now depends on well-wishers for survival.
Source:Standard Digital
March 06, 2026 15:00 UTC
Court of Appeal Nullifies Key Sections of Cybercrimes Act in Landmark Digital Rights Ruling
In the landmark ruling, a three-judge bench nullified Sections 22 and 23 of the law, which criminalised the publication of “false, misleading or fictitious information” online. The decision follows years of legal challenges by civil society groups and digital rights organisations who argued that the provisions had increasingly been used to arrest journalists, bloggers and government critics for online commentary. Digital rights lawyer Mercy Mutemi, who represented the bloggers’ association, previously told the court that the case was about safeguarding Kenya’s democratic space online. Since its enactment, the law has been linked to several high-profile arrests of bloggers, journalists and activists accused of publishing false information online. Digital rights advocates say these cases created a climate of fear that discouraged open discussion online.
Source:Standard Digital
March 06, 2026 14:59 UTC
'Troublemaker' Havi kicked out of court for appearing in olive-green overalls
Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi during an interview with Standard at his private office in Parklands, Nairobi, on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. [File, Standard]Senior lawyer Nelson Havi today caused a spectacle in court after appearing in an Olive Green Overall, a dare he made true on his X account during the hearing on whether Parliament ought to be dissolved for not enacting two thirds gender rule. The move saw Senior lawyer Ochieng Oduol ask the court to kick Havi out until he properly dresses.
Source:Standard Digital
March 06, 2026 14:34 UTC
'What is the game plan?': The Iran war is unsettling China and its ambitions
But then, he adds: "Probably, along with everyone else, they would also be thinking, oh God, they really have gone into this with no plan at all. Right, we don't want to get dragged into this like we don't want to get dragged into anything else, but we also need to do something."
Source:The Star
March 06, 2026 14:31 UTC
Nairobi United tactician lauds rising star Kevin Wangaya
Since joining the club, Wangaya has been a key pillar of the team and a core of their attack and scored in his league debut for the club against KCB. The Rising Stars midfielder was also a star in their match against Bandari before putting in a man-of-the-match performance against KCB on Wednesday, 4 March, much to the delight of his coach. “He is a very key player for us because at the moment, a lot of our attacks originate from him. “After the red card, I told them to keep calm, remain compact, and utilize the chance that comes our way. We almost scored a winner with 10 en, but in the end, I am happy with the single point,” he stated.
Source:The Star
March 06, 2026 14:18 UTC
Ruto: Ngeno’s death a deeply personal, painful loss
President William Ruto at the funeral ceremony of Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament Johana Ngeno on March 6, 2026/PCSPresident William Ruto has described the death of Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament Johana Ngeno as a deeply personal and painful moment, paying tribute to the late legislator’s contributions to his community. “The constituency of Emurua Dikirr is the way it is because of MP Ngeno,” the President said. They have his signature.”Ruto extended heartfelt condolences to the people of Emurua Dikirr, acknowledging the loss that comes with the passing of a leader of Ngeno’s stature. “MP Ngeno deserves recognition for his service.”Ngeno was among six people who died after a helicopter crashed in Chepkiep, Mosop Constituency, Nandi County. The Deputy President also affirmed Ngeno’s loyalty to President William Ruto, recalling a public declaration in Kilgoris where the MP openly urged support for the Head of State.
Source:The Star
March 06, 2026 14:17 UTC
Kenya Paying Ksh129 Billion a Year to China as Loan Crunch Threatens Mega Projects
Recent analysis shows Kenya and several other African nations moved from receiving nearly Ksh3.87 trillion (USD30 billion) in Chinese loans between 2010 and 2014 to paying out about Ksh2.84 trillion (USD22 billion) between 2020 and 2024, pointing to a dramatic reversal in financial flows. Photo African Marketing ConfederationThe government borrowed roughly Ksh903.07 billion (USD7 billion) from Chinese lenders to build the railway, expecting that freight and passenger revenues would eventually offset repayment costs. As a result, Kenya now pays about Ksh129.01 billion (USD1 billion) annually in principal and interest to Chinese lenders, placing additional strain on a national budget estimated at around Ksh4.26 trillion (USD33 billion). Data indicates Chinese lending to Africa has fallen by nearly 90 per cent from its peak in 2016, with banks issuing just over Ksh258.02 billion (USD2 billion) in loans across the continent in 2024. Experts say the tightening of Chinese financing could complicate Kenya’s ambitions to roll out new mega infrastructure projects, many of which previously depended on concessional loans from Beijing.
Source:Daily Nation
March 06, 2026 14:12 UTC
Sportpesa Ronoh: Why Lastborn Child of Johana Ng'eno's Friend Didn't Attend Dad's Funeral
Sportpesa Rono, an employee of Narok county, died in a chopper crash alongside MP Johana Ng'eno. Photo: Sportpesa Ronoh. Source: TikTokThe six, including the Emurua Dikirr MP, TikToker Sportpesa Ronoh and photographer Nick Koskei, died after their chopper crashed on Saturday, February 28 at 4:45pm in the Chepkiep area of Mosop Constituency, Nandi county. How many children did Sportpesa Ronoh have? Photo: Sportpesa Ronoh.
Source:The Star
March 06, 2026 14:03 UTC
Meet the Monster Stock That Continues to Crush the Market
Key Points Coca-Cola Consolidated -- that's the bottler, not its more famous sibling -- is on a breathtaking pace. 10 stocks we like better than Coca-Cola Consolidated ›Sometimes, hidden gems are in fact gems, but they're not hidden. Still, some market participants might argue that, given some companies' enviable brand recognition, the consumer packaged goods space isn't a goldmine of monster stocks largely glossed over by investors. Continue »Coca-Cola Consolidated (NASDAQ: COKE) proves otherwise, though it's certainly worth the monster stock label. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of March 6, 2026.
Source:The Star
March 06, 2026 13:53 UTC
Kim Jong Un: Memes Flood Internet as Netizens Tease North Korea’s Leader’s Eagerness to Fire Missile
One nation that netizens have jokingly claimed is missing in action, and eager to be part of the war, especially against Israel, is North Korea. Memes about the nation’s supreme leader, Kim Jong Un, potentially joining the war have gone viral, bringing laughter to social media users. Kim allegedly asks ChatGPT questionMost of the memes featured identical photos with different captions that trended online, with users sharing and resharing them across social media platforms. Many of the memes originated on X and were later shared on Facebook threads, attracting reactions and comments from social media users. Netizens react to Kim Jong Un's memesSocial media users flocked to the comment section to share hilarious reactions to the memes, adding even more funny remarks.
Source:Daily Nation
March 06, 2026 12:40 UTC
Oracle Layoffs 2026: Tech giant may fire up to 30000, reason is…, it may cost company more than…
Oracle Layoffs 2026: Tech giant Oracle is reportedly gearing up for one of the largest restructuring moves in its history. According to a report by Bloomberg, the layoffs could begin as early as this month and may affect multiple business units across the company. Layoffs could cost up to $1.6 billionOracle had earlier disclosed in a regulatory filing that the restructuring plan could cost up to $1.6 billion in the current fiscal year. It can cost this much due to severance payments to the fired employees and organisational restructuring expenses. The push is being led by Oracle chairman Larry Ellison, who is betting heavily on AI infrastructure and cloud services.
Source:News 24
March 06, 2026 11:30 UTC
Investing in volatile markets: Should you go for SIP or lump sum?
Investors are puzzled about their investing strategy that whether they should go for a lump-sum investment in mutual funds or prefer SIPs. Growth in SIP investmentDespite market swings, there has been substantial growth in mutual fund SIPs. As per the monthly data for January 2026, mutual fund SIP contributions stood at Rs 31,002 crore in January 2026. Lump-sum investmentAn investment in a mutual fund with a large amount of money in a single transaction is called a lump-sum investment. Which one is betterAs per experts, one of the key advantages of SIP investing is the concept of rupee cost averaging.
Source:News 24
March 06, 2026 10:33 UTC