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Pakistan has more schools, factories or mosques? Answer will shock you
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.
Source:News 24
March 17, 2026 00:48 UTC
Nyong’o demands action as Koguta clan land row turns deadly
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.
Source:Daily Nation
March 17, 2026 00:08 UTC
Shauri Moyo building collapse: Two rescued
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.
Source:The Star
March 16, 2026 23:21 UTC
Politicians rearing monster that will turn around and devour them
[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.
Source:Standard Digital
March 16, 2026 22:30 UTC
Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis
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.
Source:The Star
March 16, 2026 22:20 UTC
Russia agrees to stop using Kenyan recruits in Ukraine conflict, Kenya says
"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."
Source:The Star
March 16, 2026 22:09 UTC
Kenyan Newspapers Review: Insider Reveals How Raila Odinga's 2007 Victory Was Stolen
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.
Source:Daily Nation
March 16, 2026 21:56 UTC
KMPDU polls: Members raise credibility concerns
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.
Source:Standard Digital
March 16, 2026 21:28 UTC
Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Two Kenyans identified as prisoners of war in Ukraine
“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.
Source:The Star
March 16, 2026 21:21 UTC
How Iran war is set to hurt over 700,000 tea farmers across 16 counties
Oman’s Salalah Port suspended all terminal operations until further notice on March 11 after several drones struck its fuel storage tanks, according to a customer advisory notice. It’s from there that tea is dispatched to Iran, Egypt, Pakistan, UAE, Russia and even to Britain. Kagombe, who is also the Gatundu South MP and sits on the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Agriculture, is now warning that the Iran war will hurt Kenyan tea farmers. It is hard-hitting for us as tea farmers. Data from the Tea Board of Kenya shows that in 2024, total earnings from tea amounted to Sh215.21 billion.
Source:The Star
March 16, 2026 20:25 UTC
NYS Issues Notice to Youths as Nationwide Recruitment Drive Kicks Off
Editor's Review NYS has announced the start of its nationwide recruitment exercise, inviting young Kenyans to present themselves at designated centres across the country. The National Youth Service (NYS) has announced the start of its nationwide recruitment exercise, inviting young Kenyans to present themselves at designated centres across the country. In a notice on Monday, March 16, NYS confirmed that the recruitment process will take place simultaneously in all sub-counties for several days. "The National Youth Service (NYS), nationwide recruitment exercise has officially kicked off today across all sub-counties, as earlier advertised. "The National Youth Service (NYS) is in the process of establishing the National Youth Service Enterprises and Services Company to act as a commercial arm of the National Youth Service commercialization agenda.
Source:Daily Nation
March 16, 2026 20:11 UTC
Tanzanian tycoons step up acquisitions of Kenyan companies
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 16 – Kenyan companies have recently attracted growing interest from Tanzanian billionaires, with several high-profile acquisitions raising questions about why investors from the neighbouring country are increasingly targeting local firms. In 2024, Tanzanian businessman Edha Nahdi, the Managing Director of Amsons Group, acquired Bamburi Cement in a deal that strengthened the group’s presence in Kenya’s construction sector. Through Bamburi, Amsons has also begun construction of a 5,000 tonnes-per-day clinker facility—equivalent to about 1.6 million tonnes annually—in Kwale County. In another major development last week, Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Azizi acquired control of Nation Media Group from the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development. The transaction gave Azizi majority ownership of Nation Media Group through the acquisition of 92,618,177 ordinary shares.
Source:Daily Nation
March 16, 2026 20:01 UTC
CDF Charles Kahariri Honoured in France with Highest Order of Merit
CDF Charles Kahariri was honoured in France with the highest order of merit. Why was General Kahariri honoured? Who is General Charles Kahariri? These include the Commanding Officer, Kenya Navy Ships Mamba, Madaraka, and Umoja, as well as the Commanding Officer at Kenya Navy Manda Base. He was also appointed the Squadron Commander, Commander of the Kenya Navy Fleet, and Deputy Commander of the Kenya Navy.
Source:Daily Nation
March 16, 2026 19:54 UTC
DPP appeals Governor Natembeya' acquittal
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya / FILEThe Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has filed a Notice of Appeal challenging a High Court decision that acquitted Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya in a case involving the alleged graft. In the ruling, the court also awarded the governor general Sh2.5 million in damages, plus interest at court rates from the date of judgment until payment in full. The High Court agreed, noting that he had been denied access to legal counsel and subjected to procedural irregularities, including the execution of warrants in a manner that breached due process. "A declaration be and is hereby issued that the institution and continuation of criminal proceedings in the Milimani Anti-Corruption Case of 2025 is an abuse of process, is unlawful, and is unconstitutional," he ruled. In addition to quashing the charges, the court awarded Natembeya Sh2.5 million in general damages to compensate him for the humiliation, distress, and reputational harm he suffered.
Source:The Star
March 16, 2026 19:50 UTC
NTV Kenya: Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine says he has left country after disputed vote
Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine says he has left country after disputed voteUgandan opposition leader Bobi Wine said he has temporarily left the country after two months in hiding in the wake of a presidential election in January that kept long‑time leader Yoweri Museveni in office. Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, disputed the outcome of that contest, alleging fraud, and had been in hiding since fleeing his home in Uganda’s capital Kampala. In a five-minute video message posted on X on Saturday, Wine said he had left the country for “critical engagements outside Uganda”, without specifying where he was or what the engagements were. In the message published on Saturday, Wine said security forces had erected roadblocks and conducted raids to try to find him. He said that while outside of Uganda he would engage international allies and later return to continue what he called a push for freedom and democracy.
Source:Daily Nation
March 16, 2026 19:32 UTC