Tens evacuated after Eastleigh Plaza fire
Tens of people were evacuated from a high-rise commercial building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, after a fire broke out. Police said Yare Plaza on Yusuf Haji Avenue had dozens of tenants at the time of the incident. Nairobi police boss George Seda said all tenants in the building were evacuated. Investigations into the cause of the Yare Plaza fire are ongoing. The incident happened barely a month after a business plaza caught fire in the Nairobi Central Business District.
Source:The Star
March 03, 2026 22:58 UTC
Revealed: How Sh100 million was raised to impeach Mwangaza
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Source:Standard Digital
March 03, 2026 22:37 UTC
Johana Ng'eno: Fallen MP's Friend Painfully Mourns Him, Leaks Their WhatsApp Chats
Johana Ng'eno's friend penned a touching tribute mourning him. Photo: Johana Ng'eno, Alfred Koech. In one of the WhatsApp messages Koech shared, the late MP wrote:“Want to come to Australia for a meet-the-people tour. Another friend shared how he narrowly escaped death after missing the doomed flight. Photo: Johana Ng'eno.
Source:The Star
March 03, 2026 22:33 UTC
Iran War: Kenya Addresses Oil Supply Fears amid Escalating Conflict
President William Ruto's government has reassured Kenyans that the country has sufficient petroleum supplies to cushion it against any potential disruptions arising from the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East. Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi said Kenya is monitoring the developments in the Middle East. Photo: Opiyo Wandayi. Source: TwitterAccording to Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary (CS) Opiyo Wandayi, Kenya currently has enough stocks to satisfy both local demand and regional demands. Source: FacebookTensions in the already unstable Middle East increased as the US and Israel conducted military strikes on Iran, targeting key officials.
Source:Daily Nation
March 03, 2026 21:48 UTC
Wetang’ula urges stricter aviation safety after Narok Chopper crash
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called for stricter aviation oversight and heightened public caution following the chopper crash in Narok that claimed six lives. Wetang’ula noted that while the nation mourns its leaders and citizens, the moment also calls for sober reflection and concrete action to enhance aviation safety standards. We all agreed that the burial date would not be mentioned until all the family members agreed. The other three bodies, described as young men, will be brought on Friday ahead of the burial service. A joint burial service for all six will be conducted at Emurua Dikirr Primary School before the bodies are taken to their homes for interment.
Source:Daily Nation
March 03, 2026 20:07 UTC
March 3, 1931 - The Star Spangled Banner becomes America’s official national anthem
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - On this day, March 3, 1931, The Star Spangled Banner became the United States’ official national anthem. The song was composed in 1814 by Francis Scott Key, after he watched the British Royal Navy attack Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. The song was originally published in newspapers around Baltimore, and it became popular among branches of the U.S. Military. President Woodrow Wilson declared the song the official anthem of the U.S. Armed Forces in 1916, and in 1931, Congress passed an act to make it the official national anthem, with President Herbert Hoover signing the law on March 3. Click here to download the WMTV15 News app or our WMTV15 First Alert weather app.
Source:The Star
March 03, 2026 18:49 UTC
Not Rekha or Jaya Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan once sent truck full of roses for THIS actress, who accepted the gesture but kept one big condition, she was…
Hindi cinema's legendary star Amitabh Bachchan is someone who has been hailed not just in India but across the globe. Amitabh Bachchan once sent a truck full of roses to this actressAmitabh Bachchan's love life has always been the talk of the town. However, do you know that Amitabh sent a truck full of roses neither to Jaya nor Rekha, but to another actress? Yes, if you are wondering who this heroine was, then let us tell you we are discussing late actress Sridevi. In order to make her agree to the film, Amitabh sent her a truck full of roses.
Source:News 24
March 03, 2026 18:13 UTC
Coastal town with award-winning fish and chips to star in new celeb TV series
THE quiet town of Burnham-on-Crouch in Essex is set to be a TV star. AdvertisementJosie, along with a film crew, were seen at various different spots in Burnham-on-Crouch, which sits on the River Crouch. Thanks to its location and popularity within the sailing circle, Burnham-on-Crouch is nicknamed ‘Cowes of the East Coast’. Of course you can pick up fish and chips too, as well as a Sailor Sandwich with fish goujons, and oysters. AdvertisementFor oyster fans, check out Burnham Seafood and Oyster Bar which is a fish stall open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Source:The Star
March 03, 2026 17:29 UTC
To get it right, let us start right: How Kenya can best reclaim Vision 2030
World class infrastructure is key to attaining Vision 2030 goals. [File, Standard]March 2026 opened with Kenya well into the 2027 electoral campaign season, sorry, 2026/27 budget preparation season. If we were to do a national poll of which season we think we are in right now, 2027 would probably whitewash 2026/27. This is today’s Kenya already arguing over whether or not the 10-point ODM-UDA MoU that terminates on Saturday, March 7 also collapses the broad-based government. We will return to this agenda later in the week.
Source:Standard Digital
March 03, 2026 17:00 UTC
What is behind the strategy to take out Iran's leadership?
It is not clear if the volleys of missiles and drones being sent across the Middle East are the result of a pre-ordained policy which is now on auto-pilot, if local commanders are acting on their own initiative, or if someone centrally is issuing orders through a functioning chain of command.
Source:The Star
March 03, 2026 16:35 UTC
Ruto signals support for Jalang’o in Nairobi Senator race
President William Ruto has appeared to publicly endorse Lang’ata MP Phelix Odiwour for the Nairobi senatorial seat in 2027. “We will complete and equip this 400-bed facility and hand it over next month to guarantee the people of Dagoretti South accessible, quality and affordable medical care,” Ruto said. Addressing residents, Jalang’o praised the President’s development record in Nairobi. In a further appeal, the Lang’ata MP added: “Mnipatie two term ya rais nione,” rallying support for Ruto’s re-election bid. The event was also attended by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie, and nominated senators Tabitha Mutinda and Karen Nyamu.
Source:The Star
March 03, 2026 15:22 UTC
ODM 'rebels' attend party PG meeting chaired by Oburu
ODM p arty leader Oburu Oginga presiding over the party's Parliamentary Group meeting on March 3, 2026./HANDOUTThe high-stakes ODM Parliamentary Group meeting in Nairobi on Tuesday has laid bare the party’s deepening internal rifts after perceived rebel lawmakers made an appearance at the session. ODM party leader Oburu Oginga presiding over the party's Parliamentary Group meeting on March 3, 2026./DOUGLAS OKIDDYThe session, presided over by ODMP party leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga, comes amid growing rivalry between two parallel mobilisation drives inside the party: the Linda Mwananchi tour and the competing Linda Ground initiative. PG meetings are critical in shaping the party’s parliamentary agenda and enforcing internal discipline, making attendance politically significant. ODM party leader during the party's Parliamentary Group meeting on March 3, 2026./DOUGLAS OKIDDY In recent months, Amisi and Osotsi have used public platforms to question internal party decisions and call for transparency and ideological clarity. Although no disciplinary action has been announced following the meeting, party leadership appears keen to prevent a full-blown split ahead of key events later this year.
Source:The Star
March 03, 2026 15:11 UTC
Black box data expected to shed light on deadly chopper crash
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Source:Standard Digital
March 03, 2026 15:00 UTC
How Ng'eno left mark on Rift Valley music
Elgon Maasai musician Hillary Chemos, popularly known as Kimkim, who hosted former Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno in Endebess trading centre, Trans Nzoia county, before the helicopter crash on February 28, 2026. [Martin Ndiema, Standard]On the misty slopes of Mount Elgon, grief hangs heavy in the air at a modest mud-walled home in Labot village. Inside, veteran Elgon Maasai musician Hillary Chemos sits quietly, his guitar untouched, replaying what was meant to be the proudest day of his 35-year musical career. Instead, it has become a painful memory.
Source:Standard Digital
March 03, 2026 15:00 UTC
President Ruto condemns Middle East war as Ali Gholampour says Iran is acting in self-defence
President Ruto condemns Middle East war as Ali Gholampour says Iran is acting in self-defence 3rd March, 2026As war tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, the effects are increasingly being felt across the globe including in Kenya. President William Ruto has condemned the escalating conflict, urging the countries involved to prioritise dialogue and negotiations over further confrontation. Meanwhile, Iran’s Ambassador to Kenya, Dr Ali Gholampour, says Iran was provoked and maintains that its actions are a lawful form of self-defence under international law. The envoy also hinted at growing strain in diplomatic relations between Iran and the Kenyan government.
Source:Standard Digital
March 03, 2026 14:36 UTC