Kingsgate Bay and Louisa Bay in Broadstairs to feature in Harry Potter star’s new Channel 4 series, Dirty Business
Eagle-eyed viewers will be able to spot some familiar Kent scenes in a Harry Potter star’s new Channel 4 show. Picture: Rob Baker Ashton / Channel 4The Kent Film Office says production crews visited Kingsgate Bay and Louisa Bay in Broadstairs. Describing the series, Channel 4 says: “Dirty Business is a major new factual drama investigating one of the biggest potential corporate scandals in British history. Louisa Bay in Broadstairs“Two ordinary men uncovering negligence, illegal pollution, and corporate indifference that should never have been tolerated. Previously, an advert starring Dua Lipa was filmed in Viking Bay in Broadstairs before showing the 28-year-old singer strutting through the sand towards Victoria Parade.
Source:The Star
February 21, 2026 11:48 UTC
How will Trump's new 10% global tariffs work and what's next?
Another important exemption is goods that are part of the USMCA - the trade agreement between the US, Mexico and Canada. Those goods were also exempt from the IEEPA tariffs and Prime Minister Mark Carney has often said Canada is among the countries in the world with the lowest tariff rate due to the USMCA exemption.
Source:The Star
February 21, 2026 10:32 UTC
Ruto makes key reappointments across state boards
President William Ruto/PCSPresident William Ruto has made reappointments to key boards and advisory bodies across major government agencies and institutions. They cover a range of organisations involved in development, research, tourism, youth, and women's empowerment. In the notice, Ruto re-appointed Mzee Mwinyi Mzee as the non-executive Chairperson of the board of directors of the Coast Development Authority. Similarly, Samson Kipkoech Some was re-appointed as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Tourism Fund Board under the Tourism Act (Cap. The re-appointments are particularly significant in sectors like coastal development, tourism, health research, and youth and women empowerment.
Source:The Star
February 21, 2026 10:06 UTC
News24 Owner: Who Owns This Media House?
Ever found yourself watching the News24 channel and wondered, “Who is the owner of News24?” It’s a pretty common question, right? Understanding who owns a media house like News24 gives us a crucial perspective on the information we consume. But Anurag Sinha isn’t just a lone wolf; he’s a significant part of a larger entity – the Bagla Group. Think of the Bagla Group as the parent company, and News24 as one of its prominent offspring. Why Ownership Matters: Impact on News CoverageOkay, so we’ve established who owns News24 – mainly Anurag Sinha and the Bagla Group.
Source:News 24
February 21, 2026 07:57 UTC
Why primary school teachers will not be hired for the next few years
Kakamega primary school headteacher Dickson Wanyangu instructed the grade 9 candidates of the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment to the institution on October 24,2025. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]Thousands of unemployed primary school teachers have been dealt a major blow after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) announced it will not recruit teachers to the institutions, as they already have a surplus. The commission now says its hiring focus will shift to junior and senior secondary schools, effectively locking out thousands of trained primary school teachers who had hoped to secure employment.
Source:Standard Digital
February 21, 2026 07:38 UTC
Andrew and King Charles, a personal battle of royal brothers
"They have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation," said King Charles about the police inquiry, after the arrest of his brother. For instance, more than 18 months ago the King made active attempts to remove Andrew from Royal Lodge, his former mansion in Windsor. But instead Andrew remained part of the Royal Family, appearing at national events, at cross-purposes to the worthier efforts of his elder brother. There's also no overstating the frustration of royal officials at the way that Andrew has kept scuppering their plans. The then Prince Andrew and then Prince Charles at Ascot in 2002
Source:The Star
February 21, 2026 07:19 UTC
Gold and silver fall from record highs: should you sell or hold now?
With the economic ecosystem remaining affected throughout 2025, investors turned to precious metals. The record high followed by a sharp fall has left investors in a dilemma over whether to keep these precious metals in their portfolios or exit. Historically, gold and silver has strongly acted as a hedge against risks such as inflation, currency depreciation, and global turbulence. If you have entered into precious metals for the short term, partial profit booking may be justified. Historically, gold and silver have generally followed an upward trend over the long term; therefore, make your decision accordingly.
Source:News 24
February 21, 2026 07:00 UTC
Absentee governors have betrayed our devolution dream
Audio By VocalizeAbsentee governors betray devolution dream. However, in far too many counties especially in the ASAL region, the dream has been hijacked by absentee governors who have turned public office into a remote-control enterprise. Billions have flowed to counties since advent of devolution with ASAL counties, in particular, have received equalisation funds and generous allocations precisely because they started from behind. In ASAL regions, children already battle harsh climates, food insecurity and vast distances to school. Every misallocated shilling steals from a girl who needs a scholarship, from a pastoralist family that needs water infrastructure, from a health centre that needs a nurse.
Source:Standard Digital
February 21, 2026 06:41 UTC
Race for the Kenya Cup playoffs, survival returns this weekend
Rugby fans across East Africa are in for an electrifying thriller as the race for the Kenya Cup playoffs reaches a critical, do-or-die fever pitch. The Kenya Cup, the undisputed pinnacle of domestic rugby in the region, returns this weekend with a slate of fixtures that carry massive implications for both championship glory and top-flight survival. The Financial and Cultural Stakes of the Kenya CupThe Kenya Cup is more than a sporting competition; it is a vital cultural institution that shapes the aspirations of thousands of youth across the nation. The passion and intensity expected this weekend serve as a powerful testament to the enduring spirit of Kenyan rugby. "When playoff spots and top-tier survival are on the line, the Kenya Cup transforms from a game into an absolute war of attrition," comments a veteran former international player.
Source:The Star
February 21, 2026 06:19 UTC
India-US trade deal: After US court bombshell, what tariff rate will apply to Indian goods, 10% or 18%?
President Trump’s new 10% tariff orderFollowing the court's decision, President Trump quickly signed a new executive order. Despite the new 10% order, President Trump told reporters that India would still pay the 18% tariff agreed upon in a recent trade deal. Officials clarified that, legally, all countries with trade deals would temporarily drop to a 10% tariff rate. The United States is the largest buyer of Indian products, making these tax rates vital for the Indian economy. They will meet with US officials to get a clear answer on the exact tax rates.
Source:News 24
February 21, 2026 06:16 UTC
Inside the silent push to reconcile warring Orange party groups
The structural integrity of Kenya's most formidable opposition machinery, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), is currently facing an unprecedented existential threat. A silent but fiercely determined push is actively underway to violently reconcile heavily warring factions that threaten to permanently fracture the party. The Catastrophic Cost of Internal DivisionThe failure to secure an immediate, binding truce carries apocalyptic political consequences for the Orange party. Observers starkly note that divided loyalties fundamentally cripple ODM's crucial bargaining power in any high-level national political negotiations. Internal chaos heavily distracts the party from executing its core constitutional mandate of aggressively oversighting the current government's economic policies.
Source:The Star
February 21, 2026 05:31 UTC
Blow To Trump After Supreme Court Ruling Gives Relief To Kenya & Other Countries
Chief Justice John Roberts authored the majority opinion, with the justices voting 6–3 that the tariffs went beyond statutory limits. Collage of US President Donald Trump and Kenya's President William Ruto. /FILE“The president asserts the extraordinary power to unilaterally impose tariffs of unlimited amount, duration, and scope,” Roberts wrote for the court. “When Congress grants the power to impose tariffs, it does so clearly and with careful constraints,” Roberts wrote. The new levies hit key Kenyan exports — including textiles, coffee, and tea — and formed part of a broader reciprocal strategy targeting countries that impose tariffs on American products.
Source:Daily Nation
February 21, 2026 04:20 UTC
NTV Kenya: Where King Charles’ brother Andrew shows up in the Epstein files
Where King Charles’ brother Andrew shows up in the Epstein filesKing Charles’ younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office over allegations that he sent confidential government documents to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. On the same day, Mountbatten-Windsor also forwarded Epstein a series of files labelled “Overseas Bids 301110”, which he had just received from his private office. A separate email from December 24, 2010, shows Mountbatten-Windsor sending Epstein a document he described as a “confidential brief” produced by the Provincial Reconstruction Team in Afghanistan, relating to proposed international investment opportunities. Another email from May 2010 refers to an earlier private discussion with Epstein about how to handle “responsibility” for financial matters. A separate email chain from July 2010 shows Mountbatten-Windsor discussing a proposed $8 billion “cash-for-oil” arrangement involving contacts in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Libya.
Source:Daily Nation
February 21, 2026 02:13 UTC
Stephanie Ruto Wows Kenyans with Simple Fashion, Men Shoot Their Shot: “Ako Na Mtu?”
Source: FacebookStephanie, who prefers to keep a low profile from the limelight compared to her siblings, Charlene and George, graced a public event in Machakos county to represent her father. Stephanie is in her mid-20s, and after her photos at the event went viral, Kenyans complimented her beauty. A section of men took to social media to enquire if the first daughter is single and shot their shot at her. Is she single?”Stephanie Ruto wowed Kenyans with her simple style, stepping out for a public event. The humble, rich kid, a children’s officer, wowed Kenyans with her career path.
Source:The Star
February 21, 2026 00:22 UTC
Family of victim in Clairton Coke Works explosion files civil lawsuit alleging negligence
HERE AT THE CLAIRTON COKE WORKS PLANT, AND NOW THEY’RE SEEKING JUSTICE IN HIS MEMORY. ON AUGUST 11TH, THE DAY THE CLAIRTON COKE WORKS PLANT EXPLODED. MORE THAN SIX MONTHS LATER, THEY ARE NOW TAKING LEGAL ACTION AND FILED A CIVIL LAWSUIT. INDUSTRIAL SERVICES INCORPORATED AND VALVES INCORPORATED, OF BEING NEGLIGENT IN THE DEATH OF QUINN. STILL, THE FAMILY’S ATTORNEY SAYS THE INVESTIGATION, LED BY THE U.S. CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD INVESTIGATION BOARD, LAYS OUT THEIR CASE.
Source:The Star
February 20, 2026 23:06 UTC