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
Website lets Ontario workers track exposure to dangerous substances
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Source:The Star
February 20, 2026 22:38 UTC
Popular Businessman Abducted after Gym Session Found Dead, Family Mourns Him: "Broken Arm"
Source: InstagramThe Arusha-based businessman who dealt in selling gold, among other minerals, was found dead on February 18, days after he went missing. The beloved businessman and father of three was allegedly taken by unknown people on February 12, moments after leaving the gym. The son of businessman, Banjo, moved netizens to tears after sharing details of how his father was brutally tortured to death. Source: TikTokWhat did businessman Banjo’s son say after dad’s death? Below is the video:What happened at businessman Banjo’s funeral?
Source:The Star
February 20, 2026 20:46 UTC
Ida Odinga Declares Her Networth Is KSh 500m During Vetting for UNEP Ambassador Role
Mama Ida Odinga appearing before the National Assembly Defence Committee for approval hearing for her nomination to the UNEP envoy role. Ida revealed that she owns property outside the vast Odinga family estate, in which she also has interests. "There are things that belong to me as Ida, and then there are those belonging to the Odinga family. In his lifetime, Raila Odinga managed a vast empire, estimated to be worth over KSh 2 billion. Photo: Ida Odinga.
Source:Daily Nation
February 20, 2026 20:08 UTC
Heavy rain to hit Kenya from Saturday, Met warns
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall alert covering large parts of the country, warning residents to brace for potential floods from Saturday, February 21, to Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Heavy rainfall can cause sudden flooding even in areas that might not have experienced significant rain, so preparedness is critical," Kenya Met Acting Managing Director Edward Muriuki said in a statement. Residents in Nairobi and surrounding counties are reminded to monitor updates from KMD through its website, WhatsApp channel, and FASTA-Ken platform. It emphasised that although the probability of heavy rainfall is moderate (33%–66% chance), the impact could be significant in flood-prone regions. Kenya has in the past experienced severe flooding following heavy rainfall, causing loss of life, property destruction, and disruption of transport networks.
Source:The Star
February 20, 2026 19:15 UTC
Sky News Australia rebranding as News24
On its 30th anniversary, the Sky News Australia channel has announced a new name and moved into new broadcast headquarters in Sydney. Every night you will still see Australia’s favourite commentators deliver passionate opinions about the biggest stories, and we’ll continue to bring you live breaking news coverage as the place where news is not just analysed, but where it begins,” added the company. Later this year viewers will also see a refreshed on-air look, relaunched digital products including a new dedicated website and app. Sky News Australia launched on February 19th 1996, becoming the country’s first 24/7 news channel. Itscross-platform content currently reaches some 11.3 million Australians each month.
Source:News 24
February 20, 2026 18:26 UTC
History and the law: Why judges break pens after death sentences
“Essentially, the accused is not beyond reform and therefore the death sentence is not merited.”The court was unmoved. The moment that drew attentionAfter pronouncing the death sentence, Justice Magare broke his pen, a rare gesture in Kenyan courts. Instead, it is a centuries-old judicial tradition used in some jurisdictions after delivering a death sentence. In medieval and early modern Europe, particularly in Germany, France and parts of Eastern Europe, judges presiding over capital cases would break a quill after pronouncing a death sentence. “A death sentence is the most serious order a court can make.”Despite its symbolism, the broken pen does not end the legal process.
Source:The Star
February 20, 2026 18:14 UTC
Nation Media Group Addresses Fears Of Job Losses After Deciding To Close Regional Newsroom
Nation Media Group (NMG) has announced plans to close its Mombasa bureau as part of a fresh operational shake-up. A photo of Nation Media Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Geoffrey Odundo. "We are building a more resilient Nation Media Group that is equipped to thrive in a digital-first world," Odundo went on. Nation Media Group has been undergoing a series of restructuring changes, beyond merely staff rationalization. The company’s advertising revenues have been hit hard by the rise of digital platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok.
Source:Daily Nation
February 20, 2026 18:10 UTC
Lawsuit claims Nippon failed to avert fatal Clairton Coke Works blast
A cross-section of Batteries 13 and 14 is shown following the Aug. 11 explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works. A coke battery, a large industrial structure, houses multiple slot-shaped ovens used to heat coal to 2,000 degrees to create coke for use in steelmaking. It was beneath that transfer area, in a confined space called the “basement,” that the high-pressure coke oven gas supply piping ran, feeding processed gas to both batteries. ‘Catastrophic hazard’According to the lawsuit, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires facility siting evaluations for plants like Clairton Coke Works. According to the complaint, Clairton Coke Work’s written procedures for exercising battery gas isolation valves allows for heating it with steam.
Source:The Star
February 20, 2026 17:03 UTC
ODM factions in epic war to take over Raila bases
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Source:The Star
February 20, 2026 17:01 UTC
Kanjama defeats rivals to win Law Society of Kenya presidential seat
Charles Kanjama has been elected as the president of the Law Society of Kenya. Kanjama has won the LSK presidential seat after garnering 3,728 votes. The biennial elections mark the end of the two-year term of LSK President Faith Odhiambo. The Law Society of Kenya 2026 elections started with a blend of early enthusiasm and significant procedural drama, as the premier bar association moved to elect its leadership for the 2026-28 biennial cycle. The polls were supervised by the LSK Elections Board and conducted by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) at High Court stations across the country.
Source:The Star
February 20, 2026 16:43 UTC
Ruto pledges Sh2 billion to settle Methodist University debt
President William Ruto speaking during a meeting with leaders from Methodist church in State House on February 20, 2026/PCSThe government will allocate Sh2 billion to settle part of the debt it owes the Methodist University during the next financial year, President William Ruto has said. He made the remarks when he hosted a delegation of leaders from the Methodist Church in Kenya at State House, Nairobi, on . Present were Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church John Maromba, Emeritus Presiding Bishop Joseph Ntombura, and other leaders of the church. President Ruto said the government will compensate the church for the property, which has been invaded by squatters, it holds in Nairobi and Mombasa. DP Kindiki highlighted the values of hard work and a saving culture, saying the Methodist Church is well-known for the virtues other religious groups ought to emulate.
Source:The Star
February 20, 2026 16:29 UTC
Haley Kalil Says She Never Named Ex Matt Kalil in ‘Two Coke Can’ Comments
The legal fight between model Haley Kalil and former NFL lineman Matt Kalil just added another twist, and this one centers on a simple claim: she says she never actually said his name. The filing pushes back against his lawsuit by pointing out that, while viewers may have made assumptions, she never directly named him when making the comments that later went viral. Haley’s legal team is challenging that logic, leaning on the idea that implication is not the same as identification. “Deadass… for our whole marriage,” she said at one point, explaining that they explored multiple options to fix the issue. Since retiring from the NFL, Matt has largely stayed out of the spotlight—a point his lawsuit emphasizes.
Source:The Star
February 20, 2026 16:08 UTC
Ruto: Why I had to plead with China over Kenya’s heavy debt burden
According to the President, Kenya had been forced into external borrowing largely because of a weak savings culture, noting that the country’s low domestic savings continue to expose it to costly foreign debt. “The reason why we roam capitals of other countries to borrow money is because we have refused to save our own money,” Ruto said during the County Assemblies Forum in Nairobi. “The money we borrow from China is the savings of the Chinese people. We had to go and tell them, this debt is too heavy, reduce the pressure because it is hurting us,” he said. Ruto questioned why the country should subject itself to such situations when it has the capacity to mobilise its own resources, pointing to stronger domestic savings frameworks in neighbouring countries.
Source:The Star
February 20, 2026 15:12 UTC
Media Complaints Commission rules photos taken in public can be used for illustration without consent
In its ruling, the Commission found that the image did not breach the Code of Conduct for Media Practice and dismissed the complaint lodged by Nico Otieno Nissen Magather. Media outlets can use illustrative photographs taken in public places for stories of public interest, without needing prior consent, provided no individual is unfairly identified or misrepresented. In its ruling, the Commission found that the image did not breach the Code of Conduct for Media Practice and dismissed the complaint lodged by Nico Otieno Nissen Magather. The Commission considered three key issues: whether publication without consent breached the Code; whether the image and caption constituted misleading or unfair presentation; and whether the publication violated the complainant’s right to privacy and dignity. "Finding no breach of the relevant provisions, the Commission concluded that the complaint lacked merit and dismissed it entirely," the Commission ruled.
Source:Daily Nation
February 20, 2026 14:48 UTC