James May, a celebrated British television presenter, journalist, and author, has built an impressive net worth estimated at $40 million. He rose to international fame as one-third of the iconic trio on Top Gear, alongside Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond. His extensive career in television, publishing, and business ventures has made him one of the most recognizable faces in automotive entertainment. James May Net Worth $40 Million Date of Birth Jan 16, 1963 Place of Birth Bristol Nationality Brits Profession Television Presenter, Journalist, and Author A Career Steeped in Television Success May’s biggest claim to fame came through Top Gear,…
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A pistol believed to have been used in the murder of Kaspul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were was Tuesday night recovered in a major operation by police. The police said they also recovered a second pistol, which will be subjected to ballistic analysis to establish ownership and where it had been used. The recovery was made in a house in Chokaa area, Kayole on Tuesday night after a daylong search, police said. The team also recovered a bag and shoes that a prime suspect in the murder wore on the day the MP was murdered. The team termed the…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has written to President William Ruto, urging him to involve the opposition in the process of appointing new commissioners to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Kalonzo sent the letter shortly after the president received the report from the IEBC selection panel, which interviewed candidates for the positions of chairperson and commissioners. In the letter, Kalonzo called for fresh bipartisan consultations, warning that failure to include the opposition in the appointments would erode public trust in the commission and risk creating a partisan electoral body. “We note that today you received the report of…
Kenya’s construction sector shrank by 0.7 per cent in 2024, a sharp contrast to the 3.0 per cent growth recorded in 2023, according to the 2025 Economic Survey. The report shows inflation on construction materials and other inputs rose to 2.83 per cent in 2024, up from 2.30 per cent the previous year. Loans and advances to the construction sector dropped significantly from Sh602.7 billion in 2023 to Sh528 billion in 2024. Cement consumption also declined by 7.2 per cent to 8.54 million metric tonnes in 2024. Private sector jobs in construction dropped slightly from 226,300 in 2023 to 223,400…
The National Government expects its revenue to grow by 13.4 per cent to Sh3.12 trillion in the 2024/25 financial year, according to the 2025 Economic Survey. The projected revenue includes Sh2.54 trillion from taxes, Sh529.6 billion in non-tax revenue, and Sh50.3 billion in grants. At the same time, total government spending is expected to rise from Sh3.61 trillion in 2023/24 to Sh3.98 trillion in 2024/25, leading to a wider budget deficit of Sh862.7 billion. As of June 2024, Kenya’s national debt stood at an estimated Sh10 trillion. Interest payments on this debt are expected to increase to Sh995.8 billion in…
The total value of market capitalization in Kenya rose significantly by 34.8 per cent, from Sh1.44 trillion in 2023 to Sh1.94 trillion in 2024, according to the 2025 Economic Survey. The report also shows strong growth in the insurance and pensions sector. Gross premium income from life insurance increased by 18.5 per cent to Sh201.6 billion in 2024, up from Sh170.1 billion the previous year. Investments in the long-term insurance business grew by 23.4 per cent to Sh859.3 billion. In the pensions sector, total assets under management grew by 20.3 per cent, reaching Sh2.21 trillion by the end of December…
Kenya’s economy created 782,300 new jobs in 2024, with most of the employment growth coming from the informal sector, the 2025 Economic Survey has revealed. Employment in both the modern and informal sectors — excluding small-scale agriculture — increased from 20 million in 2023 to 20.8 million in 2024. Out of the new jobs created, the informal sector contributed the largest share with 703,700 jobs, representing 90 per cent of the total. However, this was a slight drop compared to 720,900 new jobs created in the sector in 2023. The modern sector added 78,600 jobs in 2024, marking a 2.4…
Kenya recorded a slight drop in reported crime cases last year, with the total number falling from 104,842 in 2023 to 101,220 in 2024, representing a 3.5 percent decrease, according to the 2025 Economic Survey. The report noted a general decline in most types of crimes reported to police, except for criminal damage, offences involving police officers, and other penal code violations, which increased by 0.8 percent, 36.7 percent, and 16 percent respectively. Nairobi City recorded the highest number of reported crimes at 9,717 cases or 9.6 percent of the national total. It was followed by Kiambu County with 8,865…
President William Ruto has officially received the report on the recruitment of nominees for the positions of Chairperson and Members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The report was handed over to him at State House Nairobi by the IEBC Selection Panel, led by Dr. Nelson Makanda. President Ruto commended the panel for what he described as a thorough and commendable job in identifying suitable candidates. “In accordance with the provisions of the IEBC Act, I will nominate and transmit the names to the National Assembly in full fidelity to the constitutional principles that guide our system of…
Liam Gallagher, the iconic former frontman of the legendary Britpop band Oasis, has a net worth of $6 million as of 2025. Once riding high on global fame and fortune, Gallagher’s wealth has seen a significant decline from its estimated peak of $50 million, owing to lavish spending, legal disputes, and lifestyle choices. Liam Gallagher Net Worth $6 Million Date of Birth September 21, 1972 Place of Birth Manchester Nationality Brits Early Life Born William John Paul Gallagher on September 21, 1972, in Manchester, England, Liam was raised by Irish parents in a turbulent household. After a life-altering head injury…