Al-Shabaab has released a video showing Kenyan United Nations worker Ambrose Kimiti pleading for help from the UN Secretary-General, President William Ruto, and the Kenyan public. In the video, seen by Kahawa Tungu, Kimiti said he has been held captive by the militant group for more than one and a half years. “To UN Secretary General António Guterres, and to the President of the Republic of Kenya Dr. William Samoe Ruto, and the people of Kenya: My name is Ambrose Kimiti, a Kenyan medic working with the United Nations Mission supporting Somalia as part of its aeromedical evacuation team. I…
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Detectives from Igembe South, Igembe North, and Mutuati sub-counties have arrested a National Police Reserve (NPR) officer and recovered an AK-47 rifle linked to a series of robberies in the Kirindine area of Igembe South. The suspect is believed to be part of a larger gang involved in a violent robbery at Kirindini Shopping Centre on December 19, 2025. In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said that following crucial leads, officers tracked the suspect to the villages of Kina Meru, Kiutine, and Kina-Duba, where he was apprehended. During questioning, the officer revealed the location of a buried…
First Lady Rachel Ruto took to social media to celebrate her husband, President William Ruto, on his 59th birthday on December 21, 2025, thanking God for the journey they have shared together. “My dear Bill, happy birthday! Today, I thank God for the gift of your life, for the journey we have walked together, for your courage in moments of uncertainty, and for the steady love and discipline with which you carry the weight of leadership. I have seen your heart for Kenya, your tireless commitment to serve, and the quiet sacrifices that often go unseen,” she wrote. She also…
Detectives from Dandora and Shaurimoyo have arrested a murder suspect in an operation that also led to the recovery of a firearm and suspected stolen property. In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the suspect, Peter Kimani, also known as Kim, was arrested along Gallole Street in Eastleigh. Officers recovered a Retay Falcon pistol, a live 9mm hollow point round and a spent cartridge of the same calibre from him. Detectives also seized a red Boxer motorcycle, registration number KMGT 530S, which is believed to have been stolen. The DCI said Kimani is currently in custody as…
Detectives in Kisauni Sub-County have arrested two suspects linked to the murder of Stephen Opello, which took place on November 22, 2025, in Chembani, Mtopanga. In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the suspects were identified as Julius Otieno Mageta, also known as Junior, and his alleged accomplice, Mohammed Omar Hamisi, also known as Babu. The DCI said the two were tracked down and arrested after members of the public provided crucial information that led officers to their hideout. Investigators said the suspects attacked Opello and left him with serious injuries. He was rushed to Coast General…
Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Alice Wahome has formed a Multi-Agency Team to complete the demarcation and harmonisation of riparian reserves, wetlands, and springs along the Nairobi Rivers Corridor. The exercise covers the Nairobi, Mathare, Ngong, Miotoni, Mokoyeti, Mbagthi, Ruaka, Gethathuru, and Kibagare rivers and their tributaries. The team will include representatives from the State Department for Lands and Physical Planning, the State Department for Interior and National Coordination, the Survey of Kenya, the Water Resources Authority, the National Environment Management Authority, Nairobi City County Government, and the Nairobi Rivers Commission. According to a gazette…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has extended the designation of 13 areas in Marsabit County as security-disturbed and dangerous for an additional 30 days. In a gazette notice dated December 19, 2025, Murkomen, exercising powers under Section 106(6) of the National Police Service Act, 2011, and in consultation with the National Security Council, extended the declaration that was first made on November 21, 2025. The affected areas include Hillo Gorgora, Hillo Orofa, Hillo Walkite, Hillo Tanzania, Hillo Irress Abamartille, Hillo Gootu, Hillo Tessum Qalicha, Hillo Karray, Hillo Hudda, Hillo Qoranjido, Hillo Irress Shindia, Hillo Rabaalee, and Hillo Godde Haroressa. “This…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba has appointed renowned Kiswahili scholar, writer, and academic Prof. Clara Samiji Momanyi as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Kenyatta University Council. The appointment was announced through a gazette notice dated December 19, 2025. Prof. Momanyi will serve a three-year term. The notice also confirmed the revocation of Dr. Ben Chumo’s previous appointment to the position. Prof. Momanyi is a distinguished Kenyan scholar, author, translator, and academic, celebrated for her contributions to Kiswahili literature, language studies, and gender research. She is recognized internationally as an expert in Kiswahili and African Studies, with numerous publications to…
Ten people have been removed from the list of recipients of the Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (C.B.S.), according to a notice issued by President William Ruto. In a gazette notice dated December 19, 2025, President Ruto said the individuals were mistakenly included in the list of national honours announced during this year’s Jamhuri Day celebrations on December 12, 2025. “In Gazette Notice No. 1836 of 2025, relating to the conferment of National Honours and Awards and as published under the Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (C.B.S.) list, it is notified for the general…
Erik Per Sullivan is a former American child actor with an estimated net worth of $5 million. He is best known for portraying Dewey, the soft-spoken yet sharp younger brother on the hit Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle. Although Sullivan stepped away from acting more than a decade ago, his work on the long-running series and several successful films continues to define his career and financial legacy. Erik Per Sullivan Net Worth $5 Million Date of Birth July 12, 1991 Place of Birth Worcester, Massachusetts Early Life Erik Per Sullivan was born on July 12, 1991, in Worcester, Massachusetts.…
Kenyan President William Ruto has reappointed prominent lawyer Faith Boinett as the non-executive chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Kenya Pipeline Company Limited. The reappointment was announced through an official gazette notice dated December 19, 2025. Boinett will serve a new three-year term beginning December 23, 2025. She was first appointed to the position by President Ruto in December 2022. The move keeps Boinett at the helm of one of Kenya’s most strategic state-owned corporations as the government continues to push for reforms and improved performance in the energy sector. Who Is Faith Boinett? Faith Boinett is a…
Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka has hit back at President William Ruto following recent attacks over development issues. In a statement released to the media on Friday, the Wiper Patriotic Front accused President Ruto of unfairly targeting Kalonzo, especially over infrastructure development. President Ruto had earlier questioned Kalonzo’s development record, claiming that even the road leading to his home is not tarmacked, and therefore he could not deliver development to other Kenyans. However, Wiper dismissed the claims, saying President Ruto was misleading the public. The party said the President is now taking credit for projects he allegedly stalled or sabotaged…
Jane Kaczmarek is an American actress with an estimated net worth of $9 million. She is best known for her Emmy-nominated role as Lois, the sharp-tongued and unforgettable mother on the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006). The role made her one of the most recognizable television actresses of the early 2000s and remains the primary source of her wealth. Over a career spanning four decades, Kaczmarek has worked extensively in television, film, voice acting, and theater. Jane Kaczmarek Net Worth $9 Million Date of Birth December 21, 1955 Place of Birth Milwaukee, Wisconsin Early Life Jane Frances Kaczmarek…
Bradley Whitford is an American actor and producer with an estimated net worth of $10 million. He is best known for his role as Josh Lyman, the fast-talking White House Deputy Chief of Staff, on NBC’s acclaimed political drama The West Wing. His performance on the series earned him three consecutive Primetime Emmy nominations, winning once in 2001. Over a career spanning more than four decades, Whitford has built a strong reputation in both television and film, appearing in award-winning series and major Hollywood productions. Bradley Whitford Net Worth $10 Million Date of Birth October 10, 1959 Place of Birth…
Janel Moloney is an American actress with an estimated net worth of $4 million. She is best known for her breakout role as Donnatella “Donna” Moss on NBC’s award-winning political drama The West Wing, a performance that earned her widespread recognition and multiple Emmy nominations. Moloney has built a steady career in television, film, and theater, with more than 40 acting credits to her name. Janel Moloney Net Worth $4 Million Date of Birth October 3, 1969 Place of Birth Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California Early Life Janel Wallace Moloney was born on October 3, 1969, in Woodland Hills, Los…