Kid Ink has an estimated net worth of $2.5 million. The American rapper, singer and songwriter built his wealth through album sales, streaming, live performances, songwriting, music production and collaborations with other major artists. Born Brian Collins in Los Angeles, Kid Ink developed an interest in music production before establishing himself as a rapper. He released his debut studio album, Up & Away, in 2012 and quickly became one of the emerging names in hip-hop. His commercial success grew with albums and projects including My Own Lane, Full Speed, Almost Home, 7 Series and Alive. Some of his best-known songs…
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The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) and the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) in West Pokot County have differed over the proposed management and autonomy of Junior Schools (JS). The disagreement emerged during a public participation exercise by the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Education on proposed education Bills. KUPPET officials called for Junior Schools to operate autonomously within primary school compounds and be headed by teachers trained to teach at the post-primary level. Speaking during the exercise, KUPPET Executive Secretary in West Pokot Alfred Kamuto argued that teachers supervising Junior Schools should have the qualifications…
The Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) has advertised nine senior positions and invited qualified candidates to apply. In a notice issued on Tuesday, September 29, the office said it is seeking to recruit eight Directors of Audit. The Office of the Auditor-General is also recruiting one Director of Legal Services and one Director of Communications. Interested and qualified candidates have been advised to access the application guidelines through the official website of the Auditor-General. The applications should reach the Office of the Auditor-General on or before October 16, 2026.
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has invited eligible firms to apply for registration as suppliers for the financial years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028. In a notice issued on Tuesday, HELB said it is updating its Register of Suppliers for the two financial years. The institution invited eligible and interested firms to submit applications for registration under the relevant categories of goods, works and services. HELB said existing suppliers in its database who wish to continue being considered for procurement opportunities must reapply and provide updated company information. Interested and eligible firms are required to complete the supplier registration process and…
The National Government will hold public sector hearings on the proposed 2027/28 financial year budget and the Medium-Term Budget from October 7 to October 9, 2026. The hearings will be held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, starting at 8:30am each day. Principal Secretary for the National Treasury Dr Chris Kiptoo said in a notice issued on Tuesday, September 29, that the exercise will provide an opportunity for members of the public to participate in the budget-making process. Kiptoo said the hearings are being conducted in accordance with Article 201(a) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, and…
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has shortlisted 13 candidates for the position of Data Commissioner and scheduled interviews for October 5, 2026. The Commission said the recruitment process followed an application period that closed on September 14 and attracted 152 applications. The shortlisted candidates are Nooseli Moses Lemayian, Otieno Oscar Onyango, Shalle Mohamed Abdi, Sitienei Lydia Chelagat, Nyale Duncan Kubahatisha, Kirwa Solomon, Anditi Stephen Odhiambo and Lobuin Isaac Eregae. The other shortlisted candidates are Omwoyo David Omwoyo, Mbiuki Jasper Micheni, Cheronoh Lynneth, Abdi Mohamed Hussein and Nyongesa John Walubengo. In a notice issued on Tuesday, the Commission said the interviews…
The Kenya School of Law (KSL) has set October 20, 2026, as the deadline for applications for the position of Director and Chief Executive Officer. The institution’s Board Chairperson re-advertised the position on Tuesday, September 29, inviting qualified candidates to apply. The position officially fell vacant in March 2026 following the completion of an eight-year tenure by the former KSL Director and CEO, Dr Henry Kibet Muta. Isaac Kuloba is currently serving as the Acting Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya School of Law. Visit the KSL official website for application instructions.
Nairobi Rivers Commissioner John Kioli Kalua died after suffering a sudden asthma attack while attending to personal business in Nairobi’s central business district, his family said. Kioli was going about his usual activities when he suffered the attack, prompting people around him to seek an inhaler and assist him in vain. His brother, Isaac Kalua Green, on September 28, 2026, said the family was informed that efforts to save Kioli’s life had failed, with medical personnel who arrived at the scene pronouncing him dead shortly afterwards. Green said Kioli had been asthmatic but had managed the condition over the years.…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has opened applications for the position of Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, offering a gross monthly salary of Sh698,600. In a notice issued on Tuesday, September 29, the Commission said the successful candidate will serve as the head of the TSC Secretariat and Accounting Officer. The Secretary/CEO will also be responsible for keeping all records of the Commission and executing decisions made by the Commission. Other responsibilities will include assigning duties to and supervising TSC staff, facilitating and coordinating the implementation of the Commission’s mandate, ensuring staff comply with public ethics and values, and overseeing…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has given illegal roadside occupants, including traders and owners of unauthorised structures, 30 days to vacate road reserves along four major roads. KeNHA Director General Luka Kimeli said in a notice issued on Tuesday that the directive affects occupants along the Likoni-Ukunda-Lunga Lunga (A7) Road, Kilifi-Malindi-Garsen-Witu (A7) Road, Maili Tisa-Kitale (B14) Road and Eldoret-Nyaru (B124) Road. The affected traders and other occupants have been directed to remove their goods, structures and any other forms of encroachment from the road reserves within 30 days from the date of the notice. Kimeli said the directive would…
The Kenya School of Law has opened applications for admission to the Advocates Training Programme (ATP) for the 2027/2028 academic year. In a notice issued on Tuesday, the institution said the programme will begin on February 1, 2027. Eligible applicants have until November 13, 2026, to submit their applications for the ATP. The School has also announced applications for the Pre-Bar Examinations scheduled to take place from January 11 to January 13, 2027. Applicants seeking to sit the Pre-Bar Examinations must submit their applications by December 11, 2026. The Kenya School of Law urged prospective applicants to confirm their eligibility…
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has warned the public and healthcare providers against a falsified Lucentis (Ranibizumab) 0.3mg injection that has been detected in circulation in the Kenyan market. The affected products bear batch numbers 18862110 and 18802112 and misleadingly claim to have been manufactured by Genentech. Pharmacy and Poisons Board Chief Executive Officer Dr Ahmed Mohamed said the falsified product was identified in the local market following investigations. The Board compared the suspected falsified product with the genuine product supplied by Novartis Overseas Investment AG and identified several differences. The falsified product is labelled Lucentis, while the brand registered…
Detectives in Meru County have arrested a prime suspect in connection with the murder of 65-year-old Evelyne Mukiri Mbaabu in Kithoka, Imenti East Sub-county. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the woman was fatally attacked at her home on August 7, 2026, while preparing supper with her 13-year-old grandson. According to the DCI, an unknown man entered the compound and proceeded to the kitchen, where he asked for drinking water. Moments later, the boy heard his grandmother scream for help. He rushed to the kitchen and found her lying in a pool of blood. The attacker then turned on…
Jubilee Party has hit back at President William Ruto following his criticism of former President Uhuru Kenyatta over remarks about the disputed 2022 General Election. In a statement on Monday, Jubilee Secretary-General Moitalel Ole Kenta criticised Ruto for addressing political issues from a church pulpit, arguing that places of worship should be reserved for truth, humility and spiritual reflection. Kenta said it was ironic for the Head of State to use a church setting to lecture political leaders on decorum and restraint while, in his view, presiding over a government facing criticism over economic hardship, taxation and unfulfilled promises. “It…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has issued a September 30, 2026 deadline to healthcare providers seeking to continue offering services to its beneficiaries. SHA said existing contracts with healthcare providers and facilities will expire on September 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. In a notice, SHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi urged providers wishing to continue serving SHA beneficiaries to apply for new contracts and complete the contracting process before October 1, 2026. Healthcare providers that do not have an executed contract for the 2026–2029 cycle will not be allowed to offer services to SHA beneficiaries after the deadline. SHA said…