Every foreign visitor travelling to Kenya will now be required to have health insurance worth at least $50,000 (about Sh6.4million) before being allowed into the country under new regulations aimed at protecting both travellers and the country’s healthcare system. The requirement is contained in the Social Health Insurance Regulations, 2024, published in a Gazette Notice dated July 29, 2026, by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. The regulations are issued under Section 26(6) of the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023, read together with Regulation 70(2)(b) of the Social Health Insurance Regulations, 2024. The new rules represent one of the most significant…
Author: David Wafula
Police have arrested one suspect after dismantling a cannabis cultivation site in Kajiado County, recovering suspected cannabis with an estimated street value of Sh2.37 million. In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the operation was conducted by detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) working jointly with officers from Ololua Police Station following actionable intelligence. The detectives raided the site and found the illegal cannabis farm in operation before securing the area and uprooting the cultivated cannabis sativa plants. The operation led to the recovery of 78.98 kilograms of suspected cannabis sativa packed in five sacks, with an…
Police have seized 4,000 litres of the illicit brew Kangara and 100 litres of chang’aa during a crackdown targeting illegal alcohol and narcotics in the Soweto area of Kahawa West, Kasarani Sub-County. In a statement, the National Police Service (NPS) said officers from Kahawa West Police Station, working jointly with National Government Administration Officers, conducted the targeted operation on July 31, 2026. During the raid, the officers also recovered several brewing apparatuses and distillation equipment believed to have been used in the production of the illicit alcohol. “The National Police Service reiterates its commitment to the fight against dangerous, unregulated…
Italian film icon Gina Lollobrigida was one of the biggest international movie stars of the 1950s and 1960s, earning global fame for her beauty, talent, and charisma. Beyond acting, she also built successful careers as a photojournalist and sculptor while becoming known for her extensive charitable work. At the time of her death in January 2023, Gina Lollobrigida had an estimated net worth of $12 million. However, her estate later became the subject of legal disputes involving allegations of fraud and missing assets. Gina Lollobrigida Net Worth $12 Million Date of Birth July 4, 1927 Place of Birth Subiaco, Italy…
Tony Curtis was an iconic American actor whose career spanned more than six decades, making him one of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars. From classic comedies and historical epics to gripping dramas, Curtis delivered memorable performances in films such as “Some Like It Hot,” “The Defiant Ones,” “Spartacus,” and “The Boston Strangler.” At the time of his death in 2010, Tony Curtis had an estimated net worth of $60 million. He was also the father of Academy Award-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis. Tony Curtis Net Worth $60 Million Date of Birth June 3, 1925 Place of Birth New York City Early…
Jamie Lee Curtis is an award-winning American actress, producer, and children’s author who has built one of Hollywood’s most enduring careers. Best known for launching the “Halloween” franchise and later starring in blockbuster comedies, action films, and dramas, Curtis has remained a major force in the entertainment industry for more than four decades. As of 2026, Jamie Lee Curtis has an estimated net worth of $60 million, a combined fortune with her husband, filmmaker and actor Christopher Guest. Jamie Lee Curtis Net Worth $60 Million Date of Birth November 22, 1958 Place of Birth Santa Monica, California Early Life Jamie…
Christopher Guest is an acclaimed actor, comedian, filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and musician whose unique mockumentary style has left a lasting mark on Hollywood. Best known for creating cult classics such as “This Is Spinal Tap,” “Waiting for Guffman,” and “Best in Show,” Guest has enjoyed a career spanning more than five decades. As of 2026, Christopher Guest has an estimated net worth of $60 million, a combined fortune with his wife, Academy Award-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis. Christopher Guest Net Worth $60 Million Date of Birth February 5, 1948 Place of Birth New York City Early Life Christopher Haden-Guest was…
Parker Posey has an estimated net worth of $5 million. The American actress, writer, producer, and musician built her fortune through a career spanning more than three decades in film, television, theater, and publishing. Often referred to as the “Queen of the Indies,” Posey became one of the most recognizable faces in independent cinema before successfully transitioning into mainstream Hollywood productions. Her career received another major boost in 2025 after earning widespread praise for her performance in the third season of The White Lotus, introducing her to a new generation of viewers. Parker Posey Net Worth $5 Million Date of…
Bill Skarsgård has built an impressive career in Hollywood, earning worldwide recognition for his chilling portrayal of Pennywise in the It films. His success in horror, action, and drama has helped him establish a strong financial foundation while becoming one of Sweden’s most recognizable actors. She has a net worth of $5 million. Bill Skarsgård Net Worth $5 Million Date of Birth August 9, 1990 Place of Birth Vällingby, Sweden Early Life Bill Skarsgård was born on August 9, 1990, in Vällingby, Sweden, into one of the country’s most famous acting families. His father, Stellan Skarsgård, is an internationally acclaimed…
Max von Sydow was a legendary Swedish-French actor who had an estimated net worth of $16 million at the time of his death in 2020. Widely regarded as one of cinema’s greatest performers, von Sydow built an extraordinary career spanning more than seven decades across film, television, and theatre. He gained international recognition through his collaborations with acclaimed filmmaker Ingmar Bergman before becoming a familiar face in Hollywood classics such as The Exorcist, Flash Gordon, Minority Report, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Max von Sydow Net Worth $16 Million Date of Birth April 10,…
Lena Olin is a celebrated Swedish actress with an estimated net worth of $5 million. She built her wealth through a successful career spanning more than four decades in film, television, and theatre. Olin rose to international prominence with her role in The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988) before earning an Academy Award nomination for Enemies, A Love Story (1989). She has since starred in acclaimed productions including Chocolat, Alias, Riviera, and Hunters. Lena Olin Net Worth $5 Million Date of Birth March 22, 1955 Place of Birth Stockholm, Sweden Early life Lena Olin was born on March 22, 1955,…
Chelsea have been fined £10m and given a suspended ban from registering new players for two transfer windows for breaching rules relating to payments to agents between 2009 and 2022. But the club have had a six-point deduction, which was suspended until 30 June 2027, “set aside” on appeal. Owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital self-reported 74 breaches of Football Association rules when they purchased the club in 2022. Chelsea admitted making £47m in secret payments to unregistered agents and third-parties over transfers between 2011 and 2018. The FA said it was “continuing to investigate individual misconduct arising out of this case”.…
Presidential aspirant Rose Mbithe Mulwa and her son, Chris Mulwa, have been arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts over the fatal shooting of prominent psychologist Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso. The two appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo on Friday but did not take a plea after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), through the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), sought orders to detain them for 30 days to allow investigators to complete inquiries into the murder. Dr Mutiso was married to Prof. Ndetei, Mbithe’s former husband. The prosecution noted that Mbithe and Prof. Ndetei divorced more…
President William Ruto has endorsed plans for the construction of a 30-kilometre underground railway line in Nairobi as part of efforts to address persistent traffic congestion in the capital and its surrounding areas. Ruto said the proposed Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transport System would provide a long-term solution to the traffic gridlock affecting millions of residents and commuters. The President said the first phase of the project, which has already received the necessary approvals from the Nairobi City County Government, will connect densely populated areas of Eastlands to the Central Business District. “Already, the Nairobi City County Government has given…
The government has warned politicians against recruiting criminal gangs or exploiting young people to intimidate political opponents and disrupt public gatherings, saying those involved will face the full force of the law. Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr. Raymond Omollo said the government would not allow criminality and violence to shape the country’s politics, urging young people to reject attempts by politicians to use them to advance personal political interests. “If you do not support a particular leader, wait for the elections and exercise your democratic right. Violence, intimidation and criminal gangs have no place in our…