At least 84 Kenyans have been killed while 54 others remain missing in connection with the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has said. Mudavadi, responding to a petition on the recruitment of Kenyan nationals into the Russian military and the detention of Kenyans in Ukrainian prisons in Parliament on Thursday, said the Ministry has records of 354 Kenyans involved in the conflict. The figures include Kenyans whose current whereabouts and circumstances have been established by the government. Mudavadi said 77 Kenyans are currently on the frontline, 38 are in camps,…
Author: David Wafula
Kenya will host the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally in 2027 after the country was retained on the championship calendar for another edition. The 2027 WRC calendar, which features 15 rounds across five continents, shows that the Safari Rally will take place in Kenya from March 18 to 21, 2027. President William Ruto welcomed the development, saying the return of the global motorsport event to Kenya would provide another opportunity for the country to showcase its landscapes and tourism attractions to an international audience. Taking to social media on Thursday, Ruto said the world’s top rally drivers would once…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has promised an all-out war against sellers of destructive alcoholic drinks declaring that the battle must be won to safeguard the health and future of the nation. He said he has taken the lead in the fight in a bid to get rid of the harmful substances being sold to people in the name of alcohol, adding that previous crackdowns had fallen short because of sabotage and interferences. As a former Interior Cabinet Secretary who led successful operations against terrorists in Lamu and bandits in Northern Kenya leaving the regions enjoying lasting peace and normalcy, the…
The Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations has disbursed Sh83.7 million to victims under the latest phase of its compensation programme. Panel chair Prof Makau Mutua said the panel had verified 259 claims during the latest phase of the programme. The compensation covers various categories of harm suffered by civilian victims and uniformed officers who experienced human rights violations, including those arising from demonstrations and public protests. “The Panel has processed claims under various categories of harm in this phase of the compensation programme that includes both civilian victims and uniformed officers who suffered human…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved murder charges against five suspects accused of killing lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu. The suspects are politician Rose Mbithe Mulwa, her two children, Chris Mulwa and Angela Mulwa, and two police constables, Julius Kipkoech Cheruiyot and Kennedy Kipkemei Borboroi. Cheruiyot and Borboroi were Thursday arraigned before Justice Diana Kavedza at the High Court in Kibera but did not take a plea. The court directed that they undergo a mental assessment at Mbagathi Hospital. Justice Kavedza also directed the production of Mbithe and Mulwa, who are remanded at Lang’ata Women’s Prison, and Mulwa who…
A new Pan-African television series showcasing Africa’s wildlife and the people working to protect it has premiered in Kenya, bringing stories of conservation from across the continent to local audiences. ‘Wild Africa’, a 13-part weekly wildlife magazine series, premiered on Citizen TV on Sunday, October 4, 2026, and will air every Sunday at 2pm. Created specifically for African audiences, the series combines wildlife storytelling with profiles of conservationists and communities working to protect the continent’s natural heritage. The premiere episode features Oscar-winning Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o exploring elephant conservation in Kenya. It also takes viewers to Nigeria, where conservationists are…
The Kenya Coast Guard Service (KCGS) has intensified preparations for possible flooding and other weather-related emergencies along the Kenyan coastline, lakes and shared waterways as the government implements its national contingency plan for the anticipated El Niño rains. The Service is strengthening its operational readiness to respond to risks posed by heavy rainfall, rising water levels, strong currents, flash floods and rough sea conditions, particularly in areas considered highly vulnerable. KCGS is inspecting and servicing patrol boats, inflatable rescue crafts and lifesaving equipment while strategically positioning rescue vessels and response teams in high-risk areas ahead of the peak rainfall period.…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has said Kenya has identified 57 contacts linked to the country’s first imported Ebola Virus Disease case as the government intensifies contact tracing and surveillance. Duale said those already traced are under appropriate monitoring and quarantine, while response teams are continuing efforts to locate the remaining contacts. He met ambassador and high commissioners in Kenya in Nairobi to brief them on the issue. The CS said the patient, whose case was confirmed two days ago, has since died and was accorded a safe and dignified burial in line with public health protocols. He assured Kenyans…
Equity Group Holdings Chief Executive Officer Dr. James Mwangi has landed a new global development role after being appointed to the South-North Commission on Development. Mwangi is one of two business leaders appointed to the commission and the only African representative from the private sector. The commission brings together global leaders from business, government, international institutions, academia and civil society to rethink cooperation between the Global South and North. He joins World Bank President Ajay Banga, World Trade Organization Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, UN Development Programme Administrator Alexander De Croo and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege, among other…
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar, known for his intense performances and distinct dialogue delivery, has died at the age of 75 in Goa, his son Malhar told BBC Marathi. One of the most recognisable faces of Indian cinema, Patekar won three National Film Awards and became known for playing complex, often volatile characters. He was also a prominent figure in Marathi language cinema and theatre. He was rushed to hospital after being found unconscious at his home in Goa in the early hours of Thursday. “Despite 45 minutes of continuous CPR, he could not be revived,” Dr Shekhar Salkar of…
Anson Williams has an estimated net worth of $3 million. The American actor, singer, television director and businessman is best known for playing Warren “Potsie” Weber on the popular ABC sitcom Happy Days. Williams appeared throughout the show’s 11-season run from 1974 to 1984, earning a place among the show’s best-known supporting characters. However, his career extended well beyond acting. He later became a successful television director and worked on programs including Beverly Hills, 90210, Melrose Place, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Charmed, Baywatch, Lizzie McGuire and The Secret Life of the American…
Dyan Cannon has an estimated net worth of $16 million. The American actress, screenwriter, director and editor has built a career spanning several decades in film and television. She has received three Academy Award nominations, including two for her acting and one for a short film she wrote, produced, directed and edited. Cannon received her first Oscar nomination for her performance in Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice and later earned another nomination for Heaven Can Wait. Her short film Number One also earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film. Beyond her film career, Cannon…
Jennifer Grant has an estimated net worth of $20 million. The American actress is the only child of Hollywood stars Cary Grant and Dyan Cannon. She inherited a significant portion of her father’s estate after his death in 1986. Cary Grant had a net worth of about $60 million at the time of his death, equivalent to roughly $130 million in today’s money. Although Jennifer Grant was born into one of Hollywood’s most famous families, she did not immediately pursue an entertainment career. She initially planned to work outside show business after completing her education. She later entered acting in…
Cary Grant had an estimated net worth of $60 million at the time of his death in 1986. Adjusted for inflation, that amount would be approximately $130 million today. The English-born actor built his fortune through one of the most successful Hollywood careers of the 20th century, becoming known for his charm, sophistication and performances in romantic comedies, dramas and thrillers. Grant was one of the most celebrated leading men of Hollywood’s Golden Age. The American Film Institute ranked him second on its list of the greatest male stars of all time, behind Humphrey Bogart. His most famous films included…
Eva Marie Saint had an estimated net worth of $20 million at the time of her death in 2026. The American actress and producer built her wealth through a career that lasted more than seven decades across film, television, radio and Broadway. Saint became one of the most respected actresses of Hollywood’s Golden Age after making her feature-film debut in 1954’s On the Waterfront. Her performance as Edie Doyle opposite Marlon Brando earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Five years later, Saint delivered another career-defining performance as Eve Kendall opposite Cary Grant in Alfred Hitchcock’s North by…