Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) based at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have arrested 14 suspects, including three serving police officers and several foreign nationals, in connection with a suspected counterfeit currency operation in Nairobi. The suspects were arrested after detectives raided a warehouse in the Vision Plaza Industrial Area, where they recovered suspected counterfeit US currency, fake gold bars and materials believed to have been used in the production of counterfeit money. The operation was conducted on October 1, 2026, following a complaint filed by a US national, Alkhalifi Ibrahim Hassan, at the JKIA Police Station.…
Author: David Wafula
Construction of the Raila Odinga Talanta Stadium has reached 94 per cent completion as Kenya steps up preparations to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament with Uganda and Tanzania. The National Assembly Sports and Culture Committee inspected the 60,000-seater stadium to assess the country’s readiness to host the continental tournament. The tournament is scheduled to run from June 19 to July 17, 2027, and will feature 24 national teams. The committee, led by its chairperson Daniel Wanyama, was informed that the main stadium works were 95 per cent complete, while outdoor training facilities stood at 92 per…
The Ministry of Health has provided an update on the ongoing transition from the Social Health Authority (SHA) Provider Portal to the Health Management Information System (HMIS), as Kenya moves towards a fully digital and paperless health information system. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the transition has progressed well, with significant milestones achieved across public, faith-based and private health facilities. In a statement issued on Thursday, October 1, Duale said all 6,427 public Level 2-4 health facilities had successfully transitioned to the HMIS. The Ministry said four public Level 5 facilities have so far completed the transition, while 23…
A narrow majority of Kenyans now believe the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new opinion poll by Politrack Africa. The Kenya 2027 Presidential Preference Brief, released on October 1, shows that 45.2 per cent of respondents believe the country is headed in the right direction. A closely matching 44.6 per cent said Kenya is heading in the wrong direction, while 10.2 per cent were unsure. The survey was conducted between September 15 and 25, 2026. The findings mark a shift from recent opinion surveys that have consistently shown a majority of Kenyans expressing the view…
The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has overtaken the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to become the second most supported political party in Kenya after President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), according to a new opinion poll by Politrack Africa. The Kenya 2027 Presidential Preference Brief, released on October 1, shows UDA leading the party rankings with 30 per cent support. DCP follows with 11.7 per cent, while ODM is third with 10.6 per cent support. The survey shows that 9.1 per cent of respondents declined to identify their preferred political party, while 7.3 per cent said they did…
President William Ruto is leading the race for the 2027 presidential election, according to a new opinion poll by Politrack Africa. The Kenya 2027 Presidential Preference Brief, released on October 1, shows Ruto leading with 45.1 per cent support among respondents. The survey, conducted between September 15 and 25, 2026, places Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna second with 19.6 per cent. Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka follows with 10.3 per cent, while former Cabinet Secretary and former Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang’i ranks fourth with 7.2 per cent. The findings add to a series of recent opinion polls that have placed…
Two suspects have been arrested after detectives raided a suspected counterfeit juice production facility in Muthua, Kabete, Kiambu County. The operation followed a tip-off from a member of the public who alerted the police about suspicious activities at a homestead in the area. Detectives from Kabete Police Station acted on the information and visited the premises, where they found two men, Alex Mwaruta and James Munala Inyangala, allegedly in the process of producing counterfeit juice. The two suspects were arrested during the operation, according to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). A subsequent search of the homestead uncovered what detectives…
Roger Ailes had an estimated net worth of $200 million at the time of his death in 2017. The American television executive built his fortune through a long career in television production, political consulting and cable news. He became one of the most influential executives in American television after serving as the founding chief executive and chairman of Fox News. Ailes also earned substantial compensation during his years at the network. At the peak of his career, he reportedly earned about $20 million a year, including salary, bonuses and stock options. His wealth was further supported by a large real…
Laura Ingraham has an estimated net worth of $40 million. The American television host, political commentator, author, former radio personality, and attorney has built her wealth through a long career in television, radio, publishing, and digital media. Ingraham is best known as the host of Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle,” a prime-time program that combines political commentary, interviews, news analysis, and discussions of cultural issues. Before becoming a television star, she built a national audience through syndicated talk radio and worked as an attorney after completing prestigious federal judicial clerkships. Her career has also included work in the Reagan administration,…
Sean Hannity is an American television host, radio personality, author and conservative political commentator who has an estimated net worth of $300 million. Hannity has built his fortune through a long career in television and radio, supplemented by book sales, media projects and extensive real estate investments. He is one of the most recognizable personalities in conservative American media and has spent decades building a loyal audience across multiple platforms. Hannity began his broadcasting career in the late 1980s as a volunteer talk-radio host in California. He later worked at radio stations in Alabama and Georgia before getting his major…
Maria Bartiromo is an American journalist, author, columnist, and television news anchor who has an estimated net worth of $50 million. She built her wealth through a decades-long career in financial television, including major roles at CNBC and Fox Business Network, as well as income from books and other professional work. Bartiromo became one of the most recognizable personalities in American business journalism after joining CNBC in 1993. She made television history in 1995 when she became the first journalist to report live on a daily basis from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Her energetic reporting style…
Maria Bartiromo is an American journalist, author, columnist, and television news anchor who has an estimated net worth of $50 million. She built her wealth through a decades-long career in financial television, including major roles at CNBC and Fox Business Network, as well as income from books and other professional work. Bartiromo became one of the most recognizable personalities in American business journalism after joining CNBC in 1993. She made television history in 1995 when she became the first journalist to report live on a daily basis from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Her energetic reporting style…
Neil Cavuto is an American television news anchor, business journalist, and commentator who has an estimated net worth of $25 million. He built his wealth through a long career in financial journalism, television hosting, book publishing, and executive roles in business news. Cavuto became one of the most recognizable faces in American financial television after joining Fox News at the network’s launch in 1996. Over a career spanning nearly three decades, he hosted several influential programs, including Your World with Neil Cavuto, Cavuto Live, and Cavuto: Coast to Coast on Fox Business Network. Before joining Fox, Cavuto worked at CNBC…
Charles Payne has an estimated net worth of $9 million. The American financial journalist and television host is best known for his work with Fox Business, where he has built a career covering the stock market, investing, entrepreneurship and economic issues. Payne is the host of Making Money with Charles Payne, a Fox Business program that focuses on financial markets and investment opportunities. His television career has made him a familiar figure among retail investors, particularly viewers interested in stocks, market trends and personal financial growth. Before becoming a prominent television personality, Payne worked on Wall Street as a stock…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has licensed 29 additional Digital Credit Providers (DCPs), bringing the total number of licensed digital lenders in the country to 281. In a statement on Wednesday, CBK said the latest licensing was undertaken pursuant to Section 59(2) of the Central Bank of Kenya Act. The new licenses follow the licensing of 25 DCPs announced by CBK in July 2026. CBK said it has received more than 900 applications from digital credit providers since March 2022 and has been working with applicants to review their submissions. The review process has focused on various aspects of…