Police have arrested a 17-year-old youth captured in a viral video desecrating the Kenyan flag during a football match at Nyayo Stadium. In a statement on Thursday, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed that Ibrahim Haidar Yusuf, one of the individuals wanted over the incident, had been apprehended. The act took place on September 20, 2025, during a match between Mogadishu City Club and Police FC. The viral clips showed two individuals stomping, kicking, and mocking the national flag, sparking public outrage and condemnation both online and at the stadium. “This act is unlawful and deeply offensive to the…
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The National Police Service (NPS) has confirmed the death of a Kenyan police officer who went missing in Haiti while serving under the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM). NPS spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said in a statement on Thursday that the officer was reported missing on March 26, 2025, a day after an ambush on the Carrefour Paye-Savien main supply route in the Pont-Sonde area of Artibonite Département. “The service promptly informed his family, and a joint search and rescue operation was launched by MSSM in collaboration with the Haitian National Police,” Nyaga said. He added that in a tragic…
Nairobi legislators have urged Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya to ensure fairness, equity, and non-discrimination in the ongoing Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruitment exercise. In a statement dated September 16, 2025, Members of Parliament representing Nairobi’s 17 constituencies, Senator Edwin Sifuna, and the County Woman Representative, expressed concern over the allocation of only three recruitment centres for the entire county. They described the move as unfair to Nairobi residents. “This consolidation of recruitment centres for over a dozen constituencies presents a logistical nightmare and stands in stark contrast to other counties, where recruitment centres are designated at the sub-county level,…
Embu Senator Alexander Mundigi has raised concern in the Senate over the sudden closure of the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) loan application system, saying the move has locked out many eligible students. The Senator told the House on Wednesday, September 24, that the premature shutdown of the portal had mainly affected students who had just received their National Identification (ID) cards. He called on the Standing Committee on Education to explain why the system was closed at such a critical time and demanded that it be reopened for at least 14 more days. “The Education Committee should give us…
Yellowman, the legendary Jamaican reggae and dancehall DJ, has a net worth of $500,000. Rising to fame in the 1980s, Yellowman helped shape the global dancehall movement and became a household name in reggae. He is widely celebrated for breaking barriers in music and for paving the way for reggae’s crossover into hip-hop. Despite facing health challenges, his resilience and contribution to the music industry have cemented his status as a cultural icon. Yellowman Net Worth $500,000 Date of Birth January 1957 Place of Birth Kingston, Jamaica Profession DJ Early Life Yellowman was born Winston Foster in January 1957 in…
Talib Kweli is an American rapper, activist, and entrepreneur with a net worth of $4 million. He is best known for being one of the most influential voices in conscious hip-hop, rising to prominence as one-half of the duo Black Star alongside Mos Def (now Yasiin Bey). Over the years, Kweli has built a successful solo career, collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry, and founded his own independent label, all while using his platform to champion social and political justice. Talib Kweli Net Worth $4 Million Date of Birth October 3, 1975 Place of Birth…
DJ Premier, an American DJ and record producer, has an estimated net worth of $20 million. Widely regarded as one of the greatest hip-hop producers of all time, he has shaped the sound of the genre through his innovative beats and collaborations. Over the years, he has worked with legendary artists such as Nas, J. Cole, Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, Mobb Deep, Common, and Kanye West. Beyond producing, DJ Premier is also celebrated as one half of the acclaimed duos Gang Starr and PRhyme, both of which have left a lasting mark on hip-hop. DJ Premier Net Worth $20 Million Date…
Grandmaster Flash, an American hip-hop recording artist, DJ, and author, has an estimated net worth of $4 million. Recognized as one of the founding pioneers of hip hop, he revolutionized DJing with techniques like cutting, mixing, and the Quick Mix Theory, and he even invented the slipmat used by DJs worldwide. His innovation, combined with his contributions as the leader of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, cemented his place as a music icon. Grandmaster Flash Net Worth $4 Million Date of Birth January 1, 1958 Place of Birth Bridgetown, Barbados Nationality American Profession Artists, DJ, Author Early Life Grandmaster…
Grandmaster Caz, an American rapper, songwriter, and DJ, has an estimated net worth of $3 million. Widely regarded as one of hip hop’s pioneers, he has built his fortune through music, live performances, cultural preservation work, and media appearances that continue to celebrate his lasting impact on the genre. Grandmaster Caz Net Worth $3 Million Date of Birth April 1961 Place of Birth Bronx, New York Nationality American Profession Rapper, Songwriter, And DJ Early Life Born Curtis Brown in April 1961 in the Bronx, New York, Grandmaster Caz grew up in the same neighborhoods where hip hop was first taking…
DJ Red Alert, an American disc jockey and hip hop pioneer, has an estimated net worth of $3 million. His decades-long career in music, broadcasting, and artist management has made him one of the most respected figures in the hip hop industry. DJ Red Alert Net Worth $3 Million Date of Birth November 1956 Place of Birth Antigua Nationality American Profession DJ Early Life DJ Red Alert was born in November 1956 in Antigua, West Indies before moving to the United States. Growing up in New York City, he became part of the vibrant cultural movement that gave birth to…
DJ Kool Herc is a Jamaican-American DJ and music pioneer with a net worth of $3 million. Widely regarded as the “Father of Hip Hop,” Kool Herc is credited with originating the genre in the Bronx, New York, during the early 1970s. His innovative use of turntables, particularly his focus on the “break” of a song, laid the foundation for the music and culture that would become hip hop. DJ Kool Herc Net Worth $3 Million Date of Birth April 16, 1955 Place of Birth Kingston, Jamaica Early Life DJ Kool Herc was born Clive Campbell on April 16, 1955,…
Afrika Bambaataa is an American rapper, DJ, and record producer with a net worth of $500,000. Widely regarded as one of the founding fathers of hip hop, Bambaataa was instrumental in shaping the electro and hip-hop sound during the late 1970s and 1980s. Beyond music, he created the Universal Zulu Nation, an organization that promoted peace, unity, and cultural awareness through hip hop. However, his legacy has been overshadowed in recent years by multiple allegations of sexual abuse, which led him to step down as leader of the Zulu Nation in 2016. Afrika Bambaataa Net Worth $500,000 Date of Birth…
Funkmaster Flex is an American rapper, DJ, producer, and hip-hop icon with a net worth of $7 million. He rose to fame as the voice of New York City’s Hot 97, where he became one of the most influential figures in hip-hop radio. Known for his signature “bomb drop” sound effect and his ability to break new artists, Flex helped shape the careers of countless rappers and played a central role in bringing hip-hop to mainstream radio. Funkmaster Flex Net Worth $7 Million Date of Birth August 5, 1968 Place of Birth The Bronx, New York Nationality American Profession Rapper,…
Charlie Sloth, the English musician, DJ, actor, and TV personality, has built a fortune over the years, with an estimated net worth of $30 million. Known for his larger-than-life personality, quick wit, and passion for hip hop, Sloth rose from the streets of Camden, London, to become one of the most recognized voices in British music and radio. His career spans broadcasting, music production, brand partnerships, and entrepreneurship, making him a multi-faceted figure in entertainment. Charlie Sloth Net Worth $30 Million Date of Birth August 20, 1981 Place of Birth Camden, North London Nationality English Early Life Charlie Sloth was…
Mathare Constituency Member of Parliament Antony Oluoch is mourning the death of his father, Mzee Charles Antony Ondieki. In a statement on Wednesday, ODM leader Raila Odinga announced the passing, saying Mzee Ondieki died after a 15-year battle with cancer. “I know this is an incredibly painful loss to your family, and pray that you find strength and comfort to endure this heartbreaking time,” Raila said. He added that he personally knew the late Ondieki, having worked with him at the Kenya Bureau of Standards in the 1970s. “Kanyakwar has indeed lost a towering pillar of the community – as…