Hillary Scott is an American country music singer and songwriter with an estimated net worth of $25 million. She is best known as the co-lead vocalist of the country music group Lady A, formerly known as Lady Antebellum. Scott formed Lady A with Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood in 2006. The group signed with Capitol Records Nashville and became one of the most successful country acts of its generation. Lady A has released multiple commercially successful albums, including Lady Antebellum, Need You Now, Own the Night, Golden, 747, Heart Break, Ocean and What a Song Can Do. The group’s biggest…
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Jay DeMarcus is an American musician, songwriter and record producer who has an estimated net worth of $60 million. He is best known as the keyboardist, backing vocalist and producer for the country music group Rascal Flatts. DeMarcus formed Rascal Flatts in 1999 with his second cousin Gary LeVox and guitarist Joe Don Rooney. The group went on to become one of the most successful country acts of its generation, releasing 11 studio albums and producing numerous chart-topping singles. Rascal Flatts has had four albums reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200, while seven of its albums have been certified…
Gary LeVox is an American singer-songwriter with an estimated net worth of $60 million. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the country music group Rascal Flatts, one of the most commercially successful country bands of the 2000s and 2010s. Rascal Flatts has released 11 studio albums and sold millions of records worldwide. Seven of the group’s albums have been certified Platinum or higher in the United States, while four reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The group also produced numerous No. 1 country singles, including “These Days,” “Mayberry,” “Bless the Broken Road,” “What Hurts the…
Law enforcement officers from Obama Police Station have seized 187 kilograms of Cannabis Sativa with an estimated street value of Sh5.6 million in Ruai, Nairobi. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the breakthrough came after officers on a routine foot patrol within the station’s jurisdiction intercepted two 17-year-old Ugandan nationals. A search conducted on the two juveniles led to the recovery of Cannabis Sativa in their possession, resulting in their arrest. The DCI said the two suspects were interrogated and subsequently led officers to a house in Ruai, where a search uncovered the larger consignment of bhang. A 33-year-old…
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has raised concern over a series of attacks and killings targeting members of the National Police Service (NPS) in different parts of the country. IPOA said the deaths of police officers in the line of duty were devastating and could undermine public safety and confidence in policing. “This is not good,” IPOA said in a statement on Wednesday. The authority said the loss of police officers while maintaining public order and safety was a matter of concern, noting that stronger relations between police and citizens were necessary to improve public safety. “We strive to…
Nairobi County has waived application and approval requirements for minor building repairs ahead of the expected heavy rains. Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja said the waiver will allow residents to install gutters and undertake minor repairs to their homes and compounds without going through the usual approval processes. “As Nairobi prepares for the anticipated El Niño rains, I have waived the application and approval processes for minor building repairs until the onset of the rains,” Sakaja said. Kenya is bracing for heavy and above-average rainfall and potential flooding during the October to December 2026 short-rains season, amid strengthening El Niño conditions.…
Applications for the 2027 Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) are now open, with young African leaders invited to apply for the fully funded programme. The US Embassy to Kenya announced on Wednesday that the fellowship will bring up to 550 young leaders to the United States in the summer of 2027 for a comprehensive executive-style programme. The programme is designed to equip participants with leadership skills, strengthen their ability to drive change in their communities and sectors, and create partnerships with their American counterparts. “We are thrilled to announce the 2027 Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) application is live!” the US Embassy…
Kenya has selected One Woman, One Bra, a film centred on the Maasai community, as the country’s official submission for the 99th Academy Awards. The Kenya Oscars Selection Committee announced the film’s selection after reviewing three submissions that were considered for the opportunity to represent the country at the prestigious international film awards. The committee said the selected film met the required technical standards, including the requirement that more than 50 per cent of its content be in a local language. The selection committee said it was looking for a film that combined strong storytelling with originality and authentic representation…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the transfer of all assets and liabilities of Access Bank (Kenya) Plc to National Bank of Kenya Limited (NBK). The transfer follows approval by the CBK on August 17, 2026, under Section 13(4) of the Banking Act, and subsequent approval by the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning on September 21, 2026, pursuant to Section 9(1) of the Banking Act. In a statement on Wednesday, CBK said the transfer will take effect upon completion of the transaction in accordance with the terms of the Business and Assets Transfer Agreement…
Three Senate standing committees have called for the urgent handover of the Kilifi Central Fish Landing Site project to the Kilifi County Government to allow it to be effectively managed and operationalised. The Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources, chaired by Senator Mohamed Faki, the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, chaired by Senator Wafula Wakoli, and the Standing Committee on Energy, chaired by Senator William Kisang, conducted a joint oversight visit to the facility. The Senators were accompanied by Kilifi County officials and representatives of the Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED) project. During the…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has attributed delays in the construction of the Sh8.4 billion Mombasa-Mtwapa (A7) Road to land acquisition challenges, compensation of Project Affected Persons (PAPs), delays in materials and population concentration along the road corridor. The project, which began in November 2022, was initially scheduled for completion in November 2025. However, the works are currently 55.96 per cent complete. The delays came under scrutiny when the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure inspected the ongoing project to assess its progress. The Committee, led by MP George Kariuki, expressed disappointment with the pace of construction and questioned…
Kenny Chesney is an American country music singer, songwriter and musician with an estimated net worth of $180 million. He has built his fortune through music sales, songwriting, concert tours and other entertainment projects. With 19 studio albums and more than 30 million records sold, Chesney has become one of the most successful country artists of his generation. Chesney has also enjoyed major crossover success, with numerous singles appearing on the Billboard Hot 100, Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts. His touring career has been particularly lucrative. During one 12-month period between June 2017 and June 2018, he earned…
Sam Hunt is an American country music singer and songwriter with an estimated net worth of $8 million. He built his wealth through music sales, songwriting royalties, touring, recording projects, and other entertainment work. Hunt became one of country music’s most recognizable crossover artists after releasing his debut album, Montevallo, in 2014. The album combined country songwriting with R&B, hip-hop, pop and conversational vocal styles. It produced four No. 1 Country Airplay singles and established Hunt as one of Nashville’s leading new stars. His biggest commercial success came with “Body Like a Back Road,” which spent 34 weeks at No.…
Brett Young is an American country music singer and songwriter who has an estimated net worth of $3 million. He built his wealth through his music career, including album sales, songwriting, touring, live performances and collaborations with other artists. Young gained national attention in 2016 after releasing his self-titled six-song EP. The project produced the hit singles “Sleep Without You” and “In Case You Didn’t Know,” with the latter becoming one of the biggest songs of his career. He followed his early success with major-label albums including “Brett Young,” “Ticket to L.A.” and “Weekends Look a Little Different These Days.”…
Kix Brooks is an American country music singer, songwriter, radio host, actor and film producer who has an estimated net worth of $45 million. He built much of his wealth through his career as one half of the country music duo Brooks & Dunn, alongside Ronnie Dunn. Brooks & Dunn became one of the most successful partnerships in country music after forming in 1990. The duo recorded a long list of major hits, including “Brand New Man,” “Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” “Neon Moon,” “Little Miss Honky Tonk,” “My Maria” and “Ain’t Nothing ’bout You.” In addition to his work with Brooks…