President William Ruto has congratulated marathon star Peres Jepchirchir after she delivered Kenya’s second gold medal at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sunday morning. Jepchirchir, returning to the city where she won Olympic gold four years ago, ran a well-calculated race to outpace Olympic silver medallist Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia in the final stretch. The Kenyan cut the tape in a season’s best time of 2 hours, 24 minutes, and 43 seconds. Assefa, who made the first move as the athletes entered the National Stadium track, had to settle for silver once again after clocking 2:24:45, while Julia…
Author: David Wafula
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced that its Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS) will be temporarily unavailable this weekend due to scheduled maintenance. In a statement issued on Friday, September 12, KRA said the exercise will take place on Sunday, September 14, 2025, starting at 4:00 am and ending at 12:00 pm. “Please be advised that there will be a scheduled maintenance of iCMS from Sunday, September 14, 2025, 4 am to Sunday, September 14, 2025, 12 pm. We regret any inconvenience caused,” the authority stated. The tax agency noted that the downtime will affect all stakeholders who depend…
Carla Hall is an American chef, television personality, and entrepreneur who has a net worth of $2.5 million. Known for her vibrant personality and unique approach to Southern-inspired cuisine, Hall rose to national fame through her appearances on Top Chef and later as a co-host of ABC’s daytime show The Chew. Over the years, she has built a multifaceted career as a chef, cookbook author, television host, and advocate for food justice, blending passion, authenticity, and creativity into her work. Carla Hall Net Worth $2.5 Million Date of Birth May 12, 1964 Place of Birth Nashville, Tennessee Nationality American Profession…
Todd Thompson is an American fashion designer who has built a successful career in the fashion industry and has an estimated net worth of $8 million. Best known to the public as the former husband of celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis, Thompson has largely kept his life private despite his connections to the world of television and food entertainment. His career as a clothing designer, along with his divorce settlement from De Laurentiis, has contributed significantly to his wealth. Todd Thompson Net Worth $8 Million Nationality American Profession Fashion Designer Early Life Todd Thompson has established himself as a respected…
Dino De Laurentiis was an iconic Italian-American film producer whose career spanned over six decades, leaving a lasting mark on world cinema. At the time of his death in 2010, De Laurentiis had an estimated net worth of $120 million, a fortune he built through his prolific film production, food ventures, and international business interests. Known for his flair in producing both arthouse masterpieces and blockbuster films, De Laurentiis cemented his legacy as one of Hollywood’s most influential figures. Dino De Laurentiis Net Worth $120 Million Date of Birth August 8, 1919 Place of Birth Torre Annunziata, Italy Profession Producer…
Giada De Laurentiis is an Italian-American chef, author, and television personality with a net worth of $30 million. Known for her approachable Italian recipes and charming on-screen presence, she has built a career that spans award-winning cooking shows, bestselling cookbooks, successful restaurants, and branded kitchenware. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, De Laurentiis combines professional culinary training with a warm, family-centered style that has made her one of the most recognizable chefs on American television. Giada De Laurentiis Net Worth $30 Million Date of Birth August 22, 1970 Place of Birth Rome, Italy Profession Chef, Author, and Television…
Wolfgang Puck is an Austrian-American celebrity chef, restaurateur, and entrepreneur who has a net worth of $120 million. Renowned for blending classical French training with Californian and Asian influences, Puck is widely regarded as one of the most influential chefs in the world. Over the course of five decades, he has built a global culinary empire spanning fine dining restaurants, catering services, cookbooks, television shows, and consumer products. Wolfgang Puck Net Worth $120 Million Date of Birth July 8, 1949 Place of Birth Sankt Veit an der Glan, Austria Profession Chef, Restaurateur, and Entrepreneur Early Life Wolfgang Puck was born…
Gordon Ramsay is a world-renowned British chef, restaurateur, television personality, writer, and food critic who has an estimated net worth of $220 million. Known for his fiery temper, high standards, and no-nonsense approach, Ramsay has built an empire that spans restaurants, cookbooks, television shows, and business ventures across the globe. Beyond the controversies and colorful language, his genuine passion for food and mentorship has made him one of the most influential chefs of his generation. Gordon Ramsay Net Worth $220 Million Date of Birth November 8, 1966 Place of Birth Johnstone, Scotland Profession Chef, Restaurateur, Television Personality, Writer, and Food…
Gino D’Acampo is an Italian celebrity chef, restaurateur, and media personality with an estimated net worth of $10 million. Over the years, he has become one of Britain’s most recognizable culinary figures, combining his passion for authentic Italian cuisine with a charismatic television presence. From humble beginnings in Naples to becoming a household name in the UK, D’Acampo has built a successful career spanning restaurants, cookbooks, food products, and television. Gino D’Acampo Net Worth $10 Million Date of Birth Jul 17, 1976 Place of Birth Naples, Italy Profession Chef, Restaurateur, and Media Personality Early Life Born in 1976 in Naples,…
Jamie Deen is an American cook, restaurateur, and television personality with an estimated net worth of $4 million. Best known as the elder son of celebrity chef Paula Deen, Jamie played a central role in transforming his mother’s Southern cooking into a nationwide brand. Together with his brother Bobby, he helped launch and manage the family’s food businesses, co-hosted shows on the Food Network, and co-authored bestselling cookbooks. Jamie Deen Net Worth $4 Million Date of Birth June 29, 1967 Place of Birth Albany, Georgia Nationality American Profession Cook, Restaurateur, and Television Personality Early Life James Linton Deen Jr., popularly…
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Dr. Korir Sing’oei ordered Kenyan Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Peter Tum to pay a surcharge of over Sh1.8 million over an irregular appointment made during his tenure as Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC). In a letter dated September 4, 2025, Dr. Korir communicated the decision of the Inspectorate of State Corporations, which confirmed that Tum was liable for the wrongful appointment of Dr. Miriam Ndunge Muthoka as Corporation Secretary between November 13, 2015 and January 11, 2022. “Please be advised that the Inspectorate of State Corporations has…
The University of Nairobi (UoN) will host the 2025 Congress of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) from November 26 to 28 at its Main Campus, marking the return of a physical meeting of the global network after several years. UoN, which has been a member of the ACU for more than 50 years, said the event will bring together senior leaders from member universities across the Commonwealth to discuss how higher education can respond to global challenges. “We live in an era marked by unprecedented challenges and rapid transformations, and universities across the globe are at a critical juncture,”…
Vera Vitali is a Swedish actress, playwright, and performer who has made her mark in both Scandinavian and international cinema. Known for her dramatic roles that often explore themes of family, love, and personal struggles, she has become one of Sweden’s most respected contemporary actresses. As of 2025, Vera Vitali net worth is estimated at $5 million, earned through her successful career in film, television, and theater. Vera Vitali Net Worth $5 Million Date of Birth October 3, 1981 Place of Birth Stockholm, Sweden Nationality Swedish Profession Actress, Playwright, and Performer Early Life Anna Vera Vitali was born on October…
A storm erupted in Parliament yesterday after lawmakers raised concern over more than Sh1.8 billion still held in Kenya’s foreign missions years after the money was allocated for development projects and embassy operations. The matter came up during a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) session that examined the audited financial statements of the State Department for Foreign Affairs for the year ending June 2023. The funds are reportedly held in Kenya’s embassies in Washington, Addis Ababa, and London. Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu, in her report, questioned why the cash — listed as development balances — had not been surrendered at the end…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has given a direct ticket to its candidate in the Magarini Constituency by-election, set for November 27. In a statement on Friday, the party’s National Elections Coordinating Committee chairperson, Emily Awiti, said ODM had earlier invited applications for various positions, including parliamentary seats in Ugunja and Kasipul constituencies. At the ward level, the party sought applications in Chewani, Kisa East, Purko, Angata Nyanyokie, Narok Town, Lake Zone, Namaan, Ekerengo, Nyamaiya, Nyansiongo, and Kariobangi North. Awiti confirmed that by Monday, September 8, all applications had been received except for Mumbuni Ward in Machakos County. “Further, I…