The National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education has ordered fresh investigations into the construction of a 1,000-bed students’ hostel at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) following audit concerns over contract variations, payments amounting to Sh844 million and a pending court case involving the contractor. The committee, chaired by Luanda MP Dick Maungu, resolved to summon former Vice-Chancellor Prof. Stephen Gaya Agong, project consultants and auditors after lawmakers raised questions over the project’s escalating costs and compliance with procurement laws. The hostel project was awarded to Sasah General Merchants in February 2010 at a…
Author: David Wafula
President William Ruto has launched the second phase of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme’s business support component, with the government disbursing more than Sh3 billion to over 122,000 young entrepreneurs across the country. Under the latest phase of the programme, each beneficiary received Sh25,000, bringing the total amount disbursed to Sh50,000 per beneficiary after the second tranche to help young people start or expand their businesses. Speaking during the launch on Friday, President Ruto said the programme is transforming the lives of thousands of young entrepreneurs by providing them with capital to establish sustainable businesses. “Thousands of…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have intercepted a trailer transporting cannabis worth approximately Sh24.7 million in Voi, Taita Taveta County, and arrested two suspects. In a statement, the DCI said detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) in Mombasa and Voi, working jointly with officers from Voi Police Station, acted on intelligence to intercept a Scania truck towing a trailer within Voi Township. What initially appeared to be a routine cargo inspection turned into a major anti-drug operation after officers searched the vehicle. The search led to the recovery of 11 gunny bags containing cannabis weighing a total…
Steve Hackett is an English guitarist, songwriter, and composer with an estimated net worth of $20 million. He is best known as the lead guitarist of the legendary progressive rock band Genesis, where he performed between 1971 and 1977. Beyond Genesis, Hackett has built a highly successful solo career spanning five decades. He has released dozens of albums, toured internationally, collaborated with renowned musicians, and earned recognition as one of progressive rock’s most innovative guitarists. Steve Hackett Net Worth $20 Million Date of Birth February 12, 1950 Place of Birth London, England Early Life Steve Hackett was born on February…
Andy Bell is an English singer-songwriter with an estimated net worth of $25 million. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the legendary synth-pop duo Erasure, alongside keyboardist and songwriter Vince Clarke. Bell has enjoyed a successful music career spanning more than four decades. In addition to his achievements with Erasure, he has released solo albums and theatrical projects that have expanded his artistic legacy. His wealth has been built through album sales, global tours, royalties, streaming revenue, and solo performances. Andy Bell Net Worth $25 Million Date of Birth April 25, 1964 Place of Birth Peterborough, England…
Vince Clarke is an English electronic musician, songwriter, and record producer with an estimated net worth of $30 million. He is regarded as one of the pioneers of synth-pop, having played a key role in the success of bands including Depeche Mode, Yazoo, and Erasure. Although Clarke left Depeche Mode shortly after its debut album, he went on to enjoy even greater commercial success with Erasure alongside Andy Bell. Over a career spanning more than four decades, he has built his fortune through hit records, songwriting royalties, worldwide tours, and music production. Vince Clarke Net Worth $30 Million Date of…
David Gahan is an English singer, songwriter, and musician with an estimated net worth of $90 million. He is best known as the iconic lead vocalist of Depeche Mode, one of the world’s best-selling electronic bands, with more than 100 million records sold worldwide. Although longtime bandmate Martin Gore has written most of Depeche Mode’s music, Gahan has also contributed original songs to several of the band’s later albums. Beyond his success with Depeche Mode, he has released solo albums and collaborated with numerous artists, helping him build an impressive fortune through music sales, touring, royalties, and songwriting. David Gahan…
Alison Moyet is an English singer-songwriter with an estimated net worth of $18 million. She earned her wealth through a successful music career spanning more than four decades, first as one-half of the synth-pop duo Yazoo and later as a solo artist. Known for her rich contralto voice, Moyet became one of Britain’s most successful female singers during the 1980s. Her hit albums, sold-out tours, and enduring popularity have helped her maintain a successful career, with more than 25 million albums sold throughout her career. Alison Moyet Net Worth $18 Million Date of Birth June 18, 1961 Place of Birth…
Paul Young is an English singer and musician with an estimated net worth of $10 million. He built his fortune through a successful music career spanning more than four decades, earning income from album sales, hit singles, international tours, royalties, and live performances. Young became one of Britain’s biggest pop stars during the 1980s with chart-topping hits such as “Wherever I Lay My Hat (That’s My Home),” “Come Back and Stay,” and the international No. 1 single “Every Time You Go Away.” Although his commercial peak came during the MTV era, he has remained an active touring artist and continues…
Cyndi Lauper is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and Broadway composer with an estimated net worth of $50 million. Best known for timeless hits such as Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Time After Time, and True Colors, Lauper has built her wealth through record sales, worldwide tours, Broadway success, acting, and music publishing. Her career has spanned more than four decades, during which she has sold over 50 million records worldwide, earned Grammy, Emmy, and Tony awards, and become one of the most influential female artists in pop music. Cyndi Lauper Net Worth $50 Million Date of Birth June…
Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler had an estimated net worth of $40 million, earned through a music career spanning more than five decades. Her wealth came from record sales, worldwide tours, music publishing royalties, streaming revenue, licensing deals, and an extensive real estate portfolio. Tyler became one of the most recognizable voices in rock and pop music thanks to her distinctive raspy vocals. She rose to international fame with “It’s a Heartache” before reaching global superstardom with “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” one of the defining power ballads of the 1980s. Over the years, Tyler released numerous studio albums, received Grammy…
Examiners who marked the 2025 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) and the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations have finally received their outstanding marking allowances. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba announced on Thursday, July 9, that the payments were made after the National Treasury released Sh1.5 billion to clear the outstanding balance. According to the CS, the funds were received on July 7, 2026, enabling the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) to complete the payment process. “We are pleased to inform all examiners who participated in the marking of the 2025 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment and…
Former East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament Abubakar Zein Abubakar has died. Abubakar, who served as the Head of the Presidential Secretariat for the Wiper Democratic Movement, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Avenue Hospital in Nairobi. The cause of his death was not immediately disclosed. He had reportedly been hospitalized after undergoing surgery and was recovering when he died. Friends and supporters had organized a fundraising event scheduled for Saturday, July 11, to help meet his medical expenses, but received news of his passing before the appeal could take place. Abubakar served as a member…
The High Court issued conservatory orders barring National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi from using the authority and influence of their constitutional offices in partisan political campaigns pending the hearing of a petition challenging their political activities. Justice David Mburu issued the interim orders Thursday after certifying as urgent a constitutional petition filed by lobby group Vocal Africa. The petition argued that the two Speakers have allegedly repeatedly participated in Kenya Kwanza political mobilisation activities in a manner that undermines the institutional independence of Parliament. In the orders issued on Wednesday, the judge directed that the…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has appointed six members to the Board of the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), a key government investment vehicle established to finance major infrastructure projects. In a Gazette Notice dated July 8, 2026, Mbadi appointed James Mwirigi, Fahima Ali Ahmed Zein, Christopher Kibui, Latoya Ouna, Lawrence Kibet and Mohamed Abdirahman Hassan as members of the National Infrastructure Fund Board. The six will serve a three-year term. The National Infrastructure Fund was established as a corporate investment vehicle to finance large-scale infrastructure projects, including roads, railways and other strategic developments, without increasing the country’s public debt burden.…