Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged residents of the Mt Kenya region to rally behind Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, describing him as the region’s future leader while calling for unity behind the Kenya Kwanza administration. Speaking during a thanksgiving ceremony at St. Stephen’s Secondary School in Kagaari, Embu County, Murkomen appealed to the region’s leaders and residents to support Prof. Kindiki in his role as Deputy President. “I want you to support Prof. Kindiki as the Deputy President and hold his hand,” Murkomen said. The Cabinet Secretary also called on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to…
Author: David Wafula
Nine people, seven of them employees of the Nakuru County Government, have been charged with 19 counts over alleged procurement irregularities involving tenders worth approximately Sh120 million. The accused persons face charges including conflict of interest, money laundering, acquisition of proceeds of crime, procurement-related offences, and corrupt and fraudulent practices in procurement proceedings. The charges relate to alleged irregular procurement and payments involving tenders awarded by the Nakuru County Government to three companies. Those charged are Lorna Karamuta Mubichi, an Economist II at the County Government of Nakuru; Daniel Wainaina, Director of Medical Services; Kennedy Mungai, Chief Officer for Environment,…
Recruiting the right employees requires organizations to verify the authenticity of academic documents presented by job applicants. To make this process easier and more secure, the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has introduced the e-Certificate System, allowing organizations to verify a candidate’s KCSE certificate online. This digital platform helps employers, universities, government agencies, and other institutions confirm whether a KCSE certificate is genuine before making employment or admission decisions. Below is a guide on how organizations can verify a candidate’s KCSE certificate online using the KNEC e-Certificate System. Visit the KNEC e-Certificate Portal The first step is to visit the…
Swedish actor Michael Nyqvist had an estimated net worth of $10 million at the time of his death in 2017. Renowned for his commanding screen presence, Nyqvist built an acclaimed international career through memorable performances in Swedish cinema and Hollywood blockbusters. He gained worldwide recognition for portraying journalist Mikael Blomkvist in the original Millennium film trilogy and later starred in major productions including Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol and John Wick. Over a career spanning more than three decades, Nyqvist became one of Sweden’s most respected actors. Michael Nyqvist Net Worth $10 Million Date of Birth November 8, 1960 Place…
Swedish actor Gustaf Skarsgård has an estimated net worth of $8 million. Best known for portraying the eccentric shipbuilder Floki in the hit historical drama Vikings, Skarsgård has built a successful acting career spanning film, television, and theatre. In addition to Vikings, he has appeared in acclaimed productions such as Westworld, Cursed, Evil, Air, and the Academy Award-winning film Oppenheimer. His decades-long career in Swedish and international cinema has made him one of Scandinavia’s most respected actors. Gustaf Skarsgård Net Worth $8 Million Date of Birth November 12, 1980 Place of Birth Stockholm, Sweden Early Life Gustaf Skarsgård was born…
Swedish actor Bill Skarsgård has an estimated net worth of $5 million. Best known for his chilling portrayal of Pennywise the Dancing Clown in the blockbuster horror films It (2017) and It Chapter Two (2019), Skarsgård has established himself as one of Hollywood’s most recognizable actors in the horror genre. Beyond his iconic role as Pennywise, he has built a diverse career across film and television, appearing in productions such as Hemlock Grove, Deadpool 2, Atomic Blonde, The Devil All the Time, and The Crow (2024). Bill Skarsgård Net Worth $5 Million Date of Birth August 9, 1990 Place of…
Sharlto Copley is a South African actor, producer, and filmmaker with an estimated net worth of $15 million. He rose to international fame with his breakout performance in the critically acclaimed science fiction film District 9 (2009), directed by longtime collaborator Neill Blomkamp. Since then, Copley has built a successful Hollywood career starring in major films such as The A-Team, Elysium, Maleficent, Chappie, Hardcore Henry, Beast, and Monkey Man. His work in both blockbuster productions and independent films has contributed significantly to his wealth. Sharlto Copley Net Worth $15 Million Date of Birth November 27, 1973 Place of Birth Johannesburg,…
Neill Blomkamp is a South African-Canadian filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, animator, and visual effects artist with an estimated net worth of $20 million. He is best known for directing the critically acclaimed science fiction film District 9, which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay and established him as one of Hollywood’s leading sci-fi directors. Over the years, Blomkamp has directed blockbuster films including Elysium, Chappie, Gran Turismo, and numerous acclaimed short films. His work combines cutting-edge visual effects with social and political themes, making him one of the most distinctive voices in modern science fiction cinema. Neill…
John Lasseter is an American animator, film director, screenwriter, producer, and former studio executive with an estimated net worth of $150 million. Best known for helping transform computer animation into a global entertainment powerhouse, Lasseter played a central role in the rise of Pixar Animation Studios and later led the creative direction of both Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios. Throughout his career, Lasseter directed or produced some of the highest-grossing animated films ever made, including Toy Story, A Bug’s Life, Cars, Frozen, Zootopia, and Moana. The films he directed or executive produced have collectively generated more than $19 billion…
Joe Roth is an American film executive, producer, director, and entrepreneur with an estimated net worth of $600 million. Throughout his decades-long career, he has become one of Hollywood’s most influential executives, leading major studios such as 20th Century Fox and Walt Disney Studios before founding Revolution Studios. Roth has played a key role in the success of numerous blockbuster films, including Home Alone, Pretty Woman, Men in Black, Black Hawk Down, Alice in Wonderland, and Maleficent. His combination of creative vision and business leadership has made him one of the entertainment industry’s most successful producers. Joe Roth Net Worth…
Diane Disney Miller was an American heiress, philanthropist, author, and wine entrepreneur who had an estimated net worth of $500 million at the time of her death in 2013. As the eldest and only biological child of legendary filmmaker Walt Disney, Diane inherited a significant share of the Disney family fortune. However, she became known not only for her wealth but also for her dedication to preserving her father’s legacy through the Walt Disney Family Museum and her extensive charitable work. She also played an instrumental role in supporting the creation of the iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dismissed reports claiming that the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 seeks to abolish electronic transmission of election results, ban live broadcasts of poll results and revert Kenya’s elections to a manual system similar to that used during the 2007 General Election. In a statement issued on Thursday, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon said the reports were inaccurate and misrepresented the contents of the Bill currently before Parliament. “The Commission’s attention has been drawn to media reports to the effect that the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 seeks to scrap live streaming of…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has recovered two public properties in Mombasa and Kwale counties worth a combined Sh100 million after securing landmark judgments from the Environment and Land Court. The recovered properties include a government house in Kizingo, Mombasa, valued at Sh55 million, and a parcel of land reserved for a public beach access road in Diani, Kwale, valued at Sh45 million. In both rulings, the courts found that senior government officials who facilitated the illegal allocation of the properties were guilty of misfeasance in public office, holding that they acted in bad faith and exceeded the powers…
Kenya Power has restored its prepaid electricity payment platforms following hours of system downtime that disrupted token purchases and electricity bill payments across the country. The utility had earlier confirmed a system outage after customers reported being unable to purchase prepaid electricity tokens through various payment channels. In an update issued later on Thursday, Kenya Power announced that the affected prepaid payment platforms had been restored. “We wish to inform our customers that all our prepaid payment platforms have been restored and customers are now able to buy tokens,” the utility said. However, Kenya Power cautioned customers that the high…
The Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) has dismissed reports circulating on social media and in sections of the mainstream media claiming that party leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka recently held a meeting with President William Ruto, terming the claims false and misleading. In a statement on Thursday, Kitui Senator and Senate Deputy Minority Leader Enoch Kiio Wambua said Kalonzo had not met the President and that there had been no discussions between the two on working together ahead of the 2027 General Election. “For the record, my party leader has not had any such meeting with the President. Let me also clarify…