Colonel Harland Sanders, best known as the founder and face of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), built one of the most iconic fast-food empires in the world. At the time of his death in 1980, Colonel Sanders’s net worth was $3.5 million, which is about $10 million today when adjusted for inflation. While this may seem modest compared to KFC’s current global revenue of over $23 billion annually, Sanders left behind a remarkable legacy as a pioneer of franchising and brand marketing. Colonel Sanders Net Worth $3.5 Million Date of Birth September 9, 1890 Place of Birth Henryville, Indiana Nationality American…
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The National Treasury has projected that total revenues, including Appropriations-in-Aid, will reach Sh3.321 trillion in the 2025/26 financial year, equivalent to 17.2 per cent of GDP. This was revealed during a session held by the Budget and Appropriations Committee on Wednesday with Treasury Principal Secretary Dr. Chris Kiptoo to review the implementation of the 2024/25 budget. The meeting also featured a briefing from Dr. Gabriel Lagat, Head of the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC), on two Senate Bills relating to county allocations. Dr. Kiptoo reported that revenue collection by the end of June 2025 stood at Sh2.923 trillion, falling…
President William Ruto has sent his condolences to Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah following the death of his father, Isaac Ichungwah Ngugi, who passed away at the age of 105. In a post on social media, President Ruto described Mzee Ngugi as an industrious and astute businessman, and one of the pioneers behind the founding of Kikuyu Town. “Mzee touched many lives through his many transformative initiatives that supported the vulnerable. His legacy will live on,” Ruto wrote. According to the Office of the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ngugi died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Kikuyu, Kiambu…
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Dr. Musalia Mudavadi on Wednesday evening held a telephone conversation with United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to discuss efforts to restore security and political stability in Haiti. In a statement, Mudavadi said Landau conveyed condolences from the US government following the death of Corporal Kennedy Mutuku Nzuve, a Kenyan police officer who died in a road accident while on duty in Pétion-Ville, Port-au-Prince. The two leaders also wished a quick recovery to eight other officers serving in the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) who sustained injuries.…
Nairobi County has issued strict directives to landlords in Kamukunji over poor waste management. County Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosira, in a statement on Wednesday, September 2, 2025, said inspections carried out by environmental officers revealed that many buildings in the sub-county lack proper waste receptacles and are not subscribed to licensed waste management service providers. “The Nairobi County Government has noted with great concern, during inspections by environmental officers, that many buildings lack adequate waste receptacles and are not subscribed to authorized waste management service providers. Therefore, solid waste is improperly disposed of by the roadsides, resulting in…
President William Ruto has met with the newly appointed United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) commander, General Dagvin R. M. Anderson, where they discussed strengthening peace and security efforts in the region. Ruto said the talks focused on consolidating gains made in advancing regional stability and finding more collaborative and innovative ways to address emerging security challenges. “We also reaffirmed our commitment to building successful partnerships that will safeguard peace and stability for the future,” he said. He added that Kenya values its strong and enduring relationship with the United States, especially in promoting peace and security across the region. Kenya…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced that the government will clear all pending bills owed to hospitals under the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) within the next two months. The bills represent payments owed by NHIF to public, private, and faith-based health facilities for services offered to its members before the fund was scrapped. Speaking during a press briefing on Wednesday, September 3, Duale said the repayments will begin once the National Treasury introduces a supplementary budget, in line with President William Ruto’s directive. “The first repayment of Sh5.3 billion will go to hospitals owed between Sh1 million…
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Kenya Police Service Eliud Lagat has stressed the need to prioritise mental health among officers, saying it is key to efficient and effective service delivery. He said during an unannounced visit to Narok Police Station on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, accompanied by senior officers. The visit was part of efforts to transform police stations and other service areas into centres of excellence. He was received by Narok Central Sub-County Police Commander John Momanyi, OCS Erick Opiyo, and Base Commander Julius Phoghisio. During the familiarisation tour, the DIG inspected the report office, cells, traffic offices,…
The Controller of Budget (CoB), Dr. Margaret Nyakang’o, has raised concern over a sharp rise in pending bills owed by State Corporations and government ministries, warning that the burden is hurting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and weakening the economy. Speaking before the Budget and Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, Dr. Nyakang’o said unpaid bills are causing liquidity problems, threatening business closures, job losses, and higher government spending through penalties and interest charges. “As of June 30, 2025, pending bills for the National Government stood at Sh524.84 billion, up from Sh516.27 billion the previous year. Of this, Sh404.33…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has closed a section of the Nakuru-Eldoret Road at Eveready Roundabout after a sinkhole formed on the road. In a statement issued on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, KeNHA said the closure affects the Nakuru-bound carriageway of the busy highway. “This evening, the Kenya National Highways Authority closed the Nakuru-bound carriageway of the Nakuru-Eldoret (A8) Road at Eveready Roundabout following the formation of a sinkhole on the road,” the authority announced. KeNHA assured the public that engineers were working round the clock to restore normal traffic flow. Motorists have been advised to drive carefully and…
Egerton University has asked Parliament to intervene in reclaiming 2,000 acres of land allegedly grabbed from the institution. Vice Chancellor Prof. Isaac Kibwage told the Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education that the land, once used for farming, has been illegally taken over by individuals who have even obtained documents to claim ownership. He said attempts by the university to repossess the land have been met with resistance and sometimes violence. “This land ownership matter is very big and sensitive, but the land belongs to the University and as MPs, we shall do everything possible to enable its restoration…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) announced that the campaign window for the upcoming by-elections will officially begin on Wednesday, October 8, and close on Monday, November 24, which is 48 hours before the polling day. In an official statement on Wednesday, IEBC Chairman Erastus Ethekon indicated that the campaigns will be allowed between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily. The Commission also outlined key timelines and requirements for independent candidates participating in the polls. According to the commission, independent aspirants must not have been members of any political party for at least three months prior to the by-election…
The Financial Inclusion Fund, popularly known as the Hustler Fund, has appointed Henry K. Tanui as its new Chief Executive Officer for a renewable three-year term. He takes over from Elizabeth Nkukuu, who has led the Fund since its inception. In a statement on Wednesday, the Board said Tanui brings more than 24 years of experience in financial services, with expertise in risk management, business and personal lending, mortgages, MSME lending, and international trade finance. He has previously held senior roles at Ecobank, Consolidated Bank of Kenya, and the Industrial and Commercial Development Bank of Kenya. Cooperatives and MSME Cabinet…
Mandera County Senator Roba Ali Ibrahim has claimed that Jubaland forces from Somalia have crossed into Mandera town, causing panic among residents. The Senator said schools had been shut, businesses disrupted, and families displaced in fear of stray bullets, RPGs and unexploded bombs. He accused the Jubaland troops of camping inside Mandera, describing it as a violation of Kenya’s sovereignty. “Shockingly, Jubaland forces are consolidating their strength inside Mandera town on Kenyan soil, literally taking over our community. This is a humiliation of our sovereignty,” Ibrahim wrote on his X account. He warned that Kenya’s national interest lies with Somalia’s…
Ambassador Lucy Kiruthu, the nominee for Kenya’s Ambassador to Bangkok, has pledged to protect Kenyans from being lured into fake job opportunities abroad. Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations, Amb. Kiruthu said she would prioritize economic diplomacy while also working to address the growing issue of human trafficking. Amb. Kiruthu currently serves as Acting Director General for Political and Diplomatic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She has also served as Deputy Permanent Representative at Kenya’s Mission to the United Nations in Geneva. Asked by MP Martha Wangari about strategies to improve trade…