The Azimio la Umoja Coalition has officially rebranded as the Ukombozi Alliance in a fresh political realignment ahead of the 2027 General Election. Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced the new name on Monday, September 21, 2026, during a press briefing attended by other coalition principals, including Siaya Governor James Orengo. “Moving forward, this alliance shall no longer be called the Azimio La Umoja Coalition; we shall be called the Ukombozi Alliance,” Kalonzo said. The new alliance will be guided by the political philosophy of “One Term, One Team, One Coalition”, according to Kalonzo. He said the new political outfit…
Author: David Wafula
Police in Nakuru have recovered bhang worth approximately Sh7.2 million after a vehicle suspected to have been transporting the illicit drug was involved in a road accident along the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway. The incident occurred between Shinners Boys and the Mbaruk area after a Mazda CX-5 travelling from Nakuru towards Nairobi collided with an oncoming Scania trailer. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), preliminary investigations indicate that the driver of the SUV was attempting to overtake when he lost control of the vehicle. The impact caused the Mazda CX-5 to spin and sustain extensive damage to its front section.…
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the vandalism and collapse of a transmission tower along the Naivasha-Juja 132kV double-circuit line. The arrests followed a joint intelligence-led operation by the Kenya Power Security Team and the police. In a statement on Monday, Kenya Power identified the suspects as Peter Njuguna Richu and Gad Mwiruri Njine, who were arrested in Mai Mahiu. The utility company said searches conducted at the suspects’ homes led to the recovery of tower bracing components, spanners, hacksaw blades and other tools believed to have been used in vandalism of electricity infrastructure. “Peter Njuguna Richu and…
Robert Altman had an estimated net worth of $60 million at the time of his death in 2006. The American filmmaker built his wealth and reputation through a career spanning film, television and theater. Altman was one of the most influential directors of the New Hollywood era. He became known for large ensemble casts, overlapping dialogue, unconventional storytelling and fluid camerawork. His distinctive approach produced some of the most acclaimed films of the 20th century, including M*A*S*H, McCabe & Mrs. Miller, Nashville, The Player, Short Cuts and Gosford Park. Throughout his career, Altman received five Academy Award nominations for Best…
Edward Zwick has an estimated net worth of $25 million. He is an American film and television director, writer and producer whose career has spanned more than four decades. Zwick is best known for directing films including About Last Night…, Glory, Legends of the Fall, The Last Samurai, Blood Diamond, Defiance, Love & Other Drugs and Jack Reacher: Never Go Back. Beyond directing, Zwick has earned significant recognition as a producer. Through his production company, Bedford Falls Productions, he was involved in the 1998 film Shakespeare in Love, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. He also produced Traffic,…
Jaafar Jackson has an estimated net worth of $2 million. He is an American singer, dancer, and actor who began his career in music before making a major transition into acting. The son of Jermaine Jackson and nephew of Michael Jackson, Jaafar grew up in one of the most famous musical families in the world. Jaafar released his debut single, “Got Me Singing,” in 2019 and spent several years developing his music career. His biggest career breakthrough came when he was selected to portray his uncle Michael Jackson in the biographical film Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua. Released in April…
Antoine Fuqua is an American film director who has a net worth of $60 million. He has built his fortune through a long career directing feature films, documentaries, television projects and music videos. Fuqua first gained recognition in the 1990s through music videos for major artists including Prince, Coolio and Stevie Wonder. His breakthrough as a feature-film director came with the 2001 crime thriller Training Day, starring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke. The film was a critical and commercial success, while Washington won the Academy Award for Best Actor. Fuqua went on to establish himself as one of Hollywood’s leading…
Michael Kopech is a professional American baseball pitcher who has a net worth of $3 million. Kopech has played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers. Known for his powerful fastball, he emerged as one of the more highly regarded pitching prospects after being selected in the first round of the 2014 MLB Draft. Kopech made his MLB debut with the White Sox in 2018 after several seasons in the minor leagues. His early major league career was interrupted by injuries, including Tommy John surgery that forced him to miss the 2019 season. He…
An act of vandalism caused the collapse of a transmission tower along the Naivasha-Juja 132kV double-circuit line, disrupting electricity supply through the Ruaraka Substation early Sunday morning. Kenya Power said the incident occurred at approximately 3:00 a.m., but power supply to all affected customers was restored by 4:30 a.m. after its teams rerouted electricity through alternative substations. In a statement, the utility company said items recovered at the scene suggested that the vandals were present when the transmission tower collapsed. “Items recovered at the scene indicate that the vandals were present when the tower collapsed,” Kenya Power said. The company’s…
Parliament is set to spearhead efforts to modernise Kenya’s scouting laws and policy framework, with calls for reforms to align the movement with the 2010 Constitution and the country’s devolved system of government. World Scout Parliamentary Union (WSPU) Global President and Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie said the legal framework governing scouting, which dates back to 1963, should be reviewed to reflect changes in Kenya’s governance system, including the establishment of county governments. Kiarie, who also chairs the Parliamentary ICT Committee, said Parliament has a responsibility to provide the legislative, policy and financial support required to strengthen scouting and expand…
Former nominated Senator and businesswoman Millicent Omanga has addressed reports linking her to a fresh government appointment. The reports followed the publication of a Gazette Notice dated September 18, 2026, which listed a person named Millicent Kerubo Omanga among members appointed to the Board of Visitors of Shikusa Borstal Institution. According to the Gazette Notice, Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen appointed 10 members to the board for a three-year term, effective August 14, 2026. The appointed members include Simon Barasa Muhindi, Masimbakosi Kusille Chimwani, Canon Mudy J. Peter, Moses Juma Pata, Peter Salik Kalwale, Peter Mwombe Juma,…
President William Ruto and several Cabinet secretaries have made a series of appointments and reappointments to various government boards and institutions. The appointments, contained in a Gazette Notice dated September 18, 2026, include positions at regulatory authorities, State agencies, correctional institutions and government boards. President Ruto reappointed Moses Njenga Chege as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Insurance Regulatory Authority. The President also appointed Moses Narok as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority Board. Chief Justice Martha Koome appointed Maurice Murunga Osundwa as a member of the Auctioneers Licensing Board. National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi reappointed Rose…
Esteban Loaiza has an estimated net worth of $5 million. The retired Mexican-born professional baseball player built his wealth during a 14-year Major League Baseball career that included stints with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, Washington Nationals, Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Dodgers. Loaiza earned approximately $44 million in MLB salary during his professional career, with additional income coming from endorsements. He was one of the league’s most accomplished Mexican-born pitchers during his playing years and earned two All-Star selections. His best season came in 2003, when he led the American…
Aaron Harang is a former American professional baseball pitcher who has an estimated net worth of $25 million. He built his wealth during a Major League Baseball career that included more than a decade in the majors and stints with several teams, including the Oakland Athletics, Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, Seattle Mariners, New York Mets and Atlanta Braves. Harang was known for his durability and ability to handle a heavy workload. His best season came in 2006 with the Cincinnati Reds, when he led the National League in wins, strikeouts and complete games. He finished his…
Bronson Arroyo is a former American professional baseball pitcher who has an estimated net worth of $40 million. Arroyo built his wealth during a 17-year Major League Baseball career that included stints with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Arizona Diamondbacks and other teams. A dependable starting pitcher for much of his career, Arroyo earned about $96 million in MLB salary. His highest single-season salary was approximately $16.4 million in 2013 with the Cincinnati Reds. He also earned additional income through his music career and other ventures outside baseball. Arroyo is best known for his years with the…