Tim Wakefield was an American professional baseball pitcher who had an estimated net worth of $20 million at the time of his death. Wakefield spent 19 seasons in Major League Baseball, becoming one of the most recognizable and durable players in Boston Red Sox history. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates early in his career before joining the Red Sox in 1995, where he remained through the end of his playing career in 2011. Wakefield won two World Series championships with Boston, helping the Red Sox end their 86-year championship drought in 2004 before winning another title in 2007. He…
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John Smoltz has an estimated net worth of $50 million. The former American professional baseball pitcher built his wealth during a 21-year Major League Baseball career, most of which he spent with the Atlanta Braves. Smoltz was one of the key players behind Atlanta’s dominance during the 1990s and early 2000s. Alongside Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine, he helped form one of the most celebrated pitching rotations in baseball history. He won the National League Cy Young Award in 1996 and was part of the Braves team that won the 1995 World Series. During his MLB career, Smoltz earned about…
The helicopter that crashed at Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County, killing all seven people on board, struck a rock formation near the summit while conducting a low-level flight close to the cliff face, a preliminary report released by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Department (AAID) on Friday showed. The Airbus EC130 B4, registration 5Y-GYM and operated by Lady Lori (Kenya) Limited, crashed at about 9:13 am on August 19, 2026 descending the mountainside and over a cliff before hitting the ground. As a result, it was destroyed by the impact and a post-crash fire. “First responders accessed the hilly crash site…
Parts of Nairobi are among areas expected to receive rainfall over the weekend, according to the Kenya Meteorological Department. In its Daily Rainfall Forecast, the department said some parts of Nairobi, Nyeri, Meru, Kiambu, Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu, Garissa, Nakuru, Bomet, Nandi and Trans Nzoia counties are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall. The department also forecast intermittent cloudy and cold conditions in some parts of Nairobi, Kajiado, Kiambu, Murang’a, Nyeri, Nyandarua, Wajir and Garissa counties. “Other parts of the country are likely to experience sunny intervals,” the Meteorological Department said.
A section of the Nairobi Expressway will be temporarily closed over the weekend to allow for maintenance and construction works. Moja Expressway Company, in a statement issued on Friday, September 18, 2026, notified motorists travelling from the James Gichuru Junction towards Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) of the planned works. The company said the maintenance and construction works will be carried out along the elevated overpass deck from Saturday, September 19, at 8pm to Monday, September 21, at 12pm. During the closure, motorists heading to the CBD and seeking to access the Nairobi Expressway Westlands Entrance have been advised not…
Trevor Hoffman has an estimated net worth of $40 million. The retired American professional baseball pitcher spent 18 seasons in Major League Baseball, becoming one of the most successful closers in the history of the sport. Hoffman spent most of his career with the San Diego Padres, where he established himself as one of baseball’s most reliable relief pitchers. He later played for the Milwaukee Brewers before retiring in 2011. Hoffman finished his career with 601 saves, making him the first pitcher in MLB history to reach both 500 and 600 career saves. He also led the National League in…
Éric Gagné has an estimated net worth of $16 million. The Canadian former professional baseball pitcher spent 10 seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Gagné became one of the most dominant relief pitchers in baseball during the early 2000s. He led the National League in saves and won the Cy Young Award in 2003, establishing himself as one of the best closers in the sport. After his successful years with the Dodgers, Gagné played for the Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers. He was also part of the Boston Red Sox team that…
Johan Santana Net Worth Johan Santana has an estimated net worth of $70 million. The Venezuelan former professional baseball pitcher spent most of his Major League Baseball career with the Minnesota Twins and New York Mets. Santana became one of the most dominant pitchers of his generation during his time with the Twins. He won the American League Cy Young Award in 2004 and 2006 and became the first pitcher to win the MLB pitching Triple Crown since Dwight Gooden in 1985. After joining the New York Mets, Santana continued to establish himself as an elite pitcher. His most memorable…
Felix Hernandez has an estimated net worth of $90 million. The retired Venezuelan professional baseball player spent 14 seasons in Major League Baseball, playing his entire career as a starting pitcher for the Seattle Mariners. Known by his nickname, “King Felix,” Hernandez became one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball during his prime. He was a six-time All-Star, won the American League Cy Young Award in 2010 and led the AL in ERA twice. Hernandez also became one of the highest-paid players in baseball. He earned more than $221 million in MLB salary during his career, with his annual…
Randy Johnson has an estimated net worth of $95 million. The retired American professional baseball player spent 21 seasons in Major League Baseball and established himself as one of the most dominant left-handed pitchers in the history of the sport. Known by his nickname, “The Big Unit,” Johnson stood 6 feet 10 inches tall and became famous for his intimidating presence, powerful fastball and devastating slider. He played for the Montreal Expos, Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros, Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants during his MLB career. Johnson won five Cy Young Awards, was selected to 10 All-Star…
Nolan Ryan has an estimated net worth of $80 million. The American baseball legend spent a record 27 seasons in Major League Baseball, playing for the New York Mets, California Angels, Houston Astros and Texas Rangers. Ryan retired in 1993 after a remarkable career that lasted four decades. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999 during his first year of eligibility. While much of Ryan’s wealth came from his baseball career, he also built a substantial business portfolio after retiring. His ventures have included professional sports ownership, beef production, publishing, endorsements and investments. Ryan remains one…
The Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations, including victims of demonstrations and public protests, has disbursed more than Sh1 billion to 1,083 claims. Panel chairperson Prof. Makau Mutua said the claims covered fatalities, injuries, sexual violence, economic losses and other forms of harm recognised under the applicable compensation framework. He said the compensation programme was continuing on a rolling basis, with each claim undergoing verification, authentication and categorisation before a payment decision is made. “This safeguards the integrity of the process and helps ensure awards reach genuine, eligible victims,” Mutua said. “The Panel has made…
The Senate has adjourned a hearing into the recruitment of Kenyans into the Russian military after three senior government officials failed to appear before the committees investigating the matter. The hearing, scheduled for Tuesday, brought together the Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare and the Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi and Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua told the committees they were attending a Cabinet meeting in Kisumu. The Office of the Attorney-General also informed the committees that the Attorney-General…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has agreed to hand over the leadership of the Jubilee Party following a High Court ruling upholding a law that bars retired presidents from holding formal political party leadership positions beyond six months after leaving office. The Office of the Former President said on Tuesday that Uhuru had taken note of the court’s decision upholding Section 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act, which governs the transition of retired presidents from formal political party leadership. The former president said he respected the ruling and viewed it as an affirmation of Kenya’s democratic institutions. “Uhuru Kenyatta has…
Michael Mutiga has been confirmed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Stanbic Bank Kenya following approval by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). Mutiga brings more than 20 years of leadership experience spanning banking, telecommunications and digital financial services. His experience includes strategy, business growth and organisational transformation, areas that will be central to his new role as he leads Stanbic Bank Kenya. “We look forward to his leadership as we continue creating long-term value for our clients, people and stakeholders,” Stanbic Bank said. Before joining Stanbic Bank, Mutiga served at Safaricom as Chief Business Development and Strategy Officer.…