More than half of Kenyans oppose the Broad-Based Government (BBG) arrangement between President William Ruto’s administration and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), a new survey by TIFA Research has found. The survey released on September 9, 2026, shows that 52% of Kenyans oppose the political arrangement, compared with 30% who support it. Another 15% of respondents said they had no opinion, while 4% said they were not aware of the de facto coalition between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and ODM. “Among all Kenyans, nearly twice as many express opposition to the BBG as compared to those who say they…
Author: David Wafula
Two-thirds of Kenyans say their personal or household economic situation has worsened compared with the period before the 2022 General Election, pointing to continued pressure on households across the country. The latest TIFA survey, released on September 9, 2026, shows that 65% of Kenyans feel their economic situation has deteriorated since the last election. The findings suggest that any economic recovery taking place has yet to translate into stronger confidence at household level. The proportion of Kenyans reporting an improvement in their economic situation has also declined since May, although it remains slightly higher than levels recorded in 2025. The…
Oil prices rose past $100 a barrel on Wednesday after further strikes in the US and Iran conflict and continuing Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia. In back and forth attacks, the US hit five Iranian tankers in reprisal strikes after Tehran targeted one of its warships. Brent crude – which is the global benchmark for prices – has not been as expensive since the end of July, when a ceasefire between Iran and the US collapsed. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement also attacked oil facilities in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday and have been targeting tankers in the Red Sea. Brent crude did…
Flight delays will continue on Wednesday after an air traffic control problem in the UK cancelled nearly 2,000 flights. Tens of thousands of passengers were affected by the disruption which saw more than 1,750 flights cancelled on Tuesday and a further 153 axed on Wednesday, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium. Nats, the air traffic control provider, blamed a technical glitch and its boss Martin Rolfe apologised, saying there would be a full investigation after the firm admitted resolving the issue had taken “longer than hoped”. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told the BBC the situation was “frankly unacceptable” and Transport…
It’s in Duncan Trevithick’s interest to be good at using AI at work – if he can use it to get more tasks done, faster, he’ll qualify for a bonus at the end of the year. On the surface, it’s a great incentive. But he’s questioning what’s really in it for him. “The uncomfortable interpretation is that employees are being assessed on how effectively they can participate in their own redundancy,” says Spain-based Trevithick, 34, who works in marketing for an AI training data company. But if he uses AI to take care of two days worth of work each…
A Singaporean man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a racketeering conspiracy charge in the US for organising one of the biggest ever cryptocurrency thefts. Malone Lam admitted to teaming up with friends to steal $245m (£181m) of bitcoin and laundering the proceeds. The 22-year-old and his associates used the money to spend up to $500,000 per evening at nightclubs, according to the US Department of Justice (DOJ). It also said they bought a fleet of exotic cars, ranging in value from $100,000 to $3.8m. Lam faces a maximum prison sentence of 20 years. US District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly did not…
British fighter Michael ‘Venom’ Page is leaving the UFC, its president Dana White has confirmed. The 39-year-old, who is nicknamed MVP, joined MMA’s top promotion in December 2023 on a six-fight contract. He concluded that deal with an underwhelming win over Nursulton Ruziboev on Saturday amid booing from the crowd in Paris. Page has a 5-1 record with UFC, fighting at welterweight and middleweight, but all five of those wins have come via decision and he has admitted to not delivering “what I wanted to deliver”. Although the Londoner was keen to discuss his future with the UFC, he was removed from their…
Law enforcement officers in Siaya have arrested 12 suspects following a chaotic incident in which a group of rowdy youth allegedly attempted to obstruct a convoy of dignitaries in Siaya town. The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, shortly after the conclusion of a women’s economic empowerment function held at the Siaya KMTC grounds. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the incident happened as the convoy proceeded towards a designated landing and take-off site. A group of youth allegedly attempted to force their way through a secured gate, obstructing the convoy and throwing stones at police officers…
The Port of Mombasa has set a new container-handling record after a dedicated team discharged 863 containers from a single vessel in one shift, before completing the entire 1,005-container operation in just one and a half shifts. The milestone was achieved on Monday during the handling of the MV Aniello, which was berthed at Berth No. 22 after being piloted through the Kilindini Channel by Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Chief Executive Officer Capt. William Ruto. Operations began at about 3pm, with vessel planners, crane operators, truck drivers, yard personnel and supervisors working in coordinated teams to maximise cargo-handling efficiency and…
CC Sabathia is a retired American professional baseball pitcher who has an estimated net worth of $80 million. Sabathia built his fortune during a remarkable 19-year Major League Baseball career that lasted from 2001 to 2019. He played for the Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers and New York Yankees. The left-handed pitcher became one of the most dominant starters of his generation. He won the 2007 American League Cy Young Award, helped the Yankees win the 2009 World Series and was selected to six All-Star teams. Sabathia finished his MLB career with 251 wins, 3,093 strikeouts and a 3.74 ERA. He…
Andy Pettitte is a retired American professional baseball player who has an estimated net worth of $65 million. Pettitte built his fortune during an 18-year Major League Baseball career that lasted from 1995 to 2013. He spent 15 seasons with the New York Yankees and three seasons with the Houston Astros. A five-time World Series champion, Pettitte became one of the most reliable starting pitchers of his generation. He was known for his cut fastball, competitive approach and ability to deliver strong performances during the postseason. During his MLB career, Pettitte earned approximately $146 million in salary. Andy Pettitte Net…
Jorge Posada is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player who has an estimated net worth of $70 million. Posada spent 17 seasons in Major League Baseball, playing his entire career with the New York Yankees. He became one of the most successful catchers of his generation and played an important role in the Yankees’ championship teams. During his MLB career, Posada earned approximately $117 million in salary. He also built his wealth through his long baseball career, endorsements and other ventures following his retirement. Posada won five Silver Slugger Awards and was part of four World Series-winning Yankees teams.…
Juan Gonzalez is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player who has an estimated net worth of $40 million. Gonzalez built his wealth during a long Major League Baseball career that included lucrative contracts with the Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians and Kansas City Royals. The former right fielder was one of the most productive power hitters of his generation. He was a three-time All-Star and won the American League Most Valuable Player award twice. Gonzalez also won six Silver Slugger Awards and twice finished a season as the American League home run leader. Juan Gonzalez Net Worth $40…
Rafael Palmeiro is a retired professional baseball player who has an estimated net worth of $5 million. The former MLB star played 20 seasons between 1986 and 2005, earning nearly $90 million in salary during his career. Palmeiro played for the Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles and established himself as one of the most productive hitters of his generation. He finished his career with 569 home runs and 3,020 hits, making him one of only seven players in MLB history to reach both the 500-home-run and 3,000-hit milestones. Palmeiro also won three Gold Glove Awards and two Silver…
Ryne Sandberg was an American professional baseball player, manager and coach who had an estimated net worth of $16 million at the time of his death. The Chicago Cubs legend built his wealth during a 16-season Major League Baseball career, later working as a manager, coach, analyst and spokesperson. Sandberg spent most of his MLB career with the Chicago Cubs after beginning his professional career with the Philadelphia Phillies. He became one of the greatest second basemen in baseball history and was known for his powerful hitting and outstanding defense. During his career, Sandberg won the National League MVP Award…