The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) has completed and energized the Awendo–Isebania (Masaba) Transmission Line, marking a major step in strengthening electricity supply in Migori County and the wider South Nyanza region. The new power line runs 28 kilometers and carries 132 kilovolts (kV). It is part of the Kenya Power Transmission Expansion Project (KPTEP), which aims to improve electricity access in areas that have long been underserved. As part of the project, KETRACO has also built a new 132kV substation at Isebania (Masaba) and expanded the existing 132/33kV Awendo Substation. The construction was done by China Aerospace Construction…
Author: David Wafula
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced 150 job openings for judges and magistrates in various courts across the country. In a public notice released on Tuesday, JSC said it is looking to recruit 15 Judges of the Court of Appeal, 20 Judges of the High Court, and 10 Judges of the Environment and Land Court. The commission is also seeking 60 Resident Magistrates, 5 Resident Kadhis, and 50 Magistrates or Adjudicators for Small Claims Courts. Qualified and interested candidates are advised to visit the JSC job portal at https://jsc.go.ke/jobs-2/ to view the full details and submit their applications. The…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for the immediate suspension of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat following the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody at Central Police Station in Nairobi. Gachagua blamed the police for Ojwang’s death, saying it has reopened wounds for many young Kenyans who have lost their lives at the hands of security officers during the Kenya Kwanza administration. “I strongly condemn this cowardly act and demand that the killers be held accountable. Investigations must begin immediately,” Gachagua said. He claimed that Mr Lagat was the one who filed…
Meghan Trainor, the Grammy-winning pop sensation, has built an impressive net worth estimated at $30 million, thanks to her chart-topping music career, strategic real estate investments, and television appearances. Since bursting onto the scene in 2014 with her smash hit “All About That Bass,” Trainor has become a household name known for her throwback style, infectious lyrics, and body-positive messages. Meghan Trainor Net Worth $30 Million Date of Birth December 22, 1993 Place of Birth Nantucket, Massachusetts Nationality American Profession Musician Early Life Born on December 22, 1993, in Nantucket, Massachusetts, Meghan Elizabeth Trainor grew up in a musically inclined…
Martin Kemp, the multi-talented English musician and actor, has an estimated net worth of $4 million. Best known as the bassist of the iconic 1980s band Spandau Ballet and for his gripping performance as Steve Owen in the long-running BBC soap opera EastEnders, Kemp has enjoyed a diverse and dynamic career spanning music, television, and film. Martin Kemp Net Worth $4 Million Date of Birth October 10, 1961 Place of Birth Islington, London Nationality Brits Profession Musician, Actor Early Life Martin John Kemp was born on October 10, 1961, in Islington, London, into a working-class family with artistic inclinations. His…
Mara Wilson, the beloved former child actress known for iconic roles in the 1990s, has an estimated net worth of $500,000. Though she rose to prominence early with standout performances in films like Mrs. Doubtfire, Miracle on 34th Street, and Matilda, Wilson chose a markedly different path from most child stars, stepping away from the limelight to focus on writing, advocacy, and mental health awareness. Mara Wilson Net Worth $500,000 Date of Birth July 24, 1987 Place of Birth Burbank, California Nationality American Profession Actress, Author Early Life Born on July 24, 1987, in Burbank, California, Mara Elizabeth Wilson grew…
Dame Maggie Smith, CH DBE, remains one of the most iconic and revered actresses in the history of British theatre and cinema. At the time of her death on September 27, 2024, Maggie Smith had a net worth estimated at $20 million, a reflection of her decades-long career marked by extraordinary performances across stage, film, and television. Maggie Smith Net Worth $20 Million Date of Birth Dec 28, 1934 – Sep 27, 2024 Place of Birth Ilford Nationality Brits Profession Actor A Career Spanning Over Six Decades Maggie Smith’s journey into the world of acting began in earnest when she…
Louise Redknapp has a net worth of $5 million, earned through a dynamic career spanning music, television, fashion, and entrepreneurship. Rising to stardom in the 1990s as a member of the R&B group Eternal, Redknapp later found success as a solo artist and TV personality, all while building a reputation for adaptability and reinvention in the British entertainment scene. Louise Redknapp Net Worth $5 Million Date of Birth November 4, 1974 Place of Birth Lewisham, London Nationality Brits Early Life Louise Elizabeth Nurding was born on November 4, 1974, in Lewisham, London. Raised in Eltham and later Oxted, she came…
Louis Theroux, the British-American journalist, broadcaster, and documentary filmmaker, has an estimated net worth of $4 million. Known for his probing style and fearless exploration of controversial and fringe topics, Theroux has carved a niche for himself as one of the most distinctive voices in investigative journalism and documentary storytelling. Louis Theroux Net Worth $4 Million Date of Birth May 20, 1970 Place of Birth Singapore Profession Journalist, Broadcaster, and Documentary Filmmaker Early Life Born Louis Sebastian Theroux on May 20, 1970, in Singapore, he is the son of Ann Castle and acclaimed American travel writer and novelist Paul Theroux.…
Lang Lang, the celebrated Chinese concert pianist known for his electrifying performances and global appeal, has an estimated net worth of $30 million. With a career that spans prestigious concert halls, world leaders, and even pop culture stages, Lang Lang has become one of the most successful and recognized classical musicians of the modern era. Lang Lang Net Worth $30 Million Date of Birth Jun 14, 1982 Place of Birth Shenyang Profession Pianist, Musician, Artist, Actor, Music artist Early Life Born in June 1982 in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China, Lang Lang began playing piano at just three years old, reportedly…
Kevin Bridges, one of Scotland’s most celebrated stand-up comedians, has built a successful career that has earned him an estimated net worth of $6 million. Known for his sharp observational humor and unmistakable Glaswegian charm, Bridges has become a household name not only in the UK but also across the global comedy scene. Kevin Bridges Net Worth $6 Million Date of Birth Nov 13, 1986 Place of Birth Clydebank Nationality Brits Profession Comedian From Clydebank to Comedy Stardom Born in November 1986 in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, Kevin Bridges began performing stand-up comedy as a teenager. His rise to fame was…
The National Assembly Committee on Regional Integration has raised concern over the continued failure by some East African Community (EAC) member states to pay their financial contributions, warning that the situation is affecting the smooth running of the regional bloc. The MPs said the delays are causing serious challenges, including the inability to pay staff salaries at EAC institutions. They spoke during a meeting with the State Department for East African Community to discuss reports from the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). Lawmakers expressed frustration that Kenya continues to meet its financial obligations to the EAC yet gains little in…
Migori Senator Eddy Oketch has raised concern over the slow integration of artisanal and small-scale miners into Kenya’s mainstream mining sector, despite a government decision to lift restrictions on traditional mining methods. Speaking in the Senate on Thursday, June 5, Oketch sought a statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment, and Natural Resources regarding the low number of artisanal miners who have been issued permits since the Cabinet lifted the ban in October 2023. “Very few artisanal and small-scale miners have received permits across the counties since the government allowed artisanal mining to resume,” he told the House. Senator…
Police are investigating three separate murder incidents of murder that were recorded in Busia and Bungoma Counties. The incidents happened on June 5, police said. The first incident happened in Matayos area, Busia County where the body of a woman was found outside a house after suspected murder. The woman is suspected to have been killed by her husband after a domestic fight. The assailant is believed to have killed the woman and dumped the body in a neighbour’s compound. The man was later arrested and is expected to take a murder plea, police said. In Mungatsi village Nambale area,…
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched investigations into the fatal shooting of civilians during a land invasion in Angama Mara, Narok County. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, June 5, 2025, left one person dead according to police, although local residents claim three people were killed. The clashes broke out after about 300 people stormed a disputed piece of land at Lolkuruk village, which houses a private conservancy and hotel linked to former Narok Governor Samuel Tunai. The group, armed with crude weapons, claimed the 800-acre property had been illegally taken from them. Security officers, including the General…