Danny Tartabull net worth is estimated at $2 million. The Cuban-Puerto Rican former professional baseball player built his wealth during a 14-year Major League Baseball career that saw him play for six teams. Tartabull enjoyed his most productive years with the Kansas City Royals, where he established himself as one of the American League’s better power hitters during the late 1980s and early 1990s. He later signed a massive five-year, $25.5 million contract with the New York Yankees in 1991. The agreement was one of the biggest contracts in baseball at the time and made Tartabull one of the highest-paid…
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Nick Swisher net worth is estimated at $50 million. The retired American professional baseball player built his wealth during a successful MLB career that included a World Series championship with the New York Yankees and an All-Star selection. Swisher played for several MLB teams, including the Oakland Athletics, Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians and Atlanta Braves. The switch-hitting first baseman and outfielder became particularly known for his power and ability to produce runs. He finished his MLB career with a .249 batting average, 245 home runs and 803 RBI. In addition to his baseball income, Swisher earned…
Kenny Lofton net worth is estimated at $25 million. The former American professional baseball player built his wealth during a 17-year MLB career that saw him play for several teams, including the Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Braves, Chicago White Sox, San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers and Texas Rangers. Lofton earned an estimated $60 million in salary during his baseball career. He was one of the most dangerous base runners and defensive outfielders of his generation. The left-handed center fielder was a six-time MLB All-Star and won four consecutive Gold Glove Awards.…
An eight-year-old boy died after he was allegedly assaulted while collecting maize leftovers from a harvested plantation in Kimilili, Bungoma County. The incident occurred at Matisi ‘A’ village in Mapela Sub-Location, Kamukuywa Location, on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The deceased, had reportedly gone to collect leftover maize with his 12-year-old friend, from a plantation belonging to their neighbour. The two boys entered the harvested maize plantation when they were confronted by a man known in the area. Police said he allegedly chased the boys and caught up with the deceased before seriously assaulting him. The boy sustained injuries to various…
Albert Belle net worth is estimated at $25 million. The former American professional baseball player built his wealth during a 12-year Major League Baseball career, most of which he spent with the Cleveland Indians. Belle was one of the most feared power hitters of his generation. He played for the Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles between 1989 and 2000. During his career, Belle won five Silver Slugger Awards and led the American League in home runs in 1995. He also topped the AL in RBI in 1993, 1995 and 1996. His historic 1995 season made him the…
The government has warned foreigners entering Kenya under visa-free or tourist arrangements against engaging in employment, trade or business without the requisite permits. Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry Lee Kinyanjui said the government would revoke visas of foreigners found violating the conditions under which they were admitted into the country. Kinyanjui said the clarification followed President William Ruto’s recent pronouncement on the government’s policy regarding foreigners engaged in local trade and other economic activities. Kenya introduced a visa-free entry regime for visitors from across the world on January 1, 2024, while in January 2025 the government removed Electronic…
Jim Thome has an estimated net worth of $70 million. The former professional baseball player built his fortune during a 22-season Major League Baseball career that saw him play for six teams and establish himself as one of the most prolific power hitters of his generation. Thome played in MLB from 1991 to 2012 and finished his career with 612 home runs, placing him among the most prolific home-run hitters in baseball history. He spent most of his career with the Cleveland Indians and also played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minnesota Twins and Baltimore…
Dr James Mworia has been appointed the founding Chief Executive Officer of the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), with the appointment taking effect on September 7, 2026. The NIF Board said Mworia was selected following a competitive recruitment process to lead the newly established fund and oversee the implementation of its mandate. The appointment comes as the government moves to establish the NIF as a key vehicle for mobilising capital and financing major infrastructure projects across the country. According to the NIF, the fund is mandated under Section 4 of the National Infrastructure Fund Act, 2026, to scale up and accelerate…
Two US envoys are hoping for “equally productive meetings” in Ukraine after holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on ending the war, US officials say. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv on Sunday, having “discussed substantive plans for next steps” with Putin on Saturday, according to the White House. It is not yet clear exactly what they are, but an announcement is expected in the coming weeks, as efforts to end the war in Ukraine gather pace. It will be the first trip by US President Donald Trump’s top negotiators to Ukraine’s capital. Putin and…
A Machakos land buyer lost Sh2.4 million after a suspected fraudster allegedly posed as the owner of a prime parcel of land along the Nairobi-Mombasa highway using forged identity documents and a fake title deed. Detectives based in Kalama Sub-County have arrested the suspect, identified as David Maitha, who allegedly operated for months using the stolen identity of Joel Musembi Kiilu. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Maitha allegedly presented himself to the buyer as the legitimate owner of the lucrative parcel of land. To support his claim, the suspect allegedly produced a forged title deed and a…
A suspected mastermind in a motorcycle theft and robbery-with-violence syndicate operating in Meru County and its environs has been arrested. Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mutuati arrested Evans Munene Kinyua, alias “Mutharimi”, following an intelligence-led operation in Ngitana, Mutuati Sub-County. According to the DCI, Kinyua is believed to be a key player and alleged mastermind in a syndicate involved in motorcycle theft and robbery with violence in Meru and surrounding areas. The suspect had previously managed to evade detectives, but investigators eventually traced him to Ngitana, where he was arrested. The arrest is expected to help detectives…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he is ready to back Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s presidential ambitions. He told a Kenyan diaspora gathering in Spokane, Washington, that age should not be used to lock young leaders out of the country’s top seat. Gachagua, who is on an extended diaspora tour of the United States, said he sees no reason why he cannot support Sifuna, describing him as one of the serious contenders in the 2027 presidential race. He took a swipe at COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli over remarks suggesting Sifuna is too young to run for president and should…
Sugar farmers and industry stakeholders have raised concerns over proposed changes to the management and financing of the sugar sector under the Crops Laws Amendment Bill, 2026. The stakeholders made their submissions before the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock, chaired by Tigania West MP John Mutunga, during a session to consider views on the proposed legislation. The Bill, sponsored by Leader of the Majority Party Kimani Ichung’wah, seeks to amend the functions of sector-specific agricultural institutions and channel relevant funds to the proposed Kenya Agribusiness Development Corporation Limited (KADCO). Mutunga said the proposed establishment of KADCO was…
Police officers in Bura East Sub-County, Garissa County, have recovered 40 stolen cattle and arrested two suspects following a multi-agency operation. The operation was conducted on Friday, September 4, 2026, as officers pursued leads into the theft of livestock in the area. According to the National Police Service, the livestock was recovered during a well-coordinated operation involving multiple security agencies. The 40 cattle were identified and, after the necessary documentation was completed, handed back to their rightful owners. The recovery is expected to provide relief to the affected livestock owners, who had reported the animals stolen. Two suspects described by…
Detectives in Kisauni Sub-County have arrested a key suspect in connection with the alleged abduction of two minors who went missing on August 27, 2026. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said in a statement on Sunday that the children were successfully rescued following investigations into their disappearance. According to the DCI, investigations established that Caleb Okumu Ngwena, allegedly acting with an accomplice who remains at large, abducted the two children on August 25, 2026, at Sensera in Kiembeni. The suspects allegedly forced the minors to cut off communication with their families before moving them to Kiambu County. The children…