P.K. Subban, the electrifying former NHL defenseman and media personality, boasts a net worth of $35 million. A dynamic force both on and off the ice, Subban carved out a legacy not only for his elite athleticism but also for his business acumen, media presence, and philanthropic efforts. His wealth stems from lucrative contracts, endorsement deals, real estate investments, and a post-retirement media career that has kept him in the spotlight. P.K. Subban Net Worth $35 Million Date of Birth May 13, 1989 Place of Birth Toronto Nationality Canadian Profession Ice Hockey Player, Sportsperson Early Life Born on May 13,…
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Mike Lazaridis, the Greek-Canadian engineer and entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of BlackBerry (formerly Research In Motion), has an estimated net worth of $600 million as of 2025. Once one of the most powerful figures in the global tech industry, Lazaridis saw his wealth peak at $4 billion in 2008, during the height of BlackBerry’s dominance. At that time, the company commanded a market capitalization of $85 billion, with its smartphones being the go-to communication devices for corporate executives, politicians, and celebrities. Mike Lazaridis Net Worth $600 Million Date of Birth March 14, 1961 Place of Birth Istanbul, Turkey…
Kid Rock, the genre-blending American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, has amassed an impressive net worth of $150 million. Known for effortlessly fusing rock, hip-hop, and country into his distinctive sound, Kid Rock (born Robert James Ritchie) has enjoyed a career that spans more than three decades—and shows no sign of slowing down. Kid Rock Net Worth $150 Million Date of Birth January 7, 1971 Place of Birth Michigan Nationality American Profession Singer, Songwriter, and Multi-Instrumentalist From Michigan Roots to Music Royalty Born on January 7, 1971, in Romeo, Michigan, Kid Rock was raised on a sprawling estate thanks to his…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested 11 suspects and seized 350 kilograms of fake gold in connection with a fraudulent gold scam in Nairobi that defrauded a victim of $546,000 (approximately Sh70 million). The suspects were apprehended following a raid on their hideout in Spring Valley, Nairobi, after detectives acted on credible intelligence. “Upon search, detectives recovered a haul of fake gold weighing 305kg, along with a weighing machine and an electronic gold tester, commonly known as a Tester Gun,” DCI said in a statement. Also found was a dust coat branded with the Ministry of…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary traffic disruption on a section of Mombasa Road from the night of Saturday, May 3, 2025, to the morning of Sunday, May 4, 2025. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, KeNHA Director General Kungu Ndung’u said the traffic interruption will occur near the Katani Road Junction on the Nairobi-bound lanes to allow for the installation of the final fabricated footbridge beam. “The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) wishes to notify the public that a section of Mombasa Road (A8) near Katani Road Junction will experience traffic disruption along the…
A popular Nairobi nightclub, Orchid Lounge, is facing imminent closure for operating without a valid nightclub license and failing to comply with noise pollution regulations. Nairobi County Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosira said the club has been running without meeting the necessary legal requirements, despite repeated warnings. “Despite being served with written notices and verbal warnings, the establishment has failed to follow our directives, including the requirement to install proper soundproofing to reduce noise disturbance to nearby residents,” Mosira stated. As a result, the county has issued a 72-hour Notice of Intended Closure, demanding a satisfactory explanation from the…
The third annual e-Mobility Stakeholders Conference and Expo is scheduled to take place from May 4 to 6, 2025, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. According to Kenya Power, preparations for the high-profile event are almost complete. The conference is being organized in collaboration with GIZ Kenya and the Electric Mobility Association of Kenya (EMAK). Over 1,000 participants from both the public and private sectors are expected to attend the event, which aims to promote innovation, policy discussions, and investment opportunities in the electric mobility sector. The conference will kick off with a 77-kilometre e-mobility parade across…
Two groups clashed over the autopsy report on the body of Kariobangi North Member of County Assembly Joel Munuve, destroying property in the ward. One group planned a protest in Kariobangi Mwisho Plaza area, Nairobi to dispute the outcome of the postmortem. Another group opposed the protest which prompted running battles and stone throwing on Tuesday April 29. Police said the fighting broke between the residents of Kariobangi and Korogocho. The groups were joined by youths from the Boma of the Dandora area. Police officers responded when the standoff turned violent and dispersed the two groups. As they were being…
President William Ruto’s Cabinet has approved the Finance Bill 2025, paving the way for key economic reforms aimed at sealing tax loopholes and boosting efficiency in revenue collection. The decision was made during a Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday, April 29. The bill does not propose any new taxes, easing public concerns after last year’s controversial Finance Bill 2024 sparked nationwide protests. Instead, it focuses on tightening systems to prevent misuse of tax exemptions and inflated refund claims. Among the major proposals in the bill is a plan to simplify and speed up tax refunds, close legal loopholes that delay…
The Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration, and Agriculture (PIC-SSAA) has raised concerns over the dismissal of staff by the Nyayo Tea Zones Development Corporation following an unresolved case of missing stock. The Committee, chaired by Nabakholo MP Emmanuel Wangwe, questioned the Corporation during a session examining audited financial reports covering the years 1996/1997 to 2023/2024. Lawmakers criticized the disciplinary actions taken without clear evidence, especially after investigations into the alleged stock theft remained inconclusive. Appearing before the Committee, the Corporation’s CEO David Chepkony acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding the case. While staff had reported a break-in, police investigations found…
Police are investigating the murder of a man whose body was found floating in a river in Gucha, Kisii County. The body was found floating on river Kuja at Nyambunde Bridge long after the murder. It was established that there were visible injuries on the head, which would have been inflicted by a blunt object. The neck of the man appeared to have been strangled. The body was moved to the mortuary pending autopsy and other investigations, police said of the April 29 incident. Elsewhere in Msambweni, Kwale County, a woman died by suicide in an incident. The body was…
The National Assembly’s Public Petitions Committee, led by Vihiga MP Kavai Kagesi, on Tuesday received a petition seeking official recognition of the Chuka community as a distinct tribe in Kenya. The petition was tabled by Chuka/Igambang’ombe MP Patrick Ntwiga on behalf of the Chuka people living in Tharaka Nithi County. It argued that the Chuka community has unique historical, cultural, social, and economic characteristics that distinguish it from other groups. MP Ntwiga told the Committee that the Constitution recognizes the importance of cultural and linguistic diversity as part of Kenya’s national identity. Citing Article 44 of the Constitution, he said…
Detectives are investigating the death of a third-year student at Kibabii University, Bungoma County. Police said Brian Wambani was found dead in a private hostel occupied by students near the college after suffocation by suspected carbon monoxide. Witnesses said the body was found on a supine position across the bed and his feet were on the floor on April 27. Police who visited the scene said there was no visible injury. A charcoal jiko was found inside his house, and preliminary investigations suggest that his death might have been caused by suffocation. The body was moved to the Bungoma County…
A man who had been missing for two days was found dead in a thicket in Mashru, Kajiado County. Kiio Mutisya, 48 had been missing since April 26 from Steplap Technical Farm where he worked. A search was mounted in the farm and his house before his body was found strapped in a thicket. Police officers visited the scene and established that there was evidence of a struggle and fight in and around the deceased’s house. There was a prominent trail of blood spots from the house to the thicket where the body had been discovered, police said. The body…
The Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation has asked the Mombasa County Government to urgently review and update all its regulations to match current laws and improve public services. During a meeting held in Mombasa on Tuesday with Governor Abdulswamad Nassir, the Committee, chaired by Senator Mwenda Gataya of Tharaka Nithi, said many of the existing county laws are outdated or have run past their validity, making it harder for the county to operate efficiently. “We recommend a thorough review of all the county’s regulations to ensure that every operation is legally compliant,” said Senator Gataya. “This will not only improve…