Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe has made new appointments to the Tea Board of Kenya. In a Kenya Gazette notice dated September 19, 2025, Kagwe named Jackline Cherono, Joseph Karioki Ngige, and William Otemba Oyosi as members of the board. Their appointments take effect immediately. On the same gazette, the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, John Mbadi Ng’ongo, announced the appointment of former Auditor-General Edward Ouko as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Anti-Money Laundering Authority. He will serve for a three-year term. Ouko, who served as Kenya’s Auditor-General between 2011 and 2019,…
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The Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, John Mbadi Ng’ongo, has extended the term of the Pending Bills Verification Committee by three months. The extension, announced through a Kenya Gazette notice on September 19, 2025, takes effect from April 1, 2025, and will run until December 31, 2025. “It is notified for the general information of the public that the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury has extended the term of the Pending Bills Verification Committee, with effect from the 1st April, 2025 up to the 31st December, 2025,” read the notice. This is the second time…
Former Auditor-General Edward Ouko has been appointed as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Anti-Money Laundering Authority for a period of three years. The appointment was made by National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi Ng’ongo in Kenya Gazette on Septemer 19, 2025. Ouko served as Kenya’s Auditor-General from 2011 to 2019 and also worked as the Auditor-General of the African Development Bank (AfDB). He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK). He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in…
The Ministry of Health has released a list of specialized medical services that are not available in Kenya and can only be accessed overseas. The Benefits Package and Tariffs Advisory Panel (BPTAP) identified at least 36 treatments that Kenyans must seek abroad because of limited resources. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the country currently lacks the transplant materials, advanced equipment, and specialized personnel needed to provide the services locally. Some of the unavailable treatments include wrist joint arthroplasty, metacarpal joint arthroplasty, ankle joint arthroplasty, allogeneic bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cell transplants, trans jugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt, and…
Kenyans can now access treatment abroad through the Social Health Insurance (SHI) scheme under the Social Health Authority (SHA), with the cost capped at Sh500,000. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the move is a major step in ensuring that patients who need life-saving care not available locally can get help. “This milestone is a testament to the government’s commitment to ensuring that no Kenyan is denied access to life-saving, specialized medical and surgical procedures not yet available locally, while simultaneously strengthening our national health system,” Duale said in a statement. The announcement follows a review by the Benefits Package…
Ashley Park, the talented American actress, singer, and dancer, has built an impressive career in theater, television, and film, earning her a net worth of $2 million. Widely recognized for her standout role as Mindy Chen in the Netflix hit Emily in Paris and as Gretchen Wieners in the Broadway musical Mean Girls, Park has become one of the most promising stars in the entertainment industry. Her journey from community theater to Broadway and global television screens reflects resilience, versatility, and passion. Ashley Park Net Worth $4 Million Date of Birth June 6, 1991 Place of Birth Glendale, California Nationality…
Sutton Foster is an American actress, singer, and dancer with a net worth of $4 million. She is best known for her award-winning performances on Broadway in musicals such as Thoroughly Modern Millie, Anything Goes, and Violet, as well as her starring television roles in Bunheads and Younger. Foster has also released several solo albums and built a reputation as one of Broadway’s most versatile leading ladies. Sutton Foster Net Worth $4 Million Date of Birth March 18, 1975 Place of Birth Statesboro, Georgia Nationality American Profession Actress, Singer, and Dancer Early Life and Education Sutton Foster was born on…
Patti LuPone is an American actress and singer with a net worth of $8 million. Widely celebrated as one of the greatest stars of modern musical theater, she has built a career that spans decades across Broadway, London’s West End, television, and film. A multiple Tony Award, Olivier Award, and Grammy Award winner, LuPone has dazzled audiences with unforgettable performances in Evita, Les Misérables, Gypsy, and Company. Beyond the stage, she has also earned recognition in television series such as Life Goes On, Penny Dreadful, and Pose, and appeared in acclaimed films including Driving Miss Daisy, Summer of Sam, and…
Elaine Stritch was an American actress and singer who had a net worth of $10 million at the time of her death in 2014. Best remembered for her bold personality and razor-sharp wit, Stritch was one of Broadway’s most enduring stars, with a career that spanned over six decades. She earned widespread acclaim for her stage work, television appearances, and film roles, cementing her status as a legend of American theater and entertainment. Elaine Stritch Net Worth $10 Million Date of Birth February 2, 1925 Place of Birth Detroit, Michigan Nationality American Profession Actress, Singer Early Life Elaine Stritch was…
Ellen Burstyn, born Edna Rae Gillooly, is an award-winning American actress with an extensive career in film, television, and theater. She has a net worth of $20 million, earned through decades of acclaimed performances on stage and screen. Known for her versatility, Burstyn has starred in films such as The Last Picture Show, The Exorcist, Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, Resurrection, and Requiem for a Dream. Her work has earned her an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and an Emmy Award, making her one of the few entertainers to achieve the “Triple Crown of Acting.” Ellen Burstyn Net Worth $30…
Residents of Mkokoni in Lamu East Constituency have raised concerns over delayed compensation for victims of human-wildlife conflict, including attacks by marine animals. The grievances were aired on Friday during a public forum organized by the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife, led by Vice-Chairperson Kisauni MP Rashid Bedzimba. The team was hosted by area MP Ruweida Obo, who is also a member of the committee. Ruweida urged residents to speak openly, noting that both farmers and fishermen in the region face unique challenges. “You face a unique situation here because some of you are farmers and others…
Kepkemoi Kibias has been appointed as the acting Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO). Kibias brings with him more than 20 years of experience in the power sector, having worked in designing and construction, power system planning, operations, and maintenance. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, a Master’s in Business Administration (Strategic Management) from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, and a Master’s in Nuclear Power Plant Engineering from KEPCO International Nuclear Graduate School in South Korea. He is also…
More than 2.2 million Kenyans will now access medical services free of charge following the launch of the Social Health Authority (SHA) Sponsorship Programme by President William Ruto. Speaking at State House, Nairobi, on Friday, September 19, President Ruto said the programme is part of the government’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) plan to ensure all Kenyans, especially the vulnerable, can get affordable healthcare. “We made an irrevocable commitment to deliver Universal Health Coverage for all Kenyans, regardless of their economic status. Today, we have taken another significant step in fulfilling that pledge,” the President said. He added: “Through the new…
Detectives in Kiambu Sub-County have arrested five people accused of kidnapping a man in Ruaka and demanding a ransom of Sh500,000. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the incident came to light after the victim’s girlfriend tried to call him, but an unknown person answered and demanded the ransom for his safe release. Acting on intelligence, detectives launched a pursuit that led them to Ithanga, where the victim was rescued. He was found with visible injuries and a blood-stained shirt. The suspects—Sydney Ezra Achanda, John Louise Omondi, Enock Sum Cheruyot, Peter Kanini Mwangi, and Lucy Sara Muhonja—were later…
Cloris Leachman was an American actress who had a net worth of $10 million at the time of her death in 2021. With a career spanning more than seven decades, Leachman became one of Hollywood’s most versatile performers, celebrated for her unforgettable roles in both television and film. She won an Academy Award for The Last Picture Show (1971) and earned eight Emmy Awards across her career, setting records for her outstanding work on the small screen. Cloris Leachman Net Worth $10 Million Date of Birth April 30, 1926 Place of Birth Des Moines, Iowa Nationality American Profession Actress Early…