There was relief among the families of five chiefs who were abducted in Mandera by al-Shabaab gunmen while travelling from Wargadud to Elwak town in Mandera County after they were released. The group was set free from their captivity in Jilb on Sunday April 6, officials aware of the issue said. Elders who participated in the negotiations leading to the release said the chiefs were freed on Sunday. They were released and handed over to Garreh elders in Jilb, Somalia Sunday evening. Plans to bring them back to Elwak, Kenya side were underway, officials said. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen…
Author: David Wafula
The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale, presided over the inauguration of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Pending Medical Claims Verification Committee at Afya House in Nairobi, Monday. The Committee, established through Kenya Gazette notice on March 28, 2025, is tasked with reviewing and verifying medical claims that were submitted to NHIF between July 1, 2022, and September 30, 2024. The team will also advise the Ministry of Health on how to settle the verified claims and handle related responsibilities. In his address, Duale expressed confidence in the Committee’s ability to perform its duties and emphasized the importance of…
Sam Kerr, the Australian football sensation and global ambassador for women’s sport, has built a remarkable net worth of $5 million. Widely considered one of the most influential and decorated players in women’s football, Kerr’s rise from local Perth prodigy to international superstar is nothing short of legendary. Sam Kerr Net Worth $5 Million Date of Birth September 10, 1993 Place of Birth East Fremantle Nationality Australian Profession Footballer Early Life Born on September 10, 1993, in East Fremantle, Western Australia, Sam Kerr has grown into a towering presence in the football world—figuratively, if not literally, as she stands at…
John Farnham, the English-born Australian singer affectionately known as “The Voice,” has an estimated net worth of $25 million. Over a remarkable career spanning more than five decades, Farnham has become a household name in Australia, evolving from a 1960s teen idol to a national music icon known for his powerhouse vocals, enduring hits, and unwavering stage presence. John Farnham Net Worth $25 Million Date of Birth Jul 1, 1949 Place of Birth Dagenham Nationality Brits Profession Singer, Singer-songwriter, Musician, Actor Early Life Farnham’s journey to fame began in 1964, but it was the 1967 breakout hit “Sadie (The Cleaning…
Danny Wallace, a multifaceted British creative known for his work as a writer, comedian, filmmaker, actor, and presenter, has an estimated net worth of $4 million. Born in Dundee, Scotland, in November 1976, Wallace has cultivated a unique career by blending wit, observational humor, and thought-provoking storytelling across multiple platforms—from bestselling books and TV series to video games and films. Danny Wallace Net Worth $4 Million Date of Birth Nov 16, 1976 Place of Birth Dundee Nationality Brits Profession Writer, Comedian, Filmmaker, Actor, and Presenter Early Writing Danny Wallace began gaining widespread attention with his co-authored book Are You Dave…
Australian actress and producer Margot Robbie has amassed an impressive net worth estimated at $60 million, thanks to her dynamic film career, high-profile endorsements, and savvy business decisions. From her early days on Australian television to global stardom in Hollywood, Robbie’s journey is a masterclass in talent, strategy, and entrepreneurial ambition. Margot Robbie Net Worth $60 Million Date of Birth July 2, 1990 Place of Birth in Dalby, Queensland Nationality Australian Profession Actress, Producer Early Life Born on July 2, 1990, in Dalby, Queensland, Margot Elise Robbie was raised by a single mother on the Gold Coast alongside her three…
Arms control and disarmament efforts to ensure sustainable peace can only be effective with the full participation of women. The Director of Administration and Finance at the Regional Centre on Small Arms (RECSA) Eunice Dobby said integrating a gender perspective into such efforts is necessary since armed violence and weapons affect women and men differently, and a gender lens can help address the root causes of conflict and ensure that disarmament efforts are inclusive and effective. Dobby said that sustainable peace was not possible without the full participation of women, adding that the training was a launchpad for expertise, equity,…
A suspect in the murder of a student at the Multimedia University (MMU) has told police the victim collapsed and died in a fight. Philip Eric Mutinda, a first-year Electrical Engineering student at the MMU was arrested over the death of Sylvia Kemunto. Mutinda was wanted over the murder of Kemunto who was a first-year Mass Communications and Computer Science major. Mutinda surrendered to police at the Sultan Hamud police station, Makueni County after being on the run for days. Mutinda had been on the run since March 31 when he is believed to have stashed Kemunto’s body in a…
John Ibrahim is one of the most talked-about entrepreneurs in Australia, a man whose name conjures images of both opulence and controversy. Best known as the “Last King of the Cross,” Ibrahim’s rise to fame has been as much about strategic business decisions as it has been about navigating public scrutiny. As of 2025, John Ibrahim’s net worth is estimated at a staggering $50 million, thanks to his successful ventures in nightclub management and high-end real estate. John Ibrahim Net Worth $50 Million Date of Birth August 25, 1970 Place of Birth Tripoli, Lebanon Profession Entrepreneur Though his career has…
The government has announced a countrywide recruitment exercise for prison constables, cadet officers, technicians, and artisans in the Kenya Prisons Service. In a notice released by the Commissioner General of Prisons, Patrick Arandum, the recruitment is scheduled to take place on April 30, 2025, at various venues across the country. According to the announcement, all applicants must be Kenyan citizens with a valid national ID card and a clean criminal record. They must also have scored a minimum of grade D+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). Applicants must be aged between 18 and 28 years and should…
There were chaos when suspected goons attempted to disrupt a church service at PCEA Kasarani East Parish, Nairobi ahead of the arrival of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Gachagua’s security fired gunshots to the air to disperse the group in the drama on Sunday morning. Police were no where to be seen during the chaos amid claims they had intelligence on the planned chaos hence their absence. Drama started when a group of about 50 forced their into the church saying they wanted money. This was as Gachagua also arrived at the church for the service. Gachagua’s security fought back…
A magistrate court in Wajir granted the Directorate of Criminal Investigations a green light to exhume the body of Gaala Aden Abdi, a 17-year-old who was burnt to death after allegedly refusing to marry a 55-year-old man. The incident happened in the area after the girl who was a refugee was forcefully taken there for the arranged marriage. Such practices are common in the region amid calls to discard the same. Police are investigating murder in the death of the girl. Gaala was buried on March 22 at Dagahaley Refugee Camp in Dadaab, Wajir County. The court said the Sub…
Authorities have seized contraband worth more than Sh2.9 million in Bondo Sub-County, Siaya County, following a major operation targeting drug trafficking and the sale of illicit liquor. The multi-agency raid, led by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), was carried out after a tip-off from members of the public. It targeted a suspected drug dealer’s hideout at Nyamonye Market. NACADA CEO Dr. Anthony Omerikwa confirmed the operation in a statement to the press, terming it a big win in the fight against drug and alcohol abuse. “This operation marks a significant victory in our…
A senior police officer was at the weekend arrested in connection with a shooting incident where a boda boda rider was shot and wounded in a road rage incident in Nkubu, Meru County. The officer is said to be the one in charge of Directorate of Criminal Investigations in Imenti South Sub County. The Chief inspector of police attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations is linked to a shooting incident that happened on April 2, 2025 in Nkubu where the boda boda rider identified as Festus Mutegi Kirimi was shot and injured in the abdomen. Kirimi, 25 was shot…
Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Charles Kahariri wants the National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K) Council to invest research and innovations. He said this will not only contribute to a secure and peaceful society, but contribute to the University’s standing. Gen Kahariri who is the chairperson of the National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K) Council made the remarks when he chaired the 9th University Regular Council Meeting at the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) in Karen, Nairobi. “I wish to emphasize on the need to invest in the conduct of research and innovations that will not only contribute to a secure…