Argentina’s president has heightened tensions with the UK over the Falkland Islands, warning he will impose economic sanctions on firms which exploit oil close to the British overseas territory. In a national address, Javier Milei said the “winds of change” favoured Argentina’s claim to the islands, emboldened by signs the US might reconsider its stance of neutrality on the issue. Milei said the Sea Lion oilfield, where a British and an Israeli firm are due to begin exploration work, was a “clear and present danger”. In a statement on Friday, Downing Street said it was “clear that the Falkland Islanders’…
Author: David Wafula
Religious leaders have been urged to reject and refrain from legitimising illicit funds ahead of the 2027 General Election amid concerns that dirty money could influence voters and fuel corruption in government. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Chairperson Dr David Oginde warned that politicians who use proceeds of corruption, money laundering or unexplained wealth to finance their campaigns could later be pressured to reward their financiers. He said such politicians may use inflated tenders, manipulated procurement processes and other corrupt deals to repay individuals who funded their campaigns. “There is no way we are going to build a society of…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has criticised President William Ruto over the government’s decision to suspend Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited’s mining operations, warning that the move could undermine investor confidence in Kenya. Sifuna said the government’s approach to the dispute raises concerns about the security of investments and the rule of law. In a social media post, the senator argued that investors consider the dispute resolution framework in a country before deciding where to put their money. “When companies make decisions about where to put their investments, the dispute resolution regime in place is key because disputes arise all the time,”…
Detectives from the Insurance Fraud Investigations Unit (IFIU) have arrested a suspect linked to nine fraudulent compensation claims arising from a road accident along Kangundo Road. The accident involving two motor vehicles occurred on September 8, 2023. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) identified the suspect as Edwin Odhuambo Oduor, who is accused of orchestrating the submission of fraudulent compensation claims by individuals who allegedly pretended to have sustained injuries in the crash. The accident involved an insured motor vehicle and a third-party vehicle. According to the DCI, the matter was referred to the IFIU by Jubilee Insurance Company after…
A 30ft (9m) mural of Freddie Mercury has been unveiled at Wembley Park to mark what would have been the singer’s 80th birthday. The artwork, called I’m Mr Mercury, is anamorphic, meaning the image only resolves when viewed from a single marked spot about 65ft away. From anywhere else it breaks up into colour and line. It was created by the street artist Frank Styles, who hand-sprayed it as four separate works before composing them into a single image across all 58 of the site’s Spanish Steps. Mercury, born on 5 September 1946, performed at Wembley repeatedly with Queen. The…
And a 42-year-old casual worker employed by the Trans Nzoia County Government drowned in a well at Railway Ground in Kitale, police have reported. The incident occurred on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Bidii Sub-location in Kwanza Sub-County. Police said a man who knew the deceased reported that he had gone to the well, removed his clothes and shoes, jumped into the water and drowned. Police officers visited the scene. The well, which measures approximately three metres in diameter, was found full of water. The deceased’s clothes and shoes were found near the well. With the assistance of members of…
Police in Meru have arrested a woman suspected of stabbing a 25-year-old man to death during an altercation at Athiru Ruujine Market. The deceased, identified as Antony Mwenda, was fatally stabbed on the back, below his right shoulder, during the confrontation with a woman. The body of Mwenda was found on a dirt road behind the market. Police said it had a visible deep cut consistent with a stabbing injury. Police visited and processed the scene. A knife believed to have been used in the attack was recovered a few metres away, concealed behind a rock. The scene was photographed…
Chase Utley has an estimated net worth of $55 million. The retired American professional baseball player built his wealth during a 16-season MLB career, spending most of his playing years with the Philadelphia Phillies before finishing his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Utley became one of the most respected second basemen of his generation. He was a key member of the Phillies team that won the 2008 World Series, helping Philadelphia secure its first championship since 1980. He also played in the 2009 World Series with the Phillies before joining the Dodgers in 2015. Utley retired from professional baseball…
Ryan Howard has an estimated net worth of $90 million. The retired American professional baseball player built his fortune during a 13-season MLB career with the Philadelphia Phillies. Howard earned more than $190.7 million in salary alone during his playing career. Nicknamed “The Big Piece,” Howard became one of the most feared power hitters in Major League Baseball during his prime. The left-handed first baseman was the 2006 National League MVP and helped the Phillies win the 2008 World Series. Howard also became one of the fastest players in MLB history to reach major home-run milestones. He reached 100 home…
Ryan Braun has an estimated net worth of $70 million. The retired American professional baseball player built his fortune during a 14-year MLB career spent entirely with the Milwaukee Brewers. Braun earned approximately $150 million in salary and bonuses during his playing career. Known by the nickname “The Hebrew Hammer,” Braun became one of the most accomplished players in Brewers history. He finished his career with a .296 batting average, 352 home runs, 1,154 RBIs and 216 stolen bases. Braun was a six-time All-Star, five-time Silver Slugger Award winner, the 2007 National League Rookie of the Year and the 2011…
Prince Fielder has an estimated net worth of $100 million. The retired American professional baseball player built his fortune during a powerful MLB career with the Milwaukee Brewers, Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers. Fielder earned more than $215 million in MLB salary during his playing career. His biggest contract was a nine-year, $214 million deal with the Detroit Tigers signed in 2012. Known for his exceptional power at the plate, Fielder became one of the most recognizable sluggers of his generation. He was a six-time All-Star, three-time Silver Slugger Award winner and the 2007 National League Hank Aaron Award winner.…
Cecil Fielder has an estimated net worth of $16 million. The former American professional baseball player built his wealth largely through a successful MLB career that spanned the 1980s and 1990s. Fielder also played professionally in Japan and earned significant money through lucrative baseball contracts. During his MLB career, Cecil Fielder earned approximately $47 million in salary. One of the biggest deals of his career came in 1993, when he signed a five-year, $36 million contract with the Detroit Tigers. The deal made him the highest-paid player in baseball for two seasons. Fielder became one of the most feared power…
Roberto Clemente had an estimated net worth of $300,000 at the time of his death in 1972. Adjusted for inflation, that would be roughly $2 million in today’s money. Clemente earned approximately $760,000 in MLB salary throughout his 18-season career with the Pittsburgh Pirates. In his final season in 1972, he earned $150,000, equivalent to about $933,000 in today’s dollars. While his wealth was modest compared with the fortunes of modern baseball stars, Roberto Clemente built one of the most respected careers in Major League Baseball history. He won two World Series titles, four National League batting championships and 12…
Andrew McCutchen net worth is estimated at $60 million, making him one of the wealthier active Major League Baseball players of his generation. McCutchen is an American professional baseball player who has played for several MLB teams since making his debut in 2009. He is best known for his long and successful tenure with the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he developed into one of the National League’s biggest stars. During his career, McCutchen has won the National League MVP Award, a Gold Glove Award and four consecutive Silver Slugger Awards. His career has also included stints with the San Francisco Giants,…
Tony Gwynn net worth was estimated at $1.5 million at the time of his death in 2014. The legendary baseball player spent his entire 20-year Major League Baseball career with the San Diego Padres, establishing himself as one of the greatest hitters in baseball history. Gwynn won eight National League batting titles, seven Silver Slugger Awards and five Gold Glove Awards. He also helped the Padres reach the World Series twice, in 1984 and 1998. Despite earning approximately $47 million in MLB salary during his career, Gwynn experienced serious financial difficulties early in his playing days. He filed for Chapter…