Kylie Jenner, the American model, reality television star, and cosmetics mogul, has built a net worth estimated at $700 million. Her wealth comes from a combination of her booming beauty empire, fashion ventures, endorsement deals, reality television, and social media influence. In a single year, Jenner earns between $40 million and $100 million, making her one of the highest-paid celebrities in the world. Kylie Jenner Net Worth $700 Million Date of Birth Aug 10, 1997 Place of Birth Los Angeles Nationality American Early Life Born on August 10, 1997, in Los Angeles, California, Kylie Kristen Jenner is the youngest daughter…
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“Papa” John Schnatter, the American entrepreneur and founder of Papa John’s Pizza, has an estimated net worth of $400 million. Once a billionaire on paper, Schnatter built his fortune by turning a small pizza venture into one of the largest pizza delivery chains in the world. He became a household name as the face of Papa John’s through national commercials that ended with the famous slogan: “Better Ingredients. Better Pizza. Papa John’s.” Schnatter’s wealth has fluctuated dramatically over the years. At his peak, his stake in the company briefly made him a billionaire in 2017, but after a series of…
Jimmy John Liautaud, the American entrepreneur and restaurateur, has an estimated net worth of $3 billion. He is best known as the founder of the popular sandwich chain Jimmy John’s, which has grown from a small sandwich shop in Illinois into a nationwide franchise empire. Over the years, Liautaud expanded his business to over 2,800 locations, 98% of which are franchise-owned. His wealth comes from decades of entrepreneurial success, franchise operations, and high-profile business deals, including private equity acquisitions. Jimmy John Liautaud Net Worth $3 Million Date of Birth January 12, 1964 Place of Birth Arlington Heights, Illinois Nationality American…
Fred DeLuca net worth was estimated at $2.8 billion at the time of his death in 2015. He earned his fortune as the visionary co-founder of Subway, which grew from a small sandwich shop in Connecticut into the world’s largest fast-food franchise by number of locations. Known for his entrepreneurial spirit and ability to scale a simple idea into a global brand, DeLuca’s story remains one of the most remarkable in American business history. Fred Deluca Net Worth $2.8 Billion Date of Birth October 3, 1947 Place of Birth New York City Nationality American Early Life Frederick James Matthew DeLuca…
Samuel Truett Cathy, better known as S. Truett Cathy, was an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author who made his fortune as the founder of Chick-fil-A, one of the largest and most successful fast-food chains in the United States. At the time of his death in 2014, Samuel Truett Cathy’s net worth was estimated at $6.6 billion. His wealth was built not only through his innovative business model but also through his long-lasting influence on American dining culture. Samuel Truett Cathy Net Worth $6.6 Billion Date of Birth March 14, 1921 Place of Birth Eatonton, Georgia Nationality American Early Life Truett…
Colonel Harland Sanders, best known as the founder and face of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), built one of the most iconic fast-food empires in the world. At the time of his death in 1980, Colonel Sanders’s net worth was $3.5 million, which is about $10 million today when adjusted for inflation. While this may seem modest compared to KFC’s current global revenue of over $23 billion annually, Sanders left behind a remarkable legacy as a pioneer of franchising and brand marketing. Colonel Sanders Net Worth $3.5 Million Date of Birth September 9, 1890 Place of Birth Henryville, Indiana Nationality American…
The National Treasury has projected that total revenues, including Appropriations-in-Aid, will reach Sh3.321 trillion in the 2025/26 financial year, equivalent to 17.2 per cent of GDP. This was revealed during a session held by the Budget and Appropriations Committee on Wednesday with Treasury Principal Secretary Dr. Chris Kiptoo to review the implementation of the 2024/25 budget. The meeting also featured a briefing from Dr. Gabriel Lagat, Head of the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC), on two Senate Bills relating to county allocations. Dr. Kiptoo reported that revenue collection by the end of June 2025 stood at Sh2.923 trillion, falling…
President William Ruto has sent his condolences to Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah following the death of his father, Isaac Ichungwah Ngugi, who passed away at the age of 105. In a post on social media, President Ruto described Mzee Ngugi as an industrious and astute businessman, and one of the pioneers behind the founding of Kikuyu Town. “Mzee touched many lives through his many transformative initiatives that supported the vulnerable. His legacy will live on,” Ruto wrote. According to the Office of the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ngugi died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Kikuyu, Kiambu…
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Dr. Musalia Mudavadi on Wednesday evening held a telephone conversation with United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to discuss efforts to restore security and political stability in Haiti. In a statement, Mudavadi said Landau conveyed condolences from the US government following the death of Corporal Kennedy Mutuku Nzuve, a Kenyan police officer who died in a road accident while on duty in Pétion-Ville, Port-au-Prince. The two leaders also wished a quick recovery to eight other officers serving in the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) who sustained injuries.…
Nairobi County has issued strict directives to landlords in Kamukunji over poor waste management. County Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosira, in a statement on Wednesday, September 2, 2025, said inspections carried out by environmental officers revealed that many buildings in the sub-county lack proper waste receptacles and are not subscribed to licensed waste management service providers. “The Nairobi County Government has noted with great concern, during inspections by environmental officers, that many buildings lack adequate waste receptacles and are not subscribed to authorized waste management service providers. Therefore, solid waste is improperly disposed of by the roadsides, resulting in…
President William Ruto has met with the newly appointed United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) commander, General Dagvin R. M. Anderson, where they discussed strengthening peace and security efforts in the region. Ruto said the talks focused on consolidating gains made in advancing regional stability and finding more collaborative and innovative ways to address emerging security challenges. “We also reaffirmed our commitment to building successful partnerships that will safeguard peace and stability for the future,” he said. He added that Kenya values its strong and enduring relationship with the United States, especially in promoting peace and security across the region. Kenya…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced that the government will clear all pending bills owed to hospitals under the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) within the next two months. The bills represent payments owed by NHIF to public, private, and faith-based health facilities for services offered to its members before the fund was scrapped. Speaking during a press briefing on Wednesday, September 3, Duale said the repayments will begin once the National Treasury introduces a supplementary budget, in line with President William Ruto’s directive. “The first repayment of Sh5.3 billion will go to hospitals owed between Sh1 million…
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Kenya Police Service Eliud Lagat has stressed the need to prioritise mental health among officers, saying it is key to efficient and effective service delivery. He said during an unannounced visit to Narok Police Station on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, accompanied by senior officers. The visit was part of efforts to transform police stations and other service areas into centres of excellence. He was received by Narok Central Sub-County Police Commander John Momanyi, OCS Erick Opiyo, and Base Commander Julius Phoghisio. During the familiarisation tour, the DIG inspected the report office, cells, traffic offices,…
The Controller of Budget (CoB), Dr. Margaret Nyakang’o, has raised concern over a sharp rise in pending bills owed by State Corporations and government ministries, warning that the burden is hurting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and weakening the economy. Speaking before the Budget and Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, Dr. Nyakang’o said unpaid bills are causing liquidity problems, threatening business closures, job losses, and higher government spending through penalties and interest charges. “As of June 30, 2025, pending bills for the National Government stood at Sh524.84 billion, up from Sh516.27 billion the previous year. Of this, Sh404.33…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has closed a section of the Nakuru-Eldoret Road at Eveready Roundabout after a sinkhole formed on the road. In a statement issued on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, KeNHA said the closure affects the Nakuru-bound carriageway of the busy highway. “This evening, the Kenya National Highways Authority closed the Nakuru-bound carriageway of the Nakuru-Eldoret (A8) Road at Eveready Roundabout following the formation of a sinkhole on the road,” the authority announced. KeNHA assured the public that engineers were working round the clock to restore normal traffic flow. Motorists have been advised to drive carefully and…