The government has only established 37 out of 1,450 planned digital hubs and installed 1,491 public Wi-Fi spots out of a target of 5,000 due to logistical challenges and funding constraints, ICT and Digital Economy Principal Secretary John Tanui has said. Appearing before the Senate ICT Committee, Tanui acknowledged the delays, attributing them to initial power cost uncertainties and coordination challenges between government agencies. He assured senators that discussions with county governments and the State Department for Urban Development were underway to resolve the issues and accelerate the rollout. Kwale Senator Boy Issa Juma demanded details on the completed hubs…
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The Technical University of Kenya (TUK) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Benedict Mutua, has disclosed that staff at the institution have not received their gross salaries since 2013, leading to a backlog of unremitted statutory deductions. Prof. Mutua made the revelation when the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Education, led by Chairperson Julius Melly, visited the university to assess its financial challenges. The committee members expressed concern over the university’s failure to remit deductions to pension schemes, PAYE, NHIF/SHIF, NSSF, and the Affordable Housing Levy. “Since 2013, no staff member has received their gross salary, meaning statutory deductions have not been remitted. In…
Police in Migori have seized bhang worth Sh12.7 million following a raid on a godown in Tarakwiti village, Kuria West Sub-County. Acting on a tip-off, officers from Isebania Police Station, led by the Officer Commanding Station (OCS), raided the store at Taraqwiti village located about four kilometers from the station. During the search, they recovered 14 full sacks and two smaller sacks of dried plant material suspected to be cannabis sativa. The 423-kilogram consignment has an estimated street value of Sh12,690,000. One suspect found at the scene was arrested and is assisting police with investigations. The suspect told officers that…
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has disbursed Sh1.56 billion to support university students and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) trainees with tuition and upkeep funds. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba announced on Tuesday that 31,263 TVET trainees and 33,853 university students will benefit from the latest disbursement. “The beneficiary students and trainees have since been notified of the disbursement through HELB’s official communication channels and advised to check their HELB portals,” Ogamba said. With this latest allocation, the total amount disbursed in the 2024/2025 financial year now stands at Sh32.7 billion. This funding has supported 195,000…
The United States has issued a travel advisory warning its citizens in Kenya to exercise caution due to security concerns, including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnappings. The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, through its official website, has also prohibited travel to specific regions deemed high-risk. In its statement, the embassy urged American citizens to avoid travel to the Kenya-Somalia border counties of Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera, as well as Tana River County and coastal areas north of Malindi, citing the threat of terrorism and kidnappings. It also warned against traveling to West Pokot and western Turkana due to banditry, as…
The Kenya Association of Private Hospitals (KAPH) has strongly opposed the government’s threats to shut down and revoke licenses for private healthcare facilities over concerns about their participation in the Social Health Authority (SHA) scheme. In a statement, KAPH Chair Eric Musau expressed concern over remarks made by Health Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai, who warned that private hospitals could face closure if they refuse to take part in the scheme due to unpaid claims. Musau emphasized that private healthcare providers remain committed to supporting the government’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda but warned that financial constraints caused by delayed payments…
President William Ruto has signed the Supplementary Appropriation Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 8 of 2025) into law, paving the way for key budget adjustments in the 2024/25 financial year. The Bill, sponsored by National Assembly Liaison Committee Chairperson Gladys Boss, was passed by Parliament on March 14, 2025, with amendments. It seeks to regularize expenditures incurred under Article 223 of the Constitution and provide additional funding for priority sectors, including education, health, security, and infrastructure. Key Allocations in the Supplementary Budget The Bill injects additional funds into education reforms. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) will receive Sh18 billion to…
Zayn Malik, the British singer and former One Direction member, has built a thriving solo career and amassed a net worth of $75 million. Best known for his time with the globally successful boy band One Direction, Malik has since made waves in the music industry as a solo artist, collaborating with renowned artists and producing chart-topping hits. Zayn Malik Net Worth $25 Million Date of Birth January 12, 1993 Place of Birth Bradford, West Yorkshire Nationality Brits Profession Singer Early Life Born Zain Javadd Malik on January 12, 1993, in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, he was raised by his…
Honey Singh, also known as Yo Yo Honey Singh, is a renowned Indian rapper, music producer, singer, and actor with a net worth of approximately $25 million. From starting as a session and recording artist to becoming one of the most influential figures in Indian music, Honey Singh has made a lasting impact on Bollywood and the Punjabi music industry. He gained widespread fame for his hit songs in Bollywood films, as well as his independent albums that have dominated the charts. Yo Yo Honey Singh Net Worth $25 Million Date of Birth Mar 15, 1984 Place of Birth Hoshiarpur…
Sydney Sweeney, the talented American actress and producer, has an estimated net worth of $40 million. Best known for her standout performances in HBO’s Euphoria and The White Lotus, as well as Netflix’s Everything Sucks!, Sweeney has cemented her place as one of Hollywood’s rising stars. Beyond acting, she has become a major force in brand endorsements, earning significantly from her lucrative partnerships with fashion and beauty brands. Sydney Sweeney Net Worth $40 Million Date of Birth Sep 12, 1997 Place of Birth Spokane, Washington Nationality American Profession Actress, Producer Acting Career Born in Spokane, Washington, in 1997, Sweeney began…
Phonte, the acclaimed American rapper, singer, and songwriter, has an estimated net worth of $1 million. Born Phonte Lyshod Coleman in Greensboro, North Carolina, in December 1978, he gained recognition as a member of the influential hip-hop trio Little Brother and as one-half of the musical duo The Foreign Exchange. With a career spanning over two decades, Phonte has built a reputation for his introspective lyricism, smooth vocal delivery, and genre-blending sound. Phonte Net Worth $1 Million Music Career Phonte first rose to prominence as a founding member of Little Brother, a group he formed alongside rappers Big Pooh and…
Pablo Escobar, the infamous Colombian drug lord, had an estimated peak net worth of $30 billion. As the head of the Medellín Cartel, he controlled 80% of the global cocaine trade, making him one of the richest and most feared criminals in history. His empire was built on ruthless violence, corruption, and an unparalleled drug distribution network that stretched across the world. However, despite his enormous wealth, his reign ended in bloodshed, with his death in 1993 marking the collapse of the cartel. Pablo Escobar Net Worth $30 Billion Date of Birth December 1, 1949 Place of Birth Rionegro Nationality…
Mansa Musa, the legendary ruler of the Mali Empire, is widely regarded as the wealthiest individual to have ever lived. With a fortune that would be worth approximately $400 billion in today’s currency, Musa’s immense wealth was largely attributed to the vast gold reserves of Mali, which supplied nearly half of the world’s gold at the time. Mansa Musa Net Worth $400 Billion Rise to Power Born in 1280, Mansa Musa ascended to the throne in 1312 following the mysterious disappearance of his predecessor, Abubakari II, who had embarked on a voyage to explore the Atlantic Ocean and never returned.…
Linus Torvalds, the Finnish software engineer best known for creating the Linux kernel, has an estimated net worth of $50 million. His groundbreaking work in open-source software has transformed the global technology landscape, with Linux powering billions of devices, including Android smartphones and corporate systems used by major companies like Google, Amazon, and PayPal. The name “Linux” itself is a play on Torvalds’ first name, reflecting his deep connection to the operating system. Linus Torvalds Net Worth $50 Million Date of Birth December 28, 1969 Place of Birth Helsinki Nationality Finnish Profession Software Engineer Despite his contributions, Torvalds has maintained…
Lana Del Rey, an American singer-songwriter known for her cinematic sound and nostalgic themes, has an estimated net worth of $40 million. Rising to fame in 2011 with her viral hit Video Games, Del Rey has since built a successful career with multiple critically acclaimed albums, lucrative endorsements, and significant real estate investments. Lana Del Rey Net Worth $40 Million Date of Birth June 21, 1985 Place of Birth Manhattan, New York City Nationality American Profession Singer Early Life Born Elizabeth Woolridge Grant on June 21, 1985, in Manhattan, New York City, Lana Del Rey grew up in upstate New…