Sophia O’Neill, the daughter of renowned actor Ed O’Neill and former actress Catherine Rusoff, is 31 years old as of 2025. She was born on July 7, 1994, in Los Angeles, California. Raised in a Hollywood household, Sophia has gradually stepped into the entertainment world herself, making a name as an aspiring actress. Sophia O’Neill Age 31 Years as of 2025 Date of Birth July 7, 1994 Place of Birth Los Angeles, California Who Is Sophia O’Neill? Sophia O’Neill is best known as the daughter of Modern Family star Ed O’Neill, whose notable work includes Married… with Children, Finding Dory,…
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Kenya’s reggae community is mourning the loss of veteran entertainer MC Fullstop, who has died after a long battle with tuberculosis (TB). The illness had severely affected his health, costing him his voice and eventually his left lung. MC Fullstop, whose real name was John Maina, was a celebrated reggae MC and DJ known for his powerful voice, energetic stage presence, and deep love for music. He passed away after decades of shaping Kenya’s reggae and dancehall scene with unforgettable performances. His death has deeply saddened fans, especially after previous occasions when he was forced to address false rumours about…
A high-level meeting between the East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) was held in Nairobi on August 1, 2025, and resolved to immediately merge their peace and mediation structures with the African Union (AU). The meeting, held at State House Nairobi, brought together the Co-Chairs of the Joint EAC-SADC Summit and the Panel of Facilitators. It was co-chaired by President William Samoei Ruto of Kenya, who is also the current Chairperson of the EAC, and President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe, who chairs the SADC. In a joint statement issued on Friday, the leaders announced that the…
Police in Kiambu have seized 250 litres of ethanol, counterfeit KRA stamps, assorted alcohol brand stickers, and other equipment linked to the illegal manufacture of alcoholic drinks. One suspect was arrested during the operation. The raid was conducted on Thursday, July 31, 2025, by officers from the National Police Service based at the Kiambu County Headquarters. The operation targeted illicit alcohol production in Kikuyu Sub-County. “During the operation, one suspect was arrested for being in possession of unauthorised materials and equipment used to produce counterfeit alcoholic beverages,” police said in a statement. Among the items seized were ten drums, each…
The Public Service Commission (PSC), in collaboration with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), has officially launched a review of its internal systems, policies, and practices to improve transparency, efficiency, and accountability. The exercise was launched on Friday, August 1, 2025, at the PSC headquarters in Nairobi. It is part of the commission’s ongoing reforms aimed at building a values-driven and citizen-focused public service. PSC Chairman Anthony Muchiri said the review is a voluntary and proactive step by the commission as part of its commitment to continuous improvement. “We invited EACC to conduct an independent review to help us refine…
Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka’s party has officially changed its name from Wiper Democratic Movement to Wiper Patriotic Front. The announcement came after Kalonzo visited the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties on Friday to receive the new registration certificate, marking the completion of the formal process. “The change of name has taken a while, but now we understand the required steps. They had to publish the notice in the gazette, and allow time for any objections—but since none were raised, we are happy to officially unveil our new name: Wiper Patriotic Front,” said Kalonzo. He had earlier hinted…
Kenya has welcomed the decision by the United States to spare it from steep new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday, July 31. In a major policy shift aimed at reorganising global trade, Trump signed an executive order imposing increased tariffs—ranging between 10 and 41 per cent—on goods imported from several major economies, including Brazil, India, Japan, Israel, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland. Among African countries affected, South Africa and Algeria were hit with a 30 per cent tariff on their exports to the U.S. However, Kenya did not feature on the list of countries facing the…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja led a high-level team from the National Security Council in inspecting Nyayo National Stadium and Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, ahead of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The inspection focused on key operational areas such as changing rooms, entry and exit points, and stadium perimeters. The team expressed satisfaction with the level of preparedness in terms of security, protocol, and logistics for hosting the continental football event. Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo joined the security team during the tour. To ensure smooth operations, Nairobi motorists have been advised to brace for major…
Parliament has called for the introduction of stricter laws and the establishment of special Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) courts in every magistrate’s court to combat the rising cases of gender-based violence across the country. The National Assembly expressed deep concern over the growing number of GBV and SGBV incidents during a heated debate triggered by a report from the Chairperson of the Administration and Internal Security Committee, Gabriel Tongoyo. He was responding to a question raised by Kericho Woman Representative Beatrice Kemei on the state of femicide and GBV in Kericho County. Tongoyo revealed that from April to July,…
The Senate ICT Committee has raised concerns over the government’s poor handling of internet projects, especially the end of free Wi-Fi in schools and continued network problems in remote areas. During a session chaired by Senator Allan Chesang, lawmakers criticised the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) and the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) for failing to follow through on their promises. Senator Chesang questioned why some schools only had free internet on the day of the launch and later switched to private providers. “Some schools only had internet during the launch day. Now they are paying Safaricom. What…
Governors have called for the renaming of the proposed “Kenya Fisheries Service” to “Kenya Fishing Service,” arguing that the current name undermines the constitutional mandate of devolved functions. This came to light during a consultative session between the National Assembly’s Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation Committee and Busia Governor Dr. Paul Otuoma, who also chairs the Blue Economy Committee within the Council of Governors (CoG). The committee, led by Marakwet East MP Kangogo Bowen, is currently collecting stakeholder views on the Fisheries Management and Development Bill, 2023. Governor Otuoma proposed several amendments to the Bill, emphasizing the need to clearly…
The National Assembly’s Education Committee has received fresh proposals to amend the Basic Education (Amendment) Bill, 2025 during a public participation forum held this week. The forum brought together key education stakeholders, including the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers, World Vision Kenya, the Complementary Schools Association of Kenya (CSAK), and the Kenya Private Schools Association (KPSA). The Bill, sponsored by MP Antony Oluoch, seeks to align the Basic Education Act with the Alternative Provision of Basic Education and Training (APBET) Policy of 2009 and the Basic Education Regulations of 2015. It aims to formally recognize and regulate non-traditional…
The Senate Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare has been briefed on ongoing challenges that continue to undermine ethical recruitment practices for Kenyan migrant workers. Led by Chairperson Senator Beth Syengo (Kitui County), the committee held a high-level consultative meeting with officials from the Association of Skilled Migrant Agencies of Kenya (ASMAK) and the Kenya Association of Private Employment Agencies (KAPEA) to address concerns affecting the country’s international labour export sector. The meeting, held at Parliament Buildings, followed growing complaints of exploitation, irregular recruitment, and poor coordination between state agencies and private recruiters. It aimed to gather insights directly…
Kenya has confirmed four new cases of Mpox, bringing the total number of infections to 314 since the outbreak began in July 2024. In a statement released on August 1, the Ministry of Health said the latest cases were reported in Mombasa (three) and Nairobi (one). The disease has now spread across 22 counties. Mombasa continues to lead with the highest number of cases at 146, followed by Busia with 63, Nakuru (21), Kilifi (19), Nairobi (17), Makueni (13), Taita Taveta (5), Uasin Gishu (5), Bungoma (4), Kajiado (3), Kiambu (3), and Kericho (2). Other counties with one case each…
Narok County has defended the construction of the Ritz-Carlton Maasai Mara Safari Camp, dismissing claims that the project is unlawful. In a letter addressed to the Director of the Maasai Mara Education, Research and Conservation (MERC) Institute, County Secretary Patrick Ole Tuya said the safari camp is operating legally. The letter was also copied to Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya, Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu, and National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Director-General Mamo Mamo. Ole Tuya stated that the Ritz-Carlton camp, like many others within the Maasai Mara National Reserve, is a legitimate lessee of the…