Joe Carter has an estimated net worth of $20 million. The American former professional baseball player built his wealth during a 16-season Major League Baseball career that made him one of the most recognizable power hitters of his generation. Carter is best remembered for one of the greatest moments in baseball history. In Game 6 of the 1993 World Series, Carter hit a walk-off three-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies. The home run gave the Toronto Blue Jays their second consecutive World Series championship and immediately became one of the most iconic…
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Roberto Alomar has an estimated net worth of $30 million. The former Puerto Rican professional baseball player built his fortune during an illustrious MLB career that lasted from 1988 to 2004. Widely regarded as one of the greatest second basemen in Major League Baseball history, Alomar combined exceptional defense, consistent hitting and speed to become one of the most accomplished players of his generation. During his career, Alomar played for several teams, including the San Diego Padres, Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, New York Mets, Chicago White Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks. He earned more than $76.6 million in…
José Bautista has an estimated net worth of $45 million. The Dominican former professional baseball player built his fortune during a 15-year Major League Baseball career, most notably with the Toronto Blue Jays. Known by his nickname “Joey Bats,” Bautista became one of baseball’s most recognizable power hitters during the 2010s. He played for several MLB teams, including the Baltimore Orioles, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Kansas City Royals, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Mets, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays. Bautista earned more than $105 million in MLB salary during his career. Although his final MLB season came in…
Edwin Encarnación has an estimated net worth of $40 million. The retired Dominican professional baseball player built his fortune during a 15-year Major League Baseball career that ran from 2005 to 2020. Encarnación earned an estimated $123 million in MLB salary during his career. He played for seven teams but became best known for his dominant years with the Toronto Blue Jays. The powerful designated hitter finished his MLB career with 424 home runs, 1,261 RBIs, 881 walks and a .500 slugging percentage. He also made three All-Star teams and became one of the most productive power hitters of the…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has received a fleet of operational vehicles donated by the United Kingdom Government to strengthen Kenya’s fight against human trafficking, migrant smuggling and other cross-border crimes. The vehicles were donated through the British High Commission in Kenya under the East Africa Border Security Programme. The handover took place at the DCI headquarters on Wednesday and was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two countries. DCI Director Mohamed Amin and British High Commissioner to Kenya Matt Baugh OBE officially flagged off the vehicles following the handover ceremony. Speaking during…
President William Ruto has said the government has set aside nearly Sh2.5 billion to equip County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) established across all 47 counties. Ruto said the investment is aimed at strengthening local manufacturing, creating jobs and expanding opportunities for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The President spoke on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, when he hosted MSME traders at State House, Nairobi. During the meeting, Ruto outlined government measures aimed at supporting local businesses, increasing production and reducing Kenya’s dependence on imported goods. Ruto said the government had established CAIPs across the country and was now investing…
President William Ruto has directed the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to restore the Sh2.5 million benchmark for general containerised consolidated cargo, reversing a recent increase to Sh3.2 million. Ruto issued the directive on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, during a meeting with Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and traders at State House, Nairobi. The President said the move would help cushion small businesses from rising import-related costs. KRA had increased the benchmark for general containerised consolidated cargo from Sh2.5 million to Sh3.2 million, with the revised figure taking effect in August. The decision triggered complaints from small-scale importers who argued…
The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has ordered investigations into the alleged kidnapping of a Standard Group associate editor, Alex Kiprotich, in Gilgil. The move follows reports concerning the alleged incident, with the NPS saying it had taken the matter seriously and directed its Anti-Abduction Unit to establish what transpired. In a press statement dated September 2, 2026, Director Corporate Communication/Spokesperson National Police Service (NPS) Muchiri Nyaga said Kanja has directed immediate investigations into the Gilgil incident. Nyaga said the Anti-Abduction Unit, which handles cases involving abductions and disappearances, was already investigating the matter. “The Inspector General of Police…
Political leaders and top political parties have called for expeditious action to apprehend the perpetrators behind the shocking abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich. Kiprotich was accosted by armed men along the Gilgil–Nakuru Road on Tuesday night and later found dumped near Masinga Dam on Wednesday morning. People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has condemned the incident, warning that such cases should not disappear without accountability because they encourage impunity in the country. She said the pattern of abduction evokes the politics of fear and intimidation that characterized Kenya’s darker past. “We know this dark chapter of…
The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has announced a partial closure of Outer Ring Road on Saturday, September 5, 2026. In a notice, KURA said the closure will run from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. to facilitate the removal of a gantry along the road. The authority advised motorists using the affected section to take note of the temporary traffic disruption and plan their journeys accordingly. The closure will be in place for three hours to allow crews to safely remove the gantry at the location indicated by KURA. KURA apologised to motorists and other road users for any inconvenience…
Four Chinese nationals have been arrested in Nairobi following investigations into an alleged sophisticated fraud scheme involving SIM swapping and money laundering. The suspects were arrested after a businesswoman’s mobile lines were allegedly hijacked and used to receive funds suspected to have been obtained illegally. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the probe began after the complainant discovered that her two Safaricom lines had suddenly stopped working. She was unable to make calls or access M-Pesa services, prompting her to report the matter to the police. Detectives from the DCI Parklands station took up the case and began tracing…
President William Ruto has bid farewell to outgoing French Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet after four years of diplomatic service in the country. Ruto hosted Suquet at State House, Nairobi, as the envoy’s tour of duty came to an end. The President wished the diplomat well in his next assignment at the French Foreign Ministry. “Wished him well on his new assignment at the French Foreign Ministry,” Ruto said in a social media post. Ruto said Kenya and France had elevated their relations to new heights in recent years, with the partnership anchored on diplomatic and economic ties, strategic investments…
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has called on Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to launch immediate, thorough and transparent investigations into the alleged abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich. Kiprotich was allegedly abducted on Tuesday night along the Gilgil-Nakuru Road before being abandoned in Machakos County. In a statement issued on Wednesday, MCK Chief Executive Officer and Secretary David Omwoyo said the Council wants police to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify those responsible. Video footage recorded during the incident shows armed individuals blocking Kiprotich’s vehicle and ordering the occupants to lower the windows…
Two directors of Flexitech Group Limited have been arrested over the alleged theft of Sh31.2 million belonging to a leading retail chain. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the suspects, Martin Kariuki Maina and Johnson Gituma Mwangi, were arrested by detectives from the DCI Nairobi Regional Office in the Roysambu area. The arrests followed investigations into a complaint filed by the retailer over the alleged loss of the funds. According to the DCI, the two suspects are directors of Flexitech Group Limited and agents of the complainant. Investigators established that the suspects allegedly received Sh31,213,700.95 from customers who had…
At least 16 people have been killed in a bus crash in eastern Egypt, the country’s health ministry has said. Another 28 people were injured on the road between Red Sea towns of Dahab and Nuweiba in the South Sinai governorate on Wednesday morning. Reports in Egyptian and Jordanian media say Jordanian nationals were among those killed in the accident. As many as 20 ambulances were sent to the crash scene to provide first aid and evacuate the injured, the Egyptian health ministry said. The cause of the crash remains unknown. The area is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors…