President William Ruto Friday appointed Emmanuel Kombe Nzai as the Chairperson of the Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Board, a move seen as a bold attempt to jumpstart the faltering national development blueprint. Nzai’s appointment, effective from July 5, was announced in a gazette notice on Friday, July 6, and marks the end of Caroline Kariuki’s tenure, which began in July 2022. Nzai, a seasoned Public Policy expert and the founding CEO of Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani (JKP), is no stranger to economic development. Vision 2030, launched by President Mwai Kibaki in 2008, aimed to transform Kenya into a rapidly…
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Grace Jones, a Jamaican model, actress, and musician, has a net worth of $7 million. Known for her bold, androgynous look and innovative musical sound, Jones was a major influence on the cross-dressing culture of the 1980s and has inspired numerous artists, including Annie Lennox and Lady Gaga. She became a staple of New York’s disco scene in the late 1970s and enjoyed a diverse singing career that spanned genres such as reggae, R&B, gospel, and art pop. Grace Jones Net Worth $7 Million Date of Birth May 19, 1948 Place of Birth Spanish Town Nationality Jamaican Profession Model, Actress,…
Glenn Howerton, an American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter, boasts a net worth of $25 million. He is best known for his role as Dennis Reynolds on the FX/FXX sitcom “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” (2005–present) and as Jack Griffin on the NBC/Peacock series “A.P. Bio” (2018–2021). Howerton also serves as a producer on both shows and has penned numerous episodes of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” Glenn Howerton Net Worth $25 Million Date of Birth April 13, 1976 Place of Birth Japan Nationality American Profession Actor, Producer, Director, Screenwriter Early Life Glenn Franklin Howerton III was born on April…
Gilbert Gottfried, an American stand-up comedian, actor, and voice artist, had a net worth of $8 million at the time of his death. He was widely recognized for his distinctive, shrill voice and his roles in various films and television shows, including Disney’s “Aladdin” animated films, PBS Kids Go!’s “Cyberchase,” “Problem Child,” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.” Gottfried enjoyed a long career as a popular stand-up comedian and lent his voice to numerous video games and commercials. In recent years, he was one of the most popular and highest-paid celebrities on Cameo. Gilbert Gottfried passed away on April 12, 2022,…
Ghostface Killah, an American rapper, producer, and actor, has a net worth of $10 million. He is best known as a member of the influential rap group Wu-Tang Clan and for his successful solo career with albums such as “Ironman,” “Supreme Clientele,” and “Fishscale.” Renowned for his fast-paced flow and complex, emotional lyrics, Ghostface Killah has made a significant impact on the hip-hop scene. Ghostface Killah Net Worth $10 Million Date of Birth May 9, 1970 Place of Birth Staten Island Nationality American Profession Rapper, Producer, Actor Early Life Born Dennis Coles in 1970 on Staten Island, New York City,…
President William Ruto has appointed LSK President Faith Odhiambo to an eight-member taskforce for the forensic audit of public debt. The announcement was made through a gazette notice dated May 5, 2024. Nancy Onyango has been appointed as the chairperson of the taskforce, with Luis Franceschi serving as the vice chairperson. The team also includes three other members: ICPAK Chairperson Philip Kaikai, IEK President Shammah Kiteme, and Vincent Kimosop. Abraham Rugo and Aaron Thegeya have been appointed as joint secretaries. Kenya’s public debt has surged dramatically in recent years, reaching over Ksh 10 trillion today, a five-fold increase from Ksh…
President William Ruto announced the dissolution of 47 State Corporations on Friday. The President cited overlapping and duplicative functions as the primary reasons for this decision, which aims to eliminate unnecessary operational and maintenance costs. Ruto explained that the functions of these corporations would be integrated into their respective line ministries. “Staff currently employed by the affected corporations will be transferred to ministries and other state agencies,” he stated. This decision follows President Ruto’s stern warning in March to loss-making parastatals, emphasizing the need for stringent financial management and threatening closure for those unable to improve their fortunes. The National…
President William Ruto Friday announced a raft of measures by his administration to cut down on government expenditure. Ruto said following wide consultations, they have settled on cutting down on various costs, including; Dissolving at least 47 state corporations with overlapping functions. “Resulting in the elimination of their operational and maintenance costs, and their functions will be integrated into the respective line ministries. “Staff currently employed by the affected corporations will be transferred to ministries and other state agencies,” he said. The suspension of hiring of Chief Administrative Secretaries (CAS). The President has also directed the reduction of advisers in…
The government has proposed a reduction of Sh177 billion in this year’s budget following the withdrawal of the Finance Bill 2024, which led to a decrease in revenue targets. President William Ruto announced the decision during a press briefing at State House on Friday. The President had refused to assent to the bill, sending it back to Parliament after protests against it. Protesters argued that the bill would impose higher taxes. “The consequence of withdrawing the Finance Bill is the reduction of our revenue targets to Sh346 billion,” President Ruto said. He revealed that the Treasury had been evaluating the…
President William Ruto has announced the formation of an independent task force to conduct a comprehensive forensic audit of Kenya’s public debt. The President made this announcement on Friday during a press briefing at State House. This decision comes in response to recent protests that included demands for greater transparency and accountability regarding the nation’s public debt. “Public debt is and continues to be a major point of engagement and conversation in Kenya. I have today appointed an independent task force to carry out a comprehensive forensic audit of our public debt and report to us in the next three…
Kenyan entrepreneurs are set to gain access to a world-class entrepreneurial capacity-building ecosystem through a new strategic partnership with University of Illinois. This collaboration involves the University of Illinois, Top Level Management, and the Pan-African Centre for Strategic Development. The agreement was formalized in Nairobi and aims to provide Kenyan women and youth entrepreneurs with entrepreneurial training from the prestigious University of Illinois. The University of Illinois has a proven track record of producing globally successful companies such as Tesla, YouTube, and PayPal. Top Level Management’s Managing Director, Emily Karechio, announced that the partnership would offer custom programs from the…
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has refuted claims made by the Office of the Controller of Budget regarding the county government’s expenditure on foreign trips. According to the reports that the county spent Sh1 billion. According to the recently released Consolidated County Budget Implementation Review Report for the first nine months of the financial year 2023/2024 by the budget controller, the county had spent Sh1 billion. According to Governor Mwangaza, the actual figures from the county government show that the county assembly’s expenditure on foreign trips amounted to Sh42.84 million. From this amount, her office accounted for only Sh910,000. “I am…
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has announced plans to occupy Afya House starting Monday, July 8, 2024. In a poster circulating online, KMPDU said they will camp at Afya House from 9 am Monday. “We will occupy and camp at Afya House Until all medical interns are posted and paid as per CBA 2017 terms,” the poster reads. This move aims to ensure that all medical interns are posted to health facilities nationwide, as per the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The CBA, ratified in May following a 56-day nationwide doctors’ strike, was part of a…
The government has announced a new talent show, “WhozNext,” set to air exclusively on Cape Media’s Channels. The initiative was unveiled by the Cabinet Secretary of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports, Ababu Namwamba. “WhozNext” is inspired by popular international talent shows like “America’s Got Talent” and will premiere in the coming days. The talent search will focus on seven main areas: music, pageantry, fashion, poetry, comedy, dance, and content creation. During a meeting with Cape Media executives at Talanta Plaza, CS Namwamba highlighted the show’s potential to mirror the successes of the #TalantaHela program. He noted that the names…