Molly McCann, an accomplished mixed martial artist from England, has built an impressive career in the world of combat sports. As of 2025, her net worth is estimated at $1 million, reflecting her journey from humble beginnings to international recognition. Currently competing in the women’s flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), McCann previously held the title of Cage Warriors Flyweight Champion. Molly McCann Net Worth $1 Million Date of Birth May 4, 1990 Place of Birth Liverpool Nationality Brits Career Retired Mixed Martial Artist Early Life Born on May 4, 1990, in Liverpool, Molly McCann’s early years were…
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Molly McCann says she “knocked on the door and opened it” for women’s MMA in Britain after announcing her retirement. McCann, 34, was submitted in the first round by Alexia Thainara at UFC London before confirming her exit from the sport. McCann, who has won 14 of her 22 fights across a 10-year-career, is one of Britain’s most successful and high-profile women’s MMA fighters in history. “This sport has given me everything. This promotion has given me everything and it deserves that back and I can’t give it any more,” said McCann. “I came, I saw, I didn’t conquer and…
The East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are set to hold another meeting next week to discuss the escalating conflict in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This follows last month’s joint summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where leaders from both regional blocs committed to finding a lasting solution to the crisis. The decision to convene another meeting was reached after talks between EAC Chairperson President William Ruto and SADC Chairperson President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Windhoek, Namibia. In a statement, President Ruto reaffirmed the commitment of the two blocs to implementing resolutions from the…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Saturday met with Tanzanian opposition leaders who paid him a courtesy call to discuss democracy and governance in the region. In a statement shared on social media, Odinga said the talks focused on strengthening democracy across Africa and the role of both ruling and opposition parties in promoting national development. He urged the opposition leaders, led by Tundu Lissu, to prioritize dialogue and constructive engagement with the government for the sake of national unity and the preservation of democracy in Tanzania. “I look forward to a peaceful and transparent election in the upcoming Tanzanian…
Tickets for the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup qualifier between Harambee Stars and Gabon at Nyayo National Stadium have officially sold out. The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) confirmed the development on Saturday, March 22, 2025, through a statement shared on social media, a day before the crucial match. FKF also acknowledged the overwhelming support from Kenyan football fans ahead of the Sunday evening showdown. Massive Support as Harambee Stars Push for 2026 World Cup Spot The match is expected to attract a capacity crowd, with fans set to create an electrifying atmosphere at Nyayo Stadium, waving the red, black, and…
The Ministry of Agriculture has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing fertilizer shortages, assuring farmers that over one million bags of fertilizer will be distributed starting Monday, March 24, 2025. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe said all logistical challenges have been resolved, and new measures have been put in place to speed up distribution. “To fast-track delivery, we are now using train wagons that have already left the Mombasa port and are expected to arrive at the Naivasha Inland Port by Sunday morning. Additionally, 1,380 metric tons of fertilizer are en route to Mombasa,” Kagwe said. The CS expressed confidence…
The Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) management has called on the Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) to end the ongoing strike, assuring the public that emergency services remain operational despite the walkout. Speaking at a press briefing, MTRH CEO Philip Kirwa stated that some nurses have continued working, allowing the hospital to maintain critical services such as emergency care, maternity, and intensive care. “The union may be on strike, but most services are still running because we have nurses who did not participate in the strike, others who were recently hired, and some who have stepped in to…
The family of renowned BBC journalist Sophie Ikenye has launched an appeal for Sh5 million to help cover the cost of an urgent medical surgery. In a statement shared through a poster, the family revealed that Ikenye has been undergoing treatment for the past eight years across various medical facilities. They said they have now exhausted all available funds and are calling on friends, family, fans, and well-wishers to support her treatment. “As a family, we have done everything possible to support her medical care, but we have now exhausted all available funds,” the appeal read. They further urged the…
Former Rarieda MP and ex-Cabinet Minister Raphael Tuju has penned a strongly worded letter to Chief Justice Martha Koome, warning that certain actions by Supreme Court judges could destabilize the country. In the letter, dated March 21 and seen by Kahawa Tungu, Tuju draws parallels between the Supreme Court of Kenya (SCoK) and the infamous 1857 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Dred Scott v. Sandford, which exacerbated tensions leading to the American Civil War. Tuju warns that judicial recklessness, particularly in highly sensitive matters, could plunge Kenya into chaos. He cites historical precedents, including the devastating consequences of the Dred…
George Foreman was an American boxing icon and a highly successful businessman with a net worth of $300 million at the time of his death. While his boxing career initially brought him millions, Foreman’s true financial success came from an unexpected source—the George Foreman Grill. By 1977, Foreman had amassed around $5 million from boxing, equivalent to about $20 million today. However, poor investments and a lavish lifestyle left him broke by 1987, forcing him to return to the ring. His legendary 1990s comeback not only restored his boxing reputation but also positioned him for an even more lucrative business…
Boxing heavyweight legend George Foreman has died aged 76, according to his family. Known as Big George in the ring, the American built one of the most remarkable and enduring careers in the sport, winning Olympic gold in 1968 and claiming the world heavyweight title twice, 21 years apart – the second making him the oldest champion in history aged 45. He lost his first title to Muhammad Ali in their famous Rumble in the Jungle fight in 1974. But Foreman’s professional boxing career boasted an astonishing total of 76 wins including 68 knockouts, almost double that of Ali. He…
The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall in several parts of the country over the next five days, urging residents to prepare for possible disruptions. In its weekend advisory issued on Friday, March 21, the department stated that heavy rains will be experienced from Friday, March 21, to Tuesday, March 25, in the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, the South-Eastern Lowlands, and North-Eastern Kenya. Counties in the Highlands East, including Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka, and Nairobi, are expected to experience significant downpours, particularly…
Governors have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the national government, demanding the immediate release of budgeted funds or risk a nationwide county shutdown. Council of Governors Vice-Chairperson Mutahi Kahiga on Friday condemned what he described as the arbitrary diversion of Development Partners’ Conditional Grants meant for county governments under the County Government Additional Allocation Bill, 2025. He termed the move a direct attack on devolution and an attempt to cripple service delivery in all 47 counties. “This blatant act is yet another attempt to systematically undermine devolution, which is enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya, 2010,” said Kahiga. As a…
Nyandarua Senator John Methu has raised concerns over the unequal distribution of fertilizer by the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB), accusing the government of sidelining agricultural counties in the highlands. Methu’s protest follows reports that Uasin Gishu County received 413,103 bags of fertilizer—about 20.99% of the total allocation—while some counties received significantly fewer bags. Nakuru County was allocated 204,764 bags (10.4%), whereas Kirinyaga got 32,280, Meru 12,910, Nyeri 8,760, Murang’a 7,650, and Tharaka Nithi only 5,940 bags. Some agricultural counties, including Marsabit and Samburu, were entirely left out, raising questions about fairness in distribution. Speaking in the Senate while…
Catalyst Fund has received Sh33 million ($260,000) to support climate-focused startups in Kenya, with applications now open. The fund was selected by Village Capital as the Ecosystem Building partner in Kenya for the 2025 Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa (ESEA) program, backed by Norway through Norad – the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation. According to Village Capital, the selection builds on the successful completion of the initiative’s first phase, which supported 14 ecosystem builders across five African countries. In the 2025 phase, five organizations will be tasked with running investment-readiness programs and providing direct capital to startups developing climate solutions.…