The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has condemned political violence and intolerance reported in Homa Bay, warning political leaders and their supporters against actions that could undermine peace and democratic participation ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a statement issued on August 16, 2026, the commission described the incidents witnessed in Homa Bay as “unfortunate and worrying,” saying they were contrary to the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the National Cohesion and Integration Act. NCIC said every Kenyan has the right to participate in political activities across the country as long as such activities are conducted within the…
Author: David Wafula
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata Monday condemned violence reported during a Linda Mwananchi mobilisation in Homa Bay, accusing authorities of allowing political goons to attack citizens exercising their constitutional rights. Kang’ata said the reported violence amounted to a violation of the rights to peaceful assembly and personal security, warning the government against reverting to tactics associated with Kenya’s turbulent political past. “What we witnessed was not policing. It was sponsored brutality,” Kang’ata said in a statement, alleging that goons were allowed to operate with impunity while police officers stood by. The governor said Kenyans had fought for decades for multiparty democracy…
Actress Hayden Panettiere, star of US TV shows Heroes and Nashville, has died aged 36. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her and to the millions who watched her onscreen,” her father, Skip Panettiere, said in a statement reported by US media. The details surrounding her death were not immediately available. Panettiere played a cheerleader with superpowers in Heroes and had other memorable roles, including in films Remember the Titans and…
Meta has been hit with successive losses in court over how its platforms have targeted and harmed young users, but a jury trial set to begin on Tuesday may pose the biggest threat yet to its operations. The trial stems from a lawsuit filed in 2023 by 30 US states, including California and New York, in which they claim numerous violations of federal and state privacy laws for children. Not only are the states seeking upwards of $1 trillion from Meta, they are demanding it make changes to Instagram and Facebook, including ending “like” counts and infinite scroll. Should Meta ultimately lose a case…
Ferrari’s first ever all-electric car has fetched $40m (£29.5m) in a charity sale, setting a record for a new car sold at auction. The RM Sotheby’s auction in California raised more than 35 times the usual price of a Ferrari Luce. The auction house said the “first production chassis” features a unique finish and bespoke parts. The Luce, the brainchild of iPhone designer Sir Jony Ive, faced a backlash when it was launched in May as some commentators said it strayed from the marque’s traditional designs and lost part of the brand’s identity by being battery-powered and having five seats. Sotheby’s…
Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City for about £65m The 30-year-old, who won the Ballon d’Or in 2024, is set to sign a four-year deal with the Spanish champions. The transfer is expected to be completed in the coming days. Rodri made 298 appearances across seven trophy-laden seasons at City after joining them from Atletico Madrid in 2019 for a then club record £62.8m. He missed much of the 2024-25 campaign after sustaining a serious knee injury, and parts of last season were disrupted by a hamstring issue. However, he was back to his best…
Cristiano Ronaldo says this season is likely to be his last as a player after a glittering career. The 41-year-old married his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, on Tuesday and is contemplating a future orientated around his family. A five-time Ballon d’Or and five-time Champions League winner, Ronaldo has won league titles in England, Spain, Italy and Saudi Arabia and is the all-time top goalscorer in men’s international football. The Portugal captain has spent almost four years at Saudi Pro League champions Al-Nassr, where he has one year remaining on his contract. “This is probably my last year of football, and I want to…
Facebook users in Kenya reported difficulties accessing the social media platform on Sunday afternoon, August 16, 2026, for some minutes. Users reported problems accessing Facebook through both the website and mobile application, with the platform failing to load normally. Some users attempting to access Facebook through the mobile app were presented with an “Open Network Settings” message despite having active mobile data bundles or being connected to Wi-Fi. Others reported that the Facebook website failed to load completely when accessed through web browsers. The outage appeared to affect multiple users, although the extent and cause of the disruption were not…
Twelve people were killed and dozens more injured when a bus carrying Polish pilgrims veered off a Hungarian motorway and into a ditch. Police said the bus overturned after coming off the M3 motorway, which connects Hungary’s capital Budapest with the north-eastern city of Nyíregyháza, at around 01:00 local time on Sunday (23:00 GMT on Saturday). Officers believe the driver fell asleep at the wheel. He has been taken into custody. Thirty-five out of the 57 passengers and two drivers onboard have been rescued by firefighters so far, state media reports. Emergency services had been attempting to lift the rear…
Scatman Crothers net worth was estimated at $500,000 at the time of his death in 1986. The American actor, musician and voice artist built his career across film, television, radio and music, becoming one of the most recognizable character actors of his generation. Crothers was best known for playing Louie the Garbage Man on the NBC sitcom Chico and the Man and Dick Hallorann in Stanley Kubrick’s horror classic The Shining. He also established a successful career as a voice actor, lending his voice to animated productions including Harlem Globetrotters, Hong Kong Phooey and The Transformers. Before becoming a Hollywood…
Shelley Duvall was an American actress, producer and television personality who had an estimated net worth of $500,000 at the time of her death in 2024. She became one of the most recognizable actresses of the 1970s and 1980s through memorable performances in films including 3 Women, The Shining and Popeye. Duvall built her reputation by portraying unusual, vulnerable and eccentric characters. Her performance as Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining remains her most widely recognized role, while her portrayal of Olive Oyl opposite Robin Williams in Popeye further established her as a distinctive Hollywood performer. Beyond acting, Duvall…
Jack Nicholson has an estimated net worth of $400 million, making him one of the wealthiest actors in Hollywood history. His fortune has been built through more than five decades of film work, including substantial acting salaries, backend compensation and lucrative deals tied to some of his biggest movies. Beyond his earnings from acting, Nicholson has accumulated significant wealth through investments in real estate and art. His real estate portfolio has been estimated at more than $100 million, while his extensive art collection has been valued at roughly $200 million. Nicholson is also one of the most decorated actors in…
Police officers in Narok County were forced to withdraw from Mogoto village after a mob turned on them while they attempted to rescue a murder suspect from an enraged crowd. The incident occurred on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at about 1.30pm in Mogoto village, Sagamian Location, Narok Amalo Sub-County. According to a police incident report, officers from Tendwet Police Station, led by the Officer Commanding the Station (OCS) and accompanied by the area chief, went to the village following reports of a murder. Upon arrival, the officers found villagers who had cornered a suspect believed to be linked to the…
A seven-year-old boy drowned in a dam in Nyandarua Central Sub-County after he reportedly slipped and fell into the water while grazing livestock with two other children. The incident occurred at a dam near Stage One along the Passenga-Ol Kalou route on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at about 3.30pm. The incident was reported by a boda boda operator who was travelling towards Passenga Trading Centre when he encountered a crowd gathered near the scene. Upon making inquiries, the rider was informed that the boy had drowned in a dam located about 10 metres from the road. Preliminary investigations established that…
Peter Fonda had an estimated net worth of $40 million at the time of his death in 2019. The American actor, director, producer and author built his fortune during a career spanning nearly six decades, with income coming from film and television acting, directing, producing, writing and other entertainment projects. Fonda became an icon of the 1960s counterculture after starring in and co-writing the 1969 classic Easy Rider. The film became a landmark of American cinema and established him as one of the defining figures of the counterculture movement. He later appeared in films including The Hired Hand, Dirty Mary,…