Members of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Lands have raised concerns over what they described as conflicting, inconclusive and inadequate information contained in a Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) report on the ownership of a disputed property along Lenana Road, Nairobi. The Committee, chaired by Joash Nyamoko, directed the DCI to submit a supplementary report after members raised questions over gaps and inconsistencies in its account of transactions involving L.R. No. 209/324/3. The MPs particularly questioned the figures presented in relation to transactions involving Opus Investments Limited and the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). Gideon Ochanda said the information…
Author: David Wafula
The National Assembly Public Petitions Committee has been urged to review the compensation framework for victims of human-wildlife conflict to ensure affected communities receive timely and adequate compensation for their losses. The petitioners, who are residents of Kajiado County, appeared before the Committee chaired by Runyenjes MP Muchangi Karemba, where they called for reforms to the existing compensation system. They said communities living near wildlife habitats, migration corridors and dispersal areas continue to bear a disproportionate burden of human-wildlife conflict despite their longstanding coexistence with wildlife. According to the petitioners, residents have suffered loss of life and injuries, destruction of…
Police in Marsabit County have arrested a man and recovered an AK-47 rifle loaded with 11 rounds of ammunition following a tip-off from members of the public. Officers from Turbi Police Station acted on the intelligence and apprehended the suspect in Turbi Bubisa Sub-County. The suspect was escorted to the police station and placed in custody as detectives commenced processing ahead of his arraignment in court. The recovered AK-47 rifle and the ammunition have been secured as exhibits as investigations continue to establish their source and intended use. “The National Police Service commends members of the public whose timely information…
A 54-year-old Kenya Railways Corporation employee has been arrested in Mombasa after a two-year investigation into an alleged forged Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificate. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said Awange Oscar Akoth was arrested by detectives in Changamwe following investigations into the alleged forgery and use of a fraudulent KCSE certificate in connection with his employment at the corporation. The case emerged after Kenya Railways conducted an authentication exercise to verify academic and professional certificates presented by its employees. During the exercise, Akoth’s KCSE certificate, purportedly issued by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), was flagged…
Andre Iguodala’s net worth is estimated at $80 million. He is a retired American professional basketball player who built his wealth through a successful 19-year NBA career, lucrative contracts, endorsements, business ventures and investments. Iguodala became one of the most accomplished players of his generation with the Golden State Warriors, winning three NBA championships and earning the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award in 2015. During his NBA career, Iguodala also played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat. He represented the United States internationally and won a gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Beyond…
Devin Booker’s net worth is estimated at $150 million. He is an American professional basketball player who has spent his entire NBA career with the Phoenix Suns. Booker has built his wealth through NBA salaries, lucrative contract extensions, endorsement deals and investments in luxury real estate. The Phoenix Suns selected Booker with the 13th overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. He quickly established himself as one of the NBA’s premier scoring guards and became one of the most recognizable players in the league. Booker made NBA history in 2017 when he scored 70 points against the Boston Celtics, becoming…
Bradley Beal’s net worth is estimated at $100 million. He is an American professional basketball player who has built his wealth through NBA salaries, lucrative contracts and endorsement opportunities. Beal currently plays for the Phoenix Suns after spending more than a decade with the Washington Wizards. Beal joined the NBA in 2012 after being selected third overall by the Washington Wizards. He developed into one of the league’s most prolific scoring guards and became the second-highest scorer in Wizards franchise history. During his career, he has earned multiple NBA All-Star selections and an All-NBA selection. His financial success accelerated as…
John Wall’s net worth is estimated at $120 million. He is a retired American professional basketball player who built his wealth primarily through his NBA salary, endorsement deals and other business interests. Wall spent most of his 11-season NBA career with the Washington Wizards, where he established himself as one of the league’s most explosive point guards. Selected first overall by the Wizards in the 2010 NBA Draft, Wall quickly became the centerpiece of the franchise. He earned five consecutive NBA All-Star selections from 2014 to 2018 and was named to the All-NBA Third Team in 2017. He also earned…
DeMarcus Cousins is an American professional basketball player who has a net worth of $37 million. Best known for his dominant years with the Sacramento Kings, Cousins became one of the NBA’s most productive centers during the 2010s. A four-time NBA All-Star, he combined physical strength, scoring ability, rebounding and passing to become one of the league’s most difficult big men to defend. Cousins was selected fifth overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2010 NBA Draft after one season at the University of Kentucky. He spent the first seven seasons of his NBA career with the Kings before joining…
Julius Randle has an estimated net worth of $50 million. The American professional basketball player has built his wealth primarily through his NBA salary, major contracts and endorsement partnerships. Randle entered the NBA in 2014 after one season at the University of Kentucky. The Los Angeles Lakers selected him with the seventh overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. He later played for the New Orleans Pelicans and New York Knicks, where he developed into an All-Star forward and one of the league’s leading players. Known for his physical strength, scoring ability, rebounding and playmaking, Randle has earned more than…
Ben Gordon is a British-American former professional basketball player who has an estimated net worth of $20 million. Gordon built his wealth primarily through his long NBA career, earning approximately $84 million in pre-tax salary while playing for the Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Bobcats and Orlando Magic. A talented shooting guard, Gordon became one of the most successful players of his generation after entering the NBA in 2004. He made an immediate impact with the Chicago Bulls, helping the team return to the playoffs during his rookie season. He also became the first and only player in NBA history…
The Kenyan government has welcomed the United States Senate approval of the extension of the African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA), saying the move will provide greater certainty for Kenyan exporters seeking access to the US market. In a statement issued by CS Investments, Trade and Industry Development Lee Kinyanjui on August 13, 2026, the government said that the extension, once approved, would secure duty-free access for eligible Sub-Saharan African exports to the United States through December 31, 2028. The CS said the renewed trade arrangement would be significant for Kenya’s economy, particularly the apparel sector, which accounts for about…
The National Police Service (NPS) has issued a clarification on how deaths of suspects in police custody should be handled, reaffirming its commitment to thorough and impartial investigations whenever a person dies while under police detention. In a press statement by Muchiri Nyaga, Director of Corporate Communication and Spokesperson of the National Police Service dated August 13, 2026, the NPS said every death occurring in police custody must be subjected to investigations without delay and in accordance with the Constitution, relevant laws and established investigative procedures. The National Police Service said investigations should begin promptly whenever a suspect dies while…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has clarified new licensing requirements for cyber cafés and other public internet access centres, saying the rules are intended to strengthen accountability and security without limiting access to digital services. The Authority said public communications access centres (PCACs) remain an important gateway to the internet for Kenyans who lack personal computers, reliable connectivity or other digital resources. The new licence conditions were published in Kenya Gazette Notice Vol. CXXVIII No. 135 on August 7, 2026, and will take effect on September 7, 2026, following the statutory 30-day period. Under the new requirements, operators of…
The National Assembly has approved the Public Participation Bill, 2025, paving the way for the enactment of a law aimed at strengthening citizen involvement in public governance and decision-making. The House approved the Bill on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, following consideration of a report by the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs (JLAC). The Bill, co-sponsored by Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo and Ainabkoi MP Samuel Chepkong’a, seeks to establish a clear legal framework for public participation across government institutions. It seeks to guide how national and county government entities, Parliament, county assemblies, constitutional commissions and other public bodies engage…