Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kisang has been elected the new Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, succeeding Senator Dr. Oburu Oginga. Kisang was elected unopposed during a poll conducted on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Nominated Senator Beatrice Ogola was also elected unopposed as the new Vice-Chairperson. The changes followed the resignation of Senator Oburu Oginga as chairperson of the committee on August 6, 2026. He remains a member of the committee. Kisang, who previously served as the committee’s Vice-Chairperson, takes over leadership of the committee after Oburu’s departure from the chair. Speaking after his election, Kisang thanked members…
Author: David Wafula
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has asked the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure to support its bid to retain Sh3 billion in own-source revenue to finance road safety programmes. NTSA Director General Nahashon Kodhiwa made the appeal during a meeting with the committee, chaired by Hon. George Kariuki, at the authority’s headquarters in Nairobi. Kodhiwa said NTSA generates between Sh9 billion and Sh10 billion annually in own-source revenue but has limited access to the funds, making it difficult for the authority to fully execute its statutory mandate. “Hon. Members, NTSA needs to be well facilitated…
Taylor Ann Hasselhoff is an American model, actress, reality television personality and luxury real estate agent who has an estimated net worth of $500,000. She is the eldest daughter of Hollywood stars David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach. Taylor grew up in one of Hollywood’s most recognizable families but has worked to establish her own professional identity. She has pursued modeling, music, acting and reality television, although her most significant career development has come through luxury real estate. Her work with The Agency and appearance on Netflix’s Buying Beverly Hills have helped introduce her to a new audience while showcasing her…
Bianca Gascoigne is a British model, television personality and businesswoman who has an estimated net worth of $1 million. She first attracted public attention as the adopted daughter of former England football star Paul Gascoigne before building her own career in modeling, reality television and business. Gascoigne became widely known after winning ITV’s Love Island in 2006. She later appeared on programs including Celebrity Big Brother and Celebrity Coach Trip. She has also worked as a model, managed nightclubs and pursued fashion-related business ventures. Bianca Gascoigne Net Worth $1 Million Date of Birth Oct 28, 1986 Place of Birth England…
Sophie Anderton is an English model, television personality and wellness entrepreneur who has an estimated net worth of $5 million. She rose to fame in the 1990s after becoming the face of a highly publicized Gossard lingerie campaign, which established her as one of Britain’s best-known glamour models. Anderton later expanded her career into television, appearing on reality shows including I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, Celebrity Love Island, Celebrity Big Brother, Hell’s Kitchen and Celebrity Fear Factor UK. Away from entertainment, she has spoken openly about addiction, recovery and mental health. In recent years, she has focused increasingly…
April Love Geary is an American model who has an estimated net worth of $1 million. She rose to prominence through her modeling work and later gained wider public attention through her relationship with singer Robin Thicke. Geary has built a public profile of her own through modeling, lifestyle content and social media. She is also known for sharing aspects of her family life, motherhood and experiences with body image with her large online following. Although her relationship with Thicke has kept her in the entertainment news, Geary has maintained an identity as a model and social media personality. April…
Ireland Baldwin is an American fashion model who has an estimated net worth of $1 million. She rose to prominence as the daughter of Hollywood actors Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger. Through her father, she is also related to the Baldwin acting family, while her uncle Stephen Baldwin is the father of model and entrepreneur Hailey Bieber. Ireland has built her own career in fashion, working with major brands and appearing in prominent magazines. She has also pursued acting and become known for speaking openly about body positivity, mental health and the pressures associated with growing up in the public…
Hilaria Baldwin has an estimated net worth of $70 million. She is an American fitness expert, yoga instructor, author, wellness personality and podcaster who rose to prominence through her work in New York City’s wellness industry. A significant portion of the Baldwin family’s wealth is associated with her husband, actor and producer Alec Baldwin. The couple married in 2012 and have seven children together. Hilaria initially built her public profile as a yoga instructor before expanding into wellness writing, television appearances, social media and podcasting. Her career has also been shaped by controversy surrounding her public claims about her Spanish…
Alec Baldwin is an American actor and producer who has an estimated net worth of $70 million. He has built a career spanning more than four decades, establishing himself as one of the most recognizable actors of his generation through film, television and Broadway. Baldwin gained early recognition through films such as “Beetlejuice,” “The Hunt for Red October” and “Glengarry Glen Ross.” He later became one of television’s highest-profile comedy actors through his role as Jack Donaghy on NBC’s “30 Rock.” His career has also included major film franchises, voice acting, stage performances, producing and television hosting. However, Baldwin’s financial…
Daniel Baldwin is an American actor, producer and director who has an estimated net worth of $600,000. He is the second-oldest of the four Baldwin brothers, following Alec Baldwin and preceding William and Stephen Baldwin. Daniel has built a career largely through television, independent films and feature movies. He is best known for playing Detective Beau Felton on the acclaimed NBC crime drama “Homicide: Life on the Street.” Baldwin appeared during the show’s first three seasons before leaving following a breakdown in contract negotiations. His character was subsequently written out of the series. Although Baldwin has appeared in numerous films…
Stephen Baldwin is an American actor, producer, director, author and Christian minister who has an estimated net worth of $1 million. He is the youngest of the four Baldwin brothers, all of whom pursued careers in acting. Baldwin became widely known for his role as William F. Cody in the Western television series “The Young Riders.” He later established himself in Hollywood with appearances in films including “Born on the Fourth of July,” “Posse,” “8 Seconds,” “Threesome” and “Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle.” His most acclaimed film performance came in the 1995 crime thriller “The Usual Suspects,” in which…
Billy Baldwin is an American actor who has an estimated net worth of $6 million. He is best known for his roles in films including “Backdraft,” “Flatliners,” “Sliver,” “Fair Game” and “The Squid and the Whale.” Baldwin is also a member of the famous Baldwin acting family. His brothers are actors Alec Baldwin, Daniel Baldwin and Stephen Baldwin. Beyond his film career, Billy Baldwin has built a substantial television career, appearing in shows such as “Gossip Girl,” “Parenthood,” “Hawaii Five-0,” “MacGyver” and Netflix’s “Northern Rescue.” Baldwin’s wealth has primarily come from acting, television appearances, voice acting and producing. His marriage…
With Kenya’s 2027 General Election scheduled for August 10, prospective politicians are already positioning themselves to contest for elective positions across the country. For those seeking a seat in the National Assembly, meeting the legal requirements is the first step before campaigning for votes. The Constitution of Kenya sets out the basic qualifications and disqualifications for anyone seeking election as a Member of Parliament (MP). The requirements apply to candidates seeking election to both the National Assembly and the Senate, although each position has specific nomination requirements. What are the basic requirements to become an MP in Kenya? Under Article…
Kenya Power called for a cautious approach in expanding variable renewable energy (VRE) sources such as wind and solar, warning that their intermittent nature could expose the national electricity grid to instability and increase the cost of power for consumers. The company said wind and solar currently account for about 34 per cent of the energy mix during peak daytime demand of approximately 1,900 megawatts (MW), rising to 36 per cent when demand falls to about 1,200MW. According to Kenya Power, sudden fluctuations in wind and solar generation can affect the frequency and voltage of electricity supplied through the national…
A section of the Migori Main Bridge in Suna West Sub-County completely collapsed, posing a serious danger to pedestrians and motorcycle riders who have continued using the crossing despite its closure. The incident occurred on Monday, August 10, 2026, at around 7:47pm, according to police. The bridge had initially been reported damaged and partially collapsed in February following flooding. However, one side of the bridge has now sunk further, creating a large hole and making the crossing increasingly dangerous. Police officers led by Suna West Sub-County Police Commander Chrispinus Ogutu visited the scene and confirmed that the right side of…