The Milimani Environment and Land Court l issued interim orders barring entertainment joint 213 Lounge and Restaurant from playing music within the premises to entertain revellers and/or patrons visiting the premises as of Sunday. This was after a petition was filed on Monday, 3 August, by one Allan Monroe Onyango a resident of one of the adjacent houses along the intersection of Isaac Gathanju Road and James Gichuru Road in Lavington shopping centre in Nairobi. Represented by Advocate Dennis Onyango, Monroe asked the Court to provide a remedy to ease their misery and suffering during the Court’s vacation. The petitioner accused…
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Former Deputy President and Democratic Congress Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has continued to expand the party’s political base in Kajiado County after receiving a group of MCAs who have defected from various political parties. Gachagua said the latest defections had brought the DCP closer to achieving what he described as a 100 per cent presence in Kajiado County. “This morning, I received into the DCP Party nine MCAs from Kajiado County who have decamped to the party from Jubilee, ODM and UDA,” Gachagua said. He said the MCAs had made the decision after consulting their constituents and receiving what…
Principal Secretary for the State Department for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo has issued an update on the construction of Mumbi Stadium in Murang’a County, saying the project remains on course for completion and opening in early 2027. The stadium, located in Township Ward, Kiharu Constituency, is being constructed by the National Government and is expected to become the county’s first international-standard sports facility. The facility will have a seating capacity of 10,000 and is expected to provide a major platform for sports development, talent identification and youth engagement in the region. According to Omollo, the stadium has…
Principal Secretary for Interior and National Administration Raymond Omollo has issued an update on the ongoing Kihunguro Footbridge Project along the Thika Superhighway, describing the infrastructure as a key investment in pedestrian safety and traffic management. The project, being implemented by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), seeks to address long-standing safety challenges at Kihunguro in Ruiru, where pedestrians routinely cross the busy highway at street level. The area has been identified as a dangerous section of the Thika Superhighway due to the high volume of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The PS said the modern overhead footbridge is expected to…
The High Court allowed an application seeking a 30-day detention of a police officer and two civilians in connection with the murder of clinical psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso. Constable Elijah Kibelion Kimoi, driver Daniel Njoroge and bodaboda Kevin Kinuthia were linked to the murder of Dr. Mutiso on July 29 in Upper Hill area. The trio was arraigned on Monday as the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) told the court that they played a specific role in the killing. Magistrate Paul Mutai noted that the safety of the three suspects can’t be guaranteed if released at this stage. “I note that…
Multi-agency security teams have recovered more than 700 goats, sheep and other livestock following a series of raids in Marsabit and Isiolo counties, as security agencies intensify operations to track down suspected bandits. In Marsabit County, security officers recovered 470 goats and sheep on Sunday, August 9, 2026, following a livestock raid in the Galgumbe area of Loiyangalani Sub-County. According to the National Police Service (NPS), a multi-agency team pursued the suspected attackers after the raid, forcing them to abandon the animals and escape into the rugged Ruai Hills. Security operations remain active in the area as officers pursue the…
Detectives have seized cannabis sativa worth an estimated Sh1.19 million in separate operations in Meru and Kilifi counties, with one suspect arrested as two others escaped during a police interception. In Meru County, detectives from Igembe North, working with officers from Laare Police Station, launched an operation after receiving intelligence that narcotics were being transported from Kangeta to Laare Township. The officers mounted an ambush in the Mariri area, where they spotted an unregistered motorcycle carrying a passenger with two large sacks. Police signalled the rider to stop, but he allegedly attempted to flee, prompting officers to give chase. The…
Chynna Phillips is an American singer and actress who has an estimated net worth of $6 million. She is best known as a founding member of the pop vocal group Wilson Phillips, alongside sisters Carnie and Wendy Wilson. Phillips comes from one of America’s most recognizable musical families. She is the daughter of John Phillips and Michelle Phillips, members of the legendary folk-rock group The Mamas & the Papas. Her bandmates Carnie and Wendy Wilson are the daughters of Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson. Wilson Phillips achieved major commercial success with its 1990 self-titled debut album. The record reached No.…
Mama Cass Elliot was an American singer and actress who had an estimated net worth of $20,000 at the time of her death in 1974, after adjusting the figure for inflation. Despite achieving major commercial success as a member of The Mamas & the Papas and as a solo artist, Elliot was reportedly financially insolvent when she died. Elliot was best known as one of the leading voices of the vocal group The Mamas & the Papas, alongside John Phillips, Michelle Phillips and Denny Doherty. Known for her powerful voice, humor and charismatic personality, she became one of the most…
Scott McKenzie was an American singer and songwriter who had a net worth of $1.5 million at the time of his death in 2012. He earned his fortune primarily through his music career, songwriting, record sales and performances. McKenzie was best known for his 1967 hit song “San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair),” which became one of the defining songs of the 1960s counterculture movement. The song reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the charts in the United Kingdom. Beyond his solo career, McKenzie was a member of the folk trio The…
John Phillips was an American singer, guitarist, songwriter and music promoter who had an estimated net worth of $10 million at the time of his death in 2001. He built his wealth through his career as the leader and principal songwriter of The Mamas & the Papas, as well as through songwriting, record sales, music publishing and other entertainment projects. Phillips was one of the key figures behind the folk-rock sound that defined the 1960s. He wrote or co-wrote some of The Mamas & the Papas’ biggest songs, including “California Dreamin'” and “Monday, Monday.” He also wrote the Scott McKenzie…
Wendy Wilson is an American singer who has an estimated net worth of $2 million. She is best known as a member of the pop vocal trio Wilson Phillips, alongside her older sister, Carnie Wilson, and Chynna Phillips. Wendy is the daughter of Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson and his first wife, Marilyn Rovell. Through her father, she grew up surrounded by some of the most influential figures in American popular music. Wilson Phillips achieved major commercial success with its self-titled debut album in 1990. The album reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and produced three No. 1 singles:…
David Marks is an American guitarist who has an estimated net worth of $1 million. He is best known for his early work with the Beach Boys, joining the group in 1962 and playing on its first four studio albums. Marks was part of the Beach Boys during one of the band’s most important early periods. He performed on Surfin’ Safari, Surfin’ U.S.A., Surfer Girl and Little Deuce Coupe, while also appearing at more than 100 concerts and on national television. After leaving the Beach Boys in 1963, Marks founded the Marksmen and pursued a career as a session musician.…
Al Jardine is an American musician, singer, songwriter and author who has an estimated net worth of $20 million. He is best known as a founding member of the Beach Boys, where he played rhythm guitar and bass and became one of the group’s most recognizable vocalists. Jardine sang lead on several of the Beach Boys’ biggest songs, including “Help Me, Rhonda,” “Then I Kissed Her” and “Come Go with Me.” He also co-wrote songs for the band, including “Lady Lynda,” which became a Top 10 hit in the United Kingdom. Beyond his work with the Beach Boys, Jardine developed…
Former Strictly Come Dancing stars James and Ola Jordan have confirmed they have separated after more than 20 years of marriage. The former professional dancers were regulars on the show for several series after first featuring in 2006. The couple in a statement said they were “taking some time apart as we work through very difficult personal challenges”. “This has been an incredibly painful and emotional journey for us both and it certainly wasn’t an easy decision,” they said in a joint post shared on their Instagram accounts. The couple said James had moved out the family home some time ago and…