Connie Francis was an American singer who had an estimated net worth of $25 million at the time of her death in 2025. She was one of the most successful female pop singers of the late 1950s and early 1960s, known for hits including “Who’s Sorry Now?,” “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool,” “My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own,” “Stupid Cupid,” “Lipstick on Your Collar,” and “Where the Boys Are.” Francis was also among the first American pop stars to build a major international following by recording songs in multiple languages. Her career included music, film, television, nightclub performances, and international…
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Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Charles Kanjama called for greater accountability and integrity within the legal profession following the recent arrests of two advocates over separate allegations involving the misappropriation of client funds and a fake gold scam. In a statement on Friday, Kanjama said the allegations had cast a shadow over the legal profession, even as he underscored the importance of respecting the presumption of innocence and allowing due process to take its course. “The gravity of these allegations calls for serious introspection within the Bar,” Kanjama said. The two lawyers are facing separate allegations involving the misappropriation…
The United Kingdom defended its military partnership with Kenya, saying significant reforms have been implemented at the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) to address concerns raised by the Kenyan Parliament over the conduct of British soldiers. In a statement issued following remarks made in the Kenyan Parliament on Friday , the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) said it “highly values” its defence relationship with Kenya, describing it as a partnership that supports training, education and capability development to counter shared security threats. “The UK takes very seriously the issues and challenges which have arisen in relation to our defence…
The Principal Secretary State Department for Internal Security and National Administration, Dr. Raymond Omollo, Friday outlined a coordinated programme to equip youth groups with practical tools, strengthen technical skills and expand sustainable economic opportunities across Homa Bay County. The PS spoke during a meeting with youth leaders representing nearly 600 groups from across the county. The PS asked every representative to consult their members before proposing the enterprise support their group requires. “You are here on behalf of your members, not on your own. Consult them, agree on the enterprise that best serves the group and report back,” the PS…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has expressed confidence that President William Ruto will secure a free, fair and petition-free victory in the 2027 General Election through the democratic will of Kenyans. Mudavadi said the Kenya Kwanza campaign team is crafting a strategy to ensure President Ruto’s re-election does not trigger post-election litigation, urging Kenyans to turn out in large numbers and vote for the President’s second term. He insisted the 2027 election would be conducted transparently and dismissed claims that it would be manipulated. “When we talk of two terms, let us also emphasise a petition-free win for President Ruto.…
The High Court has dealt a setback to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi after granting orders temporarily stopping the prosecution of senior executives from Co-operative Bank, KCB Bank and NCBA Bank in the Sh363 million First Assurance fraud case. The orders shield the banks’ chief executives and other senior officials from criminal proceedings pending the hearing and determination of their petitions challenging the decision to charge them. The development comes days after Mudavadi and other shareholders of First Assurance reportedly gave the three banks a 24-hour ultimatum to commit to refunding Sh363 million that prosecutors allege was fraudulently siphoned from…
More than 20 students from the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) were injured after a bus they were travelling in was involved in a serious road accident along the Kisumu-Awasi highway on Friday. There were reports up to six students had died in the accident. The students were en route to Kisumu County to attend the burial of former student leader Elvis Otieno, popularly known as Beast, when the accident occurred before they reached their destination. Authorities had not confirmed the number of casualties by the time of publication, although reports from the scene indicated that many students sustained injuries.…
Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has unveiled a new leadership team, appointing a chairperson, deputy chairperson, deputy party leader designate and the party’s first spokesperson. In a statement, Kalonzo said the appointments are aimed at strengthening the party’s leadership as it positions itself ahead of the 2027 General Election. The new appointments include Jamleck Irungu Kamau as the party’s Chairperson, Ambassador Siyat Osman Ibrahim as Deputy Chairperson, Nyali MP Mohamed Ali as Deputy Party Leader Designate and lawyer Ndegwa Njiru as the Wiper Patriotic Front’s first Spokesperson. Kalonzo said the appointments reflect the party’s commitment to building…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has announced a major breakthrough in the investigation into the fatal shooting of former Africa Institute of Mental and Brain Health Director Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, revealing that serving and former police officers were involved in the murder and that investigators have recovered the firearm used in the killing. In a detailed update issued on August 7, 2026, DCI Director Mohamed Amin said the investigation has been driven by forensic science, intelligence gathering and collaboration among specialised investigative units. According to the DCI, Dr Mutiso was shot dead on July 29, 2026 while travelling…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has clarified the implementation of Kenya’s mandatory travel health insurance requirement for non-Kenyan travellers entering the country, following public concern over the recently announced minimum insurance benefit limits. In a clarification issued on Friday, the Ministry of Health said the requirement is anchored in the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023, and the Social Health Insurance Regulations, 2024, dismissing confusion surrounding Gazette Notice No. 11492 dated July 30, 2026. The clarification comes days after the government announced that all travellers entering Kenya would be required to have travel health insurance with a minimum policy benefit of…
A former Deputy Director of Audit at the Office of the Auditor General, Hannah Wambui Mwaura, also known as Anna Wambui Mwaura, has been charged with allegedly using a forged university degree certificate to secure public employment. According to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Mwaura was arrested on August 4, 2026, and booked at the Integrity Centre Police Station before being released on a Sh100,000 police cash bail pending her arraignment. The anti-graft agency said investigations established that the Office of the Auditor General advertised the position of Assistant Manager – Audit in July 2013, requiring applicants to possess…
Speaker of the Senate Amason Jeffah Kingi has officially launched the County Fiscal Performance Measurement Index (CFPMI), describing it as a landmark tool that will strengthen fiscal oversight, improve accountability and enhance the management of public resources across Kenya’s 47 counties. Speaking during the launch, Kingi said the publication marks another milestone for the Fourth Senate and reflects its commitment to strengthening devolution through evidence-based oversight. He commended the Parliamentary Budget Office, Senate management, senators and technical experts whose contributions made the development of the index possible. “The CFPMI is more than a publication. It provides a practical framework for…
The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining has announced plans to undertake a nationwide inquiry into the rising water levels of lakes and dams across Kenya. The inquiry follows the House’s receipt of a statement request on June 17, 2026, regarding the effects of rising water levels in Lakes Baringo and Bogoria on communities and educational institutions in Baringo South Constituency. During a planning meeting chaired by the committee’s Vice Chairperson, Charles Kamuren, members observed that the phenomenon extends beyond Baringo County, with several lakes across the country experiencing significant increases in water levels. The committee noted…
The National Assembly’s Budget and Appropriations Committee has considered a legislative proposal seeking to establish an independent body to investigate transport accidents and strengthen safety oversight across Kenya’s road, rail, air and maritime sectors. The committee, chaired by Vice Chairperson Robert Pukose, reviewed the proposed Kenya Transportation Safety Board Bill, 2026, sponsored by Dagoretti South MP John Kiragu Chege, during scrutiny of its financial implications. The Bill proposes the establishment of the Kenya Transportation Safety Board, an independent agency mandated to investigate transport-related accidents and incidents, determine their causes and make recommendations aimed at preventing similar occurrences in the future.…
The Senate Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialization and Tourism has intensified its oversight of the cooperative sector after questioning the Commissioner for Cooperative Development, David Obonyo, over governance failures, regulatory oversight and financial accountability at the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO). During the committee session, senators sought answers on how significant financial irregularities at KUSCCO went undetected despite the Commissioner’s representation on the union’s board as an ex officio member. Committee member Jackson Mandago questioned the effectiveness of the oversight role played by the Commissioner’s representative on the board. “KUSCCO is the apex of the cooperative movement…