Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has made medical history after successfully performing what it describes as Africa’s first tubeless tracheal reconstruction, a specialised procedure to repair the windpipe without a conventional breathing tube obstructing the surgical field. The five-hour operation was performed on September 24, 2026, at KNH’s Prime Care Centre on 26-year-old Dennis Kaiser Omondi, who had experienced breathing difficulties for nearly 20 years. The procedure was led by Dr Joseph Mutie, a consultant cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon, working alongside Dr Ruel Maina, an ear, nose and throat specialist, and Dr Caroline Abuya, a consultant anaesthesiologist and intensivist. Omondi was…
Author: David Wafula
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has seized 323 bags of fertilizer valued at more than Sh1.6 million in Matungu, Kakamega County, following the discovery of a suspected scheme involving the illegal diversion and repackaging of government-subsidised fertilizer. The operation also led to the seizure of two loaded lorries and industrial packaging equipment believed to have been used in the illegal activity. Preliminary investigations indicate that the fertilizer was being diverted from the government subsidy programme and repackaged into counterfeit Falcon-branded gunny bags for sale to unsuspecting farmers at prevailing commercial prices. Two lorry drivers were arrested during the operation and are…
Chelsea captain Reece James is set to miss three months of action after undergoing knee surgery. The defender, 26, was injured in training before Chelsea’s 5-1 win over Bournemouth last weekend, and the decision was taken for him to have surgery. James is now undergoing rehabilitation with Chelsea’s medical staff, with no time-frame given for his return. Chelsea next travel to Everton in the Premier League before hosting London rivals Tottenham and Manchester United in a difficult run of fixtures. A trip to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup is sandwiched between those two home matches. James has suffered multiple injuries…
Police have arrested 19 suspects following an intelligence-led raid on a homestead in Misuuni Village, Mumbuni Location, Machakos County, where officers recovered illicit alcohol and brewing materials. The operation was conducted by officers from Machakos Police Station on August 15 as part of efforts to combat the production, distribution and consumption of illicit brews. During the raid, police recovered 60 litres of chang’aa, 710 litres of kang’ara, 25 kilogrammes of ammonium chloride and 10 kilogrammes of sugar. Officers also seized assorted brewing equipment believed to have been used in the production of the illicit alcohol. The 19 suspects were arrested…
Police have arrested five suspects and recovered large quantities of cannabis sativa in coordinated anti-narcotics operations across five counties. The operations, conducted by detectives from the National Anti-Narcotics Investigations Bureau (NANIB) and other police officers, targeted suspected drug trafficking networks in Busia, Homa Bay, Kitui, Murang’a and Wajir. In Busia, detectives acting on intelligence raided the main bus stage and intercepted Abubakar Omar Rajab moments before he boarded a bus to Nairobi. A search of his black bag revealed a large bale of cannabis sativa wrapped in yellow cello tape. Rajab was arrested and taken to Busia Police Station for…
The prosecution secured a conviction of former Nairobi provincial commissioner Davis Nathan Chelogoi for conspiracy to defraud land worth Sh1.35 billion located in Lower Kabete. The court found that Chelogoi conspired to defraud businessman Ashok, Rupshi Shah, and Hitebkumar Amritlal Raja of the land parcel known as Nairobi/Block/80/44, measuring approximate area 7.390 hectares, situated along Lower Kabete Road, valued at Sh1.35 billion. Chelogoi was convicted for the offences of conspiracy to defraud, forcible detainer, and two counts of forgery, and an additional count of uttering a forged document. The court found that Chelogoi forged a letter of allotment dated 31st…
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has warned manufacturers and traders against misusing its Standardization Mark (S-Mark) on beverages containing khat, commonly known as miraa or muguka, and marketed as jaba juice. In a public notice, KEBS said it had identified cases in which manufacturers licensed to produce fruit juices and fruit drinks were using certification permits issued for those products to market khat-infused beverages. “KEBS wishes to clarify that certification permits are valid only for the products covered by the approved scope of certification and do not extend to khat-infused beverages or any other products outside that scope,” the…
A National Assembly committee has urged the Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) to use its nationwide presence to comply with legal requirements on ethnic diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to disadvantaged groups. The National Assembly Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities raised the concerns during a meeting with Prisons Service Commissioner General Patrick Aranduh, noting that the institution was well placed to meet constitutional requirements because it operates facilities across the country. Committee Chairperson Adan Yusuf Haji said the Service should not struggle to achieve ethnic balance in its workforce, given that it has at least one or more facilities…
Carol Wayne had an estimated net worth of $500,000 at the time of her death in 1985. The American actress built her fortune through television appearances, film roles, modeling, and other entertainment work. She became widely recognized during the 1970s for playing the glamorous “Matinee Lady” in the popular “Tea Time Movie” sketches on Johnny Carson’s The Tonight Show. Wayne’s distinctive appearance, bubbly personality, and comedic timing made her a familiar face to millions of American television viewers. Beyond her recurring role alongside Carson, she appeared in films such as Gunn, The Party, and Savannah Smiles, as well as television…
Ken Norton had an estimated net worth of $5 million at the time of his death in 2013. The American professional boxer built his wealth through championship fights, boxing purses, pay-per-view earnings, and work in entertainment and sports broadcasting. He is best remembered for defeating Muhammad Ali in 1973, becoming one of the few boxers to beat Ali during his prime. Norton competed professionally from 1967 to 1981, recording 42 wins, including 33 knockouts, from 50 bouts. His rivalry with Ali helped establish him as one of the leading heavyweight boxers of his era, while his 1978 fight against Larry…
Joe Frazier had an estimated net worth of $100,000 at the time of his death in 2011. The American professional boxer, widely known as “Smokin’ Joe,” became one of the most celebrated heavyweight fighters in boxing history. He was the first boxer to defeat Muhammad Ali and held the undisputed heavyweight championship from 1970 to 1973. Frazier competed professionally from 1965 to 1981, finishing his career with 32 wins, four losses, and one draw. His achievements included an Olympic gold medal, multiple heavyweight title defenses, and three memorable fights against Ali. Despite earning recognition and substantial opportunities through his boxing…
Burt Sugarman has an estimated net worth of $100 million, a fortune built through television and film production, corporate investments, industrial acquisitions, and luxury real estate. The American producer is best known for creating The Midnight Special, the influential NBC music series that showcased some of the biggest recording artists of the 1970s. He also produced game shows, award-winning films, and other television specials before expanding into manufacturing, steel, and entertainment investments. Sugarman shares his reported wealth with his wife, Mary Hart, the longtime host of Entertainment Tonight. Their financial interests have extended beyond Hollywood, with investments in cement manufacturing,…
Robin Givens has an estimated net worth of $1 million, accumulated through her career as an actress, television director, model, and author. She rose to prominence in the 1980s playing Darlene Merriman on the ABC sitcom Head of the Class, which ran for five seasons between 1986 and 1991. She later appeared in films including A Rage in Harlem and Boomerang, before building a long television career with roles in Sparks, Riverdale, Ambitions, Batwoman, and Tyler Perry’s House of Payne. Givens has also expanded her professional activities behind the camera, directing television movies and episodes of established series. Her work…
Buster Douglas has an estimated net worth of $15 million, accumulated primarily through his professional boxing career. The retired American heavyweight boxer became a global sports figure on February 11, 1990, when he knocked out Mike Tyson in Tokyo, Japan, to claim the undisputed world heavyweight championship. Tyson entered the fight as the undefeated champion and a heavy favorite, making Douglas’s victory one of the most remarkable upsets in boxing history. Douglas earned $3 million for defeating Tyson and later received a reported $24.1 million purse for his fight against Evander Holyfield. Those two bouts alone generated nearly $27.1 million…
The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) has urged the government and opposition to tone down political tensions and prioritise national development, ethnic harmony and ethical leadership. In a statement following its Annual General Meeting (AGM), which ended on October 14 at Weston Hotel in Nairobi, SUPKEM warned that prolonged political friction could undermine national cohesion and divert attention from the challenges facing ordinary Kenyans. SUPKEM Chairperson Al-Hajj Hassan Kirua Ole Naado said the meeting took place at a critical moment in Kenya’s political trajectory, amid emerging political realignments, economic pressures and rhetoric threatening national unity. “As a Council, we…