The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has disclosed that motorists using the Rironi–Naivasha–Gilgil (A8) and Rironi–Maai Mahiu–Naivasha (A8 South) roads will pay a toll fee of Sh8 per kilometer once the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project becomes operational. In a notice issued on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, KeNHA confirmed that the 139-kilometre highway project will operate as a toll road under a 30-year concession agreement signed between the authority and a consortium comprising China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) and the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Board of Trustees. The project covers approximately 81 kilometres of the A8 road and 58…
Author: David Wafula
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has cautioned State and public officers against branding publicly funded projects and programmes with personal names, images or political symbols, warning that such practices constitute misuse of public resources and abuse of office. In a notice issued on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud said the Commission had observed an emerging trend where public projects are being associated with individuals, political parties and leaders through branding and promotional materials. The Commission noted that while recognition of public service is important, attaching personal identities to government-funded projects amounts to unethical conduct…
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has announced a public meeting for all Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMOs) and Air Operator Certificate (AOC) holders, focusing on aircraft certification and maintenance requirements. In a notice issued on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, KCAA said the session will provide comprehensive regulatory updates, policy guidance, and technical oversight requirements relating to aircraft airworthiness and certification. The meeting will cover key areas including aircraft certification processes, newly issued Technical Guidance Materials (TGMs), approval and oversight of Approved Maintenance Organizations and aviation workshops, as well as inclusion and capability extension procedures. Other focus areas will include cross-border…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced a two-year suspension on the licensing of new matatu SACCOs and public service vehicle (PSV) companies as part of measures aimed at enhancing road safety and streamlining the public transport sector. In a notice issued on Thursday, NTSA said the decision was made in accordance with the National Transport and Safety Authority Act, 2012, and the NTSA (Operation of Public Service Vehicles) Regulations, 2014. The authority also announced a 12-month suspension on the allocation of new routes and extension of existing routes. However, it noted that the decision may be reviewed…
The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has cleared Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed of wrongdoing in the controversial Sh42 million insurance procurement for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), saying it has no legal mandate to investigate the matter because no Kenyan public funds were used. In a letter dated June 22, 2026, addressed to the FKF Chief Executive Officer, the procurement watchdog said its review established that the insurance arrangement was conducted under the Confederation of African Football (CAF) procurement framework and financed entirely by CAF. The authority noted that the procurement process through which Riskwell Insurance…
Niecy Nash is an American actress, comedian, television host, and producer who has an estimated net worth of $5 million. Over the course of a career spanning more than three decades, Nash has built her fortune through acting, hosting, producing, endorsements, and reality television appearances. She is best known for her standout performances in television hits such as Reno 911!, Claws, The Soul Man, Getting On, Scream Queens, and The Rookie: Feds. Nash has also earned widespread critical acclaim for her roles in When They See Us, Mrs. America, and Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, the latter earning…
Vivica A. Fox is an American actress, producer, television personality, and former dancer who has a net worth of $3 million. With a career spanning more than three decades, Fox became one of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars through hit films such as Independence Day, Set It Off, Soul Food, and Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill series. She also achieved success on television through soap operas, sitcoms, reality shows, and drama series. In addition to acting, Fox has worked extensively as a producer, particularly on Lifetime’s popular The Wrong movie franchise. Vivica A. Fox Net Worth $3 Million Date of Birth July…
Daveigh Chase was an American actress, voice actress, and singer who had an estimated net worth of $3 million at the time of her death in 2026. Best known for voicing Lilo Pelekai in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch and portraying the terrifying Samara Morgan in The Ring, Chase built an impressive career as one of Hollywood’s most recognizable child stars of the early 2000s. Her career crossed multiple genres, from family animation and award-winning anime to cult classics and horror blockbusters. Despite achieving fame at a young age, Chase’s later years were marked by personal struggles and a quieter life…
Tia Carrere is an American actress, singer, former model, and voice artist who has a net worth of $5 million. Best known for her breakout role as Cassandra Wong in the hit comedy Wayne’s World, Carrere built a successful entertainment career spanning film, television, voice acting, and music. Over the years, she starred in major Hollywood films such as True Lies, Rising Sun, and Kull the Conqueror, while also becoming a fan favorite through her lead role in the adventure television series Relic Hunter. Beyond acting, Carrere has enjoyed a successful music career, winning Grammy Awards for her Hawaiian music…
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has been banned for four years for refusing an anti-doping test last year. Vondrousova, 26, was charged by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) after denying a doping control officer entry to her home to conduct the test in December 2025. The Czech player said in April she feared for her safety when the officer called and said they failed to follow “protocol”. But a tribunal determined Vondrousova, who became the first unseeded player to win the Wimbledon women’s singles title in 2023, provided “no compelling justification” for refusing a test. Vondrousova’s suspension will end on 21 June…
The Senior Counsel Bar of Kenya (SCB) has strongly condemned the detention and subsequent deportation of presidential aspirant and senior advocate Martha Karua at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda. In a statement issued on Monday, SCB Chairperson Philip Murgor described the incident as an attack on the administration of justice and the legal profession across the East African region. According to the SCB, Karua was detained upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport on the morning of June 22, 2026, and was allegedly held incommunicado before being deported to Kenya. The senior advocate had travelled to Uganda to attend court proceedings…
The pop star Lil Nas X has said he is “doing much better” and feels “less fear in my heart” after a mental health episode that culminated in his arrest last August. In a moving, three-minute video statement, the musician shared that he had “been in rehab for a few months”, after which he returned home to Atlanta to be with his family. It was the star’s first major update since last summer, when he was charged with attacking Los Angeles police officers after being found walking the streets in his underwear. He pleaded not guilty. In April, a judge allowed the 27-year-old,…
Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign Ibrahima Konate on a four-year contract when the France centre-back leaves Liverpool. The 27-year-old is leaving the Reds on a free transfer at the end of June after the two parties failed to agree a new deal because of a gap between the defender and club over his value and wages. Real Madrid say, external they have reached an agreement with Konate “for him to become a Real Madrid player for the next four seasons, until 30 June, 2030”. Konate, who is part of his country’s squad at the 2026 World Cup, joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig…
Ivory Coast international Elye Wahi has been denied entry to Canada for his country’s World Cup group game against Germany on Saturday. The Nice forward was reportedly, external arrested last month before the World Cup over alleged involvement in spot-fixing in Ligue 1. Wahi, 23 – who started Sunday’s World Cup win over Ecuador – has been accused of deliberately earning a yellow card while playing for Nice against Metz in May. Spot-fixing is the practice of deliberately affecting match incidents in a way that allows people to profit through betting markets. A statement to the Athletic from the public prosecutor’s office in Marseille confirmed…
Families of Gen Z killed during the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests have announced plans for nationwide remembrance activities and peaceful marches on June 25, even as the government moves ahead with a Sh2 billion reparations programme for victims of human rights violations and police brutality. According to a media invitation issued by families of the victims and human rights activists, relatives of those who died during the demonstrations will on June 18 deliver a notification to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja ahead of the planned memorial events. The families said they are seeking assurances from the police that participants…