Mickey Rooney was an American actor, comedian, radio entertainer, and stage performer who had a net worth of just $20,000 at the time of his death in 2014. Despite earning millions throughout a career that spanned nearly nine decades, financial struggles, multiple divorces, poor investments, and legal disputes left the Hollywood icon with a surprisingly modest estate. Rooney appeared in more than 300 films and television productions, making him one of the most prolific performers in entertainment history. He rose to fame as a child star before becoming one of Hollywood’s biggest box-office attractions during the late 1930s and early…
Author: David Wafula
Bill Cobbs was an American actor who had a net worth of $2 million at the time of his death in 2024. Over a remarkable career spanning five decades, Cobbs became one of Hollywood’s most respected character actors, earning nearly 200 film and television credits. He was widely recognized for his performances in films such as The Hitter, The Hudsucker Proxy, The Bodyguard, Night at the Museum, and The Brother from Another Planet. He also appeared in popular television series including Walker, Texas Ranger and The Sopranos. Bill Cobbs Net Worth $2 Million Date of Birth June 16, 1934 Place…
Dan Hedaya is an American actor with an estimated net worth of $5 million. Known for his distinctive voice, tough-guy persona, and knack for portraying wisecracking authority figures, Hedaya has enjoyed a successful acting career spanning more than five decades. With over 120 film and television credits to his name, he has become one of Hollywood’s most recognizable character actors. Audiences may best remember him as Nick Tortelli from the hit sitcom Cheers, as well as for memorable roles in films such as The Addams Family, Clueless, Ransom, The First Wives Club, The Usual Suspects, and Mulholland Drive. Dan Hedaya…
Jean Kasem is an American actress, inventor, and former model who has an estimated net worth of $50 million. She is best known for portraying Loretta Tortelli on the hit sitcom Cheers and its short-lived spin-off The Tortellis. Beyond acting, Kasem has also built a career as an inventor, earning multiple patents in the infant products industry. She gained additional public attention through her marriage to legendary radio personality and voice actor Casey Kasem, whom she was married to from 1980 until his death in 2014. Jean Kasem Net Worth $50 Million Date of Birth May 21, 1954 Place of…
Doctors at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) have successfully removed a massive 4kg liver tumour during a complex seven-hour right hepatectomy, marking a major surgical milestone and giving the patient a new lease of life. In a statement, KNH said the life-changing procedure was the highlight of the Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgical Camp held at the facility from June 10 to 12, 2026. The hospital described the outcome as a symbol of hope and a second chance for a patient who had faced an uncertain medical future. The achievement was made possible through collaboration between Kenyatta National Hospital, the Europe-Africa Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association,…
Amnesty International has welcomed the government’s decision to suspend construction of the proposed United States-funded Ebola Quarantine Facility in Nanyuki, following a court order halting the project pending determination of a legal challenge. In a statement, the human rights organization praised Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale’s announcement that the government would comply with the court directive, describing respect for court orders as fundamental to the rule of law and constitutional governance. “Compliance with judicial decisions is not optional; it is a constitutional obligation,” Amnesty said, urging all state agencies involved in the project to fully adhere to the court order…
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has announced that CAF coaching courses will resume in July 2026, with the federation set to roll out both new and refresher programmes across all CAF licence levels. In a statement, FKF said the courses are aimed at enhancing coaching standards in the country while ensuring compliance with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) coaching regulations. The federation noted that, in line with Article 32.1 of the CAF Coaching Convention Regulations, all CAF coaching licences issued more than three years ago must be renewed through the prescribed refresher courses. Coaches holding expired licences will therefore…
Detectives in Githurai have arrested a man who had been on the run following the fatal stabbing of his wife in Mwihoko, Kiambu County. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the suspect, identified as 59-year-old Charles Maina Karungae Kibue, was apprehended after forensic leads led investigators to his hideout in Kayole. According to police, the incident occurred on June 14, 2026, at a shop owned by the deceased, 47-year-old Elizabeth Wambui, in the Delta area of Mwihoko Township. DCI said a domestic dispute reportedly broke out at the premises, during which the suspect…
A new report has revealed that Kenyan households received a total of Sh931.8 billion in remittance inflows between June 2024 and May 2025, highlighting the continued importance of diaspora transfers to the country’s economy. According to the 2025 Remittances Household Survey Report, cash transfers accounted for 91.0 per cent of total inflows, while in-kind remittances made up the remaining 9 per cent. The report shows that the United States of America remained the largest source of remittances, contributing 43.5 per cent of the total inflows, followed by Germany and Australia. It further notes that formal channels remain the preferred mode…
Detectives from DCI Kilimani, working jointly with officers from the DCI Nairobi Regional Office, arrested three suspects linked to the violent invasion of All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi, where an ongoing meeting was forcefully disrupted. Acting on intelligence leads and supported by forensic analysis, detectives trailed and arrested George Omondi Otieno, Effenburg Wanyama Khisa, and Melvin Alumasa Bwani at various locations within Nairobi. During the operation, detectives recovered a red Boxer motorcycle, believed to have been used in the commission of the offence. Additionally, mobile phones recovered from the suspects were also seized and secured for forensic examination to assist…
Mombasa Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (MOWASSCO) has announced a range of senior job vacancies on both contract and permanent and pensionable terms. In a notice dated Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the utility company said some of the positions will be offered on a five-year contract, while others will be on permanent and pensionable terms. Under the contract arrangement, the company is seeking to recruit a Managing Director, General Manager – Engineering & Strategy, and General Manager – Finance, with one position available for each role. On permanent and pensionable terms, MOWASSCO is recruiting a Finance Manager, Human Resource…
The National Treasury has announced the auction of boarded motor vehicles, general office equipment and office furniture in a public sale scheduled for June 30, 2026. In a notice issued on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the Treasury said the State Department for Economic Planning, in conjunction with Astorion Auctioneers, will conduct the auction at the Ministry of Public Works Yard along Machakos Road, Nairobi, starting at 11:00 a.m. Astorion Auctioneers is listed as P.O. Box 33340–00600, Nairobi. According to the notice, the items to be sold are contained in a bidding catalogue available on the State Department’s website: www.planning.go.ke. Interested…
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has announced a series of senior job opportunities across its technical and corporate departments. In a notice dated Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the regulator invited qualified professionals to apply for the positions of Director, Research Policy & Market Development; Deputy Director, Commodities; Assistant Director, Regulatory Framework; Assistant Director, Enforcement; Principal Corporate Communications Officer; Principal Market Development Officer – Research & Analytics; and Principal Internal Auditor, with one position available for each role. Interested candidates are required to submit an application letter and Curriculum Vitae in PDF format via email to externaladverts2026@cma.or.ke. Applications should be addressed…
The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has directed principals of public senior schools to confirm Grade 10 student enrolment data ahead of the second phase of textbook distribution. In a notice, KICD Chief Executive Officer Prof. Charles Ong’ondo said the first phase of Grade 10 textbook distribution has already been completed, guided by initial data provided by the Ministry of Education (MoE). “The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) informs all Senior School Principals that the first phase of the distribution of Grade 10 textbooks has been completed, guided by the data initially provided by the Ministry of Education…
The Tana Water Works Development Agency (TWWDA), a State Corporation under the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, has advertised for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In a notice dated Tuesday, June 16, the Agency invited applications from dynamic, visionary, and suitably qualified individuals to fill the senior leadership role. The appointment will be on a three-year contract, renewable once subject to performance. The Agency said the full job description, person specifications, and other compliance requirements are available on its official website: www.tanawwda.go.ke. Interested candidates are required to submit a signed application letter, detailed CV, and certified copies…