Nyandarua County Criminal Investigations Officer (CCIO) Senior Superintendent John Rioba was killed on Monday evening in a devastating nine-vehicle crash at Karai along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway. Police said Rioba was driving an Isuzu D-Max when the accident occurred at about 4.50 pm, leaving him fatally injured. Witnesses said the crash began when a Sinotruk truck travelling from Nairobi towards Nakuru lost control and rammed into a Toyota Land Cruiser that was heading in the same direction. The impact forced the Land Cruiser into the opposite lane, where it collided with seven oncoming vehicles, triggering a chain-reaction crash involving nine vehicles.…
Author: David Wafula
Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital has announced a vacancy for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), inviting applications from qualified and experienced Kenyans to lead the country’s premier mental health referral facility. In a notice issued on Tuesday, June 16, the hospital, a Semi-Autonomous Government Agency (SAGA), said it is seeking a suitably qualified, dynamic, visionary and results-oriented individual to head the institution. According to the advertisement, the CEO will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and administration of the hospital under the general direction and supervision of the Board of Directors. Applicants are required to have at…
A 19-year-old first-year university student died after being electrocuted while carrying out an electricity connection at his family’s home in Nyamira County. The incident occurred on June 15, 2026, in Riobong’o Village, Gatuta Sub-location, Manga Sub-County, about four kilometres from Magombo Police Station. According to police, they responded to the scene, where they confirmed the death of Frankline Tochi Matara, a first-year student at Moi University. The deceased’s father told investigators that his son was working on an electricity connection within their house when he suffered a fatal electric shock. The body was later moved to Christa Marian Hospital mortuary…
A 58-year-old man was charged after he was allegedly found in possession of wildlife trophies weighing approximately 18.5 kilograms in Migori County. Police and Kenya Wildlife Service officials put the value of the trophies at Sh2 million. According to police and wildlife authorities, officers from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) in Isebania, acting on intelligence-led information, arrested the suspect at Kumumwamu area in Kuria West Sub-County on June 13, 2026. The suspect was allegedly found with five cut pieces of elephant tusks and a hippopotamus tooth wrapped in a sack. The recovered wildlife trophies weighed about 18.5 kilograms. The suspect…
Casey Kasem was an American radio personality, voice actor, and television host who had a net worth of $80 million at the time of his death in 2014. Best known as the creator and longtime host of American Top 40, Kasem became one of the most recognizable voices in broadcasting history. He was also widely known for being the original voice of Shaggy Rogers in the Scooby-Doo franchise, a role he played for decades. Over a career that spanned more than 50 years, Kasem helped shape modern radio countdown programming while building a successful career in television, animation, and voice…
Police in Machakos County are investigating the murder of an unidentified man whose body was discovered abandoned at Woongani Village in Matungulu Sub-County. The incident was reported to KBC Police Station on June 15, 2026, by members of the public who alerted authorities after spotting the body. This is the latest such incident to happen in the past three days where up to four bodies have been discovered in separate places. Police visited the scene where they found the body of an unknown African male believed to be approximately 40 years old. Preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased had sustained…
Frank Welker is an American voice actor, comedian, and performer who has an estimated net worth of $10 million. Widely regarded as one of the most prolific voice actors in entertainment history, Welker has accumulated more than 860 screen credits across television, film, animation, and video games. Over a career spanning more than five decades, he has become the voice behind some of the most recognizable characters in popular culture, including Fred Jones and Scooby-Doo in the Scooby-Doo franchise, as well as numerous characters in Transformers, The Smurfs, Garfield, Animaniacs, and many other beloved series. His extraordinary versatility and ability…
Police in Kiambu County have launched investigations into the death of a 39-year-old man who allegedly succumbed to injuries after being assaulted over claims that he had stolen avocados. The deceased, identified as Stephen Githanga Mwangi, was reportedly accused of stealing 17 avocados from a neighbour’s farm in Kamwangi, Gatundu North Sub-County. According to police, Mwangi was allegedly apprehended by the complainant and subjected to a severe beating together with two other men. The suspects later escorted him to Kamwangi Police Station, where a complaint of theft of farm produce was lodged. Due to the injuries he had sustained, police…
Police in Nakuru County have launched investigations into the mysterious death of a 28-year-old man whose body was found in a field in Kabatini Ward. The deceased, identified as Joseph Kagera, was discovered lying lifeless near the Shembe area in Wendo, Kabatini Ward, within Nakuru North Sub-County. According to police, the incident was reported after the victim’s father received information from members of the public that his son had been found dead in a nearby field. Preliminary investigations revealed that the body had no visible injuries and the cause of death could not immediately be established. A relative told investigators…
Bill Mumy is an American actor, musician, writer, voice artist, and songwriter who has an estimated net worth of $10 million. Best known for playing Will Robinson in the classic science-fiction television series Lost in Space, Mumy successfully transformed early childhood fame into a decades-long career spanning television, music, voice acting, writing, and entertainment production. While many child stars struggled to maintain careers after achieving fame at a young age, Mumy remained a consistent presence in Hollywood. From memorable appearances in The Twilight Zone and Alfred Hitchcock Presents to his work as a musician and songwriter, he has built a…
Angela Cartwright is an English-born American actress, photographer, author, and visual artist who has an estimated net worth of $2.5 million. Best known for her roles as Brigitta von Trapp in the classic musical The Sound of Music and Penny Robinson in the science-fiction television series Lost in Space, Cartwright became one of the most recognizable child stars of the 1950s and 1960s. Although many remember her for her acting career, she later built a successful second career as a photographer, mixed-media artist, and author, allowing her to remain creatively active long after leaving Hollywood’s spotlight. Angela Cartwright Net Worth…
Most parts of the country are expected to experience generally dry weather conditions over the next seven days, according to the Kenya Meteorological Department. In a weather outlook issued on Monday, June 15, 2026, the department said dry conditions are expected to prevail across much of the country between June 16 and June 22, 2026. However, the forecaster noted that some areas in the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Coast region, and parts of North Eastern Kenya may receive rainfall during the period. The department also projected intermittent cool and cloudy conditions in several regions, including…
Members of Parliament are calling for expedited legislative reforms to address recurring pre- and post-election disputes involving political parties, which have been identified across previous electoral cycles. The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs (JLAC) held a consultative meeting with officials from the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP), led by Registrar Ann Nderitu’s office representatives, to review key legal and operational gaps ahead of the 2027 General Election. The meeting, chaired by Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo, formed part of ongoing engagements aimed at strengthening electoral governance and democratic processes through targeted legislative reforms. Lawmakers…
More than 7,700 bicycles have been distributed to Community Health Promoters (CHPs) across Kenya under a partnership involving the Ministry of Health, World Bicycle Relief, county governments, and development partners, in a move aimed at improving access to healthcare in rural and hard-to-reach areas. Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni on Monday held discussions with a delegation from World Bicycle Relief led by Regional Director for East Africa Maureen Kolenyo to explore ways of expanding mobility support for frontline health workers. The discussions focused on strengthening service delivery at the community level through improved transport solutions…
Spanish giants Real Madrid have completed the signing of defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea FC on a six-year contract. The deal is worth an initial £47.5 million, with a further £4.3 million in performance-related add-ons, taking the total package to a potential £51.8 million. Cucurella leaves Chelsea four years after joining the Premier League club from Brighton & Hove Albion FC in a £63 million transfer. During his time at Stamford Bridge, the 27-year-old made 163 appearances and helped the club win the Conference League and the Club World Cup. Confirming the defender’s departure, Chelsea said in a statement: “We…