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Robert Klein has an estimated net worth of $6 million. The veteran American comedian, actor and singer earned his fortune through a career spanning more than five decades in stand-up comedy, Broadway, television and film. Klein is regarded…
A 42-year-old woman was found dead inside her single-room house in Githurai 44, Kasarani Sub-County, after reportedly being assaulted by people known to her, police said. The deceased, identified as Catherine Wambui, was discovered lying…
Prince Harry on Tuesday lost his high-profile case against the Daily Mail’s publisher for alleged unlawful information gathering in yet another blow to the estranged royal as he begins a fraught five-day trip back to the UK. A written…
David Paymer has an estimated net worth of $6 million. The veteran American actor and television director accumulated his wealth through a career spanning more than four decades in film, television, Broadway, and directing. Paymer is…
Juno Temple is an English actress with an estimated net worth of $4 million. She has built a successful career in both film and television, starring in acclaimed productions such as Ted Lasso, Atonement, Maleficent, Black Mass, Fargo, and…
June Squibb is an award-winning American actress with an estimated net worth of $2 million. She has enjoyed a remarkable career spanning more than seven decades, earning recognition in theater, film, and television. Although she worked…
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has urged the government to include analogue insulin pens and pen needles in the Social Health Authority (SHA) benefits package, arguing that the move would improve diabetes care, reduce out-of-pocket costs…
Three family members were killed in a fire incident in Murara Village in Kianjokoma, Embu North. The incident happened on Tuesday, police said. The victims, who were asleep when the blaze broke out, have been identified as 60-year-old…
Mary Kay Place is an acclaimed American actress, singer, writer, and director with an estimated net worth of $8 million. Over a career spanning more than five decades, she has earned recognition for her award-winning television…
Louise Lasser had an estimated net worth of $1.5 million at the time of her death in 2026. The American actress, television writer, acting teacher and director became a television icon through her unforgettable portrayal of Mary Hartman in…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has introduced biometric fingerprint identification for registered child dependants aged between 7 and 17 years. In a notice dated July 7, 2026, SHA said the child’s fingerprint will be captured at a…
Rastafarians practise meditation using marijuana, and Kenyan members of the movement are awaiting a ruling by the High Court on July 15 on whether they will be allowed to smoke it under the right of freedom of religion. The Rastafari…
A protected witness told a Mombasa court that Pastor Paul Mackenzie allegedly instructed her to begin fasting during a telephone call while he was being held at Shimo la Tewa Maximum Security Prison. She testified that the call came after…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula gave the Standard Group a 48-hour deadline to retract a story titled “Broad-Based Family,” which he described as false and malicious. In a demand letter on July 7, Wetang’ula’s lawyers, Milimo…
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The High Court has ruled that President William Ruto acted within the Constitution when he appointed politicians affiliated with the opposition to his cabinet, rejecting a petition that sought to block the nominations on the grounds that…
The High Court has dismissed a petition that sought to compel Parliament to pass legislation enabling voters to recall Members of Parliament, holding that the matter was brought too soon because the proposed law is already being…
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is looking to strengthen its oversight of Kenya’s cryptocurrency sector by procuring an advanced blockchain analytics system that will enable real-time monitoring of virtual-asset transactions as the…
The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has unveiled plans to extend the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) line from Syokimau Station into Nairobi’s central business district. KRC says it has started the process of hiring a contractor to build a…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that residents in Ol Kalou in Nyandarua County are being asked to hand over their national identity cards in return for free gas cylinders and government-branded mattresses. He said the…
Nyayo Stadium is set to get a new canopy as part of the government’s continued push to modernize Kenya’s sports infrastructure, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced. Speaking during an inspection of the almost completed…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua yesterday hosted Mumias East MP Peter Salasya at his Wamunyoro command center. In a statement posted on his social media platforms on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the Democracy for the Citizens Party…
Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has urged retired footballers to support the sport by mentoring young players and helping them plan for life after football through sports education. Speaking from his experience playing…
The US has launched “powerful” strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command (Centcom) said on Tuesday it had hit over 80 targets, including more than 60 Islamic Revolutionary Guard…
