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Detectives arrested two more suspects in connection with the murder of clinical psychologist and researcher Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso. The two were arrested at the weekend in Karen, Nairobi as police searched for a car that was used in…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki Sunday challenged Kenyans to look beyond the 2027 elections and back President William Ruto’s long-term Vision 2060 agenda, warning against reducing the country’s future to short-term political contests.…
Public Service Cabinet Secretary (CS) Geoffrey Ruku has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of portraying the Mt Kenya community as people who cannot keep their word by plotting to abandon…
A 51-year-old man was killed after he was attacked by a stray elephant at his father’s homestead in Buuri East Sub-County, Meru County, on Sunday morning. Police said the fatal incident occurred in Kiangawa Village, Murinya Sublocation,…
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in Meru County after Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers intercepted him allegedly transporting a 9.5-kilogram elephant tusk valued at about Sh1 million. The suspect was arrested on Friday evening at…
Yul Brynner was a Russian-born actor, director, and producer who had a net worth of $10 million at the time of his death in 1985. Adjusted for inflation, that is equivalent to around $30 million today. Brynner became one of Hollywood’s…
Audrey Hepburn was a British-Dutch actress, fashion icon, and humanitarian who had an estimated net worth of $55 million at the time of her death in 1993. Adjusted for inflation, that fortune would be worth approximately $100 million…
Humphrey Bogart was an American actor who had a net worth of $5 million at the time of his death in 1957. Adjusted for inflation, that is equivalent to approximately $50 million today. Widely regarded as one of Hollywood’s greatest leading…
James Cagney was an American actor, dancer, and entertainer who had an estimated net worth of $20 million at the time of his death in 1986. Adjusted for inflation, that fortune would be worth approximately $60 million today. Widely…
Doris Day was an American actress, singer, businesswoman, and animal welfare advocate who became one of the biggest entertainment stars of the 20th century. From chart-topping songs to blockbuster films, she built a remarkable career that…
Rock Hudson was one of Hollywood’s biggest leading men during the 1950s and 1960s, starring in romantic dramas, comedies, and television hits that made him an international superstar. Best known for films such as “Magnificent Obsession,”…
Tony Randall was an acclaimed American actor, producer, and stage performer best remembered for playing the meticulous Felix Unger in the classic sitcom “The Odd Couple.” Throughout a career spanning more than five decades, Randall became…
George Peppard was an American actor best known for starring alongside Audrey Hepburn in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” playing the title character in “Banacek,” and portraying the unforgettable Colonel John “Hannibal” Smith in the hit…
Japan and the US have confirmed that they jointly intervened last week to halt a slide in the yen to a fresh 40-year low. The joint intervention is the first since 2011, when both countries took coordinated action to weaken the yen after…
Two crew members were killed after two helicopters collided mid-air in Greece while battling wildfires. The fatalities were a Danish pilot and a Greek fire service liaison officer. A British pilot and another Greek co-ordinator on the…
Ariana Grande is to withdraw from public appearances and will no longer star in an upcoming musical production in London when she ends her Eternal Sunshine tour next month. A representative for the US singer, 33, told People magazine that…
Audrey Hepburn remains one of the most celebrated actresses in film history, remembered for her timeless elegance, award-winning performances, and extraordinary humanitarian work. Best known for classics such as “Roman Holiday,” “Breakfast…
Elke Sommer is a German actress, singer, model, and painter who rose to international fame during the 1960s and 1970s. Best known for her glamorous screen presence and multilingual performances, Sommer appeared in more than 100 films and…
Uganda has unveiled a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, the older brother of Israel’s prime minister, who was killed during the Entebbe hostage rescue mission 50 years ago. Uganda’s army chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba said the monument honoured…
Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba is confident of redeeming themselves from an upset kick off in the ongoing Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament in Morocco when they face Algeria on Monday, August 3 in their last…
Multiple people were killed and others were injured in a shooting Saturday afternoon at an In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho, according to officials. The shooter died, said Josh Palmer, the city’s public information officer, and all…
Five people have been found dead and 41 are missing after an Indonesian ferry carrying at least 250 people caught fire while at sea, officials say. The captain of the ship reported the fire – off Madura island – as the vessel sailed from…
The body of renowned British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja has been recovered on Broad Peak in Pakistan, rescuers have said. The Alpine Club of Pakistan said on Sunday that he was found about 5,700m up the mountain, where three further…
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado’s son, Dan Obado, popularly known as Dan Totto, escaped with minor injuries after he was involved in a road accident on Saturday evening while travelling from Nairobi to Migori. Police said they had…
