2019 - Page 88 of 113 - Nairobi Wire

High Court Overturns Joy Gwendo’s Two-Year Jail Term for Sh1.7 million Fraud

The High Court has nullified a two-year jail term slapped on former Nominated Jubilee Senator Joy Gwendo for Sh1.7 million fraud. Gwendo was sentenced by Anti-Corruption

February 28, 2019

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Wangari Maathai Tree Was Cut Down For A Good Reason

We can all calm down now; a tree that was dedicated in memory of late Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai was cut down for safety reasons.

February 28, 2019

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‘Kaa Sober’: Governor Waititu Splashes Sh100 Million on Reformed Alcoholics in Kiambu

Over 5,000 reformed alcoholics in Kiambu County have more than one reason to celebrate after Governor Waititu rewarded them with Sh100 million on Tuesday.

February 28, 2019

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EACC Boss Twalib Mbarak Recalls Taking HIV Test To Get Sh700K Loan

EACC boss Twalib Mbarak has recalled how he was subjected to an HIV test after taking a loan of Sh700,000 in 1987. Mbarak, who was

February 28, 2019

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‘Tano Tena’ Singer Ben Githae Admits to Cheating on Wife, Siring Twin Daughters

Kenyan gospel musician Ben Githae has finally confessed to having a clandestine affair that resulted in the birth of his twin daughters. The ‘Uhuru-Ruto

February 28, 2019

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Meet Nairobi Sex Worker Willing to Mentor 19-Year-Old Daughter – VIDEO

A Nairobi-based sex worker on Tuesday (February 26) made some startling revelations during an interview on the Hot96 Drive show, saying she would allow her 19-year-old to

February 28, 2019

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The Top Stories on the Internet Today (Thursday February 28)

Here are the top stories as we end the month. India says it has launched air strikes across disputed border with Pakistan India said

February 28, 2019

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Revealed: Only 0.7 % of Bank Accounts in Kenya Hold More Than Sh1 Million

Majority of Kenyans have less than Sh1 million in their bank accounts, CBK Governor Patrick Njoroge has said. Mr Njoroge made the revelation when

February 27, 2019

Business·News·TL

Matiang’i Confiscates 340 Guns in Ongoing Vetting of Civilian Firearm Holders – PHOTOS

The government has confiscated 340 firearms in the ongoing vetting of civilian firearm holders, CS Matiang’i has said. Speaking on Tuesday after inspecting operations of

February 27, 2019

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The Trending Images in Nairobi This Wednesday

February 27, 2019

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Beryl Ouma Died of Strangulation, Hit on The Head Atleast 6 Times With Blunt Object

A post-mortem examination on Beryl Ouma, who died following a domestic brawl with her husband in Kahawa Sukari last week, shows she was strangled to

February 27, 2019

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Hilarious Meme Compilation (Wednesday February 27)

February 27, 2019

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Student Arrested With Bomb-Like Devices Has Mental Disorder, Medical Tests Show

A college student arrested near Dedan Kimathi University with suspected explosive devices has been set free. Nyeri Chief Magistrate Wendy Kagendo ordered the release of

February 27, 2019

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Sh3M Worth of Fake Samsung Phones Nabbed in Raid on Nairobi Stores

The Anti-Counterfeit Agency has impounded fake Samsung products worth Sh3 million following a raid in Nairobi. The authority also arrested several people over the sale

February 27, 2019

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Crazy Kenyans: Someone Marked Ringtone’s Fake Letter Banning His Cows in Karen

Gospel singer Ringtone has once again managed to get people talking after his latest publicity stunt, which I must admit is as cheap as

February 27, 2019

Entertainment·TL

NTSA Official Resigns Weeks After Police Raid on Agency Offices

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) director for roads safety Njeri Waithaka has resigned. A source privy to the details told Business Daily that Ms Waithaka handed in

February 27, 2019

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