David Koech, Author at Nairobi Wire

Stop the Odinga Family Disrespect: Ruth Odinga Blasts ‘Gutter Politics’ as ODM Succession Feud Turns Ugly

The delicate peace within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) appears to be fracturing further following a scathing rebuke from Kisumu Senator Ruth Odinga. On

December 30, 2025

Politics

Relief as Government Finally Pays for 633 Doctors’ Specialization Courses

Doctors who spent years chasing unpaid postgraduate tuition have a reason to smile after the Ministry of Health confirmed it had cleared the entire

September 3, 2025

Health

Women in Bondo Village Live in Fear as Night-time Rapist Strikes Repeatedly

Widows and schoolgirls in Okanda village, Bondo sub-county, now barricade their doors with chairs and bricks after an unknown attacker broke into four homes

September 3, 2025

Bizzare·News

Mbadi Tells Sifuna To Know His Place as Ruto Support Splits ODM

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has trained his sights on ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, warning him to “respect the hierarchy” after a week

July 24, 2025

Politics

Itumbi Faces Hostile ‘Wantam’ Crowd at Comedian KK Mwenyewe’s Final Send-Off (VIDEO)

Mourners packed the rolling hills of Nyamweru, Lari, on Wednesday, ready to celebrate comedian KK Mwenyewe’s short, bright life. They left talking about a

July 24, 2025

Politics·Video

Sifuna Says He Won’t Quit As ODM’s Internal Storm Rages

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is refusing to bow out as Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement, even as senior figures fault his public

July 24, 2025

Politics

New Djibouti Deal Breathes Fresh Life into Kenya’s Miraa Trade

Kenya’s miraa farmers have landed a new buyer. Djibouti has formally opened its borders to the stimulant crop, giving growers in Meru, Tharaka Nithi,

July 24, 2025

Business

Eldoret Crackdown Nabs Alleged Qatar Job Racket Duo

A quiet back-street in Eldoret turned chaotic on Tuesday night when detectives swooped in on two men accused of running a bogus overseas-jobs agency.

July 24, 2025

News

Govt Bundles Crop Insurance With Subsidised Fertiliser, Targeting 250,000 Smallholders

Kenyan farmers have long dreaded the day the rains falter or come as floods. Now, the Ministry of Agriculture says it is finally giving

July 24, 2025

News

Havi To Ruto: “Pull a ‘Moi’ and Disappear for a Few Weeks To Stop Annoying Kenyans”

Lawyer Nelson Havi wants President William Ruto to pull a Daniel Moi and disappear from the limelight for a few weeks. Speaking on Citizen

July 22, 2025

Politics

Pay Up or Let Us In: Sakaja Targets Homeowners Who Hide Their Water Meters

Nairobi residents who keep county meter readers locked out of their compounds could soon feel it in their wallets. Governor Johnson Sakaja told a

July 22, 2025

Business·News

President Ruto Rejects ‘Wantam’ Label, Emphasizes Impact Over Tenure

President William Ruto has firmly pushed back against critics attempting to define his leadership by term limits, asserting that his administration’s success will be

June 18, 2025

News·Politics

Siaya Blogger Fined Ksh.3 Million for Defamation of County Official

Siaya Resident Magistrate’s Court has ordered blogger Michael Oduor, better known online as Mike Ochieng, to pay Ksh 3 million in general damages after

June 18, 2025

News

Homa Bay County Signs Deal With Zipline for Rapid Drone Delivery of Medical Supplies

A trip that used to take hours by motorcycle could soon be a matter of minutes in the skies above Homa Bay County. Governor

April 23, 2025

Health·News

Irungu Nyakera Criticizes Government’s Unfulfilled Promises and Spending

Irungu Nyakera, once at the helm of the Kenya International Conference Centre (KICC), has made headlines by explaining why he opted out of President

April 10, 2025

Politics

Former Standard Media Employees Plan Protests Over Unpaid Salaries

Former employees of the Standard Media Group are gearing up for a series of protests starting Wednesday, to demand their long-overdue salaries. They’re planning

April 10, 2025

News·TV

Cherera, Commissioners Address The Media With Fabricated Mathematics

The 4 IEBC commissioners who disputed the election results have this afternoon addressed the media. This is following their Monday press conference, where they

August 16, 2022

Politics·TL