David Koech, Author at Nairobi Wire

VIDEO: 106 Year Old Woman Dances with Joy After Meeting Obama at the White House

One-hundred-and-six-year-old Virginia McLaurin never thought she would live to see a black president in the White House. When she was honored for her volunteer

February 24, 2016

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‘Ruto’s Pilot’ Fired After Kenyans’ Outrage

Alistair Patrick Llewelyn, the pilot who was caught on video physically assaulting a female police officer in Nyandarua has had his services terminated. Kwae

February 24, 2016

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Spotted in Atlanta: Kenya & Kenyatta Tours

It seems the first family’s reach is wide, or their admirers keep growing. This photo of a truck in Atlanta Georgia bearing the name

February 24, 2016

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KFCB Bans Kenya’s First ‘Steamy’ Gay Music VIDEO

We cannot say we are surprised. The Kenya Film Classification Board yesterday banned Kenya’s first steamy gay music video. The video by ‘Art Attack’ that

February 24, 2016

Entertainment·News·TL

Egyptian Court Sentences 3-year old To Life in Prison

CAIRO — An apparent case of mistaken identity has landed a 3-year-old child in prison for life. Ahmed Mansour Qorany Sharara was found guilty

February 24, 2016

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PHOTOS – President Uhuru Meets Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday held bilateral talks with the Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu. He had earlier met President of Israel, H.E. Reuven Rivlin

February 24, 2016

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The Hottest Stories on the Internet Today (Tuesday February 23)

These are some of the stories you can expect today. Kalamazoo shooting spree: What we know and don’t know Jeb Bush’s doomed campaign Trump

February 23, 2016

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Video of the Day: Trump Leads ‘Turn off the Lights’ Chant at Campaign Rally

A lighting malfunction made for a few interesting moments during a Donald Trump rally in Atlanta Sunday. A protestor apparently cut the spotlights, according

February 23, 2016

TL·Video

VIDEO: Turkish Player Shows Referee Red Card, Sent Off Imediately

A Trabzonspor defender was sent off after stealing the referee’s own red card and waving it him. Salih Dursun was given his marching orders

February 23, 2016

Sports·TL

PHOTOS – President Uhuru Departs for Israel

President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday departed for a three day state visit of Israel. During the visit he will meet Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

February 23, 2016

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Hilarious Meme Compilation (Monday February 22)

February 22, 2016

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The Hottest Stories on the Internet Today (Monday February 22)

Some of the biggest headlines today. Jeb Bush ends bid for the Republican presidential nomination Berned out: Hillary Clinton wins Nevada caucus Swagway hoverboard

February 22, 2016

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Video of the Day: Watch Dramatic Moment BBC Weather Girl Faints Live on Air

BBC weather girl Rachel Mackley collapsed and fainted on air. The mum of one, 33, passed out after stumbling backwards and telling viewers and

February 22, 2016

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Hilarious Meme Compilation (Friday February 19)

February 19, 2016

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The Hottest Stories on the Internet Today (Friday February 19)

Today’s biggest headlines. Cruz prosecutes, Rubio gets personal at CNN town hall – CNNPolitics.com Sources: Obama to visit Cuba next month – CNNPolitics.com Apple

February 19, 2016

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Here is That VIDEO of Michael Olunga Pleading With Wenger To Sign Him

A video of former Gor Mahia striker Michael Olunga pleading with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to sign him was picked up by several international

February 19, 2016

Sports·TL·Video

The Hottest Stories on the Internet Today (Thursday February 18)

Today’s biggest headlines. China ‘has deployed missiles in South China Sea’ – reports – BBC News Russian footballer Dmitri Tarasov reveals Putin shirt in

February 18, 2016

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Video of the Day: Nissan Invents Self Parking Office Chair

Japan prides itself on making nearly every aspect of everyday living more convenient through technology, but we never could have seen this one coming:

February 18, 2016

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