David Koech, Author at Nairobi Wire

10 Important Things To Know About Mpesa Shutdown This Weekend

Safaricom will this weekend shut down most of its M Pesa services as it transfers its servers from Germany to Kenya. Some services will

April 17, 2015

featured·News·tech news

OMG – Old PHOTO of Sonko Before The Bling

This old photo of Nairobi senator Mike Sonko should tell you that everything is possible in life. Today, it is almost impossible to spot

April 17, 2015

Social Media·TL

Spotted in Upper Hill: Electricity Pole in The Middle of a Tarmac Road

The confusion in this country always perplexes me. How in God’s name did the contractor making this road in Upper Hill leave the electricity

April 17, 2015

Social Media·TL·weird

VIDEO – American TV Host Rachel Maddow Wonders Why Police Airwing Boss Mbithi Has Not Been Sacked

It’s still beyond me why Police Airwing boss Rogers Mbithi is still in office after the Garissa attack airplane fiasco. The plane that was

April 16, 2015

featured·News·Social Media

VIDEO – Meet South Africa’s ‘Pastor Kanyari’… Only Greedier

Pastor Kanyari may be Kenya’s most famous con-artist, but his methods are not unique. Known for his ‘Panda Mbegu ya 310’ rallying call, Kanyari

April 16, 2015

featured·News

Hilarious Trending Images Today

I believe you’re having a wonderful day, and to make it even better, our collection of trending images is ready. Lets do this. [slideshow_deploy

April 16, 2015

featured·Humour·Social Media

Maina Kageni in Trouble as No-nonsense Wangusi Comes After Him

Maina Kageni’s run as the most listened to English Radio presenter in the morning is facing mortal danger. No-nonsense Communication Authority Director General Francis

April 16, 2015

Entertainment·featured

Kidero’s ‘Busaa Drums’ and Other Trending Images Today

Today’s trending images are dominated by Twitter trend #KideroDrums. He bowed to pressure yesterday and opened some roundabouts after motorists complained of worse traffic

April 15, 2015

featured·Humour·Social Media

This TV News Editor Should Apologise To CS Kaimenyi ASAP

If your job is a news editor, make sure when you misspell a word it does not present a whole new meaning. A local

April 15, 2015

featured·Social Media·TV

Video of the Day: Game of Thrones Theme Song with Lyrics

In case you live in a cave, Game of Thrones Season 5 is out. The most popular TV show in the history of TV

April 15, 2015

Entertainment·TL·TV

This Family Has Been Using Police Plane as Their Private Jet (PHOTOS)

Why is anyone surprised that Police Airwing commandant Rogers Mbithi uses Police aircrafts as his private jets. He was just unfortunate to have misused state

April 14, 2015

featured·News·Social Media

All The Trending Images Today

Another bright day and as usual we have the trending images for you. Click the arrow buttons to navigate. [slideshow_deploy id=’71523′]

April 14, 2015

featured·Humour·Social Media

‘The Flash’ Spotted on Kenyatta Avenue (PHOTO)

Slow news day you might say, but the guy who did this photoshop is a genius. Most people think photoshopping an image is an

April 14, 2015

featured·Social Media

Video of the Day: Obama Meets Bolt and Does The Lighting Pose

Even the most powerful man on Earth geeks out from time to time when meeting a celebrity. Sports-fanatic President Obama met the man regarded

April 14, 2015

Social Media·Sports·TL

PHOTOS – Health CS James Macharia ‘Starstruck’ by Prezzo

Wait, this is not the look of a starstruck guy. If I were to guess what was going through Health CS James Macharia’s head, I

April 14, 2015

Entertainment·TL

New PHOTOS – Standard Gauge Railway Construction Progressing Well

The construction of the Standard Gauge Railway that is set to revolutionize rail transport in Kenya is well underway. For a project whose cost

April 13, 2015

featured·News

Manchester is RED and More Trending Images This Monday

It’s a good morning for Manchester United fans following their important victory yesterday at the Manchester derby. Their noisy neighbours have been too loud

April 13, 2015

featured·Humour·Social Media