Nick Mwangi, Author at Nairobi Wire

“Bitter Root in Uhuru’s Leadership Should be Uprooted,” Says Muigai

Popular Kikuyu musician Muigai Wa Njoroge has once again released another political song that is trending on YouTube. Dubbed ‘Muri Mururu’ (‘Bitter Root), the song takes

March 18, 2020

Politics·TL

EACC Arrests Kenya Power Staff For Demanding Bribe From Ex-MCA

Officers from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) have arrested an employee from Kenya Power after he allegedly demanded Ksh.300,000 bribe to reconnect electricity for a

March 18, 2020

News·TL

Diamond’s Accuser Demands Sh15 Million in Lawsuit

Bongo superstar Diamond Platnumz has been taken to court over Sh15 million (Tsh337Million) debt. According to Tanzanian news outlets, Diamond’s former landlord, Maulidi Wandwe, is suing the

March 18, 2020

Entertainment·News·TL

“I Will Not Cry Again on Live TV!” Jimmy Gait Tells Trolls Over ‘Coronavirus’ Song

Gone are the days when gospel musician Jimmy Gait used to cry on live TV for being trolled. The ‘Muhadhara’ composer is remembered for

March 18, 2020

Entertainment·TL

PHOTO – Check Out Tanasha Donna Without Makeup

For someone who is always in the limelight and boasts close to 2 million Instagram followers, Tanasha Donna undeniably knows how to look the

March 18, 2020

Entertainment·TL

Nana Gecaga Opens up on Battle With Dyslexia While Growing Up

Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC) CEO Nana Wanjiku Gecaga recently turned a year older and used the opportunity to reflect on everything she has

March 18, 2020

Entertainment·TL

New KeMusic – Nadia Taps Tanzania’s Marioo in ‘Jipe’

The sensational Kenyan songbird Nadia Mukami is back with another smashing anthem. Dubbed ‘Jipe’, this song features fast-rising Bongo artiste Marioo. It is an

March 18, 2020

Entertainment·TL

The Top Stories on the Internet Today (Wednesday March 18)

Here are today’s top stories from around the world. Live updates: Coronavirus cases pass 181,500 as countries go into lockdown – CNN By Ben

March 18, 2020

TL·World

World Bank Commits Billions to Kenya For Covid-19, Locusts Control

The World Bank has committed up to Ksh8 billion to combat the deadly coronavirus pandemic and desert locusts in Kenya. In an announcement Monday, World Bank said

March 17, 2020

Business·News·TL

Jack Ma Donates 20,000 Testing Kits, 100,000 Masks to Each African Country

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. co-founder Jack Ma has donated millions of coronavirus test kits, face masks and equipment to African countries. Hours after joining Twitter

March 17, 2020

News·TL

The Trending Pics in Nairobi This Tuesday

March 17, 2020

Humour·Social Media·TL

Covid-19: Governor Kibwana Bans Touting, Orders Muguka Joints Closed

Following the confirmation of three positive coronavirus cases in Kenya, Makueni County has banned touting and suspended all market days with immediate effect. Speaking on Monday

March 17, 2020

News·TL

“I Left Part of My Heart in Equity,” Says Polycarp Igathe After Leaving Vivo Energy

Former Nairobi Deputy Governor Polycarp Igathe is back at Equity Group as the lender’s Chief Commercial Officer. Igathe, whose resignation as the Executive Vice

March 17, 2020

Business·News·TL

Bien Responds to People Who are Mad Because They Were Not Invited to Wedding

As you already know, Sauti Sol lead vocalist Bien Aime Baraza married the love of his life, Chiki ‘Kuruka’ Onwukwe, in a low-key, invite-only wedding at

March 17, 2020

Entertainment·TL

Hamisa Rules Out Getting Back With Diamond, Likens It To ‘Titanic’ Movie

Bongo actress and model Hamisa Mobetto has dismissed reports of getting back with Diamond now that the singer has reportedly parted ways with Tanasha

March 17, 2020

Entertainment·TL

US Singer Toni Braxton Congratulates Muthoni Drummer Queen

Kenyan rapper, singer, songwriter and activist Muthoni Drummer Queen has earned a big shout out from American R&B singer Toni Braxton. The ‘Unbreak My Heart’ composer,

March 17, 2020

Entertainment·TL

“Kenyan Artistes and Relationships are Cursed,” Claims DNG

Media personality Davidson Ngibuini alias DNG reckons that relationships between two Kenyan artistes are bound to fail. According to the emcee, most local artistes who collaborated

March 17, 2020

Entertainment·TL