Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

How President Ruto Secured the Release of CS Muturi’s Son

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has disclosed the tense events surrounding the alleged abduction and eventual release of his son, Leslie Muturi, reportedly

January 15, 2025

News·Politics

Kabogo Confirms Selling Chopper as He Declares Ksh3B Net Worth

ICT and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary nominee William Kabogo is a billionaire, that much we know. The former Kiambu Governor confirmed his Billionaire status

January 15, 2025

News

Nairobi’s Cleanliness Transformation: New Directives for Matatu Operators, Hawkers and Street Signages

The Nairobi County government has introduced new guidelines aimed at improving the city’s cleanliness, targeting matatu operators and hawkers whose activities hinder cleaning efforts

January 15, 2025

News

Kenyans to Report Incidents Digitally Starting April 2025, Says Interior PS Omollo

Kenyans will soon report incidents without visiting police stations, starting in April 2025, according to Interior PS Raymond Omollo. He revealed that the government,

January 15, 2025

News

Treasury Plans Ksh1.82 Billion Budget for Crypto Regulation Amid IMF Pressure

The National Treasury estimates that Kenya will need Ksh1.82 billion to develop and publicize regulations for cryptocurrency and digital tokens, a move aimed at

January 15, 2025

Business·News

PSC Invites Applications for 290 ICT Assistant Roles at Ministry of ICT

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is now accepting applications for 290 job openings at the Ministry of Information, Communication, and the Digital Economy. The

January 15, 2025

Jobs

Kilifi IEBC Official Murder: Three Suspects Arrested, Stolen Items Recovered

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested three suspects linked to the brutal murder of Kilifi County IEBC official Aisha Abubakar

January 15, 2025

News

Lawyer Challenges Data Protection Commissioner’s Authority to Hear Privacy Violation Cases

A petitioner has challenged the authority of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) to hear and determine cases involving violations of personal data and privacy

January 15, 2025

News

DP Kindiki Announces Plan to Accelerate Title Deed Issuance Nationwide

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says Kenyans seeking title deeds will now have easier access to them following a new government directive to speed up

January 15, 2025

Business·News

CAF Postpones 2024 CHAN Tournament Due to Infrastructure Delays

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the 2024 CHAN tournament to August 2025, citing delays in infrastructure development across the host nations.

January 15, 2025

Sports

Police Recover Gun Used in Eastleigh Murder, Suspect Shot During Dramatic Police Chase

On Sunday night, police recovered a gun believed to have been used in the November 9, 2024, killing of 25-year-old Abdirahim Abdullahi Ibrahim near

January 14, 2025

News·Social Media

Nelson Havi Seeks Removal of All Seven Supreme Court Judges in Bold Petition

Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has filed a petition with the Judiciary Service Commission (JSC), calling for the removal of

January 14, 2025

News

New Survey Reveals the Top Concerns for Kenyans

A recent survey reveals that half of Kenyans consider healthcare to be the most urgent issue requiring government action. Conducted by the pan-African research

January 14, 2025

lifestyle·News

‘Why Wait 6 Months?’ – Mungatana Criticizes CS Muturi on Timing of Abduction Allegations

Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana has raised concerns over the statement made by Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Justin Muturi, on January 12, 2025,

January 14, 2025

Politics

Age Cheating Scandal: Athletics Kenya Launches Crackdown to Protect Sports Integrity

Athletics Kenya (AK) has announced a crackdown to combat age fraud among athletes, warning that offenders will face sanctions from World Athletics. This move

January 14, 2025

News·Sports

Govt Delivery Services Head Peter Mbae Quits Ruto’s Govt over Unresolved Concerns

Peter Mbae has resigned from his position as Head of Government Delivery Services, citing unresolved issues he raised with the Chief of Staff and

January 14, 2025

News

Ruto Pledges Ksh. 4 Billion for Nairobi: ‘Capital City Cannot Lag Behind’

President William Ruto has announced that the government will allocate Ksh. 4 billion to construct new roads and complete stalled projects in Nairobi County.

January 14, 2025

News

Governor Natembeya Confirms Meetings in Eldoret to Remove Him from Office

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has revealed a plot to remove him from office ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on Kameme FM on

January 14, 2025

Politics

DCI Updates Public on Progress of Abduction Investigations, Responds to CS Muturi’s Concerns

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has issued an update on ongoing investigations into abduction cases across Kenya. The update follows remarks by Cabinet

January 14, 2025

News