Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Kenyans Defy Censorship with Community Screening of BBC’s ‘Blood Parliament’ in Kayole

A public screening of the BBC Africa Eye documentary Blood Parliament is set to take place in Kayole, Nairobi, on the evening of Wednesday, April

April 30, 2025

News·TV

Five Killed, Two Injured in Suspected Al-Shabaab Attack on Mandera Quarry

Five people were killed and two others injured on Tuesday morning in a fresh wave of suspected Al-Shabaab militant attacks targeting quarries in Mandera,

April 30, 2025

News

Atwoli Secures Full Support from COTU Board for Another Term

Board members of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) have unanimously endorsed Francis Atwoli to continue as Secretary General in the upcoming union

April 30, 2025

News

How to File a Complaint Over Withheld KCSE or KCPE Certificates

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has issued a firm directive to schools, warning them against withholding KCPE and KCSE certificates from candidates. In

April 30, 2025

Opposition Leaders Push to Declare June 25 a Public Holiday for Victims of Police Brutality

Opposition leaders are calling for June 25 to be established as a day to honor the youth who lost their lives during the anti-government

April 30, 2025

News·Politics

President Ruto Grants Clemency to 57 Inmates, Extends Amnesty to Petty Offenders

President William Ruto has granted clemency to 57 inmates serving custodial sentences across Kenya, including 56 Kenyan citizens and one foreign national. The move

April 30, 2025

News

IPOA Confirms 22 Protest Death Investigations Completed, Two Cases in Court

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched investigations into 36 police officers linked to the controversial June 2024 protests, which drew widespread participation

April 30, 2025

News

Governor Nassir Relocates Office to Coast General Hospital for Service Reforms

Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Nassir has relocated his office to the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital in a bid to personally supervise critical reforms

April 30, 2025

News

Geoffrey Mosiria Proposes Reparations for Jalang’o Over Kisii Witches’ Meeting Comments

Nairobi County Chief Environment Officer Geoffrey Mosiria has proposed hefty reparations for Lang’ata Member of Parliament Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o, over his

April 30, 2025

Entertainment·News

Kenya Secures Ksh64.65 Billion Boost to Improve Maternal and Newborn Health

An alliance of global philanthropists has pledged a Ksh64.65 billion (USD 500 million) aid to boost healthcare funding in Kenya and other sub-Saharan countries.

April 30, 2025

Health·News

Kenyan Chef Robie Too Competes for Favourite Chef Title in Global Competition

Robinson “Robie” Too, a talented chef from the outskirts of Eldoret, Kenya, is chasing a dream on the global stage as he competes for

April 29, 2025

Food·News

Political Wave Builds as Fred Matiang’i Returns to Gusii Region for 2027 Presidential Run

After a year-long absence, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i will return to his home turf in the Gusii region this Friday. With his

April 29, 2025

Politics

MPs Freeze New University Projects Over Ksh6.2 Billion Stalled Developments

In a move that raises serious questions about project management in higher education, lawmakers have banned new projects in institutions of higher learning after

April 29, 2025

Education·News

Ten Years and Ksh45 Million Later, Upper Pokomo Have the New Testament in Native Tongue

The Upper Pokomo community in Kenya’s Tana River County has a new reason to celebrate: they now have the New Testament available in their

April 29, 2025

lifestyle·News

Diaspora Kenyans Fight for Voting Access in High Court Petition Against IEBC

A group of 92 Kenyan citizens living abroad has taken the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to the High Court, challenging restrictions that

April 29, 2025

News·Politics

Only in Kenya: Cops Arrest Peddler, Pocket Marijuana and Ksh100K Bribe — Then Get Arrested Themselves

In a turn of events that could easily headline the “Only in Kenya” chronicles, two police officers found themselves behind bars on Friday after

April 29, 2025

Humour·News

Ex CS Sicily Kariuki to Contest for Governor Under Gachagua Party, Criticizes Ruto’s Governance

Former Water and Sanitation Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki has made it clear that she will vie for the Nyandarua governor’s seat in the 2027

April 29, 2025

News·Politics

Nairobi River Revitalization: No Displacement for Residents, Authorities Assure

Residents living along the Nairobi River have been assured they will not face displacement as part of the city’s plan to revitalize the river

April 29, 2025

News

Insurance Companies in Kenya Face Heavy Penalties for Discriminatory Practices

A new amendment to Kenya’s Insurance Act seeks to address widespread discrimination in the insurance industry by introducing heavy fines and penalties for discriminatory

April 29, 2025

Business·News

Malala’s Appeal Terminated: High Court Upholds UDA’s Leadership Change

The High Court has upheld President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party’s decision to remove former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala as its secretary-general,

April 29, 2025

News·Politics

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