Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Haiti Gang Leaders Seek Truce as Kenyan Officers Capture Gang Members and Seize Weapons

On Tuesday, Kenyan Police and Haitian officers conducted security patrols in Delmas, leading to the arrest of several gang members. Godfrey Otunge, head of

September 19, 2024

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PS Njogu Shares Links for Kenyans Seeking Work in Germany

Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu has provided two useful links for Kenyans interested in working in Germany. Last Friday, Kenya and Germany

September 19, 2024

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Families Begin Burial Process as All Victims of Hillside Academy Fire Are Identified

Government pathologist Johansen Oduor announced that authorities have positively identified all 21 victims of the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire tragedy. During a press briefing

September 19, 2024

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Kenyan MPs Greenlight Tax Bill Targeting Churches and NGOs

Members of Parliament have approved the Income Tax Regulations Bill (Charitable Organizations and Donations Exemptions) 2024 targeting churches, NGOs, and other tax-exempt institutions. The

September 19, 2024

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Adani Confirms Payment for Kes.242 Billion JKIA Upgrade Proposal

Adani Airport Holdings Limited confirmed it paid $50,000 (around Kes.6.47 million) to the Kenyan government as a review fee for its Kes.242 billion ($1.85

September 19, 2024

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Court Delays Hearing of Masengeli’s Appeal Despite Acting IG’s Urgent Plea

The Court of Appeal has postponed the hearing of Gilbert Masengeli’s appeal, despite urgent requests from the acting Inspector-General of Police for an expedited

September 19, 2024

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Tullow Seeks Approval to Advance $2 Billion Turkana Oil Project

Tullow Oil Company has reiterated its confidence in the Turkana oil project’s potential to significantly boost Kenya’s resources if strategically managed. Speaking to the

September 19, 2024

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Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o Speaks Out on Abduction and Safety Concerns

Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o has disclosed that she feels unsafe due to her efforts in exposing graft within national and county governments. Speaking

September 19, 2024

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Civil Society Leader Denies Extortion Charges, Claims Arrest Targets Anti-Corruption Activists

Peter Odhiambo Agoro, Chairperson of the Consortium of Civil Societies in Kenya, was released after posting a Ksh.100,000 cash bail at the Ethics and

September 19, 2024

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Njuri Ncheke Elders Shift Support from Gachagua to Kindiki in Mt. Kenya Leadership

Over 2,000 Njuri Ncheke elders from Meru have endorsed Interior Cabinet Secretary Prof. Kithure Kindiki as the new leader of the Mt. Kenya region.

September 19, 2024

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Kenyans to Receive New ID Cards in Just 10 Days Starting Next Month

Starting next month, Kenyans applying for new ID cards will receive their documents within just 10 days. Immigration and Citizen Services Principal Secretary Julius

September 18, 2024

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Hillside Academy Owner Announces Changes and Support Plans After Fire

On Tuesday, David Kinyua, the owner of Hillside Endarasha Academy, announced changes being implemented at the school following the handover from the Directorate of

September 18, 2024

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Muthaiga Country Club Fights Order Allowing Donald Kipkorir Access Without Membership

Muthaiga Country Club is seeking to overturn a court order obtained by lawyer Donald Kipkorir, which allows him access to the club’s premises whenever

September 18, 2024

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Ichung’wah Recalls the Day Gachagua Manhandled Itumbi Over Unfavorable Tweet

Kimani Ichung’wah recounted a dramatic State Lodge meeting where Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua confronted digital strategist Dennis Itumbi for not following his orders. In

September 18, 2024

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EACC Lays Trap for Consortium Chair in Alleged Kes. 3 Million Extortion Scheme

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested Peter Odhiambo Agoro, Chairperson of the Consortium of Civil Societies in Kenya, over allegations of extortion.

September 18, 2024

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Acting IG Replaces Justice Mugambi’s Security Officers, Rejects Claims of Intimidation

Acting Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli reported on Tuesday that the security officers assigned to Justice Lawrence Mugambi have been replaced, not withdrawn. Masengeli stated

September 18, 2024

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PS Njogu Clarifies President Ruto’s Claims of 250,000 Germany Jobs for Kenyans

Kenya’s Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu clarified that the recent labor deal signed between Kenya and Germany does not specify the number of

September 18, 2024

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Kenya Finalizing New Labor Migration MOU with Another European Country

Kenya and Austria are finalizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on skilled labor migration, according to a statement from the Office of the Prime

September 18, 2024

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Police Allowed to Hold ‘Passy Ma Trevor’ in KES.350 Million Fraud Case

Kasarani Sub County detectives have received a 30-day custodial order from the Chief Magistrate’s Court at Makadara, allowing them to continue holding Pascaline Peter,

September 18, 2024

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