Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Ruto Accepts CJ Koome’s Call for Dialogue to Resolve Executive vs. Judiciary Impasse

President William Ruto on Tuesday declared his willingness to engage in discussions with Chief Justice Martha Koome to tackle the reported corruption within the

January 17, 2024

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Nurses Rejoice! Kenya Opens Pearson Virtual Enterprise Test Centre in Nairobi

Kenyan nurses can now attain international certification locally, eliminating the necessity to travel to India or South Africa for exams. This follows the launch

January 17, 2024

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Gaming Board Directs Immediate Cessation of Speed Dial Feature by Betting Operators

The Betting and Control Licensing Board (BCLB) has resolved to stop the use of the ‘Speed Dial’ feature on different internet browsers for promoting

January 17, 2024

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‘Sultana’ Actress Winnie Bwire Rebukes False Death Announcement on Social Media

Actress Winnie Bwire has expressed dismay at the circulating reports of her death on social media. The popular ‘Sultana; actor, who is battling metastatic

January 17, 2024

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Witness Intimidation Allegations Leveled Against Mandago in Sh1.1 Billion Scholarship Scandal

On Monday, Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago faced accusations of witness intimidation in the Sh1.1 billion overseas education scholarship case. Mr. Kemboi Kiptoo, the

January 17, 2024

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Ruto Insists Affordable Housing Project is the Solution to Land Fragmentation

By the Presidential Communication Service The implementation of the Affordable Housing Programme will play a pivotal role in safeguarding arable agricultural land from fragmentation.

January 17, 2024

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KEMRI Announces New Malaria Prevention Drug for Pregnant Women with HIV

A groundbreaking antibiotic drug may hold the solution to preventing malaria transmission among pregnant women living with HIV. This breakthrough comes in the wake

January 17, 2024

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Senate Rejects Proposal for 4-Day Weekend on Specific Public Holidays

The Senate’s National Security, Defense, and Foreign Relations Committee has rejected a proposal by Muranga Senator Karungo Thang’wa to extend certain public holidays. The

January 16, 2024

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Govt Announces Fresh Guidelines for Lodging Facilities in Wake of Airbnb Fatalities

Security guards overseeing lodgings and various accommodation types in private and public premises are now required to collect visitor details and temporarily hold their

January 16, 2024

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Mike Sonko Facebook Impersonator Charged for Defrauding Kenyans

Newton Kengere, a 29-year-old man accused of impersonating former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and swindling unsuspecting members of the public, faced charges before a

January 16, 2024

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CS Kuria Announces NYS Plans to Enlist 30,000 Youths in the Current Year

Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has announced that the national government will recruit 30,000 youths for the National Youth Service (NYS) this year. In

January 16, 2024

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Ruto Plans Trip to Italy Aiming to Revive Arror and Kimwarer Dam projects

President William Ruto has confirmed plans to revive the controversial Sh63 billion Arror and Kimwarer multipurpose dam projects. Initially launched during President Uhuru Kenyatta’s

January 16, 2024

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Kenyan Musicians will be Among the Richest, says Ezekiel Mutua as MCSK Pays Sh1,250 in Royalties

The Music Copyright Society Kenya(MCSK) CEO, Ezekiel Mutua, says Kenyan musicians will start earning handsome royalties in a few years to come. Mutua assured

January 16, 2024

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Jaguar’s Reasons for Declining Assistance to Magix Enga and Mwana Mtule

Charles Njagua, also known as Jaguar, has explained the reasons for his decision not to assist Magix Enga or Mwana Mtule despite their public

January 16, 2024

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Mama Dangote Discloses Plan for Diamond to Take Custody of his Children

Diamond Platnumz’s mother, Sanura Kassim, also known as Mama Dangote, has hinted at the possibility for the singer to assume custody of his children.

January 16, 2024

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Government Approves Division of Kenya Railways into Three Entities

In a move to enhance efficiency and regional competitiveness, the Cabinet approved the Railway Amendment Bill 2024 on Monday, setting the stage for a

January 16, 2024

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Cabinet Approves Treasury Single Account for National, County Governments

By the Presidential Communication Service(PCS) In a pivotal move to enhance public finance management, the Cabinet has approved the implementation of the Treasury Single

January 16, 2024

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