Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Ruto: We Do Not Attend Church to Engage in Politics

President William Ruto has addressed critics questioning the faith of politicians, asserting that leaders attend church to seek the kingdom of God. In recent

October 28, 2024

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Wetang’ula Confident Courts Will Uphold Gachagua’s Impeachment

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula expressed confidence that the courts will support Parliament’s decision to remove Rigathi Gachagua from the deputy presidency. He made

October 28, 2024

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Wetang’ula Honored with Key Role in Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has been appointed to the advisory panel of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL). He

October 28, 2024

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Thika Police Shoot and Kill Transformer Vandal, Two Suspects Escape

Police in Thika, Kiambu County, shot and killed a man early Saturday morning, accused of vandalizing a transformer. Two alleged accomplices escaped with gunshot

October 28, 2024

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Millicent Omanga Declines Appointment to Nairobi Rivers Commission

Former nominated Senator Millicent Omanga has declined President William Ruto’s appointment to the Nairobi Rivers Commission. In a gazette notice dated October 25, Ruto

October 28, 2024

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Mystery Deepens: Body from Lake Yahud Not That of Missing MCA Yusuf Hussein Ahmed

The mystery surrounding the disappearance of Wajir MCA Yusuf Hussein Ahmed deepened after two DNA tests confirmed that the body recovered from Lake Yahud

October 25, 2024

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Ruto: KES.95 Billion Adani Deal to Drive Kenya’s Energy Growth Without Burdening Citizens

President William Ruto affirmed on Thursday that Kenya will benefit significantly from a power transmission deal between Adani Group Holdings and the Kenya Electricity

October 25, 2024

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Stephen Munyakho’s Execution Postponed: Diplomatic Efforts Lead to New Deadline

Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary (PS) Korir Sing’oei announced on Thursday, October 24, the postponement of Stephen Munyakho’s execution, a Kenyan man imprisoned in Saudi

October 25, 2024

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Public Service CS Raises Alarm Over Unclaimed National Identity Cards

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has raised concerns about the significant number of uncollected national identity cards in the country. In a statement

October 25, 2024

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Raila Odinga’s AUC Campaign Heats Up Ahead of November Launch in Addis Ababa

Kenya has scheduled a series of campaign events for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as he seeks to chair the African Union Commission (AUC).

October 25, 2024

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Health Risk Alert: Geoffrey Mosiria Exposes Food Trolleys Stored in Public Toilets

Nairobi County’s Environment Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria continues to do the lord’s work after discovering “smocha” trolleys stored in public toilets along Thika Road.

October 25, 2024

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KRA to Monitor All Mobile Phones for Tax Compliance Starting 2025

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) will begin monitoring all locally assembled and imported mobile phones sold in Kenya starting January 1, 2025, to ensure

October 25, 2024

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Most Kenyans Prefer Refurbished Smartphones: Report

A new report reveals that most Kenyans are increasingly turning to refurbished second-hand smartphones as the prices of new devices continue to soar. Launched

October 25, 2024

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KeNHA on the Spot Over KES.128 Million in Dormant Accounts

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) faced scrutiny on Wednesday over financial discrepancies in its audited accounts for the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 fiscal years.

October 25, 2024

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MP Calls for Investigation into ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Companies Amid Borrower Exploitation Claims

“Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) companies are facing scrutiny for allegedly exploiting Kenyan borrowers. Kigumo MP Kamau Munyoro recently submitted a petition to Parliament,

October 25, 2024

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Raila Leads Influence Poll, Gen Z and Babu Owino Tie in Infotrak Survey

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has been named Kenya’s most influential figure in a survey conducted by Infotrak. The survey, released on

October 24, 2024

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Janet Mbugua Writes to Senate Opposing 7-Year Term Extension for Elected Leaders

Media personality Janet Mbugua has voiced strong opposition to the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to extend the term limit for

October 24, 2024

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CS Joho Urges Kenyans to Invest in Mining Sector for Lucrative Opportunities

Mining and Blue Economy CS Ali Hassan Joho has urged Kenyans to invest in the mining sector to seize its lucrative opportunities. Speaking before

October 24, 2024

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Audit Uncovers Mismanagement of Kes.2.1 Billion Coffee Farmers’ Funds

An audit has uncovered the improper investment of Kes.2.1 billion intended for coffee farmers from the coffee cherry fund. The funds were deposited in

October 24, 2024

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