Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Lobby Group Takes Legal Action to Protect Elderly Kenyans from Witchcraft Accusations

A petition has been submitted to the Milimani Law Courts seeking to safeguard the rights of elderly individuals who, in recent times, have lost

November 29, 2023

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Govt Targets Online Forex Brokers with Fresh Tax Measures

The National Treasury has introduced a regulatory fee for online forex brokers. Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung’u announced that brokers must now submit an

November 29, 2023

Business·News·TL

Court Sentences Househelp for Baby Theft

A Court has sentenced a 26-year-old woman found guilty of stealing a one-year-old child in Shauri Yako estate of Homa Bay town. The accused, Agnes

November 29, 2023

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Sakaja Penalized Ksh500,000 for Ignoring Senate Summons for the 6th Consecutive Time

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has incurred a fine of Ksh500,000 for snubbing the Senate Committee on Roads, Transportation, and Housing. Kiambu Senator Karungo Thangwa,

November 29, 2023

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Ruto – Promoting welfare of workers will enhance productivity, spur growth

The government is committed to safeguarding the welfare of workers in the country. President William Ruto said labour relations, trade unions and social security

November 29, 2023

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Trio Charged for Attempted Carjacking of Juja Cab Driver

Three suspects who were involved in a botched carjacking last week are on trial for attempted robbery after being arrested in a dramatic arrest

November 28, 2023

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Govt Directs Banks, Saccos to Surrender Dormant Funds as Unclaimed Assets Exceed Sh56 Billion

Entities holding unclaimed financial assets beyond the legally stipulated period have been directed to hand them over to the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA).

November 28, 2023

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Man Drives to Nightclub with Wife’s Body in Passenger Seat

Belgut police in Kericho County are probing an incident in which a 46-year-old man is suspected of fatally stabbing his wife at their residence

November 28, 2023

Bizzare·News·OMG·TL

Government Unveils List of 11 Parastatals Set for Privatization

The National Treasury and Economic Planning Ministry has declared that the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) is one of 11 government parastatals slated for

November 28, 2023

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Governor Sakaja’s Aide was Found Unconscious in Dandora – Lawyer tells Court

On Monday, November 27, a court heard that Osman Khalif, an aide to Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, was found in an unconscious state in

November 28, 2023

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Ichung’wah Alleges Uhuru’s Interference in National Dialogue Talks

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah levied allegations against former President Uhuru Kenyatta, asserting that he is responsible for the division among leaders regarding

November 28, 2023

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Court Orders MP Salasya to Settle Businessman’s Ksh.500K Debt

The Small Claims Court in Kakamega has ordered Mumias East MP Peter Salasya to settle a debt of Ksh.500,000, along with interest and legal

November 28, 2023

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Delay in HELB Loans Disbursement Sorted, Govt Assures

The Principal Secretary for Higher Education, Mr. Fredrick Ndambuki, has assured that the government will take the necessary steps to ensure that the funds

November 28, 2023

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El-Nino: Government Allocates Ksh7 Billion to Address Plight of Kenyans

State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed announced that county governments have to revise their budgets and allocate funds from their shareable revenue to establish an

November 28, 2023

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President Ruto: We Are Eliminating Barriers to Innovation

By the Presidential Communication Service(PCS) The Government is committed to accelerating the commercialisation of research and innovation in the country. President William Ruto said

November 28, 2023

News·Tech·TL

Jilted Woman Stabs Ex-husband, His New Lover Stabs Her Back. Both Charged in Court

Two women are facing charges at the Makadara Law Courts for causing grievous harm, stemming from a double stabbing incident that occurred at the

November 24, 2023

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NACADA Caps Alcohol Trade License Fee at Ksh1 Million

The National Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) on Wednesday, November 23 declared a maximum licensing fee of Ksh1 million for alcohol trade.

November 24, 2023

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Ruto Announces Govt Plan to Match Savings, Double Funds for Women and Youth Groups

The Government is committed to enhancing financial inclusivity in the country, President William Ruto said Thursday. He said the Government will double the resources

November 24, 2023

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Traffic Advisory: Uhuru Highway, Parliament and Aerodrome Roads to be Closed on Sunday

The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has released a traffic advisory alerting the public that portions of Uhuru Highway, Parliament Road, and Aerodrome Road

November 24, 2023

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Ruto Announces Govt’s Readiness to Privatize 35 State-Owned Companies

President William Ruto on Thursday, announced the government’s preparedness to privatize 35 state-owned companies, citing their entanglement in government bureaucracy as a hindrance to

November 24, 2023

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