Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

CS Chirchir Claims Adani Group Has No History of Corruption

Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir defended the Indian conglomerate Adani Group, asserting that it has no history of corruption. Speaking before the National Assembly

November 15, 2024

Business·TL

Suspects to Surrender Luxury Cars, Motorbikes Linked to Kes.449.6M Digital Loan Fraud

The High Court has ordered seven suspects in a Kes.449.6 million digital loan heist to surrender their luxury vehicles and motorbikes, deemed proceeds of

November 14, 2024

Business·News

Ichung’wah Introduces Legislative Reforms to Strengthen Kenya’s Economy

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has unveiled a comprehensive package of legislative reforms aimed at stimulating economic growth and improving the business climate

November 14, 2024

News·TL

TikTok Purge: Over 60,000 Kenyan Accounts Removed for Violating Guidelines

TikTok has suspended 60,465 Kenyan accounts for breaching its community guidelines, with the platform flagging these accounts for policy violations. The move is part

November 14, 2024

News·Social Media·TL

Governor Badilisha Accused of Corruption, Mismanagement as MCA Files Ouster Motion

Governor Moses Ndirangu Badilisha could be the next county boss on the chopping board after Nyandarua County Assembly member, MCA Samuel Wainaina, filed a

November 14, 2024

News·Politics·TL

Police Officer Holding Machete Arrested After Smuggling Ethiopians in Samburu

Police have arrested an officer in Samburu County for illegally trafficking nine Ethiopian nationals into Kenya. While conducting a routine patrol, officers in Samburu

November 14, 2024

News·TL

Birth and Death Registration Offices in Every Constituency: Bill Gains Support

A new amendment Bill could soon allow Kenyans to obtain birth certificates at their constituency level, easing access to these essential documents, especially for

November 14, 2024

News·TL

Equity Bank Plans Further Loan Interest Reductions After CBK’s Rate Cut

Equity Bank has announced plans to reduce its loan interest rates in response to the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) recent cut in the

November 14, 2024

Business·News·TL

Bank Manager Continues to Defraud Customers Despite Suspension, Court Hears

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has asked a Nairobi court to grant an order allowing the continued detention of a

November 14, 2024

Business·News·TL

William Ruto Appoints New Heads for IPOA, CBK, and Other Key Agencies

President William Ruto has nominated several individuals to fill vacancies in Constitutional Commissions and State Agencies. These appointments follow recommendations from Selection Panels tasked

November 14, 2024

News·Politics·TL

High Court Cases Against Supreme Court’s Ahmednasir Ban Put on Hold

The Court of Appeal has halted two High Court cases challenging the Supreme Court’s ban on lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi. Justices Pauline Nyamweya, George Odunga,

November 14, 2024

News·TL

Kenyans Urged to Submit Feedback on New Medical Scheme by November 18

The government has agreed to reinstate the previously discontinued comprehensive medical insurance scheme for civil servants and public officers, responding to increasing pressure from

November 13, 2024

News·TL

State House Opens Applications for Consultancy Positions to Support Economic Agenda

The Executive Office of the President at State House, Nairobi, has invited Kenyans to apply for short-term consultancy positions. In a notice on Monday,

November 13, 2024

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Govt to Reserve Tenders Below Kes.1 Billion for Kenyan Firms in New Procurement Proposal

The government is set to reserve all tenders valued at less than Kes.1 billion for Kenyan firms to protect them from well-funded foreign companies.

November 13, 2024

Business·News·TL

84% of Kenyan Employees Report High Stress Levels, Cigna Study Reveals

A new report from the Cigna International Health Study 2024 reveals that 84% of employees in Kenya are experiencing high levels of stress. While

November 13, 2024

lifestyle·News·TL

KRA Rolls Out System to Verify and Update iTax Details for Kenyan Taxpayers

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has urged taxpayers to verify the mobile phone numbers registered on the iTax platform to help curb tax evasion

November 13, 2024

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Shakahola Massacre Trial Postponed to March 2025 Due to Prosecutor Shortage

The manslaughter trial of suspected Shakahola cult leader Paul Mackenzie and his 94 accomplices has been postponed until March 2025 due to a shortage

November 13, 2024

News·TL

Govt Seeking 5,690 Teachers for Principal, Deputy Principal, and Headteacher Positions

On Tuesday, November 12, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) announced plans to hire 5,690 teachers for senior positions in primary and secondary schools, with

November 13, 2024

News·TL

MCAs Lament Slow Progress in Nairobi River Cleanup

Nairobi County Assembly members have criticized the Nairobi Rivers Commission for its slow progress in cleaning up the city’s rivers nearly two years after

November 13, 2024

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JKIA Reforms: Streamlined Services and Enhanced Security to Boost Passenger Experience

The government has rolled out extensive reforms at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to enhance the passenger experience. The initiative takes a whole-of-government

November 13, 2024

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