Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Why Court Declined Gachagua’s Bid to Stop Senate Impeachment Trial

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua lost his bid to halt the ongoing impeachment process against him on Tuesday. The High Court in Nairobi denied his

October 16, 2024

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Woman Confesses to Falsely Accusing Husband of Defiling their Daughter

A 35-year-old woman from Baringo North admitted before a Kabarnet Court that she framed her husband for allegedly sexually abusing their underage daughter. On

October 16, 2024

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Public University Unions Set One-Week Ultimatum to Govt Over Salary Disputes

Public university workers’ unions announced a new strike notice on Tuesday, citing the government’s failure to honor the return-to-work formula signed on September 26.

October 16, 2024

News·TL

Kenya’s Prison Reforms: 56 Inmates Set to Graduate with Law Degrees

Prison reforms in Kenya are progressing as the government shifts its focus from punishment to inmate rehabilitation, according to Principal Secretary for Correctional Services

October 16, 2024

lifestyle·TL

Court Decides Today on Legality of Gachagua’s Impeachment Ahead of Senate Trial

The High Court will decide today whether the Senate can proceed with impeachment hearings against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Gachagua plans to defend himself

October 15, 2024

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Kenya Reports One Mpox Death as New Testing Kits Arrive

Kenya has received vital Mpox sample collection kits to boost its ability to conduct accurate and timely diagnostic testing. The shipment comprises 28 PCR

October 15, 2024

lifestyle·News·TL

EACC Moves to Recover KES37 Million From Senior IEBC Official Accused of Using Fake Qualifications

A senior official at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) faces charges for allegedly using a forged academic certificate to secure her position.

October 15, 2024

News·TL

Governor Irungu Kang’ata Discusses Potential Deputy President Bid

Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata revealed on Sunday, October 13, 2024, how he learned of his name being mentioned as a frontrunner for the Deputy

October 15, 2024

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SHA CEO Announces 6 New Bank Accounts for Employee Remittance Deductions

Acting Social Health Authority (SHA) CEO Elijah Wachira has announced six designated bank accounts for processing deductions from salaried employees’ remittances. In a notice

October 15, 2024

lifestyle·News·TL

MP Caleb Amisi to Kenyans: Raila Has Given Up on You…You’re on Your Own

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has criticized some Kenyans online who are urging Raila Odinga to intervene on their behalf against the government. He pointed

October 15, 2024

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Senate Launches Inquiry Into Missing Title Deed Security Documents

Parliament has launched an investigation into the theft of security documents used to print title deeds at the government printer. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi

October 15, 2024

Business·News·TL

Mombasa CEC Receives KES1 Million Bond in Blogger Abduction, Rape Case

Mombasa County Lands Executive, Hussein Mohamed, also known as Amadoh, has been granted a Kes.1 million anticipatory bond as he waits to learn whether

October 15, 2024

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10 Kenyans Held for Ransom in Myanmar: Embassy Urges Citizens to Avoid Job Offers

The Kenyan government has once again warned its citizens against traveling to Myanmar. Kenyan Ambassador to Thailand, Kiptiness Lindsay Kimwole, strongly advised Kenyans to

October 15, 2024

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20-Year Sentence for Kenyan Man Who Sexually Assaulted Elderly Receptionist in US

Kenyan man Brian Kibiwot Chuchuney, 36, will serve 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 70-year-old woman who worked as a receptionist in

October 15, 2024

News·TL

Unskilled Workers to Earn Kes.7,997 as New Minimum Wage Order Takes Effect

The government has officially announced new wage standards for general laborers, reflecting the 6% minimum wage increase announced by President William Ruto during Labor

October 14, 2024

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Gachagua Urges Calm and Prayers as Senate Trial Approaches

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged Kenyans to remain calm and peaceful, regardless of the outcome of his upcoming Senate trial set for this

October 14, 2024

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Monday Madness: Hilarious Memes To Kickstart New Week

October 14, 2024

Humour·Social Media

Raila Advocates for Public-Private Partnerships After Visit to Adani Projects

Former Chief Opposition Leader Raila Odinga shared details of his first interaction with the Adani Group, the controversial Indian firm involved in plans to

October 14, 2024

Business·News·TL

Kenyan Twitter’s Hilarious Tweets on X to Beat the Monday Blues

October 14, 2024

Humour·Social Media

Ruto Highlights Affordable Housing and Healthcare Reforms in Nairobi

President William Ruto has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing universal healthcare, stating that the ongoing roll-out of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) will guarantee

October 14, 2024

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