Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Senator’s Bill Proposes 4-Day Weekend on Certain Public Holidays

Kenyans stand to enjoy extended 4-day public holidays if the Senate approves a proposed Bill fronted by Kiambu Senator Karungo Wa Thang’wa. The Public

August 18, 2023

lifestyle·News·TL

Lawyers Sign Deal With Govt To Snitch on Clients Dealing in Illicit Money

Lawyers whose clients are involved in illicit financial activities will now have a legal obligation to report such clients to the government. This follows

August 18, 2023

Business·News·TL

‘Leave Kenyans Alone!’ Raila Slams ‘Rogue’ US Ambassador Meg Whitman

Raila Odinga pulled no punches as he laid into the US Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, for supposedly interfering in Kenya’s affairs. The Opposition

August 18, 2023

Politics·TL

MPs Propose Creation of 9 More Counties (LIST)

A group of nine members of parliament have tabled a proposal for the creation of nine more counties. On Wednesday, the lawmakers presented a

August 18, 2023

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Real ‘Mathe wa Ngara’ Reportedly Goes into Hiding After Arrest of her Counterpart

Nancy Indoverie Kigunzu, the infamous marijuana distributor based in Ngara, Nairobi, has reportedly gone into hiding following the arrest of her associate, Teresia Wanjiru,

August 18, 2023

Entertainment·Social Media·TL

Ruto – Prices of Food Have Started Dropping

President William Ruto says the prices of basic food items are starting to decline as a result of a bumper harvest this year. Speaking

August 18, 2023

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Gachagua – We Want UDA To Emulate China’s Communist Party

The United Democratic Alliance(UDA) is working with the Communist Party of China (CPC) in building and strengthening its structures for an ideology-centered political party,

August 18, 2023

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Octopizzo Hits Back At Khaligraph Jones Over Interview Comments

Rappers Octopizzo and Khaligraph Jones have seemingly reignited their longstanding on-and-off beef if their recent comments are anything to go by. It all started

August 18, 2023

Entertainment·TL

Safaricom’s New Plan to Crack Down on Serial Defaulters

Safaricom is reportedly preparing to establish a new debt management tool aimed at curbing recurring defaulters. According to the Financial Standard, the mobile operator

August 18, 2023

Business·News·TL

Derisking Africa Will Raise Investor Confidence, President Ruto says

President William Ruto has said reforms in the international financial system will help boost investor confidence in Africa. The President said derisking Africa will

August 18, 2023

Business·News·TL

CRIB Detectives Flush Out Key Suspect In Kayole Murder Of DCI Sleuth

One of the main suspects behind the cold-blooded murder of a DCI detective has been arrested and the motorbike used as the gateway means

August 17, 2023

News·TL

Canada, US Reject Kenyan-Made Children’s Clothes Over Safety Hazard

The CPSC in the United States has issued a recall for more than 100,000 pairs of baby jeans produced in Kenya and sold at

August 17, 2023

Business·TL

Ruto Blasts Nation Newspaper Over Report on Fuel Subsidy

President William Ruto has publicly denied media reports claiming that his government has reinstated the fuel subsidy. Speaking during the opening of the Devolution

August 17, 2023

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Boni Khalwale’s Improbable Advice to Parents Who Don’t Like TikTok For Their Kids

The Kenyan online community has this week been left stunned after a Kenyan presented a petition before the National Assembly seeking a ban on

August 17, 2023

News·Social Media·TL

UDA Senator Calls for Removal of Presidential and Gubernatorial Term Limits

Laikipia Senator John Kinyua has revived calls for the removal of term limits for both the presidential and gubernatorial roles. He argues that this

August 17, 2023

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Uhuru’s Cousin Endorses DP Gachagua as New Mt Kenya Kingpin

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s cousin Kung’u Muigai has named Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as the new Central Kenya kingpin. According to Kung’u, by virtue

August 17, 2023

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Moses Kuria – Govt To Increase Mitumba Taxes This Year

Moses Kuria, the Cabinet Secretary for Investment, Trade, and Industry, has put forward a proposition to levy a 25 percent duty on imported garments,

August 17, 2023

Business·News·TL

Jacque Maribe Teases Comeback: “The sabbatical ends”

Former TV journalist Jacque Maribe is supposedly nearing the end of her sabbatical as she prepares to make a comeback to the screens after

August 17, 2023

TL·TV

Ruto Cautions Governors Against Over Reliance on National Government Revenue

President William Ruto has urged Counties to tame their appetite for National Government revenue allocations. He said it is time devolved units engaged in

August 17, 2023

News·Politics·TL

Maisha Namba: Govt Partners With UNDP To Roll Out Digital ID

Kenya and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have entered into a collaborative framework aimed at bolstering the advancement of the country’s Digital Identity

August 15, 2023

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