Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Inside the Utumishi Girls Fire Case Hearing as Accused Confess Motives

Nine Utumishi Girls students suspected of starting the tragic dormitory fire on Thursday that claimed 16 of their schoolmates were arraigned on June 2,

June 3, 2026

News

Kenya Quarantines 37 Returnees From DRC as Ebola Preparedness Enters High Alert

Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga said Kenya has prepared for a worst-case Ebola outbreak and has implemented contingency measures, including shared quarantine

June 3, 2026

News

Kenya Courts Order Full Disclosure on Secret Ebola Facility Arrangement With the United States

The High Court dealt the government another major setback after it issued conservatory orders blocking the establishment or operation of any Ebola exposure, quarantine,

June 3, 2026

News

“Trump Asked, I Said Yes”: Ruto Explains Why He Approved the Laikipia Ebola Quarantine Deal

President William Ruto revealed why he supported the United States in establishing an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki. Speaking to

June 3, 2026

News

Jimi Wanjigi Backs One-Term Push But Warns Kenyans: Replacing Ruto With a Copy Solves Nothing

Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi challenged both the government and opposition leaders to move past political slogans and explain clearly how they plan to

June 3, 2026

News·Politics

Ichung’wah Says Students Who Burn Schools Are Copying Protesters

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah said on Tuesday, June 2, that students who burn schools to vent frustration picked up the habit from

June 3, 2026

News

Mau Summit-Malaba Highway Upgrade Takes Shape as Kenya Secures Major Funding Boost

The government’s plan to extend the Rironi–Mau Summit dual carriageway to Malaba at the Kenya–Uganda border has gained momentum after Kenya secured financing from

June 3, 2026

Business·News

Caleb Amisi Sets Conditions for Ruto Impeachment Motion, Asks Kenyans for Evidence

Saboti MP Cameb Amisi updated the public on an impeachment motion against President William Ruto. He said he will file the motion if he

June 3, 2026

News·Politics

Green Belt Movement Blows the Whistle on Alleged Plan to Carve Up Uhuru and Central Park for a Highway

The Green Belt Movement has raised alarms over reports that the government plans to shrink parts of Uhuru Park and Central Park in Nairobi

June 3, 2026

News

KNEC Releases TVET 2026 Registration Dates, Strict No Late Entry Rule Confirmed

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced the registration schedule for the 2026/2027 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) examinations. In a

June 3, 2026

Education·News

“I Could Not Sleep”: Murkomen Reveals What the Utumishi CCTV Footage Did to Him and What Must Change Now

Following the tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy that claimed 16 young lives, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged schools to immediately overhaul

June 2, 2026

News

Ruto to Kenyan Parents: Stop Passing the Blame When Your Children Go Wrong

President William Ruto urged parents to take stronger responsibility for raising disciplined, responsible children. He warned that families cannot keep passing blame when young

June 2, 2026

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“We did not abolish verification of citizenship”: Ruto Defends ID Reforms for Marginalized Communities

President William Ruto clarified that the government’s national identity card reforms did not do away with citizenship checks. He stressed that the documents will

June 2, 2026

News

“He Is Not My Leader”: Martha Karua Fires Back at Gachagua’s Mt Kenya Kingpin Claims

People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua again rejected the idea that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua serves as the Mt Kenya political kingpin. In

June 2, 2026

News·Politics

Oburu Oginga Says He’ll Quit as ODM Leader if His Position Divides the Luo Community

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Oginga said he will step aside from his position if it causes divisions within the Luo community.

June 2, 2026

News·Politics

Gachagua Says Madaraka Day Celebrations in Wajir is ‘Mocking Residents’

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua criticized this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations being held in Wajir. He said the county’s residents still grapple with problems

June 2, 2026

News·Politics

HELB Moves to End Student Loan Delays With New Funding Model

To improve student financing and end delays in loan disbursement, the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) is exploring a new funding approach. The plan

June 2, 2026

Education·News

Kenya Has No Confirmed Ebola Cases, But 25 Counties Placed on High Alert

Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said Kenya had not recorded any confirmed case of Ebola virus disease as of Saturday, May 31. She

June 2, 2026

Health·News

Traditional Healer Arrested After Mental Health Patient Found Chained in Kwale

Police rescued a 22-year-old man with a mental health condition in Diani, Kwale County, after he allegedly spent five months in chains under the

June 2, 2026

Bizzare·News·OMG

Fake Parcel, Stolen Plates, and a Hijab Disguise: How Police Foiled Break-In Gang in Parklands

Officers from Parklands Police Station moved quickly to stop a suspected burglary operation and arrested key suspects believed to be behind a string of

June 2, 2026

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