Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Privatisation Act Struck Down: Court Rules KICC Sale Violates Constitution

On Tuesday, the High Court in Nairobi ruled the Privatisation Act 2023 unconstitutional, citing significant loopholes in the legislation. Justice Chacha Mwita emphasized that

September 25, 2024

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Kericho Governor Faces Impeachment Over Allegations of Misconduct

Another day, another Impeachment motion! A notice seeking to impeach Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has officially been presented at the county assembly. Sigowet Ward

September 25, 2024

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Televangelist Ezekiel Odero Loses Appeal to Recover New Life Church License

The Court of Appeal has declined to reinstate the license of televangelist Ezekiel Odero’s New Life Prayer Centre and Church in Kilifi. Odero had

September 25, 2024

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MCK Opens Applications for Paid Internship Opportunities

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has opened applications for an industrial attachment program specifically for communications and media students. In a notice issued

September 25, 2024

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Parliament to Impeach Gachagua by Christmas, Barasa and Shollei Declare

Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has declared that Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will be impeached before the end of the year. Barasa suggested that Gachagua’s

September 25, 2024

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Ruto Invites American Investors to Explore Opportunities in Kenya

President William Ruto said that the Kenyan government is enhancing its laws and policies to attract international investors. Speaking during the US-Kenya Business and

September 25, 2024

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President Ruto Commends NGO He Previously Accused of Funding Kenya Protests

President William Ruto has changed his position regarding the Ford Foundation, a U.S.-based non-governmental organization (NGO) that he previously accused of funding Gen Z

September 25, 2024

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National Assembly Votes Down Ndengu Bill 2022

On Tuesday, September 24, the National Assembly rejected the Mung Bill (Ndengu), 2022, which the Senate had previously passed. The August House announced, “The

September 25, 2024

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Ruto and Four Other Kenyans Among World’s Top Climate Innovators

Five Kenyans—President William Ruto, Mithika Mwenda, Wanjira Maathai, Charlot Magayi, and Wawa Gatheru—have been recognized among the world’s top 100 environmentalists by The Independent.

September 24, 2024

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Censure Motion Filed Against DP Gachagua Over Divisive Remarks and Misconduct

Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana has filed a censure motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, citing misconduct. Mungatana submitted the motion to the Senate

September 24, 2024

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Kenya’s “One Tourist, One Tree” to Boost Tree Cover and Biodiversity

The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has launched an innovative initiative requiring every visitor to Kenya to plant a tree. This campaign, titled “One

September 24, 2024

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Gathoni Wamuchomba Discloses the Origins of DP Gachagua’s Struggles

Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba discussed the origins of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s political challenges, which she believes began when William Ruto selected him as

September 24, 2024

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Kasmuel Challenges Wamuchomba to Name Corruption Figures in Kenya Kwanza Government

Gen Z activist Kasmuel McOure criticized Githunguri MP Gathoni wa Muchomba on Monday, September 23, for failing to identify those responsible for corruption in

September 24, 2024

Politics·Social Media·TL

Church Leaders Reject Religious Organizations Bill Citing Threats to Church Freedom

The Pentecostal Voice of Kenya (PVK) has raised serious concerns about the proposed Religious Organizations Bill 2024, commonly known as the Mungatana Bill, arguing

September 24, 2024

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Ruto Urges Redesign of Global Financial System and Fair Representation for Africa at UN

President William Ruto has called on the United Nations Security Council to adopt bold reforms to address the rapidly evolving global challenges. Speaking at

September 24, 2024

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Activist Calls for Ban on Senators Representing Governors in Court

A human rights activist has called on the Council of Governors (CoG) to prohibit Senators who are also lawyers from representing county governments and

September 24, 2024

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Kidero Fails to Stop EACC from Investigating His Financial Dealings

Former Nairobi Governor Dr. Evans Kidero has lost his appeal to prevent the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) from investigating his bank accounts. The

September 24, 2024

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AFC Leopards Coach Demands Improvements in Kenyan Football Standards

AFC Leopards head coach Thomas Trucha expressed his disappointment with the current state of Kenyan football as well as the condition of stadiums in

September 24, 2024

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Gachagua Warns Ruto of Losing Mt. Kenya’s Trust Over Impeachment Plot

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his allies have escalated their criticism of President William Ruto’s camp as tensions within the Kenya Kwanza administration deepen.

September 23, 2024

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Kimani Ichung’wah: Gachagua Fabricated Impeachment Claims for Sympathy

Leader of the Majority in the National Assembly, Kimani Ichung’wah, has denied claims of an impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, dismissing them

September 23, 2024

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