Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Austerity Measures Extended as Budget Deficit Hits Ksh768 Billion

Government ministries and state agencies are bracing for tighter budgets after the National Treasury confirmed no relief in the upcoming financial cycle. Treasury Cabinet

October 9, 2024

Business·News·TL

Six Judges Awarded Millions After Legal Victory Against Uhuru Kenyatta

Six judges whom former President Uhuru Kenyatta failed to appoint are laughing all the way to the bank having received Ksh.126 million in damages.

October 9, 2024

News·TL

Public Participation Results Show 116,269 Kenyans Favor Gachagua’s Ouster

Recent public participation results reveal strong support among Kenyans for the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. A report released by Parliament on Tuesday

October 9, 2024

News·Politics·TL

National Treasury to Launch Integrated Financial Management System by July 2025

The National Treasury plans to launch a new integrated financial management system for both county and national governments by July next year. National Treasury

October 9, 2024

Business·News·TL

Ichung’wah Rubbishes Gachagua’s Defense, Labels It Emotional Manipulation

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has criticized Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Monday night press briefing on his impeachment, dismissing it as a futile

October 9, 2024

Politics·TL

New Measures Announced for Bodaboda Riders Following Machakos Sexual Assault

The Bodaboda Safety Association of Kenya (BAK) has mandated compulsory training for all boda boda riders nationwide, focusing on passenger safety, respect, and ethical

October 9, 2024

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Farah Maalim Rejects Wiper Party Deputy Leader Position Amid Controversy

Dadaab MP Farah Maalim has firmly denied allegations that he sought reinstatement as the deputy leader of the Wiper Party. In a statement issued

October 9, 2024

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Mazingira Day 2024: CS Duale Urges Kenyans to Take Action for the Environment

On Thursday, October 10, 2024, Kenyans will observe Mazingira Day, following President William Ruto’s signing of the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments Bill) 2024 into

October 9, 2024

lifestyle

Fugitive in Brutal Kibuye Market Murders Finally Apprehended

Police officers from Kondele Police Station have arrested Oliver Ochieng Jaoko, also known as Olivert, a murder suspect who had been evading capture for

October 9, 2024

News·TL

Why Former MP Victor Munyaka Turned Down Job Offer from Ruto

Former Machakos Town MP Victor Munyaka has declined a job offer from President William Ruto. He received an appointment as chairperson of the Kenya

October 9, 2024

News·Politics

Governor Nassir Speaks as ICJ Kenya and Allies Demand Justice for Assaulted Mombasa Blogger

The Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya), UTU WETU Trust, the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), and the Wangu Kanja

October 1, 2024

News·Politics·Social Media·TL

CS Murkomen Eyes Lucrative Deals for Stadium Naming Rights

Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has expressed the government’s readiness to commercialize naming rights for Kenya’s major sports facilities. This move aims to generate

October 1, 2024

News·Sports·TL

MP Amisi Identifies Kenya’s True Problem: “It’s Time to Stop Tribal Balkanization”

Saboti Constituency Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has asserted that the primary issue facing the country is not the constitution or the joint election

October 1, 2024

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‘Linda Mama’ Returns Bigger and Better, Says Health PS

Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has announced the return of the Linda Mama program, promising an enhanced initiative that will offer expectant mothers a

October 1, 2024

lifestyle·News·TL

Ruto Advocates for Presidential Appointment of Deputy President After Elections

Former Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto has backed a proposal from some leaders to have the president appoint the deputy president after elections. As a

September 30, 2024

News·Politics·TL

Kakamega’s Head of Cleaning Services Arrested for Alleged KES.615 Million Corruption

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested John Koveti Lumula, head of cleaning services at Kakamega County, for allegedly amassing Kes.615 million through

September 30, 2024

News·TL

Monday Madness: Hilarious Memes To Kickstart New Week

September 30, 2024

Humour·Social Media·TL

DCI and Anti-Human Trafficking Unit Rescue Two Abducted Children in Nairobi

A joint team from the Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Protection Unit, along with detectives from DCI Kabete, has successfully apprehended a suspect involved in

September 30, 2024

News·TL

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

September 30, 2024

Humour·Social Media·TL

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367 Title Deeds Not Stolen: Ministry of Lands Issues Clarification

The Ministry of Lands has clarified reports claiming that title deeds were stolen from the Government Printer. This clarification follows a gazette notice issued

September 30, 2024

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