Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Omollo: “Purported Abductions” Are People Hiding in Their Bedrooms

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has dismissed allegations that the government has a hand in the abduction of activists. He said the Ruto administration

July 1, 2026

News

Gachagua Makes Fresh Claims Over George Ruto’s Role in Matatu Business

DCP Leader Rigathi Gachagua has raised sharp concerns over George Ruto’s entry into Nairobi’s competitive matatu sector. Addressing Nairobi grassroots leaders on Tuesday, June

July 1, 2026

News·Politics

World Bank Approves Ksh161.8 Billion Loan for Kenya With Anti-Corruption Conditions

The World Bank Group has approved a Ksh. 161.8 billion (USD 1.25 billion) loan to Kenya to strengthen governance reforms and support development. In

July 1, 2026

Business·News

“We Will Deconstruct Non-Compliant Facilities”: SHA’ Issues Ultimatum to Hospitals

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has given healthcare providers three months to systematically integrate with the Health Management Information System (HMIS). During a stakeholder

July 1, 2026

Health·News

Gachagua Links Kenya’s Press Freedom Fears to Uganda’s Media Crackdown

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused President William Ruto’s administration of carrying out a sustained crackdown on journalists and media houses. He said the

July 1, 2026

News·Politics

Ruto: Good Hustler Fund Repayment Is the New Collateral for Bigger Loans

President William Ruto maintained that the Financial Inclusion Fund, popularly known as the “Hustler Fund,” has helped free many borrowers who had been blacklisted

July 1, 2026

Business·News

Morara Kebaso Makes Surprise Jubilee Move as He Eyes MP Seat

Political activist Morara Kebaso has announced that he has left the Independent Party of Kenya and will instead join the Jubilee Party ahead of

July 1, 2026

Entertainment·News

Can Your Employer Stop Paying You Due to Financial Trouble? Court Says No

The Employment and Labor Relations Court in Kisumu has delivered a landmark ruling establishing that employers cannot halt workers’ salaries due to financial difficulties.

July 1, 2026

Business·News

Government Begins Paying Sh3,000 Monthly Stipends to Village Elders

Village elders will begin receiving their monthly stipends from the government starting today, Interior Permanent Secretary (PS) Raymond Omollo said on Tuesday. Speaking at

July 1, 2026

News

Court Denies Bail to Kenyan Wanted in UK Over Girlfriend’s Murder

A Nairobi court has denied bail to a Kenyan man sought by British authorities over the alleged murder of his girlfriend in London. The

July 1, 2026

News

Ruto Confirms KSh44.9 Billion Plan to Make Nairobi’s Traffic “Intelligent”

President William Ruto announced on Monday, June 29, his government’s commitment to implementing the Nairobi Intelligent Transport System to transform urban mobility. He explained

June 30, 2026

News

Viral ‘Mr Speaker Sir’ Gen Z Protester Charged Over KSh 41 Million Parliament Damage

Ezekiel Kyama Nzyoki, the protester who went viral for his “Mr Speaker Sir” moment when Gen Z protesters stormed Parliament in June 2024, has

June 30, 2026

News·Social Media

Claire Ochieng Speaks Out on Ex-Lover’s Alleged Obsession Before Acid Attack

Claire Ochieng has spoken out about the chain of events that led to an acid attack in February, which left her with severe injuries

June 30, 2026

News

Wetang’ula Says Ruto Honoured Western Promise Despite Low Votes

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has defended President William Ruto’s handling of the re-election agreement reached with leaders from Western ahead of the 2022

June 30, 2026

News·Politics

Wandayi Says Luo Nyanza Has Chosen Ruto Ahead of 2027 Election

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has criticized Siaya Governor James Orengo, accusing him of misleading the Luo community on the region’s political direction. Speaking

June 30, 2026

News·Politics

KRA Warns Millions of Taxpayers: No Extension. File Today or Face Penalties

The Kenya Revenue Authority has ruled out any extension for filing annual income tax returns, insisting that all taxpayers must submit their returns by

June 30, 2026

Business·News

NTSA Clarifies Mandatory Annual Inspection Rules for Private Vehicles

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has clarified questions around the government’s plan to introduce annual inspections for private motor vehicles. The authority

June 30, 2026

News

How to Claim Protest Compensation as Government Pays Out KSh 448 Million

The government has paid KSh 448 million in compensation to 348 Kenyans under the protest victims compensation framework so far, according to the Panel

June 30, 2026

How To·News

Nairobi Gets Lion’s Share of Sh428 Billion County Allocation Funds

Nairobi secured the lion’s share of Sh22.1 billion under the newly enacted County Allocation of Revenue Act, 2026. The capital leads the pack among

June 30, 2026

Business·News

Nation Media Ordered to Pay Nanok Sh2 Million Over Fabricated Quote

The Milimani Commercial Magistrate’s Court has awarded Ksh2 million in damages to Josphat Koli Nanok, the Deputy Chief of Staff in the Executive Office

June 30, 2026

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