Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Malala Accuses Ruto of Ethnic Profiling Against Kikuyus, Warns of a Return to 2007-Style Politics

The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) deputy leader, Cleophas Malala, has accused President William Ruto of ethnic profiling against the Kikuyu community ahead of

May 21, 2026

News·Politics

Enough Is Enough: Jubilee Party Rallies Kenyans to Reject Finance Bill 2026

The Jubilee Party has rallied Kenyans to reject the Finance Bill 2026, warning that the proposed law contains punitive clauses that will worsen the

May 21, 2026

News·Politics

Kenya Bans Raw Milk Hawking as Kagwe Warns Millions Are Drinking Untraceable, Unsafe Milk

The Kenyan government has launched a sweeping crackdown on the unregulated sale of raw milk, declaring milk hawking a public health hazard and a

May 21, 2026

Business·News

Kazakhstan President Praises Ruto, Calls Kenya Africa’s Beacon of Progress

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev heaped praise on William Ruto, describing Kenya as one of Africa’s most vibrant and progressive nations. President Tokayev noted that

May 21, 2026

News

“Wamama na Ruto”: Women Storm KNH Gates Demanding Justice for Gospel Singer Rachel Wandeto

A group of women gathered outside Kenyatta National Hospital on Wednesday to demand justice for gospel musician Rachel Wandeto, who recently died from severe

May 21, 2026

News·Politics

High Court Rules State Must Consider Gender Marker Change Requests on Official Documents

The High Court has delivered a landmark ruling that reshapes how Kenyan law treats gender identity on official documents, finding that nothing in existing

May 21, 2026

lifestyle·News

Sifuna Takes Linda Mwananchi Rally to Kalonzo’s Backyard

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna announced on Wednesday, May 20, that the next Linda Mwananchi rally will take place in Machakos County. Sharing the update

May 21, 2026

News·Politics

Itumbi Tells Gachagua to Look in the Mirror: “Your Biggest Achievement Was Making Uhuru Lose”

The Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Coordination, Dennis Itumbi, hit back at DCP Leader Rigathi Gachagua, who had questioned his presence

May 21, 2026

Politics·Social Media

Aisha Jumwa Loses Kenya Roads Board Chair Role After Court Ruling

The High Court has struck down the appointment of Aisha Jumwa Katana as Chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board, declaring it unconstitutional and void

May 21, 2026

News

Huduma Kenya Expands KSG Services to 16 Centres Nationwide

Huduma Kenya has rolled out new Kenya School of Government (KSG) services at 16 Huduma Centres across the country. The official launch took place

May 21, 2026

Business·News

“What Has Ruto Done?” UDA Warns Opposition to Stop Politicizing Kenya’s Fuel Crisis

The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has pushed back against political opponents it accuses of exploiting Kenya’s ongoing fuel crisis and transport disruptions to

May 20, 2026

News·Politics

CCTV Footage Shows Suspect Fleeing With Police Rifle During Fuel Protests in Wote

Investigators in Makueni County are tracking down suspects involved in a dramatic sequence of events during anti-fuel price protests in Wote on Monday, May

May 20, 2026

News

Ndindi Nyoro to Ruto: You Should Not Have Left Kenya During Fuel Protests

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has called out President William Ruto’s trip to Azerbaijan, arguing that the president should not have left the

May 20, 2026

News·Politics

“Individuals Should Not Be Taxed Higher Than Corporations”: Bankers Makes Case for PAYE Relief

The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has proposed a uniform 5% reduction in Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax across all income brackets. The lobby

May 20, 2026

Business·News

UDA Hints at Major Crackdown on Matatu Cartels After Ruto’s Return

United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Hassan Omar has strongly condemned the violence and destruction of property witnessed during protests linked to the ongoing

May 20, 2026

News·Politics

TikTok Bans 108,000 Kenyan Accounts, Nearly 94,000 Belonged to Kids Under 13

TikTok has released its Q4 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, revealing that the platform took down over 820,000 videos in Kenya between October and

May 20, 2026

News·Social Media·Tech

KRA Releases Simple Four-Step Guide to Pay Your Taxes via M-PESA on iTax

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has rolled out a simplified, four-step guide to help taxpayers clear their dues through the iTax system using M-PESA.

May 20, 2026

Business·How To

KNBS Explains How New Law Will Protect Biometric Data in Kenya Census

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has assured the public that personal information will remain strictly protected under the proposed use of biometric

May 20, 2026

News

KRA Quietly Fixed a Major iTax Problem That Was Costing Businesses Valid Tax Deductions

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has introduced critical upgrades to its iTax platform, allowing businesses to easily claim legitimate expenses even when they lack

May 20, 2026

Business·News

Kenya Wins Global Praise After Ending Century-Old Disease

Kenya has received global recognition at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva after the World Health Organization (WHO) officially certified the country as

May 20, 2026

Health·News

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