Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

45-Day Traffic Disruption Announced for Nairobi’s CBD Starting August 31

Motorists using the Haile Selassie and Uhuru Highway roundabout to enter Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) have been notified to expect a 45-day traffic

August 30, 2024

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Stranded Kenyans in Saudi Arabia Seek Govt Help Over Alleged Kes.1.08 Million Debt

Two Kenyans stranded in Saudi Arabia have appealed for government intervention to help them return home after their former employer barred them from leaving

August 30, 2024

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How Sakaja Plans to Reduce Nairobi’s Legal Costs by Hiring 46 Lawyers

Nairobi County has partnered with the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) to enhance its legal services by hiring 46 lawyers directly. This initiative, announced

August 30, 2024

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Govt Dismisses Maisha Card Electoral Manipulation Rumors

The government clarified that it will not require Kenyans to register for the new Maisha Card, nor will it link the card’s acquisition to

August 30, 2024

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Nakhumicha Reflects on Tenure, Expresses Regret Over Doctors’ Strike

Former Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha reflected on her brief tenure in President William Ruto’s cabinet, admitting that the doctors’ strike was the lowest

August 30, 2024

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Kenya’s New AG Takes Action on Law Students’ Bar Exam Failure Crisis

Addressing the issue of mass failures in bar examinations is a key challenge that the new Attorney General, Dorcas Oduor, plans to tackle following

August 30, 2024

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Worshipper Turned Thief: Woman Faces Charges for Handbag Theft During Church Service

A woman faced charges on Friday for stealing from worshippers during church functions. Tabitha Auma Luta Okello appeared before Bungoma Resident Magistrate Harriet Getenga,

August 30, 2024

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Suspects Plead Not Guilty in High-Stakes KES.116M Fraud Case Targeting Pakistani National

Three suspects, Abdul Razak Rehan, Mohammed Amin Suleiman, and Ebrahim Ahmed Ebrahim, faced charges at the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi, accused of defrauding

August 29, 2024

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Idle and Clueless Deputy Governors Demand Clear Roles and Budget Allocation

Deputy Governors are pushing for amendments to the County Government Act to clearly define their roles and responsibilities. Laikipia Deputy Governor Reuben Kamuri led

August 29, 2024

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CS Duale Orders Nationwide Removal of Asbestos Roofs in Public Health Drive

Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry has ordered the removal of all asbestos roofs nationwide. In a

August 29, 2024

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Nairobi Water Supply Set to Resume at Noon Following Pipeline Vandalism

The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) has announced that water supply will be restored today at noon. This follows an interruption in

August 29, 2024

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Landmark Conviction: Ex-Samburu Governor Found Guilty of Corruption

Former Samburu Governor Moses Lenolkulal has been found guilty of corruptly receiving Kes.84 million for supplying petroleum products to the county government during his

August 29, 2024

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Raila Odinga to Receive Substantial Salary and Benefits if Elected AUC Chairperson

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga stands to receive a substantial salary and a range of benefits if elected Chairperson of the African Union Commission

August 29, 2024

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MPs to Control Tax Relief Approvals Under Reintroduced Tax Procedures Bill

Members of Parliament will gain the final authority over who receives tax relief if the new Tax Procedures (Amendment) Bill, 2024, becomes law. This

August 29, 2024

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Diplomatic Analyst Predicts a Landslide Loss for Raila in AUC Elections

Diplomatic Affairs analyst Ahmed Hashi has expressed doubts about opposition leader Raila Odinga’s chances of winning the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson seat, predicting

August 29, 2024

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Babu Owino Hits Back at Museveni’s Accusations of Political Interference

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has responded to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s accusations of meddling in Uganda’s politics. Museveni made the allegations

August 29, 2024

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Transformer Trackers Proposed as Govt Loses over Half a Billion Shillings to Theft

The Ministry of Energy has reported a loss of Kes. 670 million over the last two financial years due to nationwide transformer thefts. During

August 29, 2024

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Govt Tackles Teachers’ Strike with Ksh13.5B Payment and New Hiring Initiatives

Public school teachers will receive their salary increments for July and August by the end of this week, following the government’s release of Ksh

August 28, 2024

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KRA Introduces New Hiring Policy to Promote Diversity After High Court Ruling

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) plans to implement a new hiring policy to promote diversity and inclusivity after facing backlash over ethnic imbalances in

August 28, 2024

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