Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Kwa Binzaro Murder Trial: Mother Recounts Watching Her Children Starve to Death

A mother took the stand at the High Court in Mombasa this week and described watching her children die after enforcers locked them in

April 30, 2026

News

Justice Katwa Kigen Defends Ruto Links During High-Stakes Supreme Court Interview

Court of Appeal Judge Katwa Kigen assured the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on Tuesday that his previous legal ties to President William Ruto would

April 29, 2026

News

From Las Vegas to Nairobi: Parliament Set for AI Broadcasting Upgrade After Global Tech Benchmarking Trip

The National Assembly is moving to modernize its broadcasting infrastructure by adopting cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud-based technologies. This digital transformation aims to

April 29, 2026

News·Tech

Ruto Defends Viral English Remarks About Nigerians, “I Was Misquoted”

President William Ruto set the record straight on Tuesday, addressing a viral video that captured him discussing English proficiency across the continent. Speaking at

April 29, 2026

News·Social Media

How Smugglers Hid Sh22 Million Meth at JKIA Before Detectives Uncovered the Plot

Authorities at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) dealt a blow to international drug trafficking networks on Monday, seizing two separate shipments of methamphetamine worth

April 29, 2026

News

Ruto Backs Bold East Africa Oil Refinery Plan Backed by Aliko Dangote

President William Ruto announced on Tuesday that East African nations are shifting their strategy from exporting raw materials to regional industrialization, with a massive

April 29, 2026

Business·News

KUCCPS Reveals Smart Trick Students Should Use to Beat 2026 Cut-Off Point Competition

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) recently released a vital strategy for students navigating the application process for universities, colleges, and

April 29, 2026

Education·News

Ruto Receives Special Award From Haiti as Kenyan Troops Exit After 18-Month Security Mission

The MATANA Foundation recently honored President William Ruto on behalf of Haiti’s youth, recognizing his pivotal role in the ongoing peacekeeping efforts within the

April 29, 2026

News

Caleb Amisi Reveals Secret Raila Odinga Meeting Over Criticism of Ruto Government

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi recently disclosed a private conversation with the late former prime minister Raila Odinga, claiming he received personal authorization to openly

April 29, 2026

News·Politics

Rugby Star Joshua Weru Makes History as First Kenyan to Sign With Philadelphia Eagles

Former Kenyan rugby standout Joshua Weru made sporting history on Monday, April 27, by signing with the Philadelphia Eagles, becoming the first Kenyan and

April 29, 2026

News·Sports

New KRA VAT Return System Targets Faster, Error-Free Tax Filing for Export Businesses

Starting in May 2026, Kenyan exporters will benefit from a more streamlined tax filing process as the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) introduces a new

April 29, 2026

Business·News

Senator Methu Speaks on CS Offer and Sh50 Million Promise from Ruto Camp

Nyandarua Senator John Methu has dropped a political bombshell, claiming that President William Ruto’s administration tried to lure him into the government with Cabinet

April 28, 2026

News·Politics

Ruto Lion Warning in Nairobi Leaves Global Delegates Amused at Health Summit 2026

President William Ruto injected a moment of levity into a high-level continental gathering in Nairobi by jokingly advising visiting delegates to keep a sharp

April 28, 2026

News

Government Plans Major Huduma Kenya Overhaul into One-Stop Shop Agency

Huduma Kenya is poised for a significant transformation following the Ministry of Public Service’s unveiling of the draft One-Stop Shop (OSS) policy. The new

April 28, 2026

News

Atwoli Warns Against Church Politics as He Pushes for 23% Pay Rise for Kenyan Workers

Francis Atwoli, the Secretary General of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU), has raised an alarm over politicians who use church pulpits to

April 28, 2026

News

What Happens to a Dead Person’s KRA PIN? New Deregistration Guide Breaks It Down

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has released a step-by-step guide to help families and legal representatives deregister the tax PIN of a deceased person.

April 28, 2026

Business·How To·News

CCTV Reveals Final Moments Before Woman’s Fatal Fall from Kileleshwa Apartment

Nairobi detectives have launched a probe into the tragic death of a 22-year-old woman who plunged from the sixth floor of a Kileleshwa short-stay

April 28, 2026

News

“ODM Must Take DP Slot”: Gladys Wanga Backs Hassan Joho for 2027 Power-Sharing Deal

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has proposed that the ODM party secure a deputy president slot for former Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho in any

April 28, 2026

News·Politics

Gachagua Drops Reinstatement Bid, Shifts to Compensation in Impeachment Case

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has officially dropped his bid to reclaim his former office, pivoting his legal strategy in the ongoing challenge against

April 28, 2026

News·Politics

No Selfie, No Loan? Why Digital Lenders Now Demand Live Photos Before Approval

Digital Credit Providers (DCPs) have defended the move requiring customers to submit a valid national identity card and a live selfie before approving loans

April 28, 2026

Business·News

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