Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Gachagua’s Aide Learns of Dismissal via Social Media, Expresses Gratitude to Ruto

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reportedly dismissed two of his top aides, Deputy Director of Public Communications Martha Wanjiru Miano and Personal Assistant Francis

August 22, 2024

Politics·Social Media·TL

CS Ogamba Orders Universities to Admit All Students, Promises Timely Financial Support

The government has assured that all students who qualify for university admission will be admitted to their chosen institutions, regardless of their ability to

August 22, 2024

News·TL

Drunk Officer Robbed of Gun and Valuables by Boda Boda Riders Along Eastern Bypass

A police officer lost his firearm and valuables to unknown assailants riding on a boda boda after a night of drinking along the Eastern

August 22, 2024

News·TL

Nairobi CBD Clean-Up: Public Urinators and Litterers Sentenced to Community Service

Thirty Nairobi residents faced consequences for urinating and littering in the Central Business District (CBD) as part of the county government’s recent crackdown on

August 22, 2024

News·TL

Farah Maalim Accuses NCIC of Bias and Demands Its Disbandment

Dadaab Member of Parliament (MP) Farah Maalim has called for the immediate dissolution of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC). Maalim criticized the

August 22, 2024

Politics·TL

Raila Odinga to Present Vision for Africa on Televised AU Debate

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is gearing up to compete for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC), ready to articulate his vision

August 22, 2024

News·Politics·TL

Kenya Power: Last Chance for Prepaid Meter Updates Before Deadline

To avoid service disruptions, the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) is calling upon customers to update their prepaid meters before the August 31st

August 22, 2024

News·TL

Kenyans to Continue Paying Taxes as Supreme Court Suspends Appeal Ruling on Finance Act

The Supreme Court has suspended a Court of Appeal decision that nullified the Finance Act, 2023, allowing the government to continue collecting taxes under

August 21, 2024

Business·News·TL

NSSF Announces 131 Job Vacancies Across Multiple Departments – Apply Now!

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has announced 131 job openings, inviting qualified Kenyans to apply for various positions across its head office and

August 21, 2024

Business·Jobs·TL

Sakaja Launches Woodley Estate Transformation with Kes.900,000 Compensation for Each Homeowner

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has launched the transformation of Woodley Estate by compensating residents of 43 housing units with Kes.900,000 each. This initiative is

August 21, 2024

News·TL

Gigiri Police Division Officers Interdicted Following High-Profile Escape of Kware Murder Suspect

Eight police officers based at the Gigiri Police Station have been suspended following a serious breach of duty. Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert

August 21, 2024

News·TL

Senate Erupts in Laughter as Onyonka Claims Cherargei Cried During Arrest

An amusing exchange took place in the Senate on Tuesday morning when Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka made a sensational claim that Nandi Senator Samson

August 21, 2024

News·Politics·TL

Apply Now: PSC Offers 144 Job Openings with Deadline Approaching

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced multiple job vacancies across various ministries and state departments, inviting interested and qualified individuals to apply. The

August 21, 2024

Jobs·TL

Eric Omondi Launches Signature Drive to Cut Down on Overlapping Govt Positions

Eric Omondi has launched a campaign to collect signatures for a referendum aimed at restructuring Kenya’s political landscape. The former Churchill Show comedian is

August 21, 2024

Entertainment·News·Politics·TL

Former Govt Employee Fined Millions for Using Fake Academic Certificates

A former employee of the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), has received a severe penalty for forging academic certificates and providing false information

August 21, 2024

News·TL

CS Mutua Announces Crackdown on Rogue Employment Agencies

Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has announced a crackdown on rogue employment agencies. In a statement on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, CS Mutua revealed

August 21, 2024

Business·TL

Poisons Board Warns Against Popular H. pylori Drug After Packaging Mix-Up

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) of Kenya has issued a public alert regarding the voluntary recall of S-PRAZO (Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules 40mg),

August 21, 2024

lifestyle·News·TL

Public Invited to Comment on Proposed Law Aimed at Regulating Maandamanos

Members of Parliament have launched a public participation process for a Bill proposing strict measures against protesters. Known as the Assembly and Demonstration Bill

August 20, 2024

News·Social Media·TL

CS Mbadi Targets Kes.150B Revenue Boost with Eco-Levy and Tax Changes

The government is preparing to reintroduce the contentious eco-levy tax as part of new revenue-raising proposals aimed at generating an additional Kes.150 billion. This

August 20, 2024

Business·News·TL