Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Three Reasons Behind Kenyans’ Financial Challenges – Treasury CS Mbadi

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has admitted that Kenyans have yet to fully benefit from the economic reforms introduced by President William Ruto’s administration.

February 4, 2025

News

Salasya Tears into Ruto’s Labour Export Program; “It’s a national shame.”

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has strongly criticized the government’s labour export program, branding it a national shame that has led to untold suffering,

February 4, 2025

Politics

Vivo Energy Releases Test Results for Six Stations After Viral Video on Shell V-Power Quality

Vivo Energy Kenya has released test results from six service stations following concerns about the quality of Shell V-Power. The energy distributor took action

February 4, 2025

News·Social Media

Eastleigh Money Transfer Manager Accused of Defrauding US Citizen of KSh 29 Million

A US citizen is urging Kenya’s Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to file charges against Abdullahi Hussein, a branch manager at

February 4, 2025

Business·News

DPP Pushes Back Against Sarah Wairimu’s Bail, Citing Risk to Key Witnesses

The family of Tob Cohen and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) have called on the court to prevent Sarah Wairimu from accessing the

February 4, 2025

News

Health Ministry Reminds Kenyans of Fines and Jail Terms for Shisha Use

The Ministry of Health has reiterated that the 2017 ban on shisha remains fully in effect. Enforced under the Public Health (Control of Shisha

February 4, 2025

lifestyle

CS Kabogo Takes Action After Data Breach Affecting Company Register

ICT and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has announced the formation of a multi-agency team to investigate a data breach affecting Kenya’s company

February 4, 2025

News·Tech

Admitted Policeman Stabs Two Patients in Midnight Attack at Bondo Sub-County Hospital

A police officer admitted to Bondo Sub-County Hospital in Siaya County attacked two patients at the facility. The officer, based at Aram Police Station

February 4, 2025

News·OMG

Kenya Railways Officials Face Corruption Probe Over Ksh8 Billion Pension Scam

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched an investigation into senior officials of the Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) over the alleged mismanagement of

February 4, 2025

Business·News

Tobacco Industry Blamed for Delays in Implementing Graphic Health Warnings

The Kenya Tobacco Control and Health Promotion Alliance has raised alarm over significant delays in implementing critical tobacco control policies, warning that these setbacks

February 4, 2025

lifestyle

Ex-Treasury Chief Seeks Sh3 BILLION Compensation for Loss of Reputation, Career, and Family Distress

Former Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Planning, Henry Rotich, has filed a lawsuit against the Kenyan government, demanding close to Sh3 billion

February 3, 2025

Business·News

Gachagua Sets Date to Unveil Political Direction

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that he will unveil his much-anticipated political direction on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Speaking on February 2,

February 3, 2025

News·Politics

Is Ksh 85 Really Over-Taxation? Mbadi Breaks Down the Numbers

National Treasury and Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi defended the government’s tax policies, arguing that claims of over-taxation are misleading. During the National Assembly

February 3, 2025

Business·News

Monday Madness: Hilarious Memes To Kickstart New Week

February 3, 2025

Humour·Social Media

Murder at SDA Church: Elder Killed During Service Over Suspected Affair

A Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Church elder died on Saturday after another member stabbed him during a church service at Ramoya village, Samba Sub-location, in

February 3, 2025

News·OMG

Kenyan Twitter’s Hilarious Tweets on X to Beat the Monday Blues

February 3, 2025

Humour·Social Media

KMTC Introduces New Course to Boost SHA Services

The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has introduced a Medical Insurance course to support the government’s plan to transition all Kenyans to the Social

February 3, 2025

lifestyle·News

Boni Khalwale Calls on President Ruto to Resist Pressure to Fire CS Muturi

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has called on President William Ruto to resist pressure to dismiss Public Service Cabinet Secretary (CS) Justin Muturi. Speaking on

February 3, 2025

Politics