Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Kenyans Berate Naomi Campbell For Using Nigerian Music To Promote Kenya

When the Tourism ministry announced British supermodel Naomi Campbell as the international ambassador for Magical Kenya, a large section of the Kenyan online community

February 25, 2021

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City Househelp in Court For Sexually Grooming, Defiling Teenage Boy for 8 Months

A househelp was Wednesday arraigned in court and charged for having carnal relations with a teenage boy for 8 months. Violet Nekesa Wekesa, 32,

February 25, 2021

News·TL

Omanga For President? Senator’s Hint Sparks Wild Reactions

Nominated Senator Millicent Omanga once again ruffled feathers on social media after she hinted at a presidential run in 2022. The controversial lawmaker had

February 25, 2021

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Grand Mullah’s Tweet That Maraga Is Suing Him For

In what is poised to be an interesting face-off, former Chief Justice David Maraga has dragged lawyer Ahmednassir Abdullahi to court over a tweet

February 25, 2021

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Wycliffe Orinda: Relief For Viral Tout Who Told Court He Smokes Weed and Loves Blue Ice Vodka

A Nairobi-based tout who has since become a popular personality among Kenyans on social media has finally been sentenced. Wycliffe Aloys Orinda, 31, first

February 25, 2021

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Kirinyaga MCAs Agree Not To Use Uhuru’s Car Grants For Personal Vehicles

In a surprising and unselfish turn of events, Kirinyaga MCAs will not be using the controversial car grants promised by Uhuru for personal use.

February 25, 2021

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Blow For Sonko In Sh357 Million Graft Case

Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko has suffered a blow in his bid to suspend the Sh357 million graft case he is facing at the

February 25, 2021

News·Politics·TL

Expect 3-Month Traffic Disruption on Peponi Road, Westlands

Normal flow of traffic will be disrupted along Peponi Road in Nairobi’s Westlands area for the next three months. The Kenya Urban Roads Authority

February 25, 2021

Business·News·TL

Betty Kyallo’s ‘Mentor’ Dismisses Dating Rumours, says “I’m a Family Man”

City businessman and aspiring politician Alinur Mohammed has clarified his relationship with celebrity media personality Betty Kyallo saying he is her mentor. Alinur, who

February 25, 2021

Entertainment·TL

PHOTOS – Meet The Real Mama Otis and Baba Otis Who Inspire Flaqo’s Comedy

Fans of online comedy sensation Erastus Ayieko Otieno, best known as Flaqo, can finally put faces to the names ‘Mama Otis and Baba Otis’.

February 25, 2021

Social Media·TL

Uhuru – Kenya To Remain A Strong Voice For Africa On The UN Security Council

President Uhuru Kenyatta has reiterated Kenya’s strong commitment to advancing Africa’s agenda at the UN Security Council especially on matters of climate change and

February 24, 2021

News·TL

Govt Official, Son, and Boyfriend Found Dead At Staff Quarters on Jogoo Road

Homicide detectives have opened a probe into the murder of a woman, her son, and her boyfriend, whose bodies were found Tuesday at Rikana,

February 24, 2021

News·TL

Men In Black Storm County Assembly, Attempt To Steal Mace (VIDEO)

Chaos erupted at the Nyandarua County Assembly on Tuesday afternoon after men clad in black suits raided the Chambers and tried to steal the

February 24, 2021

News·Politics·TL·Video

“Test” Message From 44444 Sparks Hilarious Conspiracy Theories

An unknown number of Safaricom subscribers were Monday left scratching their heads after receiving a puzzling message reading “test” delivered through a 44444 shortcode.

February 24, 2021

News·Social Media·TL

Concern Raised Over Surge in Covid-19 Infections

Kenya’s covid-19 positivity rate over the past week has sparked concern among experts who attribute the surge in infections to a relaxation of containment

February 24, 2021

News·TL

Striking Clinical Officers Return To Work After 70 Days

Clinical officers have obeyed a court order requiring them to resume work immediately following a 70-day strike. Justice Maureen Onyango of the Labour Court

February 24, 2021

News·TL

Controller of Budget Denies Halting Car Grants For MCAs

The Office of the Controller of Budget has clarified that it has not stopped the implementation of car grants to MCAs, contrary to media

February 24, 2021

News·TL

‘Spiderman of NYS’: Serial Burglar at NYS Headquarters Sentenced to Prison

A serial burglar who has been stealing from National Youth Service (NYS) personnel at the NYS headquarters in Ruaraka pleaded guilty before a Makadar

February 24, 2021

News·TL

Cop Who Stabbed Colleague Charged with Attempted Murder

A policeman who stabbed his colleague at Shauri Moyo police staff quarters on February 12 has been charged with attempted murder. Elijah Wanyiri, who

February 24, 2021

News·TL

President Kenyatta Mourns Juja MP Francis Waititu

President Uhuru Kenyatta has sent a message of condolence to the family, relatives and residents of Juja constituency following the death of their Member

February 24, 2021

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