Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Two Former Election Candidates Arraigned for Burning Kikuyu CDF Offices

Two suspects, who unsuccessfully contested elective posts in the 2022 elections, were yesterday arraigned before a Kiambu court on charges of arson and malicious

July 2, 2024

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Alfred Keter Speaks Out Against the Government, Accuses Ruto of Lying

Former Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter spoke to the press on Monday, July 1, following his dramatic arrest on Sunday, June 30. On Monday,

July 2, 2024

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Protester Shot Six Times Joined Anti-Finance Bill Protests After Job Hunting Without Success

Frank Okoth, a protester who sustained six gunshot wounds last Tuesday during the anti-Finance Bill protests in Nairobi, is still recuperating after a series

July 2, 2024

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Two Charged for Unlawful Entry into Parliament Precincts, Four Others for Theft of Goods Worth Over Kes.450,000 from Nairobi Stalls

Four men have been brought before the Milimani law courts in Nairobi, charged with breaking into a building and stealing assorted goods valued at

July 2, 2024

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Land Dispute Retaliation: Five Arrested for Abduction and Gang Rape of Minor in Kilifi

Detectives in Kilifi County are holding five men linked to the alleged abduction and gang rape of a 16-year-old grade 8 pupil, suspected to

July 2, 2024

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KNCHR Refutes Ruto’s Claims Regarding Githurai Extrajudicial Killings

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) dismissed President William Ruto’s claims on Sunday night accusing the state-funded rights watchdog of providing misleading

July 2, 2024

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Jaymo Ule Msee Explains Reason Behind Trace Radio’s Closure

Radio presenter Jaymo Ule Msee (born Wilson Muirania Gathoni) has announced his departure from Trace Eastern Africa Media Group. Taking to social media on June

July 2, 2024

Entertainment·TL

Govt Releases Kes.3.2B Inua Jamii Funds for June Disbursement

Joseph Motari, the PS of the State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizens Affairs, announced on Monday the release of Kes.3,215,992,000 for the

July 2, 2024

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Ruto Told To Sack Incompetent and Corrupt Ministers and Advisors

The All Saints’ Cathedral has urged President William Ruto to dismiss incompetent and corrupt Cabinet Secretaries and advisors in his cabinet. In a statement,

July 1, 2024

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Relief for Freehold Landowners as Ichung’wah Pulls Punitive Land Bill

The government has reportedly withdrawn a radical bill that would have required owners of freehold land within or near urban areas to pay an

July 1, 2024

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Monday Madness: Hilarious Memes Taking the Internet by Storm

July 1, 2024

Humour·Social Media·TL

Ruto Assures Kenyans of Coming Change, “We’re Headed in the Right Direction”

President William Ruto expressed confidence that the country is moving in the right direction, once again pledging to bring positive change to Kenya. Speaking

July 1, 2024

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Kenyan Twitter’s Hilarious Takes on X to Chase Away the Monday Blues

July 1, 2024

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Former MP Keter Resisted Arrest for Firearms Trafficking and Incitement, Police Report

Police have confirmed the arrest of former Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter in a dramatic incident captured on video in Kileleshwa, Nairobi. Authorities forcefully

July 1, 2024

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Joshua Okayo: KSL President’s Health Condition Following Abduction and Torture

The family of Joshua Okayo, the president of the Kenya School of Law (KSL) student governing council, disclosed his condition after his abductors released

July 1, 2024

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State Issues Ultimatum to Gen Z to Declare Leaders

The government, through the Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, has outlined the next steps for establishing a National Multi-Sectoral Forum (NMSF) to address

July 1, 2024

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Omtatah Challenges National Assembly Over Kes.1.8trn Budget Bill

A legal challenge has been lodged in court contesting the decision of the National Assembly and Senate Speakers to exclude senators’ involvement in the

July 1, 2024

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Rigathi Gachagua Yields to Public Pressure, Won’t Defend MPs

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announced at a church service in Bomet on Sunday that he will stop defending MPs who supported the Finance Bill

July 1, 2024

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MP Recounts How Protesters Rescued Him After Storming Parliament Lounge

Nominated Member of Parliament (MP) Bishop Jackson Kosgei has detailed the moment anti-finance bill protestors stormed the National Assembly on Tuesday, June 25. Kosgei

June 28, 2024

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Two Charged with Threatening to Kill Ichung’wah and CS Njuguna via WhatsApp

Two Kenyans are facing charges for allegedly threatening to kill Treasury Cabinet Secretary Prof Njuguna Ndung’u and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah following

June 28, 2024

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