Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

How I Beat All Odds to Become an Award-winning Gospel Musician – Shish Miracle

Shish Miracle, real name Mercy Wanjiru, is a 27-year-old award-winning gospel artiste based in Kerugoya. But her journey to the top wasn’t rosy as she

September 9, 2019

Entertainment·featured·TL

Sonko Reportedly Pocketed Sh20 Million From Garbage Collection Tenders

The Nairobi governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko is said to have pocketed a cool Sh20 million in the garbage collection tenders corruption scandal. Ethics and Anti-Corruption

September 6, 2019

News·Politics·TL

Another Body Found in Nairobi River as Sonko Orders 24-hour Security Surveillance

The Nairobi regeneration team tasked with cleaning up Nairobi River have found another body. The body of a middle-aged man brings the number of bodies

September 6, 2019

News·TL

Kenyans Most Careless Internet Users Globally – UN Report

Kenyans are less concerned about security and privacy of personal data posted on the internet, a global survey indicates. According to the report by the

September 6, 2019

lifestyle·News·TL

The Latest on Humphrey Kariuki Tax Evasion Case

The Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji has been granted three weeks to supply evidence to lawyers representing billionaire businessman Humphrey Kariuki in his tax

September 6, 2019

Business·News·TL

Over 100 Million Sh1,000 Notes at Risk of Becoming Obsolete Ahead of Exchange Deadline

Central Bank Governor Patrick Njoroge estimates that about 100 million pieces of the old Sh1,000 notes have been returned in exchange for the new generation

September 6, 2019

Business·News·TL

Journalists Demand Apology From DP Ruto Citing Harassment by Aides

Kenyan journalists are demanding an apology from deputy president William Ruto over harassment by his security detail. The Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ), in a

September 6, 2019

News·TL

Sh75,000 VVIP Tickets Sold Out for TD Jakes Summit in Nairobi

A little over a month ago, it was announced that VVIP tickets for an exclusive dinner with American televangelist Thomas Dexter Jakes Senior would cost

September 6, 2019

Business·News·TL

Teenager Hid Pregnancy for Months for Fear of Being Killed by ‘Rapist Stepdad’

A court in Nanyuki heard on Wednesday how a teenage girl hid a pregnancy for five months for fear of being killed by her stepfather

September 6, 2019

News·OMG·TL

MP Millie Odhiambo Turns Down Another Secret Admirer in her DM

The outspoken lawmaker Millie Odhiambo has once again been forced to tell off a lovestruck admirer who slid into her Direct Message (DM) seeking an amorous

September 6, 2019

Social Media·TL

Drunk Cop Gunned Down by Fellow Cops During Shootout in Kawangware

A police officer was shot and killed during a deadly shootout with fellow officers who were on patrol at Coast area of Nairobi’s Kawangware estate.

September 6, 2019

Bizzare·News·OMG·TL

Nairobbery: Kenyans on Twitter Share their ‘Mchele’ Stories and It’s Harrowing

Like a wise man once said, ‘if you can survive in Nairobi, you can survive anywhere in the world’. Further evidence that Nairobi city

September 5, 2019

OMG·Social Media·TL

Why Edward Ouko is Fearing for his Life after Leaving Auditor General Office

The immediate former Auditor General Edward Ouko says he feels insecure after leaving office. Ouko, who is Kenya’s first ever Auditor General, said in an interview on

September 5, 2019

News·TL

“Wapi NTSA?” Larry Madowo Trolled Over Poor “Driving” Skills – VIDEO

Kenyans on social media are calling on the roads authority NTSA to revoke Larry Madowo’s driving licence with immediate effect. JK! This is after

September 5, 2019

Social Media·TL

Man, 23, Dies Inside Bus after Driver Allegedly Ignored Wife’s Plea to Stop at a Hospital

A 23-year-old man died under mysterious circumstances inside a bus that was traveling from Mombasa to Homa Bay County on Tuesday night. According to a report

September 5, 2019

News·OMG·TL

VIDEO: Bien Gives Chiki Kuruka a Lap Dance on her Birthday

Sauti Sol singer Bien-Aime Baraza and his fiancée Chiki Kuruka have once again lit up the internet after giving their fans on social media

September 5, 2019

Entertainment·TL·Video

Songbird Maureen Kunga of Pop Group Elani Says ‘I Do’ at Exclusive Wedding in Naivasha [PHOTOS]

The well-kept secret is finally out: Elani band member Maureen Kunga is officially off the market. After weeks of speculation and hushed tones about

September 5, 2019

Entertainment·News·TL

Watch: Drama as P-Unit Rappers Cause a Scene After Arrest of Dancers During Video Shoot

Members of Genge rap group P-Unit nearly came to blows with authorities following the arrest of their dancers during a video shoot. From what

September 5, 2019

Entertainment·News·TL·Video

PHOTOS – Meet Baby Majesty as Bahati, Diana Marua Unveil Newborn’s Face

Gospel power couple Bahati and his wife Diana Marua have finally introduced their newborn child to their fans on social media. The couple welcomed

September 5, 2019

Entertainment·News·TL

Saying My Father is a Thief Hurts Me, says Sonko’s Daughter Saumu

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko’s daughter Saumu Mbuvi has defended her father’s honour against allegations that he is corrupt. Speaking to Radio Jambo this week,

September 5, 2019

Entertainment·TL

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