Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Wetangula Outlines Next Steps After Ruto Rejects Finance Bill 2024

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula yesterday issued directives to the House following the withdrawal of the contentious Finance Bill 2024. In a statement on

June 28, 2024

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Gachagua Urges Kenyans to Pardon MPs Who Supported the 2024 Finance Bill

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked Kenyans to spare the Members of Parliament who supported the Finance Bill, 2024. Gachagua defended the lawmakers, saying

June 28, 2024

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Boniface Mwangi Recounts Escaping Protesters’ Assault After Urging Them to Go Home

Activist Boniface Mwangi recounted an incident in which a crowd of protesters attacked him on Tuesday. The activist said the attack occurred as he

June 28, 2024

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Haiti Gang Leader Barbecue Calls for Dialogue as Kenyan Police Arrive

Haitian gang leader Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Chérizier urged community dialogue to help cease violence in the Caribbean nation. The former police officer spoke in a

June 28, 2024

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IMF Expresses Concern Over Kenya’s Situation

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is concerned about Kenya’s situation following violent protests against the Finance Bill 2024. In a statement issued

June 28, 2024

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CBK Licenses 7 More Digital Credit Providers

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has licensed an additional 7 Digital Credit Providers (DCPs). In a statement released on Thursday, June 27, 2024,

June 28, 2024

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MP Unapologetic for Supporting Finance Bill Despite Kes.500M Loss in Protest-Driven Supermarket Raid

Kieni Member of Parliament Njoroge Wainaina says he does not regret voting Yes for the Finance Bill 2024 despite incurring millions of shillings in

June 28, 2024

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Gachagua Mourns Family Matriarch’s Passing

Leah Wangari Muriuki, sister to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has passed away. DP Gachagua announced Wangari’s passing in a message on Thursday, June 27,

June 28, 2024

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City Hall to Cover Morgue and Hospital Expenses for Tuesday Protest Victims

City Hall has committed to covering hospital expenses for injured protesters in county-run hospitals and morgue expenses for twelve bodies. Health Executive Committee Member

June 27, 2024

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Police Reforms Working Group Reveals Number of Casualties in Anti-Finance Bill Protests

According to data from the Police Reforms Working Group (PRWG), at least 53 deaths occurred on Tuesday following anti-Finance Bill, 2024 protests in Nairobi.

June 27, 2024

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DP Gachagua Calls for NIS Boss Noordin Haji’s Resignation

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claimed that the National Intelligence Service (NIS) failed to effectively inform President William Ruto about the impending magnitude of the

June 27, 2024

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Petition Seeks to Prevent President Ruto from Signing Finance Bill 2024 into Law

A team of lawyers has petitioned to stop President William Ruto from signing the Finance Bill 2024 into law. The petitioners argue that there

June 27, 2024

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Starlink Launches Cheaper Data Plan for Kenyans, Now Accepting Mobile Money

Global internet service provider Starlink has introduced a new, cheaper data plan for Kenya. The Elon Musk-owned satellite internet firm’s new 50 gigabyte (GB) monthly

June 27, 2024

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Kenya Railways Launches Luxury Travel Services on Madaraka Express

The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has announced the launch of luxury travel services on the Madaraka Express passenger train. In a notice issued on

June 27, 2024

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Patrick Quarcoo Steps Down as Radio Africa Group CEO After 24 Years

Radio Africa Group Founder and CEO Patrick Quarcoo has retired after serving 24 years. According to a memo sent to the staff, Quarcoo will

June 27, 2024

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Salim Swaleh Granted Kes.400K Bail in Mudavadi Office Fraud Case

Salim Swaleh, Director of Press at the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary, has received cash bail of Kes.400,000 each in a case involving

June 27, 2024

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Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa Proposes Committee Formation to Engage Gen-Z

Kiambu County Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa has proposed establishing an Ad-Hoc Committee on youth governance concerns and Gen Z engagement. In a letter to

June 27, 2024

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US Commends Kenya as First Police Contingent Arrives in Haiti

The US State Department has praised the Kenyan government for fulfilling its commitment to deploy police in Haiti to help restore law and order.

June 27, 2024

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SHIF Transition Team Calls for Suspension of July 1 Implementation

The Ministry of Health’s committee established to ensure a smooth transition to the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) has recommended suspending the planned

June 26, 2024

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