Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

My Story – Living with Parkinson’s Disease

Joshua Wasike, 56, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease – a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement- in 2017. The diagnosis came with the promise

August 26, 2019

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KRA – We Will Not Relent on War Against Tax Evaders

The Kenyan taxman has warned that it will not relent in its crackdown against tax fraud and evasion by Kenyan corporates. In a statement on

August 23, 2019

Business·News·TL

Family Bank Hacker Charged With Attempting to Steal, Released on Cash Bail

A man was presented before a Nairobi Court Thursday to answer to cyber-crime charges after allegedly hacking into Family Bank’s systems and attempting to

August 23, 2019

News·TL

Photos: Kenyan Caught Smuggling 1.2 Kgs of Cocaine in his Stomach at Bangkok Airport

Thailand authorities on Wednesday arrested a Kenyan national for allegedly trying to smuggle more than a kilogramme of cocaine inside his stomach. 43-year-old Glenn Chivasello

August 23, 2019

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DJ Kriss Darlin Speaks on his Vision for Kibra Residents as He Seeks to Replace Late Ken Okoth

Celebrated reggae disc jockey and emcee Chris Odhiambo alias DJ Kriss Darlin is looking to fill the void occasioned by the death of Ken Okoth

August 23, 2019

Entertainment·News·TL

Wasafi Crew Give Harmonize Their Blessings As He Prepares to Exit Diamond’s Label

Diamond Platnumz manager Sallam SK has all but confirmed that Harmonize is no longer part and parcel of Wasafi Classic Baby (WCB). Sallam says the

August 23, 2019

Entertainment·News·TL

King Kaka Left Bloodied as Rapper Walks From Nairobi to Nakuru for Noble Cause

Nairobi-based rapper Kennedy Obimba, colloquially known by his stage name King Kaka, is still going strong despite sustaining injuries in his noble campaign to provide

August 23, 2019

Entertainment·News·TL

Sabina Chege Visits Jimmy Gait and Other Kenyans Seeking Treatment in India

Gospel singer Jimmy Gait was delighted after Murang’a Woman Representative Sabina Chege paid him a visit in India, where he is undergoing specialized treatment. The legislator

August 23, 2019

Entertainment·News·TL

“Wahu and I Don’t Have Secret Bank Accounts,” Nameless

Musical power couple David Mathenge alias Nameless and Wahu Kagwi are the epitomai of marriage goals. Against all odds, the campus sweethearts are closing in

August 23, 2019

Entertainment·TL

Willy Paul Says He Won’t Marry Because Women Will Flock Wedding to Stop It

Willy Paul will not be quitting the bachelor’s club anytime soon if his recent sentiments are anything to go by. According to the controversial

August 23, 2019

Entertainment·TL

Wema Sepetu Wants a Baby Boy After Being Given Clean Bill of Health to Have Children

Former beauty queen and Bongo actress Wema Sepetu’s long struggle with conception has reached a crucial point after doctors gave her a clean bill

August 23, 2019

Entertainment·TL

Nairobbery: How Cop Lost Sh450,000 After Being Lured With a Threesome

The old adage – ‘A fool and his money are soon parted’ – became a real-life testimony for a Nairobi-based cop who was hopeful

August 22, 2019

News·OMG·TL

Teen Girl Stranded in Kakamega for Weeks After Facebook Lover Switched off Phone

Police have rescued a teenage girl who had been stranded in Kakamega for three weeks after she was lured into a relationship with the promise

August 22, 2019

News·OMG·TL

Stay Alert: How to Identify Census Staff When They Knock on Your Door

The highly-anticipated national census 2019 starts on the night of August 24 and will extend up to August 31, 2019. The Kenya National Bureau of

August 22, 2019

News·TL

DPP Haji Now Goes After Anerlisa Muigai’s Parents Over Multibillion Tax Fraud

Following the Monday arraignment of billionaire tycoon Humphrey Kariuki over Sh41 billion tax evasion, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has now turned his

August 22, 2019

Business·News·TL

Man Kills Younger Brother After Being Asked to Cook in Vihiga

A domestic wrangle between two brothers in Vihiga County ended fatally after one of them succumbed to injuries after being hit on the head

August 22, 2019

Bizzare·News·OMG·TL

Why Governor Mutua Wants Duale Out of Counties Cash Mediation Talks

The Governor for Machakos County Dr Alfred Mutua has asked National Assembly Majority Leader Aden Duale to recuse himself from the on-going mediation talks between

August 22, 2019

News·Politics·TL

Q&A With Janet Mbugua: ‘Period Sex is not Wrong, Just Take Precautions’

Media personality Janet Mbugua has finally responded to questions about periods that were posed a few weeks ago by her followers on Instagram. The former

August 22, 2019

lifestyle·TL

Census 2019: Govt to Erect Roadblocks on Mombasa Road

The State will erect roadblocks along the Nairobi-Mombasa highway on the census night to ensure drivers and travelers are enumerated. Makueni County Commissioner Maalim Mohammed

August 22, 2019

News·TL

Magoha Bans Prayers, Extra-Curricular Activities to Curb Exam Cheating

The Cabinet Secretary for Education George Magoha has issued a directive banning all non-academic events in schools during third term in a bid to curb examination malpractice.

August 22, 2019

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