Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

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

News·TL

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

News·Tech·TL

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

Business·News·TL

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

Entertainment·News·TL

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

News·Politics·TL

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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Kenya Uses World Bank Funds to Pay Off Kes.72 Billion Eurobond Debt

Kenya used part of a $1.2 billion World Bank loan to settle the $560 million (about Kes.72 billion) balance of the 2014 Eurobond. On

June 26, 2024

Business·News·TL

KRA Requires Every Taxpayer to Re-register Their Details

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has initiated a cleanup of its digital system to identify inactive taxpayers and eliminate fraudulent accounts. In a public

June 26, 2024

Business·News·TL

NSSF Procurement Officers Arrested for Kes.48 Million Corruption

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two National Social Security Fund (NSSF) officials and a businesswoman over a Kes.47.7 million procurement graft.

June 26, 2024

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Churchill Show Makes Anticipated Return Next Month, “It will be more than just comedy”

The Churchill Show is set to make its grand comeback to NTV in July 2024, marking the return of one of Kenya’s longest-running and

June 26, 2024

Entertainment·News·TL·TV

Kenyan Woman Loses Claim to German Partner’s Multi-Million Estate

A Kenyan woman’s attempt to claim ownership of a multi-million shilling estate from her estranged German partner has been halted by a court, which

June 26, 2024

Business·News·TL

Kindiki Issues Instructions for Anti-Finance Bill 2024 Protests

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki issued directives to protesters ahead of planned #rejectfinancebill2024 demonstrations today, June 25, 2024. Speaking Monday evening, Kindiki affirmed that Kenyans

June 25, 2024

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Rights Groups Warn Against Possible Internet Shutdown, Media Disruptions During Protests

Various rights groups led by Amnesty International and the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) have strongly criticized potential internet and mass media disruptions during

June 25, 2024

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Noor Gabow: Things To Know About Top Cop Leading Kenyan Mission in Haiti: Salaries & Benefits Included

Kenya’s Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Noor Gabow, is leading the Kenya police mission in Haiti alongside General Service Unit (GSU) head of operations Samuel

June 25, 2024

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President Ruto Flags Off 400 Police Officers for UN Peace Mission in Haiti

President William Ruto on Monday flagged-off the first 400 group of police officers for the United Nations peace mission in Haiti. The President expressed

June 25, 2024

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Magistrate Kivuti’s Final Words to Her Spouse Concerned Their 18-Month-Old Daughter

Makadara Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti worried about her 18-month-old daughter, Elianna Wanjiru, as she fought for her life in the emergency room shortly after

June 25, 2024

lifestyle·News·TL

CJ Koome Announces New Security Measures as Makadara Law Courts Reopen

A phased reopening of the Makadara Law Courts is underway after a two-week closure following the fatal shooting of Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti. Chief

June 25, 2024

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Former News Anchor Salim Swaleh’s Alleged Role in Mudavadi Office Fraud Case

Salim Swaleh, Director of Press at the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary, and others were arraigned at the Milimani law court yesterday to

June 25, 2024

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