Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Idle Assets Belonging to Naivas Founder Surrendered to State

The Treasury has taken over the assets of Naivas Supermarkets founder Peter Mukuha Kago, who died on May 6, 2010. The Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA) said

May 7, 2019

Business·News·TL

DP Ruto: Stop Asking Waititu Useless Questions

Deputy President William Ruto has reportedly jumped to the defense of underfire Kiambu governor Ferdinand Waititu over outrageous budgetary allocations amounting to Sh2.5 billion. Last Thursday,

May 6, 2019

News·Politics·TL

Uhuru, Raila Handshake was Ida Odinga’s Idea, Says Rachel Shebesh

Apparently, the historic March 9, 2018 handshake between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga is the brainchild of Ida Odinga. This is according to

May 6, 2019

News·Politics·TL

CRAZY: Funny Pics/Memes Going Viral on Kenyan Social Media

May 6, 2019

Humour·Social Media·TL

‘Kilimani Mums’ Sensation ‘Wamama’ Wants to Marry and Set Up Shop for Women’s Products

Desmond Otieno Owino alias ‘Wamama’ needs no introduction. The online ‘comedian’ commands a huge following on Facebook thanks to his immense popularity in the

May 6, 2019

Social Media·TL

Hilarious Posts by Kenyans on Social Media to Take Away Those Monday Blues

May 6, 2019

Humour·Social Media·TL

I Got Myself Arrested in Qatar so I Could Be Deported – My Story

Peter Sitao Joshua was a budding musician in Kenya when he opted for ‘greener pastures’ in Qatar back in 2009. However, life in the

May 6, 2019

featured·TL

I Have Lost about Sh5 million in Shows and Deals – Hopekid Speaks on Sex Scandal

Hope Kid has opened up about the January sex scandal in which he and his colleague DK Kwenye Beat were accused of raping a

May 6, 2019

Entertainment·featured·TL

“You’re My Naughty Bad Girl” Willis Raburu’s Sweet Meesage to Wife Marya

Willis Raburu and his wife Mary Ngami Raburu alias Maryaprude are still going strong in marriage. The popular social media couple are celebrating their two-year anniversary.

May 6, 2019

Entertainment·TL

Gospel Singer MasterPiece Talks About Crush on Huddah, Drawing Inspiration from Neymar, Ideal Woman

New kid on the urban gospel music scene Emmanuel King alias Master Piece ruffled some feathers last week when he invited Huddah Monroe to church

May 6, 2019

Entertainment·featured·TL

Alvindo Drops Boy Child Anthem and It’s a Huge Improvement on ‘Taka Taka’

Following his successful meeting with regulatory board KFCB, upcoming hitmaker Alvindo promised to make better music than his controversial break out hit ‘Taka Taka’.

May 6, 2019

Entertainment·TL

Man Caught Kissing, Caressing Girl in School Uniform Behind a Hotel [Photos]

Residents of Narok Town on Thursday made a citizen’s arrest on a middle-aged man who was spotted kissing a High school student. Members of

May 3, 2019

News·TL

Ezekiel Mutua, Alvindo Reach Mutual Agreement Over ‘Taka Taka’ Hit Song

Ezekiel Mutua and Alvindo have buried the hatchet over the banned viral hit song ‘Taka Taka’. The two parties had been locked in a

May 3, 2019

Entertainment·News·TL

Senior Nyeri Magistrate Denied Bail in Husband’s Murder Case

Senior Nyeri Magistrate Pauline Chesang’ will spend more weeks behind bars after she was denied bail in a case where she is accused of

May 3, 2019

News·TL

Two Cops Among 5 Charged with Stealing Millions from Barclays Bank ATMs

Five suspects who were arrested in connection with the theft of millions from four ATMs belonging to Barclays Bank in Nairobi have been charged. The five,

May 3, 2019

News·TL

John Githongo “Unsurprised” By Court Ruling Awarding Murungaru Sh27m for Defamation

Anglo-leasing whistleblower John Githongo is ‘disappointed but unsurprised’ after a High Court ordered him to pay former Cabinet minister Chris Murungaru Sh27 million for

May 3, 2019

News·Politics·TL

Esther Passaris Refuses to Dish Out Daughter’s Phone Number

Nairobi Woman representative has once again been forced to tell off an online admirer of her daughter Makenna Maria Ngugi. According to the protective mother

May 3, 2019

Social Media·TL

Mystery Drink, Vomit in Assa Nyakundi’s Car Raise Eyebrows in Alleged Cover Up

Detectives are probing a mystery drink found in the car driven by embattled city lawyer Assa Nyakundi on the day (March 17, 2019) he shot

May 3, 2019

News·TL

“Sh*t Happens,” Governor Wa Iria’s Daughter on Failed Relationship with Benson Gatu

Rachael Wanja, the daughter of Murang’ a Governor Mwangi Wairia, has opened up about her failed relationship with Benson Gatu. Ms Wanja and the budding

May 3, 2019

Entertainment·TL

Kenyan Among Three Africans Picked for Obama Foundation Fellowship

A Kenyan is among 20 fellows selected for the prestigious 2019 Obama Foundation Fellowship. Ms Esther Mwaniki, 36, who is the founder of Lapid Leaders Africa organization, is one

May 3, 2019

News·TL

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