Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Fundi Frank Run Over by Alleged Drunk Driver, Can’t Walk Well

Entertainment and showbiz guru Fundi Frank had an Easter holiday to forget after he was run over by a car. The celebrity fashion designer

April 26, 2019

Entertainment·TL

Aden Duale: President Kenyatta is the Only Honest Person About Uniting Kenya

President Uhuru Kenyatta is the only leader who is honest in the efforts to unite the country, Aden Duale has said. Speaking in parliament

April 25, 2019

News·Politics·TL

British National Found Guilty of Possessing Bomb-making Chemicals

A Kenyan court has found UK national Jermaine Grant guilty of possessing explosive-making materials. Jermaine Grant was charged alongside his wife Warda Breik and Frank Ngala

April 25, 2019

News·TL

Sonko, Sakaja Lock Horns Before Senate Committee over Vacant Deputy Governor Post

Nairobi leaders, Governor Mike Sonko and Senator Johnson Sakaja, on Wednesday locked horns over the lack of a Deputy Governor. Appearing before the Senate’s

April 25, 2019

News·Politics·TL

Naked Preacher Caught Burying “Witchcraft” Paraphernalia at Night in Kitui

There was drama in Mwingi, Kitui County Tuesday when area residents caught their preacher in a compromising situation at a neighbour’s house in the middle

April 25, 2019

Bizzare·News·OMG·TL

Governor Mutua Challenges US, EU to Name and Shame Corrupt Kenyans

The governor for Machakos County Dr Alfred Mutua has implored Western countries to assist Kenya in the fight against rampant corruption and drug trafficking.

April 25, 2019

News·Politics·TL

“Eating 12 Kgs of Ugali in a Day is my Talent,” Kakamega Man Speaks

A Kakamega man who is renowned for consuming huge amounts of Ugali at a go says that is his talent. Edward Alukuma from Shinyalu

April 25, 2019

News·TL

Beatrice Elachi is a Stranger to Us, Nairobi MCAs say Ahead of Court Ruling

Members of the Nairobi County Assembly will not accept former Speaker Beatrice Elachi to lead the House again. The Assembly leadership said that the embattled

April 25, 2019

News·Politics·TL

Huduma Namba Holders to Continue Using IDs

Kenyans who have registered for the National Integrated Identity Management System (Niims) number, popular as Huduma Namba, will still be required to use their

April 25, 2019

News·TL

Jalang’o ‘Still Waiting to Die’ for Building his Mother a House against Luo Culture

Celebrated radio personality Felix Odiwuor alias Jalang’o is prepared to die for going against the Luo culture which prohibits him from building his mother a

April 25, 2019

Entertainment·TL

Tanasha Donna Takes the High Road after Zari’s ‘Two Idiots’ Jibe

Tanasha Donna does not want to be involved in the back and forth drama between Diamond Platnumz and Zari Hassan. The Kenyan babe found

April 25, 2019

Entertainment·News·TL

DP Ruto Must Respect Luos, Babu Owino Demands [VIDEO]

Deputy President William Ruto should not forget that Raila Odinga was his boss once, Babu Owino has said. The member of parliament for Embakasi East

April 24, 2019

News·Politics·TL·Video

What Raila Odinga Will Be Seeking in China in Addition to SGR Loan

Raila Odinga on Tuesday evening departed for China to attend the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. In a statement, Raila, through his

April 24, 2019

News·Politics·TL

Woman Rep Grieves for Nephew Who Perished in Arusha Street Race Event

Three Kenyans have been confirmed dead from a fatal road crash during The Arusha Drive 3.0. race event on Sunday at Oldonyosambu along the Arusha-Namanga

April 24, 2019

News·TL

“Grow Some B*lls,” Zari Tells Deadbeat Diamond Who “Last Saw his Children in October”

Zari Hassan is breathing fire after her ex-partner Diamond Platnumz made some damning allegations about her in a radio interview. Speaking on his Wasafi

April 24, 2019

Entertainment·Social Media·TL

High School Girls Raped During Easter Hike at Menengai Crater

Two teenage girls had an Easter holiday to forget when a hike excursion at Menengai Crater turned into a rape ordeal on Sunday evening.

April 24, 2019

News·TL

Homa Bay Man Ingests Insecticide after Phone Calls to Wife Go Unanswered

A middle-aged man from Homa Bay County allegedly took his own life on Easter Monday after his wife reportedly refused to answer his phone

April 24, 2019

News·OMG·TL

Oga Obinna Faces Wrath of Kenyans after Insensitive Joke about Much-Loved ‘Shosh’

Comedian Oga Obinna has rubbed Kenyans on social media the wrong way after making a joke that was deemed insensitive. The funnyman who doubles

April 24, 2019

Entertainment·Social Media·TL

Songbird Gin Ideal Thought She was Pregnant After Losing her Virginity

Fast-rising Kenyan songbird Virginia Maina a.k.a Gin Ideal had her first pregnancy scare the very first time she had sex. Gin Ideal, who’s famed for the

April 24, 2019

Entertainment·gossip·TL

Prof Hamo Identifies “the problem we have as Kenyan Youths”

Comedian and radio personality Prof Hamo has warned Kenyan youths not to be fooled by the “perfect” lifestyles they see on social media. Speaking

April 24, 2019

Entertainment·Social Media·TL

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