Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

New Music: The Kansoul, Raj Combine For Club Banger ‘INAMA’

As Kenyan artistes continue with the impressive showing of togetherness, another group of local acts has come together for a project. Who would have

April 12, 2019

Entertainment·TL·Video

CHILLING Details of How Nairobi Businessman Met His Death Over Tender Deal Gone Wrong

An accomplice in the March 2018 murder of businessman Kassim Jiraw aka Sokorow stunned a Mombasa Court while narrating how they killed him. Mr Jiraw

April 11, 2019

News·OMG·TL

“It Was Ruto Who Approached Raila 4 Times Through Oscar Sudi,” ODM Retorts

Raila-led ODM Party has launched a counter-strike against DP Ruto’s claims that their leader approached him four times before the March 9th handshake. ODM Party, through

April 11, 2019

News·Politics·TL

PHOTOS: Akothee Bedazzles With New Hair During Her Birthday Celebration

April 11, 2019

Entertainment·TL

Raila Jnr: “Arap Mashamba’ Tried to Entice Winnie and I with Top Jobs”

Raila Jnr Odinga has characteristically jumped to the defence of his father after DP Ruto questioned Odinga senior’s handshake motives. Speaking in an exclusive interview

April 11, 2019

Politics·Social Media·TL

Sh15M Fine or 2 Years in Jail for Former Kenya-Re Boss Who Stole Sh7.2M

The anti-corruption court on Tuesday slapped former Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Managing Director Johnson Jackson Githaka with a fine of Sh15.2 million for stealing Sh7.26 million. Mr

April 11, 2019

Business·News·TL

HBR Presenter Didge Takes Full Responsibility for ‘Tasteless’ Remarks About Ivy Wangechi

Musician turned radio presenter Max Nyatome commonly known as Didge has issued a statement in response to his insensitive comments about slain University student Ivy Wangechi.

April 11, 2019

Entertainment·Social Media·TL

Nairobi Househelp Arrested for Kidnapping 6-year-old, Demanding Sh10K Ransom

A mother of a six-year-old girl who was kidnapped by a house-help in Zimmerman is thanking God after she was reunited with her firstborn

April 11, 2019

News·TL

Dj Pierra Makena Recalls How She Escaped From a Gunman at a Gig

Pierra Makena was once confronted by a gun-toting man while taking selfies after a performance at a club. In an exclusive interview with Parents Magazine April

April 11, 2019

Entertainment·TL

Watch: Bahati Drops New Song with EMB Records’ New Signee

Following the mass exodus of artistes from EMB Records, it’s founder Bahati has tapped gospel singer Danny Gift as the new face of the

April 11, 2019

Entertainment·TL·Video

Listen: Naiboi and Kristoff Team Up for Fun ‘Stoner’ Collab ‘Bungee Jump’

Naiboi and Kristoff have done it again. The Urban music hitmakers form quite the formidable duo and have served us with banging anthems in

April 11, 2019

Entertainment·TL

Larry Madowo to Earn Sh6 Million Stipend to Study at Prestigious University in New York

Larry Madowo’s star continues to shine. The former Nation Media Group golden boy has been admitted to Columbia University’s Journalism School in the City of

April 10, 2019

News·TL

DP Ruto: I Turned Down Raila Odinga 4 Times Before Handshake Deal

Raila Odinga made several attempts to engage William Ruto before his handshake deal with President Uhuru, the deputy president has said. Speaking during an exclusive

April 10, 2019

News·Politics·TL

Itumbi Says Ruto has Fulfilled Harambee Stars Pledge but Kenyans Want Receipts

Kenyans on Twitter are not convinced that Deputy President William Ruto has finally honoured a pledge worth Sh50 million he made to Harambee Stars. The

April 10, 2019

Social Media·Sports·TL

Businessman Accused of Stealing Millions Cleared to go on Holiday in South Africa

A businessman accused of stealing Ksh.20.6 million has been granted the go-ahead to travel to South Africa for the holidays. The accused, Wycliffe Simiyu Koyabe, had

April 10, 2019

News·TL