Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Watch: Ochungulo Family are Back With A New Street Anthem

Kenya’s fast-rising street music hitmakers Ochungulo Family have premiered their newest hit. Dubbed ‘Chachisha’, the banger is by the Rico Gang who featured the

March 29, 2019

Entertainment·TL

Kenyans on Twitter Share Their Most Broke Moments in Life and It’s Unbelievable

Being broke sucks! They say money doesn’t bring happiness but neither does being broke. It is part of the journey for a whole lot

March 28, 2019

OMG·Social Media·TL

Your Dirty Mouth & Menopause Politics Will Not Stop Me, Sonko tells Maina Kamanda

Mike Sonko will not stop helping the drought-stricken people of Turkana because of Maina Kamanda’s “dirty mouth and menopause politics”. The Nairobi Governor strongly

March 28, 2019

Politics·Social Media·TL

We Have Strong Evidence Against DCJ Mwilu – Qureshi

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has a strong case against Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, Queen’s Council Khawar Qureshi told a five-judge court on Wednesday.

March 28, 2019

News·TL

Model Pictured With Gor Mahia Coach Defends ‘Controversial’ Photo

A woman pictured with Gor Mahia head coach Hassan Oktay has come out to tell her side of the story after their picture led to

March 28, 2019

Social Media·Sports·TL

MP Ngunjiri Claims Uhuruto Meeting Will Change Nothing Unless DP Ruto Does This

The headline-making meeting between President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto on Tuesday will change nothing, Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu has said. Mr

March 28, 2019

Politics·TL

I’m a Pensioner Receiving Sh125,000 per Month, Jakoyo Midiwo Pleads Over Sh1.2m Election Debt

Former Gem MP Jakoyo Midiwo says he is broke and unable to settle a Sh 1.7 million election petition cost in full. Mr Midiwo was

March 28, 2019

News·Politics·TL

Joseph Kori “Did Not Meet Woman in Viral Pictures After the Death of His Wife”

Weeks after Kiambu businessman Joseph Kori Karue laid to rest his late wife Mary Wambui, social media has been awash with reports that he

March 28, 2019

News·Social Media·TL

Janet Mbugua Shares Her Experience With Painful, Prolonged Periods

Celebrated media personality has come out to share her battle with endometriosis since her high school days. In a series on Instagram posts, the former

March 28, 2019

lifestyle·TL

“I’m Not Addicted to Miraa,” Former ‘Nairobi Diaries’ Actress

Former Nairobi Diaries actress Maya says she has never been hooked on Miraa, contrary to how she was portrayed on the reality television show. “I

March 28, 2019

Entertainment·TL

Why Zari Hassan Loves Akothee’s Boobs

South Africa based Ugandan businesswoman Zari Hassan loves Akothee’s breasts. The two power-women are known to have a cordial relationship on social media, especially Instagram.

March 28, 2019

Entertainment·Social Media·TL

Nelson Marwa’s Baby Mama Wants Sh180K Monthly Child Support

A woman has moved to court seeking orders compelling Labour Principal Secretary Nelson Marwa to pay Sh180,000 monthly child upkeep. 27-year-old Elizabeth Moraa on Tuesday

March 27, 2019

News·TL

Raila Junior Throws Weight Behind Orengo’s Impeachment Motion against DP Ruto

Raila Junior has backed the proposed move by Siaya Senator James Orengo to impeach Deputy President William Ruto. Orengo on Sunday declared that he

March 27, 2019

News·Politics·TL

Raila Odinga Eyeing DP Seat Through Impeachment Motion, Jubilee MPs

Raila Odinga is hiding behind the purported impeachment motion against DP Ruto inorder to take over the Deputy President position, Jubilee MPs have said. The

March 27, 2019

News·Politics·TL

MP David Ole Sankok Denies Fathering Child With Woman Who Wants Sh50K Monthly Upkeep

A woman from Majengo, Narok County has accused nominated MP David Ole Sankok of child neglect. 27-year-old Peris Maina claims that she was in an

March 27, 2019

News·Politics·TL

Fake Phones Worth Sh8 million Seized in Nairobi’s Luthuli Avenue

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority have confiscated counterfeit mobile phones estimated to be valued at over Sh8 million in Nairobi. The Authority also seized mobile phone accessories such

March 27, 2019

Business·News·TL

Watch: Jua Cali Featured in Feel-Good Banger ‘Zigi Zaga’ by Dazlah

Veteran King of Genge music Jua Cali is keeping up with his noble mission of supporting up and coming Kenyan music acts. The rapper

March 27, 2019

Entertainment·TL

Peter Tabichi: World’s Best Teacher to Receive Sh100m Prize Money in 10-year Installments

Newly crowned world’s best teacher – Peter Tabichi – has four tough conditions that he must meet to receive his mindboggling cash prize of Ksh100 million ($

March 26, 2019

News·TL

Sacco Owners, Managers to Undergo Lifestyle Audit

Lifestyle audits will be conducted on owners and managers of Savings And Credit Co-Operatives (Saccos), the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC) has said. This follows a

March 26, 2019

Business·News·TL

AAR Insurance Accuses Boniface Mwangi of Lying About his Surgery

Health insurance company – AAR – has responded to damning allegations made by activist Boniface Mwangi who accuses the insurer of fraud and giving

March 26, 2019

News·Social Media·TL

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