Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Be Warned: Date Set for Crackdown on Non-Woven Bags

If you’re using non-woven plastic bags, you have less than two weeks to trash them. Days after Kenya’s environment authority NEMA banned the low-quality

March 22, 2019

News·TL

EACC Turns Over Sh780m Worth of Recovered Public Property – PHOTOS

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has released public properties estimated at Sh780 million to their respective caretakers in Nakuru and Bomet counties. Led by EACC

March 22, 2019

News·TL

Sh500,000 Bail for Kevin Obia, Caught on CCTV Brandishing Gun in Kileleshwa

Controversial “businessman” Kevin Obia, who was caught on CCTV footage brandishing a gun at a security guard in Kileleshwa area, Nairobi, has been charged

March 22, 2019

Entertainment·News·TL

Why Yvonne Okwara Doesn’t Post Her Husband on Social Media

Citizen TV news anchor Yvonne Okwara had a witty response to a fan who asked why she doesn’t show off her husband on social

March 22, 2019

Social Media·TL

Raila Junior: My First Salary was 10K. It was a Lot of Cash

Raila Junior earned a measly Sh10,000 as salary on his first job as an accountant. According to the son of former Prime Minister Raila

March 22, 2019

Entertainment·TL

Daddy Owen: How Losing My Eye Inspired Malaika Tribute Awards

Gospel music crooner Daddy Owen says he was inspired by the loss of his eye to start the Malaika Tribute Awards. “The event is close

March 22, 2019

Entertainment·TL

Singer Kambua Recalls Near-Death Experience as a Baby: “God Saved Me”

Gospel singer Kambua had a near-death experience when she was a toddler that left her hospitalised for three months. Speaking on Maisha Magic’s Story Yangu,

March 22, 2019

Entertainment·TL

Hilarious Reactions to PHOTO of Rhinos “Doing It” at Nairobi National Park

A picture of two rhinos getting their freak on at the Nairobi National Park has elicited hilarious reactions from Kenyans on Twitter. The photo

March 21, 2019

Humour·Social Media·TL

Crazy Kenyans: #BarclaysBankChallenge Takes Over Following Fake Billions Seizure

It has been a long time coming. After a momentary hiatus, the Kenyan online community is back to its amusing self with regards to

March 21, 2019

Humour·Social Media·TL

Nairobbery: How I Was Almost Conned Sh18 million Inside a Bank

Many stories have been told about notorious Nairobi cons and fraudsters who prowl the Kenyan Capital preying on unsuspecting civilians and businesspeople. While not

March 21, 2019

OMG·Social Media·TL

Police Recover Gun, Bullets From Rashid Echesa’s House in Karen

Armed policemen reportedly raided a house belonging to former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa and recovered a gun and rounds of ammunition. According to

March 21, 2019

News·TL

Embassava Tout Pushes Passenger To His Death After Argument

A man on Sunday met his tragic death after he was pushed off a speeding bus by a matatu tout attached to Embassava Sacco.

March 21, 2019

News·OMG·TL

Secondary School Closed after “Blood-sucking Demons Attack Students”

Kerwa Secondary school in Kikuyu Constituency was on Tuesday closed indefinitely after students claimed they were getting attacks from blood-sucking demons and evil spirits.

March 21, 2019

News·OMG·TL

Kiss and Makeup? Watch Colonel Mustafa and Noti Flow Exchange Saliva – VIDEO

Controversial ‘Nairobi Diaries’ co-stars Colonel Mustafa and Noti Flow are back on the scene with their never-ending shenanigans. With the ratchet reality television show

March 21, 2019

Entertainment·TL

Octopizzo Ready to Work With Khaligraph Jones But on One Condition

It looks like the rap collabo we have all been yearning for is on the cards. High-flying Kenyan rappers Octopizzo and Khaligraph have both

March 21, 2019

Entertainment·TL

PHOTOS of Prophetess Monica’s Baby Shower After She Abstained For 11 Years

Self-styled Nairobi prophetess Monicah Nyambura Kariuki is heavy with child. The founder of the Prophetic Hour Ministry, who before her marriage confessed that she had never had

March 21, 2019

Entertainment·TL

Watch: Khaligraph Jones Jumps on the Remix of Masauti’s ‘Kiboko’ Hit

If there’s one Kenyan music act who can go head to head with the Wasafi crew and give them a run for their money

March 21, 2019

Entertainment·TL·Video

Barclays Bank Blames Customer For Ksh2 BILLION Fake Currency Found in Safe Deposit Box

Barclays Bank has issued a statement after officers from the Flying Squad on Tuesday intercepted fake Ksh2 billion in a safe inside one of

March 20, 2019

News·TL

Shotgun, 471 Bullets Found in Lawyer Assa Nyakundi’s House in Muthaiga

Detectives have recovered two firearms and hundreds of bullets from the house of embattled Nairobi lawyer Assa Nyakundi who shot dead his son under unclear

March 20, 2019

News·TL

Shots Fired! Winnie Odinga Unleashes Savage Side on Twitter Critic

Kenyans on Twitter are quickly learning that Winnie Odinga is not one to mess with. This is after the daughter of former Prime Minister

March 20, 2019

Social Media·TL

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