Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Ex-Minister Rashid Echesa Speaks on Getting Sacked For Supporting Ruto, Biggest Achievements

Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa insists that he was fired because of his support for Deputy President William Ruto. In an interview with the Sunday

March 18, 2019

featured·Politics·TL

Ondokea Laini: Kenya Power to Demolish Over 2000 Structures Near Electricity Lines

Kenya Power is targetting at least 2,000 buildings as demolition of illegal structures on power line reserves enters its second week today, Monday 18, after a

March 18, 2019

News·TL

My Story: Sold by Alcoholic Mother for 5K, Raped By a Father Figure, Suicide Attempts

Jacinta Wanjiku has overcome all manner of odds to get to where she is. Growing up without a father figure and mother who distilled chang’aa,

March 18, 2019

featured·lifestyle·TL

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

March 18, 2019

Humour·TL

“It’s Better to Die.” Diamond’s Father Loses Hope

Diamond Platnumz’ father, Abdul Juma, has lost all hope in his battle with skin cancer and is ready to die. Mr Juma, who risks losing

March 18, 2019

Entertainment·TL

Githeri Man Living Alone With His Cat in Kayole After Parting Ways With Wife

The once famous Githeriman- Martin Kamotho – is living in squalor in a rented single room within Nairobi’s Kayole area, the Nairobian reports. Worse still,

March 18, 2019

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“I Carried Dead Baby in Womb for Weeks,” TV Producer Milly Chebby

Television producer Milly Chebby who is the wife of comedian Terrence Creative has opened up about the painful loss of their unborn baby. According to

March 18, 2019

lifestyle·TL

Governor Sonko to the Rescue of Bereaved Raila Supporter ‘Mama Orange’

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has once again extended his philanthropic hand to a Kenyan in need. The wealthy governor has come to the rescue

March 15, 2019

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Look Away Karura Forest Goers! This HUGE Python is on The Prowl – PHOTO

I apologise in advance if I’m about to ruin your weekend plans at the popular Karura Forest but there’s a huge snake on the prowl

March 15, 2019

News·OMG·Social Media·TL

Law Capping Interest Rates is Unconstitutional, High Court Rules

The section of the Banking Act that introduced capping of interest rates is unconstitutional, a high court in Nairobi has ruled. A three-judge bench

March 15, 2019

Business·News·TL

PHOTO – The Kiunas Break Ground on New JCC Cathedral ‘Project Canaan’

When it comes to religion and running a successful church empire, the Kiunas reign supreme. Bishop Allan Kiuna and his wife Rev Kathy Kiuna run the

March 15, 2019

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Mother’s Agony as Autopsy Shows Gatanga CCM Student Was Hit on Head With Blunt Object

A distressed mother is crying for justice for her daughter who died in mysterious circumstances at the Gatanga CCM school in Murang’a County. Ms Martha

March 15, 2019

News·OMG·TL

KEBS Takes Action Over “Substandard” Always Pads in Kenya

The Kenya Bureau of Standards has responded to the growing complaints about the quality of Always pads in Kenya as alleged by multiple women on

March 15, 2019

Business·Social Media·TL

Househelp Blames Stress After She Slit Open Baby’s Forehead and Added Salt to Injury

Police in Thika are holding a house-help who injured her employer’s baby during a bizarre attack that left the minor needing stitches on his forehead.

March 15, 2019

Bizzare·News·OMG·TL

“Stop Stressing Men Over Beauty Products,” Akothee Slams Kenyan Women With High Demands

Kenyan women are losing potential husbands because of having high demands that are out of reach for most men, Akothee has stated. The self-proclaimed

March 15, 2019

Entertainment·Social Media·TL

Babu Owino Jumps to the Defence of Prophet Owuor, “I’m a Follower of His Church”

Babu Owino has joined two other members of parliament in defending self-proclaimed prophet David Owuor and his Ministry of Repentance and Holiness Church. The

March 15, 2019

Politics·TL

Woman Awarded Sh1.5M After Company Used Her Image on Brochure

A woman is laughing all the way to the bank after a court awarded her Sh1.5 million as compensation after a company used her

March 15, 2019

News·TL

PHOTOS – Makueni Man Dressed as Muslim Woman Named ‘Farida’ Arrested in Lamu

“Unajua hii Kenya iko na maneno, and we are very interesting people.” These are the exact words of Deputy President William Ruto that ring true in

March 14, 2019

News·OMG·TL

“Sirisia MP John Waluke Wants Me Dead,” Claims Daughter in Law

Sirisia MP John Waluke’s daughter-in-law is a troubled woman after the lawmaker allegedly sent his bodyguards to beat her up. Philezian Barasa, 26, says

March 14, 2019

News·OMG·Politics·TL

This PHOTO Proves Why JKUAT Deserves ‘Juja Boys’ Nickname

Since time immemorial, the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) campus in Juja has rightfully carried the infamous nickname “Juja Boys”. This

March 14, 2019

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