Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Court Issues Ruling in Case of Cop Accused of Shooting US Embassy Staff

The principal magistrate at Kiambu Law Courts, Wanjiru Njuguna, has granted bail to Dennis Mwai Irungu, a police officer accused of shooting Anthony Njomo,

June 21, 2024

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President Ruto Calls for Passage of Finance Bill to Ensure Affordable Education for All

President William Ruto announced that the government has allocated Kes.60 billion to the education sector to fund the education of all children in Kenya.

June 21, 2024

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Ruto Holds Talks With Haiti Transitional Presidential Council

President William Ruto emphasized Kenya’s dedication to multilateralism as outlined in the United Nations Charter, underscoring the nation’s role in safeguarding global values of

June 21, 2024

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New System Cuts Processing Time for Police Clearance Certificates

The Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has announced a system upgrade for processing the Police Clearance Certificate, also known as the Certificate of Good

June 20, 2024

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CS Mutua Blames Protesters for Police Officer Losing His Hands

Tourism Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has blamed protesters for the injuries sustained by an anti-riot police officer during Tuesday’s ‘Occupy Parliament’ protest against the

June 20, 2024

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Julius Kamau Charged for Disrupting CS Ndungu’s Budget Reading Photo Session

Authorities have charged Julius Kamau, who allegedly disrupted Treasury CS Njunguna Ndung’u’s photo shoot ahead of the budget reading last Thursday. Kamau appeared before

June 20, 2024

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Government Warns Against Sharing Phone Numbers on Social Media

The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) issued a cautionary statement on Wednesday, June 19, regarding the unauthorized sharing of personal data on

June 20, 2024

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Autopsy Confirms Jahmby Koikai’s Father Died from Self-Inflicted Stab Wounds

An autopsy conducted on Daniel Koikai, the father of the late reggae star Njambi Koikai, has determined that he died from excessive bleeding. The

June 20, 2024

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Ex-CS Mutahi Kagwe Draws Parallels Between Ruto’s Finance Bill Strategy and Biblical Moses

Former Health CS Mutahi Kagwe shared his views on the ongoing national debate surrounding the Finance Bill 2024, asserting that President William Ruto’s strategy

June 20, 2024

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DPP Appeals Oscar Sudi’s Acquittal in Fake Academic Papers Case

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has written to Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga, urging him to appeal against the acquittal of Kapsaret

June 20, 2024

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Kenyan Sentenced in the U.S, Fined Millions for Defrauding Americans

A Kenyan based in the U.S. was last week sentenced in a U.S. District Court for committing fraud. According to a statement from the

June 20, 2024

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Tanzania to Construct 22-Story Twin Towers in Nairobi

The Tanzanian government is constructing a twin-tower complex in Nairobi to accommodate its Kenyan embassy, residences, and office rental units. Tanzania’s National Social Security

June 20, 2024

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Mudavadi Insists Govt Decisions Won’t Always Please Everyone

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is urging Kenyans to recognize the government’s efforts in running its programs and delivering essential services to all citizens.

June 20, 2024

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Governor Sakaja: Tenants to Pay Rent Directly to County for Unpaid Land Rates

The Nairobi County government has begun recovering unpaid land rates. Governor Sakaja Johnson chaired a County Executive Committee (CEC) meeting on Tuesday, authorizing caveats

June 19, 2024

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Comedians to Pay Tribute to Fred Omondi in Special Event This Week

The Kenyan comedy fraternity will this week honor the late comedian and entertainer Fred Omondi in a special edition of Churchill Show at Carnivore

June 19, 2024

Entertainment·News·TV

Man Found Guilty of Murdering Wife After Staging Her Suicide

Businessman Mutua Mwanzia has been convicted of murdering his wife, Mary Wanjiku Waweru, and staging the scene to appear as suicide. The verdict, delivered

June 19, 2024

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Funds Availed To Hire All 46,000 JSS Intern Teachers on Permanent, Pensionable Terms

The government has assured that all 46,000 Junior Secondary School teachers will be employed on permanent and pensionable terms. Following a Parliamentary Group Meeting

June 19, 2024

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Nairobi Policeman Attempts Suicide After Losing Loaded Pistol

A police officer has been hospitalized after attempting suicide following the reported loss of his service rifle. Inspector Charles Muriungi Koroneli, stationed at the

June 19, 2024

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Kenya Set for Significant Role in Grammys Expansion Across Africa

Kenya has achieved a significant milestone in its creative industry as the Recording Academy, renowned for the prestigious Grammy Awards, has announced its expansion

June 19, 2024

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