Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Two Cops Among 5 Charged with Stealing Millions from Barclays Bank ATMs

Five suspects who were arrested in connection with the theft of millions from four ATMs belonging to Barclays Bank in Nairobi have been charged. The five,

May 3, 2019

News·TL

John Githongo “Unsurprised” By Court Ruling Awarding Murungaru Sh27m for Defamation

Anglo-leasing whistleblower John Githongo is ‘disappointed but unsurprised’ after a High Court ordered him to pay former Cabinet minister Chris Murungaru Sh27 million for

May 3, 2019

News·Politics·TL

Esther Passaris Refuses to Dish Out Daughter’s Phone Number

Nairobi Woman representative has once again been forced to tell off an online admirer of her daughter Makenna Maria Ngugi. According to the protective mother

May 3, 2019

Social Media·TL

Mystery Drink, Vomit in Assa Nyakundi’s Car Raise Eyebrows in Alleged Cover Up

Detectives are probing a mystery drink found in the car driven by embattled city lawyer Assa Nyakundi on the day (March 17, 2019) he shot

May 3, 2019

News·TL

“Sh*t Happens,” Governor Wa Iria’s Daughter on Failed Relationship with Benson Gatu

Rachael Wanja, the daughter of Murang’ a Governor Mwangi Wairia, has opened up about her failed relationship with Benson Gatu. Ms Wanja and the budding

May 3, 2019

Entertainment·TL

Kenyan Among Three Africans Picked for Obama Foundation Fellowship

A Kenyan is among 20 fellows selected for the prestigious 2019 Obama Foundation Fellowship. Ms Esther Mwaniki, 36, who is the founder of Lapid Leaders Africa organization, is one

May 3, 2019

News·TL

Chipukeezy’s Girlfriend Reacts to Allegations of Cheating With Pascal Tokodi

Chipukeezy’s ‘main squeeze’ Kibanja has finally reacted to claims flying around that she’s unfaithful to the comedian. Kibanja recently became the subject of rumormongering in

May 3, 2019

Entertainment·Social Media·TL

“Babe, You’re Doing a Good Job,” Babu Owino’s Wife Says in Rare Public Speech [VIDEO]

She rarely makes public appearances unlike her firebrand politician husband Paul Ongili alias Babu Owino. But when she finally had the chance to address the

May 2, 2019

Politics·TL·Video

Father Strangles 5-year-old Son, Injures Daughter in a Fit of Rage Over Sh100

A man’s fit of rage ended in tragedy after he attacked his two children, killing his five-year-old son and injuring his daughter in Kirinyaga

May 2, 2019

News·OMG·TL

Court Orders Easy Coach to Pay Sh2.7 MILLION to Family of Teacher Killed in Accident

Kenyan bus company Easy Coach has been dealt a blow in its appeal contesting a Court order requiring it to pay Sh2.7 million to

May 2, 2019

Business·News·TL

Pastor Kuria Invites ‘Generous’ Politicians: “I Don’t Care About Source of Money”

On the widely debated topic of politicians dishing out money to churches, controversial Pastor Paul Kuria has invited such leaders to his ‘house of

May 2, 2019

News·TL

Esther Passaris: I Haven’t Been ‘Single’ for 26 Years

Nairobi Woman representative Esther Muthoni Passaris reckons that polygamy and solitude go hand in hand. While she is not entirely single, Passaris, on account

May 2, 2019

Social Media·TL

How Rashid Abdalla and his “Best friend” Lulu Hassan Settle their Differences

Rashid Abdalla says working alongside his wife Lulu Hassan is fulfilling and fun because she is his best friend. “It is always nice when you are

May 2, 2019

Entertainment·TL·TV

Alex Mwakideu’s Wife is Heavy With Child – Photos

Radio guru Alex Mwakideu is well on his way to becoming a dad once more. Mwakideu, the Head of Radio at Milele FM, and his

May 2, 2019

Entertainment·TL

Betty Bayo: God Hates Divorce, not Divorcees

Gospel music singer Betty Bayo has encouraged Christians in toxic marriages to leave their abusive partners. According to Betty Bayo, “God hates divorce but not

May 2, 2019

Entertainment·TL

‘Pure Malice’, Huddah Responds to Claims of Selling Substandard Lipstick

Nairobi girl-about-town Huddah Monroe has termed claims that she is selling low-quality matte lipstick as “pure malice”. The socialite-turned cosmetics entrepreneur, who launched her lipstick

May 2, 2019

Entertainment·Social Media·TL

Radio Presenter Brenda Obath Tells How She was Gang-raped by 6 Guys at Age 13

Radio personality Brenda Obath has contributed to the global Me Too movement by sharing her experience with sexual abuse. Obath, the midmorning show presenter at

May 2, 2019

lifestyle·TL

I Almost Drunk My Own Urine and Ate My Friend – Emmanuel Jal

Former child soldier turned rapper/actor Emmanuel Jal has overcome a fair share of personal struggles to become an acclaimed recording artiste and peace ambassador

April 30, 2019

Entertainment·TL

“Free” Public Wi-Fi Network Launched with 3000 Hotspots in Nairobi, Kiambu

Internet service provider POA has announced the completion of Kenya’s largest public Wi-Fi network with the deployment of more than 3,000 hotspots across Nairobi and

April 30, 2019

News·Tech·TL

Bungoma Man Dies After Consuming 5 Litres of ‘Chang’aa’ during Alcohol Drinking Competition

Mukosi village in Kimilili constituency, Bungoma has lost a middle-aged resident who died after consuming excessive alcohol in a drinking competition. The 28-year-old man

April 30, 2019

News·OMG·TL

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