Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Citizen TV Reporter Defends Slapping Colleagues during Matiang’i Presser

Citizen Television journalist Hassan Mugambi has explained the circumstances that led him to slap his colleagues on Wednesday for blocking his shot during a live

January 17, 2019

TL·TV

Sonko Urges ALL Nairobi Residents to Remain Vigilant following Terror Attack

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has implored Nairobi residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious persons to the police following the terrorist attack at 14

January 17, 2019

Politics·TL

Heartbreaking!! American 9/11 Survivor Jason Spindler Killed in 14 Riverside Drive Attack in Nairobi

An American who survived the 9/11 terror attack has been identified as one of at least 14 people killed in the terror attack at 14

January 17, 2019

News·TL

Brown Mauzo Denies Swallowing Poison, Cries during Call with Girlfriend – VIDEO

Kenyan music act Brown Mauzo has denied reports that he attempted to commit suicide. Last week, rumors were rife that the singer had swallowed

January 17, 2019

Entertainment·TL·Video

Sonko Carried Powerbank not Gun – Communications Director

Kenya Hatuhami! Apparently, our esteemed Nairobi governor Mike Sonko was not packing a pistol at the Dusit D2 Hotel on Wednesday morning. It was a

January 17, 2019

News·TL

Teenage Sensation Sarah Ikumu Recalls ‘Britain Got Talent’ Experience

Sarah Ikumu is a 17-year-old singing sensation who made Kenya proud on the popular UK television talent show, ‘Britain’s Got Talent’. Ikumu, who was

January 17, 2019

Entertainment·TL

Heavily-armed Steve Mbogo Explains Role in 14 Riverside Attack Rescue Operation

Steve Mbogo has come out to explain his presence at 14 Riverside Drive in Nairobi on Tuesday afternoon during a suspected terrorist attack. The

January 16, 2019

News·Social Media·TL

Willy Paul Narrates “Horrific” Riverside Attack in Westlands, Nairobi

Musician Willy Paul on Tuesday reportedly survived the terror attack at DusitD2 Hotel on Riverside Drive in Westlands, Nairobi. The controversial hitmaker, who seems to

January 16, 2019

Entertainment·Social Media·TL

25-year-old Chops Off his Private Parts in Kericho

A 25-year-old man is recuperating at the Kericho sub-county hospital after he cut off part of his penis. The victim, Samuel Maina Muchiri, reportedly committed the

January 16, 2019

Bizzare·OMG·TL

“Peleka Ujinga Mbali” Sonko Hits Back after being Called a ‘Socialite Governor’

Mike Sonko lost his cool over the weekend after an internet user questioned him on Facebook while referring to him as a ‘Socialite Governor’.

January 16, 2019

Social Media·TL

Why Actor Jamal’s Suspected Killer Failed to Take Plea

The wheels of justice are yet to start rolling in the murder case of former “Vioja Mahakamani” actor, Jamal Nassul Gadafi. The main suspect

January 16, 2019

News·TL

Man Shot Dead Trying to Stop M-Pesa Robbers in Athi River, Another Hospitalised

A man was shot dead by armed gangsters and another hospitalised after they attempted to stop the fleeing criminals in Athi River on Monday. The

January 16, 2019

News·TL

I Faked Disability, Sold Drugs, Robbed People to Make Ends Meet – Radio Jambo Presenter

Radio Jambo presenter Lawrence Macharia alias Terence Creative has recalled his difficult past life in the streets following the death of his mother. Terence,

January 16, 2019

Entertainment·TL

Priest in Court Over Gang-rape of Woman in Nyeri

A priest who was arrested over the gang rape of a woman in Nyeri has been arraigned in Court. The suspect, Joseph Karuga Muraguri,

January 16, 2019

News·TL

Another One! Kush Tracey Finds Salvation, Ditches Secular Music

Kush Tracey is the latest Kenyan female singer to give her life to Christ. The “Huwezi Nidandia” hitmaker, real name Teresia Ndoti Wambua, dedicated her life to

January 16, 2019

Entertainment·TL

Mercy Masika “would’ve quit” Music if her Husband wasn’t her Manager

Award-winning gospel music songbird Mercy Masika has attributed her success to her husband, David Muguro, who doubles up as her manager. According to the ‘Mwema’

January 16, 2019

Entertainment·TL

#10YearChallenge: Best PHOTOS as Global Trend Takes Over Kenya

Kenyans on social media, in their characteristic selves, have wasted no time in jumping on the globally trending #10YearChallenge. Through the viral trend, internet users

January 15, 2019

Social Media·TL

40-year-old Man Circumcises Self using Razor Blade after Fleeing from Mob

A 40-year-old man in Tharaka-Nithi County was admitted to hospital after injuring himself while giving himself the cut. Kathenya Riungu from Nturiri area in

January 15, 2019

Bizzare·News·OMG·TL

Man Accused of Stealing Clothes Appears Naked in Court (PHOTO)

A suspect accused of stealing clothes caused a spectacle at the Embu Law Courts on Monday when he appeared naked for proceedings. Alex Jana Mugo,

January 15, 2019

News·OMG·TL

Kibera Rastafarian Family in Court for Dreadlocked Daughter Kicked out of School (VIDEO)

A family in Kibera is up in arms after their daughter was kicked out of school because of her Rastafarian faith. Makeda Ndinda, who scored

January 15, 2019

News·TL

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