Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

“Not a Big Deal” Raila Downplays ODM Loss in Ugenya, Embakasi South By-election

ODM’s loss in the Ugenya and Embakasi South parliamentary by-elections is not a big deal, Raila Odinga has said. The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM)

April 9, 2019

News·Politics·TL

Pastor Ng’ang’a Wants Court Protection Over Alleged Sh3.6m Rent Fraud

Controversial ‘Man of God’ Pastor James Ng’ang’a now wants the High Court to stop his impending prosecution over alleged refusal to pay rent arrears amounting to Sh.3.6

April 9, 2019

News·TL

Tom Wolf Shown the Door by Ipsos, Says No More Political Surveys In Kenya

Institut de Publique Sondage d’Opinion Secteur (Ipsos) firm has sacked lead researcher Mr Tom Wolf. Announcing his exit, Mr Wolf said Ipsos bosses in Paris, France

April 9, 2019

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Man Swallows 2 Months’ Worth of ARV Drugs, 5 Litres Pesticide after Testing HIV Positive

A Nairobi-based man reportedly committed suicide last week by consuming two months’ worth of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs and 5 litres of pesticide after testing HIV positive. The

April 9, 2019

News·OMG·TL

Size 8: My Marriage and Finances are Not Perfect

To many people, gospel musician Linet Munyali alias Size 8 Reborn is the embodiment of perfection. Formerly a secular artist, Size 8 turned over

April 9, 2019

Entertainment·TL

Watch: Octopizzo Champions Clean Water for All in New Track ‘One Like The Water’

Kenyan rapper Octopizzo continues to work towards creating a better world for all with yet another project in his long list of philanthropic and community-based

April 9, 2019

Entertainment·TL·Video

‘Churchill Show’ Comedienne Wants Your Help to Undergo Urgent Endometriosis Surgery

Yet another Kenyan public personality has opened up about her battle with endometriosis. Following after the likes of media personalities Njambi Koikai, Ciru Muriuki, and

April 9, 2019

Entertainment·News·TL

SAD: Kakamega Mother of Quintuplets Dies a Week After Death of Two Babies

Tragedy has struck the family of Evelyn Namukhula, the woman who gave birth to five babies in Kakamega County last month. The 28-year-old, who

April 8, 2019

News·OMG·TL

Steve Mbogo Blames NTSA for his Range Rover/Probox Number Plate Woes

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) should be held accountable for allowing Steve Mbogo to register a Ranger Rover bearing a Probox number

April 8, 2019

News·TL

Tom Mboya on Alcoholism, Getting Sacked After Winning Global Award, Brutal Attack on Son

Former Citizen TV news anchor Tom Mboya was once a force to be reckoned with in the media industry. Mr Mboya left a six-figure salary

April 8, 2019

featured·lifestyle·TL

Inmate Who Scored 403 Marks in KCPE Desperate to Join Form One

A convict serving 30 years at Nakuru GK Prison is yet to join Secondary school despite scoring 403 marks in last year’s Kenya Certificate of Primary Education

April 8, 2019

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My Story: Burnt in Hot Water as a Child, Diagnosed with Vitiligo, Attempted Suicide

Joan Mbogo is a beautician who has over the years struggled to love the skin she bears. As a child, Ms Mbogo suffered severe

April 8, 2019

featured·lifestyle·TL

Hilarious Posts by Kenyans on Social Media to Take Away Those Monday Blues

April 8, 2019

Humour·Social Media·TL

Designer Shiyenze Khasoha Opens Up on Battle with Ovarian Cancer

Roselyn Shiyenze Khasoha is a Nairobi-based fashion designer and founder of Shiyenze Fashion House. She is battling Ovarian cancer and using her fashion creativity to

April 8, 2019

featured·lifestyle·TL

Kalekye Mumo Goes Solo after Quitting K24’s ‘Talk Central’

Celebrated radio and TV personality Kalekye Mumo has embarked on the next chapter of her illustrious media career after calling it a day at

April 8, 2019

Entertainment·Social Media·TL·TV

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

April 8, 2019

Humour·Social Media·TL

7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Chef Ali Mandhry

Ali Said Alamin Mandhry popularly known as Chef Ali was already cooking at the tender age of 9. By the age of 12 yrs

April 8, 2019

featured·lifestyle·TL

Magistrate Withdraws from Case after Slapping Governor With Sh100 m Bail

Chief Magistrate Douglas Ogoti has recused himself from the case against Samburu Governor Moses Lenolkulal. This is after Lenolkulal’s lawyer, Paul Nyamodi, requested the Anti-Corruption Court Magistrate

April 5, 2019

News·TL

3 Issues ‘President’ Babu Owino Would Prioritize in his State of the Nation Address

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday, April 4, made the highly anticipated 2019 State of the Nation address – his second of his final term

April 5, 2019

News·Politics·TL

Governor Sonko Diverts Sh96M ‘Confidential Budget’ to Better Use

Days after he defended a supposed Sh96 million confidential budget allocation, Nairobi governor Mike Sonko now wants the money to be diverted elsewhere. Sonko,

April 5, 2019

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