Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

MCSK Ordered to Close Accounts Used for Royalties Collection

On Thursday, June 13, the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) issued a directive for the immediate closure of all accounts used by the Music Copyright

June 14, 2024

Entertainment·News·TL

DPP Drops Criminal Case Against Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has terminated the criminal case against Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula and 23 others, citing the validity of

June 14, 2024

News·TL

Saudi Authorities Extend Deadline for Execution of Stephen Munyakho

Saudi Arabia authorities have extended the deadline for Kenyan Stephen Munyakho’s execution to November 26 amid ongoing negotiations over blood money. In a statement

June 14, 2024

News·TL

Can You Change Your NHIF Outpatient Hospital Online?

Benefit Tariffs for New SHIF Scheme Revealed

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has issued new tariffs for the benefits package within the recently introduced Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) scheme. In

June 12, 2024

News·TL

Looming Job Losses as 200+ CEOs Plan to Lay Off 370,000 Employees

CEOs from over 200 private sector companies are preparing to lay off hundreds of thousands of employees in 2024 as part of cost-cutting measures.

June 12, 2024

Business·News·TL

Rachel Ruto Announces Drone Service for Collecting Medical Samples in Eldoret

First Lady Rachel Ruto inaugurated a drone initiative at Huruma Sub-County Hospital, aimed at collecting medical samples from facilities across Uasin Gishu County for

June 12, 2024

News·TL

Impersonator of Spice FM Host Arrested for Defrauding Radio Show Guests

Police have arrested a suspect who has been impersonating Spice FM journalist Eric Latiff to defraud unsuspecting victims. A complaint filed with the Directorate

June 12, 2024

Entertainment·TL·TV

Gideon Moi Warns Ruto’s Finance Bill Will Impoverish More Kenyans

On Tuesday, Kanu party leader Gideon Moi warned that President William Ruto’s tax proposals contained in the Finance Bill 2024 will push more Kenyans

June 12, 2024

News·Politics·TL

Ruto and Uhuru Discuss Retirement Perks Complaints

On Tuesday, President William Ruto discussed concerns with his predecessor, retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, regarding the disbursement of funds allocated to Kenyatta’s office. State

June 12, 2024

News·Politics·TL

MPs Summon State House Officials to Explain Uhuru’s Retirement Benefits

Members of Parliament have summoned State House representatives to explain why Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s office has been operating without funding. Implementation Committee Chair

June 12, 2024

News·Politics·TL

CBK Survey: Bread, Rice, and Other Food Prices Expected to Increase in June

A new survey by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) indicates that Kenyans expect prices of several food items to increase in June 2024.

June 12, 2024

Business·News·TL

DP Hosts Poet Princess, Pledges to Support Her Education to University

On Tuesday, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his spouse, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, hosted Princess Angel, the 11-year-old girl who boldly recited a poem during

June 12, 2024

Social Media·TL

Kenya Airways Provides Explanation for JKIA Runway Closure

In a statement on June 11, 2024, Kenya Airways (KQ) clarified the reason for the closure of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) runway

June 12, 2024

News·TL

Nairobi County Falls Short of Revenue Target by Kes.7 Billion

The Nairobi County Government will fall short of its revenue target for the Financial Year 2023/2024, which stands at Kes.19.9 billion. Nairobi Governor Johnson

June 11, 2024

Business·News·TL

Government Cuts Budget by Kes.132.4 Billion

The government has reduced this financial year’s overall budget by Kes.132.46 billion, bringing it down from Kes.3.981 trillion to Kes.3.848 trillion, representing a 3.3

June 11, 2024

Business·News·TL

President Ruto Enacts Division of Revenue Bill

President William Ruto has signed the Division of Revenue Bill, 2024, paving the way for the submission of financial estimates for the 2024/2025 fiscal

June 11, 2024

News·TL

Kindiki Ranks Best Performing CS as Ruto and Gachagua Score D in Performance Poll

A survey by InfoTrak has ranked Interior CS Kithure Kindiki as the best-performing Cabinet Secretary. Kindiki scored a B, with 60 percent, making him

June 11, 2024

News·Politics·TL

Speeding Police Vehicle Kills Traffic Officer at Bungoma Roadblock

A speeding police vehicle struck and killed a policeman at a roadblock at Cheptais Junction in Bungoma County. The incident occurred Sunday night when

June 11, 2024

News·OMG·TL

CS Nakhumicha Clarifies New SHA Health Insurance Registration Process

Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Susan Nakhumicha has clarified the registration process for the Social Health Authority (SHA), which will oversee the management of the

June 11, 2024

lifestyle·News·TL

L’Oréal Shampoo Brand Exported to Kenya Recalled Due to Bacteria Detection

The South Africa National Consumer Commission (NCC) has recalled a brand of neutralizing shampoo exported to Kenya and other countries. The authority explained that

June 11, 2024

Business·News·TL

Suggestions

Richard Kamau