Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

How Parklands MCA Walked into EACC Trap in Sh5.7 Million Extortion Plot

Parklands MCA Jayendra Malde was arrested on Friday night following a well-laid trap by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). The first time MCA was to

August 28, 2018

News·Politics·TL

Joho Encourages President Uhuru to Lose Friends “Because we are his New-found Friends”

Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho has told President Uhuru Kenyatta not to worry about losing friends in the ongoing fight against corruption. Speaking during a

August 28, 2018

Politics·TL

Ekuru Aukot Says He’s Not Desperate to Shake Uhuru’s Hands

Thirdway Alliance Party leader Ekuru Aukot is not desperate to shake hands with President Uhuru Kenyatta, the former presidential aspirant has declared. Speaking on Monday,

August 28, 2018

Politics·TL

Ommy Dimpoz in Good Health, Not in ICU – Manager

Reports doing rounds that Tanzanian musician Ommy Dimpoz has been hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) are false, the singer’s handlers have said. According

August 28, 2018

Entertainment·TL

Moving on Swiftly? Vera Sidika Goes on Dinner/Movie Date Days After Dumping Otile Brown

No sooner had Vera Sidika ended her short-lived romance with Otile Brown than she went out on a date with a new man. The

August 28, 2018

Entertainment·gossip·TL

Elani Delves Into Kenya’s Food Insecurity in New Song ‘Mahindi’

East African Powerhouse group Elani is back with another release barely three weeks after making its highly anticipated comeback. Dubbed ‘Mahindi’, the track was written

August 28, 2018

Entertainment·TL

Senator Millicent Omanga Reportedly Complains Economy Class Seats are Small for her

Nominated Senator Millicent Omanga has written to the Parliamentary Service Commission seeking permission to fly Business Class, claiming she cannot fit in the standard

August 27, 2018

Politics·TL

Not Again! Alchemist Nightclub Accused of Racism as Video of Incident is Leaked – Watch

The Alchemist Bar in Westlands, Nairobi has once again been accused of racism against Kenyans and non-Caucasians within their premises. The high-end nightclub was first

August 27, 2018

News·OMG·TL

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

August 27, 2018

Humour·Social Media·TL

DP Ruto, Kalonzo Vow to Work Together to Unite the Country

Deputy President William Ruto and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka were singing the same tune on Saturday as they pledged to work together to

August 27, 2018

Politics·TL

The Day Kenyatta Ordered me to be in his Office in 10 Mins, Conservationist Perez Olindo Speaks

Dr Perez Olindo is a globally acclaimed conservationist who became the first African director of the Kenya National Parks Authority between 1966 and 1981.

August 27, 2018

featured·TL

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

August 27, 2018

Humour·Social Media·TL

10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Online Comedian Henry Desagu

Henry Desagu, real name Ithagu Kibicho, is one of the more popular online comedians in Kenya. He rose to instant fame a few years ago

August 27, 2018

Entertainment·TL

Film Couple Lizz and Alex Konstantaras Expecting Second Child

The Konstantaras family, comprising of thespians Lizz Njagah Konstantaras and Alex Konstantaras, is months away from welcoming its newest member. The celebrated film and

August 27, 2018

Entertainment·TL

Teen Songbird Amani G Speaks on Musical Journey, Looking to Work With Size 8 and Mercy Masika

In a few short months, Kenya’s teen sensation and talented songbird Amani G has gone from singing cover songs for strangers in Githurai to

August 27, 2018

Entertainment·TL

All You Need to Know About Upcoming Songbird Dianarose “Dida” Damian

Dida, real name Dianarose Damian, is an upcoming artiste of Tanzanian origin who has found her home in Kenya. She is married to Kenyan

August 27, 2018

Entertainment·TL

Govt Set to Ink Sh380 Billion Deal for Final Phase of SGR

Kenya will next month sign a Sh380 billion contract for the final phase of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). Transport and Infrastructure Cabinet Secretary

August 24, 2018

Business·TL

Babu Owino and Jaguar Take Hilarious Jibes at Each Other’s Suit – PHOTOS

Nairobi’s youthful legislators Paul Ongili alias Babu Owino and Charles Njagua alias Jaguar continued their show of unity as they engaged in a light-hearted

August 24, 2018

Politics·TL

Governor Mutua Can’t Keep Calm After Surprise Birthday Treat From Machakos First Lady

Machakos County Governor Dr Alfred Mutua was all kinds of stoked as he took to social media to gush about his surprise birthday treat

August 24, 2018

lifestyle·TL

Paedophile Who Shared Minors’ Photos on Facebook Arrested

A suspected paedophile who shocked Kenyan netizens after bragging about his sexual encounters with several minors has been arrested. William Hanga Mwazombo, 23, a Wells

August 24, 2018

News·TL

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