Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Kenya Power, ERC Taken to Court as Kenyans Complain Over New Billing Structure

When the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) announced the scrapping of the Sh.150 fixed cost charge on the Kenya Power electricity billing system on Monday,

August 3, 2018

News·TL

Woman Reportedly Loses Eye After Hyena Attack on Mombasa Highway

A 25-year-old woman has reportedly lost an eye following a traumatic attack by a vicious hyena on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway. According to a police

August 3, 2018

News·OMG·TL

Why Keri Hilson Broke Down in Tears During Press Conference at KICC

Visiting American R&B singer Keri Hilson on Thursday broke down in tears as she gave an inspired talk about her struggles with depression. The

August 3, 2018

Entertainment·TL

Saumu Mbuvi’s Ex Speaks Up on Reported Break Up With Murang’a Governor’s Daughter

According to word on the street, all is not well between the businessman-cum politician Benson Gatu and his boo, Rachael Wanja. Months after the former

August 3, 2018

Entertainment·gossip·TL

Mungu Halali: Old PHOTO of DJ Creme de la Creme and Wife That Will Inspire You

Over the years, Kenyan entertainer Creme de la Creme has proudly showcased his humble beginnings. He has been one of the most popular and

August 3, 2018

Entertainment·TL

OMG: Man Kills 9-month-old Son After Fight With Wife Over Food

A domestic quarrel between a man and his wife in Murang’a County ended in tragedy after the man attacked their 9-month-old son. Francis Muiruri from Gaichanjiru

August 2, 2018

Bizzare·OMG·TL

Who Are You Reconciling? – ODM to Kalonzo Musyoka

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has poured cold water on Kalonzo Musyoka’s attempts to reconcile the “noisy and messy” divorce between its party leader

August 2, 2018

Politics·TL

Shock as Farmhand Slits Own Throat With Kitchen Knife in Ukambani

Residents of Mbooni, Makueni county are still reeling from the shock of a horrific suicide by a middle-aged man on Wednesday. The man, identified as Mutunga Kimonyi,

August 2, 2018

Bizzare·News·OMG·TL

Senator Orengo Ordered to Pay Former Employee Sh600K

Justice Onesmus Makau of the Employment and Labor Relations Court has ordered Siaya Senator James Orengo to pay a former employee Sh600,000 as compensation

August 2, 2018

Politics·TL

How Larry Madowo Challenged Ian Wafula to Quit K24 For BBC

Former K24 news anchor Ian Wafula has attributed his major move to giant media house BBC to three challenging words by fellow journo Larry

August 2, 2018

TL·TV

Rapper King Kaka a Deadbeat Dad? Sage Chemutai’s Comments Suggest So

Kenyan rapper King Kaka might be a deadbeat dad if recent comments by singer Sage Chemutai are anything to go by. The talented songbird

August 2, 2018

Entertainment·TL

Dreams Do Come True, Says Ciru Muriuki as She Quits K24

Television presenter Ciru Muriuki has called it a day at MediaMax-owned TV station K24 in the latest surprise move within the Kenyan media industry. Muriuki has

August 2, 2018

TL·TV

Linus Kaikai: I Gave My Wife My ATM Pin After Three Weeks of Dating

While most people in relationships wouldn’t be caught dead sharing their ATM details with their significant others, Citizen TV’s Linus Kaikai is quite the

August 2, 2018

lifestyle·TL

Wasafi’s Bongo Star Doesn’t Understand Why He Collapsed After Kiss From Female Fan

Tanzanian hitmaker Lava Lava doesn’t understand why he collapsed on stage after he was unexpectedly kissed by an excited female fan. The WCB signee

August 2, 2018

Entertainment·TL

Watch: Victoria Kimani Drops Dope Visuals For ‘Boom’

Kenyan music diva Victoria Kimani has dished out the visuals to “Boom” and they are Lit AF. ‘Boom’ is the third single off the Safari

August 2, 2018

Entertainment·TL

Government Invites Youthful Agents For Single ID Registration in October

The government has set the ball rolling on the recruitment of agents ahead of the registration of Kenyans into a single identification database. In a letter

August 1, 2018

News·TL

Kenya’s Economy Expected to Grow in 2018: CBK

The country’s economy is projected to grow by 6.2 percent in 2018, the Central Bank of Kenya has said. Central Bank Governor Patrick Njoroge attributed

August 1, 2018

Business·TL

Eastleigh Rehab Centre Closed and Perpetrators Arrested After Shocking Expose

The Darushifa Rehabilitation Centre in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area has been closed, director of the National Authority for the Campaign Against alcohol Drug Abuse (Nacada) Vincent

August 1, 2018

News·TL

CS Amina: Moi Girls Alleged Rape Victims Were Ordered to Shower

Education CS Amina Mohammed has faulted some of the staff who were within the Moi Girls High School during the alleged rape incident in June.

August 1, 2018

News·TL

CS Balala: Ministry Has All 20 Horns From Dead Rhinos

The Wildlife and Tourism Ministry has all the 20 horns from the 10 rhinos that died last month in a calamitous relocation project, CS

August 1, 2018

News·TL

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