Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Police Officer Fatally Shoots Himself in Front of Wife and Children

A police officer died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound early Sunday morning in Oruba Estate, Suna-Ragana location, Migori County. A police report filed by

June 3, 2024

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Mudavadi Clarifies Reports Regarding Haitian Police Training in Kenya

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has refuted reports suggesting that the National Police Service (NPS) is conducting training for Haiti security officers in Kenya.

June 3, 2024

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Farmhand Accused of Killing Employer Escapes Police Custody in Kirinyaga

The family of a 64-year-old woman, allegedly murdered by her Ugandan farmhand in November, is demanding answers after learning that the suspect had escaped

June 3, 2024

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Government Reveals Strategy to Lower Cooking Oil Prices

The Committee on Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives says it will consult ministry officials and other key stakeholders in the edible oils sub-sector to tackle

May 31, 2024

Business·News·TL

Ruto’s Friends Who Provided Private Jet For Kes.10 Million

President William Ruto revealed that the private plane he used for his recent trip to the US cost only about Kes. 10 million ($73,000).

May 31, 2024

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Malala Defends Displaying National Flag on His Car Despite Not Holding Government Position

UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala on Thursday explained why his car flies the national flag, even though he does not hold a government position.

May 31, 2024

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Ezekiel Mutua Meets TikToker Who Gifted Condoms to Pastor Kanyari

On Wednesday, May 29, Ezekiel Mutua, the Chief Executive Officer of the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK), met Faith Mutindi, the woman who

May 31, 2024

Entertainment·Social Media

Party Leader Denies DP Gachagua’s Takeover of TND Ownership

The New Democrats(TND) party leader, Thuo Mathenge, clarified that Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has not acquired the party, contrary to media reports. Speaking on

May 31, 2024

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EACC Moves to Reclaim Kes.5.2B Worth of Grabbed Land in Central Kenya

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is pursuing the recovery of government land and houses valued at Kes.5.2 billion, allegedly grabbed by private developers

May 31, 2024

Business·News·TL

Priest Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident Along Nakuru Highway, ““The body was left in pieces”

Police in Naivasha launched a manhunt for a lorry driver who hit and killed a Catholic priest along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway before fleeing the

May 31, 2024

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Crackdown on Security Companies and Guards Commences

The Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) has initiated a nationwide crackdown on unregistered security guards and companies. In a statement released on Wednesday, May

May 31, 2024

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World Vape Day: BAT Proposes 4 Ways to Attain a Smoke-Free Kenya

To commemorate World Vape Day on Thursday and World No Tobacco Day on May 31st, BAT Kenya is advocating for implementing sustainable regulation for

May 31, 2024

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President Ruto: We’re Deliberate in Job Creation For Kenyan Youth

President William Ruto has reiterated that the government is implementing robust measures to address youth unemployment in the country. Ruto stated that the government

May 31, 2024

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Gachagua Rubbishes Reports of Acquiring Jimmy Kibaki’s Party

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has refuted media reports suggesting he has acquired a new political party ahead of the 2027 elections. Amid ongoing political

May 30, 2024

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Malala Warns CSs Murkomen and Moses Kuria: ‘Resign or Face Disciplinary Action’

United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Cleophas Malala on Wednesday threw a spanner in the works by escalating the political turmoil within President William

May 30, 2024

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Why TVET Torch Launched By Ruto is Traversing the Country

Two months ago, President William Ruto launched a TVET torch at the Nyeri National Polytechnic to begin a nationwide journey covering all 47 counties.

May 30, 2024

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Ezekiel Mutua Withdraws His First TikTok Earnings, “One day I will post a million..”

Ezekiel Mutua, CEO of the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK), is thrilled to have banked his first earnings from the TikTok platform. Sharing

May 30, 2024

Entertainment·News·Social Media·TL

CBK Governor Kamau Thugge Scoops Prestigious Continental Award

Central Bank of Kenya Governor, Dr Kamau Thugge has clinched the prestigious Central Bank Governor of the Year Award, awarded by the African Banker

May 30, 2024

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Omtatah and Three Others Challenge CAS Appointments in Court

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah and three others have filed a petition against the government challenging the appointment of Chief Administrative Secretaries (CAS). The petition

May 30, 2024

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