Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

High Court Strikes Out Case Against GMO Food Imports

The High Court has dismissed petitions challenging the lifting of the ban on genetically modified (GMO) foods. The court ruled that the issue had

November 8, 2024

Business·News·TL

FKF Board Assures Transparent County Elections with Final Preparations Complete

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Electoral Board has announced that all preparations are in place for the county elections scheduled for this Saturday, with

November 8, 2024

News·Sports·TL

KRA Clarifies IMEI Registration Rules: What You Need to Know Before 2025

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has clarified that the new regulations requiring passengers to register the international mobile equipment identity (IMEI) numbers of their

November 7, 2024

News·TL

CCTV Footage Ties Eastleigh Murder Suspect to Murdered Woman Found at Lang’ata Cemetery

Detectives investigating the discovery of a mutilated body at Lang’ata Cemetery on October 31, 2024, have made a breakthrough, linking Hashim Dagane Muhumed to

November 7, 2024

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COMMUNICATION AUTHORITY DIRECTIVE REGISTRATION OF SIMCARDS

CA Officials Grilled Over Expiring Data Bundles and Consumer Protection

Officials from the Communications Authority (CA) faced questions over the practice of charging Kenyans for unused data bundles that expire quickly, raising concerns that

November 7, 2024

News·Tech·TL

How Ex-NYS Officials Stole KES791 Million in Fraud Scheme

Samuel Wachenje and Hendrick Nyongesa Pilisi, former employees of the National Youth Service (NYS), have been convicted of fraud and conspiracy for their involvement

November 7, 2024

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Counter-Terrorism Unit Recovers Bomb-Making Materials in Garissa Operation

On Tuesday, November 5, police conducted an intelligence-led operation against two al-Shabaab camps in Garissa, recovering a range of bomb-making materials. The Special Operations

November 7, 2024

News·TL

Kenyan Al-Shabaab Conspirator Found Guilty of Plotting 9/11-Style Attack

Cholo Abdi Abdullah, a 34-year-old Kenyan, has been convicted of multiple terrorism-related charges after conspiring with Al-Shabaab to carry out a 9/11-style attack on

November 7, 2024

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IPOA Seeks Amendments to Hold Senior Cops Accountable for Junior Officers’ Misconduct

Senior police officers may soon be held accountable for the actions of their junior officers if Parliament approves proposed amendments to the National Police

November 7, 2024

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NYS Announces Welding Job Opportunities in UAE with Kes.50,930 Salary

The National Youth Service (NYS) has announced 100 job openings for recent graduates to work as welders in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). These

November 7, 2024

Jobs·News·TL

Kalonzo Challenges IEBC to Draw Lessons from US Elections

Kalonzo Musyoka has urged Kenya, particularly the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), to draw lessons from the US elections. The Wiper Party leader

November 7, 2024

Politics·TL

Education PS Calls for Parental Support as More Pregnant Girls Take National Exams in Hospitals

Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang raised concerns over the rising number of schoolgirls taking national exams while pregnant or just after giving birth. Speaking

November 7, 2024

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Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley Becomes First Kenyan-Born Member of Minnesota House of Representatives

Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley made history by becoming the first Kenyan-born individual to secure a seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives in the just

November 6, 2024

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Gachagua Finds Positives in Life After Political Ouster

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua reflected on his life after impeachment, highlighting the positive aspects that have emerged from his experience. Speaking at the

November 6, 2024

News·TL

Petition Calls for Term Limits for Senators, MPs and MCAs, Aligning Them with Presidency

Parliament has received a petition proposing a law that limits Senators, Members of Parliament (MPs), and Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) to a maximum

November 6, 2024

News·Politics·TL

Starting January, All Passengers Entering Kenya Must Declare Mobile Device IMEI Numbers

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) announced that starting January 1, 2025, all passengers entering Kenya must declare and register the International Mobile Equipment Identity

November 6, 2024

News·TL

New Tax Regulations on the Horizon: Treasury Consolidates Eight Measures into Three Bills

The National Treasury has announced plans to reinstate eight tax provisions previously removed from the rejected Finance Bill 2024. The Treasury will consolidate these

November 6, 2024

Business·News·TL

New Arrest in Willis Ayieko Murder Case: Detectives Capture Bodaboda Rider

Detectives have arrested another suspect in the murder investigation of Willis Ayieko Onyango, a former Human Resource Manager at Wells Fargo. Authorities apprehended Fredrick

November 6, 2024

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