Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

“Lucky to Escape,” Man Narrates Encounter with Hippo That Bit off his Legs (Photos)

A 23-Year-Old man is still coming to terms with a harrowing hippopotamus attack that left him maimed. Enock Romano was attacked by the animal on

January 12, 2018

OMG·TL

PHOTOS – Meet Bahati’s Gorgeous Sister-in-Law Who Looks Like Diana Marua

It appears Kenyan gospel musician Bahati married into a family with good-looking genes. This is after the singer’s wife, Diana Marua, unveiled her equally

January 12, 2018

Entertainment·TL

PHOTOS – Vicmass Luodollar Becomes a Dad as Wife Delivers Baby Boy

King Gilroy has arrived! That’s the name rapper Vicmass Luodollar and his wife, Chimami – real name Lucy Manga –have chosen for their newborn baby.

January 12, 2018

Entertainment·TL

VIDEO: Khaligraph Jones and Timmy TDat Team Up for Banger “Kasayole”

It was only a matter of time before two of Kenya’s biggest hitmakers, Khaligraph Jones and Timmy Tdat, teamed up. The ‘Kasabun’ hitmaker and

January 12, 2018

Entertainment·TL

Matiang’i Orders Mandatory Customer Care Training for All JKIA Staff

No sooner had Fred Matiang’i retained his spot in Uhuru’s cabinet than he got down to doing what he does best: Streamlining. The Interior

January 11, 2018

Business·TL

Nairobi Crackdown on Illegal Garbage Dumping Nets 45 Suspects

Nairobi County inspectorate officers have arrested at least 45 people in connection with the illegal dumping of garbage in the city. Peter Mbaya, a

January 11, 2018

News·TL

Finally: Tickets Available for KQ’s Historic Maiden Flight to New York

It has been many years in the making but it is finally happening. The national carrier, Kenya Airways, is set to commence daily flights

January 11, 2018

Business·TL

“I Didn’t Ask for Posh County Mansion, I’ve Lived in a Bigger House for 25 Years,” Speaker Elachi

Nairobi County Speaker Beatrice Elachi has refuted claims that she asked for a posh mansion located in an upmarket location that has a swimming pool

January 11, 2018

Politics·TL

“Desperate” Single Mum Sells Three-Day-Old Newborn for 10K

A 25-year-old single mother of three was Tuesday charged with selling her three-year-old infant for Sh10,000. Sarahi Kwamboka appeared before Kitui resident magistrate Johnstone

January 11, 2018

News·OMG·TL

NTSA Data Reveals Monday Was The Safest Day for Road Users in 2017

Monday was the safest day for travelers on Kenyan roads in 2017, according to statics by roads authority NTSA. The data indicates Sunday was the

January 11, 2018

Business·TL

Actress Kate ‘Celina’ Kamau Hints at Baby Number Two

It appears television director and producer Philip Karanja alipanda mbegu. A month after his dream honeymoon in Seychelles with his actress wife, Catherine Kamau,

January 11, 2018

Entertainment·gossip·TL

“Not Everyone is as H*rny as You,” Akothee Breathes Fire on Bloggers

Musician madam boss Akothee is one pissed off woman, with bloggers being the main culprits in her latest tirade of backlash. The popular singer

January 11, 2018

Entertainment·gossip·TL

Massive Jam!! Sauti Sol and Tiwa Savage Deliver Sizzling Collabo ‘Girl Next Door’ – VIDEO

They promised and they have delivered. Kenyan Afro-pop band, Sauti Sol, are back with some sizzling new heat featuring Nigerian songbird Tiwa Savage. Weeks

January 11, 2018

Entertainment·TL

VIDEO: Benachi Releases Amazing New Single – Tiba Yangu – Watch

Gospel hitmaker Benachi has kickstarted his 2018 discography account with the release of ‘Tiba Yangu.’ ‘Tiba Yangu’, Swahili for “My Redeemer” is a feel-good

January 11, 2018

Entertainment·TL

Turning Over a New Leaf? Pastors Lay Hands on Babu Owino (PHOTOS)

Could this be the year that controversial legislator Babu Owino turns over a new leaf? Well, all indications suggest that the Embakasi East MP

January 10, 2018

Politics·TL

All The Funniest Memes After Massive Power Blackout Hits on Same Date as Last Year

At this rate, it would be unfair not to give it up to Kenya Power for showing consistency in their poor service delivery. Barely

January 10, 2018

Humour·TL

Sonko Election Petition Collapses After Alleged Death Threats to Petitioners

Nairobi County Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko can finally heave a sigh of relief after the petition challenging his election collapsed. This is after the

January 10, 2018

Politics·TL

“The President of Kenya is Uhuru Kenyatta,” NASA MP Claims

Kitutu Chache South Member of Parliament Richard Onyonka has sensationally expressed his reservations about the planned ‘swearing in’ of Opposition leader Raila Odinga as the

January 10, 2018

Politics·TL

Gideon Moi: “Why I Would Gladly Decline Uhuru’s Cabinet Job Offer”

Baringo South Member of Parliament Gideon Moi has said he would gladly decline a Cabinet position in President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration. Speaking at Parliament buildings

January 10, 2018

Politics·TL

PHOTOS – ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Star and Kenyan Husband on Dream Honeymoon in Maldives

The ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ pal Shamea Morton is finally on her long-awaited honeymoon. Morton, who has been sharing the prelude to her Kenyan wedding

January 10, 2018

Entertainment·TL

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