Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Police Speak Out on Reports of Mungiki Massacre in Mathare and Lucky Summer

Nairobi County Police Commander Japhet Koome has rubbished widespread reports of Mungiki attacks in Mathare, Lucky Summer and Dandora on Sunday night as a false

August 16, 2017

News·Politics·TL

Sonko Threatens to Sue Kidero if He Carries Out Further Activities at City Hall

Nairobi governor-elect Mike Mbuvi Sonko has written to Dr. Evans Kidero asking him not to carry out any further activities at City Hall. The

August 16, 2017

News·Politics·TL

Carol Ngumbu Buried in Gachie, Msando to be Laid to Rest this Weekend

The woman whose body was found next to that of slain IEBC ICT manager Chris Msando was buried in a quiet ceremony at her parent’s

August 16, 2017

News·TL

Kidero Denies Conceding Defeat to Sonko

Former Nairobi County Governor Evans Kidero has reiterated that he did not lose to Mike Sonko. Dr. Kidero has come out to address reports

August 16, 2017

News·Politics·TL

Woman Asks Court to Allow Defilement Suspect to Marry her Daughter

A Court in Molo was on Tuesday left in shock after a woman requested that the suspect in a defilement case be allowed to

August 16, 2017

News·OMG·TL

‘Dear Githeri Man, Kenyans Will Soon Forget About You’..Jalang’o’s Wise Words to Internet Sensation

Radio presenter Felix Odiwuor better known as Jalang’o has penned an insightful letter to the man of the moment, Githeri Man. Martin Kamotho from

August 16, 2017

lifestyle·TL

‘Tumbo ni Yangu’ Sanaipei Tande Plays Down Body Shaming Magazine (Photos)

Sanaipei Tande is once again the victim of body shaming after a local daily pullout published a disparaging comment about her tummy. Buzz Magazine,

August 16, 2017

Entertainment·TL

Only in Kenya: Here’s That Pimped Out Bodaboda with Three Screens – Video

The flamboyance often associated with Nairobi’s Matatu culture has struck the boda-boda industry in Eastlands area. Somewhere in Embakasi West constituency, there exists a

August 16, 2017

Business·TL

Strong for Ababu: Namwamba’s Wife Works Out at Gym ‘Mwitu’ with Homemade Weights (PHOTOS)

It appears Ababu Namwamba’s wife, Priscah Mwaro, is mustering the strength to cope with her husband’s loss in last week’s General Election. The former

August 15, 2017

lifestyle·TL

Uhuru’s Re-election Good for Business as Stock Market Hits 14-Month High

The Nairobi Securities Exchange index has risen nearly seven per cent to a 14-month high as investors welcomed President Uhuru’s reelection. The NSE-20 index rose 2.51

August 15, 2017

Business·News·TL

Raila: I’m Not Going to be a Candidate Again

Perennial presidential election loser Raila Odinga has said that he will not be vying for the presidency in the future. The Opposition leader, who has

August 15, 2017

News·Politics·TL

Sonko Gets to Work: Governor Elect Rejects Sh25m Inauguration, Moves to Contain Unscrupulous ‘Tenderpreneurs’

Following Kidero’s loss in last week’s General Election, Sonko’s job moving forward should be relatively easy. Kidero was without a doubt the least performing

August 15, 2017

Politics·TL

It’s Here! Watch ‘Githeri Man’ Hit Song by ‘Yaliyo Ndwele Sipite’ Singer MC Njagi – Video

Thanks to the immense euphoria created by Martin Kamotho, famously known as Githeri Man, we now have a ‘theme’ song for the Kenyan hero.

August 15, 2017

Entertainment·Humour·TL

Witch Doctor’s Spirits Confirm NASA Principals will Abandon Raila

In what appears to be a case of stating the obvious, a Teso witch doctor has said that NASA principals will “abandon Raila Odinga in

August 15, 2017

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Nyandarua Man Commits Suicide After Laikipia Governor’s Loss

A man in Nyandarua County has taken his life after the loss of his preferred gubernatorial candidate in the just concluded General Election. David

August 15, 2017

News·OMG·TL

After Githeri Man, Meet Avocado..Father of 12 Who Just Won as an Independent in a Jubilee Zone

First there was Githeri Man and now we have a man called Avocado. Last week, residents of Chemosot ward in Bureti constituency elected the

August 15, 2017

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Fake News Country: Has Nakuru Based Hero Radio Station Shut Down?

Nakuru based controversial Hero radio station, owned by singer Vivian’s fiance Sam ‘West’ Gitonga, has not shut down. The controversial radio station, known for running

August 15, 2017

Entertainment·News·TL

OMG! Woman, 27, Poisons her Two Sons Aged Five and Two in Nyahururu

A 27-year-old woman on Sunday poisoned her two children aged five and two in Nyahururu. Grace Wambui reportedly administered pesticide to her sons at around 9

August 15, 2017

Bizzare·News·OMG·TL