Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Saudi Authorities Postpone May 15 Execution of Stephen Munyakho

Saudi Arabia has accepted Kenya’s request to postpone Stephen Munyakho’s execution, originally scheduled for Wednesday, to allow for further negotiations among all parties involved.

May 14, 2024

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MPs Turn Down Senate Proposal to Allocate Counties Kes.415 Billion

A National Assembly committee has rejected the Senate’s proposal to allocate counties Kes.415 billion in the next financial year. The Budget and Appropriations Committee

May 14, 2024

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Omtatah Urges Kenyans to Engage in Public Participation on Finance Bill 2024

Vihiga Senator Okiya Omtatah has issued a rallying call to Kenyans to meticulously scrutinize the newly unveiled Finance Bill, 2024, and submit their proposals.

May 13, 2024

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NTSA Conducts Nationwide Road Inspections as Schools Resume

Since morning, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has been conducting road safety compliance checks on highways nationwide. The objective is to bolster

May 13, 2024

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Monday Madness: Hilarious Memes Taking the Internet by Storm

May 13, 2024

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Govt Sets Up Emergency Desk to Replace Documents Lost in Floods

The government is expediting the replacement process for ID cards and personal registration documents lost or damaged due to flooding. Julius Bitok, the Principal

May 13, 2024

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Kenyan Twitter’s Hilarious Takes on X to Chase Away the Monday Blues

May 13, 2024

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List of Cabinet Secretaries Leading Tree Planting Drive This Week

The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry has released a roster of Cabinet members spearheading the tree planting campaign from Monday, May 13,

May 13, 2024

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Body of Kenyan Medical Student Found in Kampala University Hostel

Police in Bushenyi District, western Uganda, have initiated investigations into the unusual death of a Kenyan student enrolled at Kampala International University (KIU). The

May 13, 2024

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Betty Kyallo Talks Dating, Wedding Plans and Being Submissive: ‘My Man is From Western…’

Betty Kyallo shared some details about her private life, offering a rare insight into her relationship, which she has previously kept away from public

May 13, 2024

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Gachagua Revives ‘One Man One Vote One Shilling’ Formula

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says he will push for adopting the one-man-one-shilling formula to ensure fairness and equity in allocating funds to counties. Gachagua

May 13, 2024

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Tout Crushed to Death After Bus Overturns on Jogoo Road

A matatu tout lost his life, and 21 other passengers sustained injuries when the bus they were traveling in overturned along Jogoo Road, Nairobi.

May 13, 2024

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‘Ukiachwa Achika..’ CS Linturi Told After Blaming Former Spouse For Impeachment Woes

The longstanding troubled relationship between former bedfellows, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi and Aldai MP Marianne Kitany, resurfaced during the impeachment hearing of the

May 9, 2024

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Uthiru Building Collapse: Tenant Recalls Lucky Escape: ‘I was stuck for about 15 minutes’

A tenant, residing in the building that collapsed in Uthiru on Tuesday night, recounted the sequence of events leading up to the incident. Preferring

May 9, 2024

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MP Spearheading Linturi’s Removal Motion Alleges Threats to Life

Bumula MP Jack Wamboka, initiator of the impeachment motion against Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi, claims his life is under threat. During Tuesday’s pre-trial hearing,

May 9, 2024

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TikTokers Arrested for Filming Prank Video Outside Kilifi Police Station

Authorities have arrested four individuals for filming a TikTok prank video outside the Kilifi Police Station. The arrested individuals include Shabir Ali Suleiman (27),

May 9, 2024

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Flood Death Toll Rises to 257 As 54,837 Households Displaced

The death toll from flood-related incidents climbed to 257 yesterday, with 19 more lives lost in the previous 24 hours. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura

May 9, 2024

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Court Testimony: Obado was at Raila’s Residence During Sharon Otieno’s Abduction

The murder trial against former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two others continued Wednesday, with the 42nd witness taking to the stand. Investigations officer

May 9, 2024

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