Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Why Mai Mahiu Victims are Seeking Resettlement Away from Tragedy Site

The victims of the Mai Mahiu dam tragedy have urged the government to relocate them away from the flood-prone area, citing persistent fear and

May 9, 2024

News·TL

Doctors’ Strike Ends as KMPDU and Govt Sign Return-To-Work Agreement

Yesterday marked the end of the 56-day doctors’ strike as the Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists Dentists Union signed a return-to-work agreement. The conclusion follows

May 9, 2024

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Businessman’s Daughter Accused of Forging Will to Exclude Sisters from Inheritance

The late business tycoon Balkrishna Ramji Haribhai Devani’s daughter is facing charges for allegedly forging her father’s will to exclude her two sisters from

May 8, 2024

Business·News·TL

Woman Who Jumped into River Nyamindi With Baby Leaves Heartbreaking Message

Emerging details have revealed the final moments, including an alleged suicide note, of 29-year-old Maureen Wangui from Kirinyaga, who drowned last Saturday after she

May 8, 2024

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Ruto Unveils Second Phase of Kenya’s Urbanization Programme

President William Ruto has announced that the government is collaborating with county governments and international partners to bolster the development of municipalities, towns, and

May 8, 2024

Business·News·TL

KRA Directs Landlords to Pay 1.5% Housing Levy on Gross Rental Income

Starting May 9, landlords must remit 1.5 percent of their gross rental income. The Kenya Revenue Authority Head of Domestic Taxes Department, North Rift

May 8, 2024

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Eliud Kipchoge Speaks Out on Rumors Surrounding Kiptum’s Death: ‘I Trust No One’

Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge says he does not trust anyone, even his own shadow, after a barrage of online rumours that linked him

May 8, 2024

News·Sports

Mwangi Wa Iria’s Wife Granted Bail on Ksh.5M Bond in Ksh351M Corruption Case

On Tuesday, Jane Waigwe Kimani, wife of former Murang’a Governor Mwangi Wa Iria, appeared in court before Milimani Anti-Corruption Magistrate Victor Wakhumile to enter

May 8, 2024

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Kibor’s Youngest Widow Appeals to Court Following Alleged Matrimonial Home Eviction

The fourth widow of the late prominent Eldoret tycoon Jackson Kibor has taken legal action at the High Court in Eldoret seeking protection against

May 8, 2024

Business·News·TL

Govt Deregisters 700 Fraudulent Overseas Employment Agencies

In the past year, the government has reportedly deregistered over 700 employment agents who have been deceiving Kenyans with promises of securing jobs abroad.

May 8, 2024

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Government Secures Lucrative Overseas Market for Kenyan Tea

Following a pact between Kenya and Lipton Teas and Infusions and Brown Investments, tea farmers in Kenya will experience increased earnings from the crop.

May 8, 2024

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Teachers Sound Alarm on Increasing Cases of Mental Health Illness

The Kenya Women Teachers Association (KEWOTA) has sounded the alarm about the increasing cases of mental health illness among Kenyan teachers. During a press

May 8, 2024

lifestyle·TL

US Announces Updated Visa Processing Requirements Starting May 18

On Monday, the US Embassy in Nairobi released a fresh set of Visa processing requirements. The Embassy announced that applicants must adhere to the

May 7, 2024

lifestyle·News·TL

President Ruto Raises Storey Building Limit in Eastleigh to 30 Floors

President William Ruto on Monday announced that the government is lifting the 12-floor cap on Eastleigh storey buildings and increasing it to 30 floors.

May 7, 2024

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Why Kilifi Governor Has Retracted Threat to Dump Shakahola Bodies in Nairobi

Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro has made a U-turn on his threat to relocate Shakahola victims’ bodies from Malindi Sub-County Hospital Mortuary to Nairobi due

May 7, 2024

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Contents of Suicide Note in Kitengela Man’s Murder-Suicide with Teen Daughter

In a shocking incident that has rocked Kajiado East Sub-County, a 59-year-old man killed his teenage daughter before committing suicide in Kitengela on Sunday

May 7, 2024

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Court Freezes Ksh.62M Confiscated From Former CS Ukur Yatani’s Nephew

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has secured High Court orders to preserve $460,000 (Kes.62,100,000), which the anti-graft watchdog confiscated during its ongoing investigation

May 7, 2024

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Proprietor of Firms Connected to Fake Fertilizer Scandal Arraigned in Court

On Monday, the owner of two companies implicated in the Kes.209 million fertilizer scandal faced charges in a Nairobi court. Josiah Kariuki Kimani appeared

May 7, 2024

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Special Parliamentary Session Called to Determine Linturi’s Impeachment

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, in a notice on Monday, recalled MPs from their recess for a special sitting next week. Wetang’ula announced that

May 7, 2024

News·Politics·TL

CS Kindiki: 45,000 Passports Ready for Collection

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki announced yesterday that 45,000 additional passports, comprising the final batch of the 700,000 passport backlog, are now available for

May 7, 2024

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