Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Watch the Moment President Magufuli Phoned Diamond Platnumz on Live TV (VIDEO)

Tanzania’s Bongo Flava singer Diamond Platnumz on Tuesday, March 14 received a special phone call from President John Magufuli while being interviewed on Clouds TV. The

March 15, 2017

Entertainment·TL·Video

Form Four Student Shot in the Head by Unknown Gunman in Buruburu

A Form Four student is admitted in hospital after he was shot in the head in Nairobi’s Buru Buru estate. The victim, a student

March 15, 2017

News·OMG·TL

Rowdy Youths Stone Raila-Branded ODM Bus in Homa Bay

A bus belonging to Homa Bay governor aspirant Sammy Wakiaga was on Monday attacked by rowdy youth at Aros trading centre in Karachuonyo. The

March 15, 2017

News·Politics·TL

Mother-in-Law Actor ‘Charlie’ Declares Interest in Parliamentary Seat

Sometimes, when art doesn’t pay, and it rarely does in this country, Kenyan artists such as musicians and actors turn to politics. The latest

March 15, 2017

Entertainment·News·Politics·TL

Man Shot Dead After Threatening to Attack Police Officer with Fork Jembe

A man was shot dead in Tigoni after threatening to attack a police officer with a fork jembe. The man, whose identity has not

March 15, 2017

News·OMG·TL

PHOTOS – Billionaire Politician Ephraim Maina Arrives in Chopper to Launch Wooden Bridge in Nyeri

Like we always ask, what do we as Kenyans do wrong to deserve most of our political leaders? In addition to corruption, misuse of

March 14, 2017

News·OMG·Politics·TL

Ezekiel Mutua: There Will Be No Project X Party. Not Under Our Watch

As expected, KFCB Boss Ezekiel Mutua has lived up to his notorious reputation as Kenya’s morality policeman, by coming out guns blazing on a

March 14, 2017

lifestyle·News·TL

Karen Land Grabbers Caught on Camera Released as Sonko Offers Sh500K Reward to Have Them Killed

Nairobi senator Mike Sonko on Sunday offered a Sh500,000 reward for any police officer who would “shoot and kill land grabbers” captured in a

March 14, 2017

News·OMG·TL

Govt to Roll Out Pre-Exposure Drug That Prevents Contracting HIV

The Kenyan government will next month roll out a new drug meant to protect HIV-negative people from contracting the virus. The drug, known as

March 14, 2017

lifestyle·News·TL

OMG: Proud Kenyan Dad Uses Facebook to Congratulate Daughter for Being a Virgin

Of all the things social media could be used for, Kenya has produced one that has probably never been seen or thought of before.

March 14, 2017

Bizzare·News·OMG·Social Media·TL

Jaguar Responds to Reports that a Man was Killed Over Money he Dished Out in Political Rally

Musician Charles Kanyi aka Jaguar has denied that an incident in which a man was killed in fight over money in Ziwani did not

March 14, 2017

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Betty Kyallo Soaks Up Some Sun in Dreamy Birthday Vacay in Zanzibar

To say that Betty Kyallo’s birthday week has been amazing would be an understatement. It has been dreamy and exotic as the popular screen

March 14, 2017

Entertainment·lifestyle·TL

Watch Khaligraph ‘Kasee’ Jones Drop Dope Freestyle in Kamba (VIDEO)

Apparently, rapper Khaligraph Jones can rap in Kamba and his Kamba alter ego goes by the name Kasee. The rapper, when he is not

March 14, 2017

Entertainment·TL

Elani’s Bryan Celebrates the Queen of his Heart in Mushy Birthday Message

Elani band member Bryan Chweya took to social media over the weekend to introduce the “queen of his heart.” Bryan, a songwriter behind some

March 14, 2017

Entertainment·lifestyle·TL

20-Year-Old Arrested for Allegedly Chopping High School Girlfriend into Pieces

A 20-Year-Old man was arrested on Saturday for allegedly killing his girlfriend, a Form One student at an Eldoret high school. According to reports, area residents

March 14, 2017

Bizzare·News·TL

‘Umetoka Wapi This Late?…’Hilarious VIDEO Describes Kenyan Parents

One of the most terrifying things growing up Kenyan is arriving home late. Our parents, especially mothers, would stay up all night waiting patiently to

March 13, 2017

Entertainment·Humour·TL·Video

Sonko’s Daughter Saumu Welcomes Bouncing Baby Girl

Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko is the newest grandpa in town. The politician’s first daughter, Agnes Saumu Mbuvi, delivered a bouncing baby girl at a Nairobi

March 13, 2017

Entertainment·News·TL