Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Kenyan Workers to Benefit from Increased Take-Home Pay Under PAYE Changes

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has directed employers to apply revised Pay As You Earn (PAYE) deductions starting December 27, 2024. In a notice

December 20, 2024

Business·News

Mutahi Kagwe and William Kabogo Nominated for Cabinet Posts in Ruto’s Latest Reshuffle

President William Ruto reshuffled his Cabinet on Thursday, December 19, nominating former allies of ex-President Uhuru Kenyatta, including Mutahi Kagwe, Lee Kinyanjui, and William

December 20, 2024

News·Politics

Kenya’s Digital Transformation: 22,000 e-Citizen Services and Streamlined Passport Processing

The government has digitized over 22,000 services on the e-Citizen platform, allowing 375,000 users to access the system daily. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi

December 20, 2024

News·Tech

Fred Matiang’i Chosen as UPA’s Presidential Candidate for 2027 Polls

The United Progressive Alliance Party (UPA) has officially endorsed former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i as its presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. During

December 20, 2024

News·Politics

Kenya’s ‘Spy Queen’ Jane Mugo Cleared of Threat to Kill Charges

Jane Mugo, Kenya’s infamous private detective known as “Spy Queen,” has been acquitted by a Nairobi court in a case where she was accused

December 20, 2024

Entertainment·News·Social Media

More Speed Cameras to Be Deployed During Festive Season

The government has approved the nationwide deployment of speed cameras to curb speeding and enhance road safety during the festive season. The Ministry of

December 20, 2024

News

High Court Extends Suspension of IMEI Declaration Directive Over Privacy Concerns

The High Court has extended its suspension of a directive from the Communication Authority (CA) of Kenya and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) requiring

December 20, 2024

Business·News

Kenya to Meet CAF Deadlines: Murkomen Assures on Kasarani and Nyayo Stadiums

Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen provided an update on the progress of the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, ahead

December 20, 2024

Sports

Suspects in Multi-Million Gold Scam Plead Not Guilty in Court

Four suspects involved in a USD 100,000 gold scam were arraigned at Milimani Law Courts on Wednesday, December 18, facing charges of conspiracy to

December 20, 2024

News

Kaptagat Police Officers Charged with Slaughtering Cow, Handling Stolen Goods

Two police officers, Chrispus Murakhi Butali and Samwel Mbugua Njuguna, have been charged with stock theft for slaughtering a cow reported missing at Kaptagat

December 20, 2024

News

Mt Kenya No Longer Owes Ruto, Says Gachagua; Now Ready to Repay Kalonzo

Rigathi Gachagua has declared that the Mt Kenya region has fully settled its political debt to President William Ruto. Speaking at a burial in

December 19, 2024

News·Politics

Operation Maliza Uhalifu: Govt Reports Success in Restoring Peace in North Rift [PHOTOS]

The government has announced significant progress in its ongoing security operation aimed at restoring peace in the banditry-affected North Rift region. Since the launch

December 19, 2024

News

John Mbadi: Why I Can’t Betray President Ruto’s Trust

Treasury Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi has pledged his unwavering loyalty to President William Ruto, vowing to uphold the trust vested in him. Speaking

December 19, 2024

Politics

KFS and NEMA Under Fire as Duale Blocks Golf Project in Ngong Road Forest After Public Outcry

Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has suspended the licenses issued to Karura Golf Range Ltd. for constructing a leisure and entertainment facility in Ngong

December 19, 2024

News

Govt Addresses Alleged Bill Gates’ Involvement in Kenya’s Livestock Vaccination Campaign

Agriculture Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke has rejected claims that American philanthropist Bill Gates is involved in Kenya’s mass livestock vaccination initiative. Some Kenyans had

December 19, 2024

Business·News

Over 550,000 Kenyans Register for Affordable Housing, 135,515 Housing Units Under Construction Across 45 Counties

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has revealed that more than 550,000 Kenyans have registered for home ownership via the Boma Yangu platform under the Affordable

December 19, 2024

Business·News

Bolt Issues Safety Alert: Avoid Offline Trips During the Holidays

Bolt Kenya has issued a warning to riders and drivers, advising against engaging in offline trips during the festive season. In a statement released

December 19, 2024

News

Kawira Mwangaza Wins Court Reprieve as High Court Extends Impeachment Orders

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has received another shot in the arm after the High Court extended orders blocking the Senate’s decision to impeach her.

December 19, 2024

News·Politics