Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

KDF Air Operations Kill 57 Al-Shabaab Militants Near Afmadow, Somalia

Kenya Defence Forces – KDF Thursday conducted surgical military operations against Islamist Al-Shabaab militants west of the sea port town of Kismayo. Kenyan troops

March 3, 2017

News·TL

Jicho Pevu’s Moha Resigns from KTN, Announces Parliamentary Bid

Investigative journalist Mohammed Ali has officially announced his entry into politics. The popular journalist known for his investigative series Jicho Pevu on KTN, is

March 3, 2017

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Boniface Mwangi: I Will Take 50% Paycut if Elected Starehe MP

Activist turned politician Boniface Mwangi has unveiled some of his plans should he be elected the next member of parlaiment for Starehe Constituency. In

March 3, 2017

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Police on the Hunt for House help Who Stole Employer’s Gun and Money in Lavington

Police have launched a manhunt for a house help who stole a firearm from her employer in Nairobi’s Lavington estate on Wednesday. The house

March 3, 2017

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Must Watch: Muthoni Drummer Queen’s ‘Kenyan Message’ (VIDEO)

Muthoni Drummer Queen teams up with Swiss producers Greg “GR!” Escoffey and Jean “HOOK” Geissbuhler to create a banging, socio-politically charged hip-hop anthem for

March 3, 2017

Entertainment·TL

Human Rights Executive Charged in Court for Assaulting Wife Over a Phone Cover

International Commission for Jurists (ICJ) Kenya executive director Samwel Mohochi was charged before Kibera Law courts last Friday for allegedly assaulting his wife Judy Njugu.

March 2, 2017

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Saumu Mbuvi Confirms Sonko’s Fears About ‘Joyrider’ Ex-Boyfriend

Senator Mike Sonko’s daughter, Saumu Mbuvi has confirmed her split with politician fiance Benson Gatu days after unconfirmed reports from well placed sources. According to

March 2, 2017

Entertainment·lifestyle·TL

Don’t Mess With H.E William Ruto, Lawyer Kipkorir Tells Uhuru Kenyatta

Monied city lawyer and close buddy of Deputy President William Ruto, Donald Kipkorir, has penned a controversial open letter addressed to President Uhuru warning

March 2, 2017

Politics·TL

‘Curves’ Ni Wewe!! Former Mother-in-Law Actress Exposes Persistent Guy Who Just Won’t Give Up (Screenshots)

A wise man once said ‘ambition is the path to success and persistence is the vehicle you arrive in.’ One guy who seems to

March 2, 2017

Social Media·TL

Nairobi Speed Dating Event for Singles Aged 24-60 Excites Twitter

A poster advertising an upcoming speed dating event has caught the eye of the ever excitable Kenyans on Twitter (KOT). The poster calls for

March 2, 2017

lifestyle·Social Media·TL

Jalang’o is Here to Stay, Radio Maisha Tells Off Competitors

Popular radio presenter Felix Odiwuor better known as Jalang’o will not be leaving Radio Maisha. Standard Group’s head of radio Tom Japanni has come

March 2, 2017

Entertainment·TL

Doctor in Car Found in Gitaru was Tortured and Strangled, Postmortem Reveals

A 51-year-old medical doctor whose body was found in an abandoned car in Gitaru, Kabete was tortured before he was killed, a postmortem examination

March 2, 2017

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High School Student Kills Colleague in Argument Over Football Match

A break time football match at Kipkurion Secondary School ended in tragedy when a student was hit fatally on the head by his classmate.

March 2, 2017

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WATCH: Willy Paul and Jamaica’s Alaine Wedding Video for ‘I Do’

Finally, after weeks of unnecessary shenanigans aimed at promoting his new song, Willy Paul has released the track titled ‘I do.’ For weeks, as

March 2, 2017

Entertainment·TL

New Music: Rapper Smallz Lethal Features Sage in Bumpy Track ‘Lethal’ (VIDEO)

Rapper Smallz Lethal has released the long overdue visuals for his project, ‘Lethal.’ ‘Lethal’, a bumpy hiphop track is off the rapper’s album ‘Mogaka

March 2, 2017

Entertainment·TL

Rosemary Odinga Flown to South Africa

Opposition leader Raila Odinga’s daughter, Rosemary Odinga has been flown to South Africa for further check up after 11 days of hospitalization at a Nairobi

March 1, 2017

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I Was With a Chicken Because I Fear Approaching Women, Bungoma Man Tells Court

18-Year-Old Kevin Simiyu on Monday shocked a Bungoma Court after admitting to commitiing an unnatural act with a hen. Mr Simiyu was caught redhanded

March 1, 2017

Bizzare·OMG·TL

Thika Businesswoman Murdered in Home Invasion, Nothing Stolen

A prominent Thika businesswoman was Monday night killed by unknown assailants who broke into her house in Maki estate, Murang’a County. According to Gatanga Police Commander

March 1, 2017

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Raila Odinga Gives Meru James Bond Two Options Out of Poverty

Julius Mwithali, the man who made headlines on January 25 after hanging on Raila Odinga’s chopper, finally met opposition leader Raila Odinga on Monday. Raila’s

March 1, 2017

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67-Year-Old Man Who Defiled Two Sisters Aged Seven and Five Found Guilty

A 67-year-old mancharged with defiling two female minors, aged seven and five, in Kithimu Village in Embu West Sub-County was on Tuesday found guilty. The

March 1, 2017

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