Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Ruto Speaks Out on Floods, Issues Directive to Ministries

In response to the heavy rains causing flash floods and resulting in fatalities, displacing over 20,000 households, and causing traffic disruptions across the country,

April 25, 2024

News·TL

Dramatic Police Car Chase Leads to Recovery of Ksh.37 Million Worth of Marijuana [PHOTOS]

On Tuesday night, police arrested a suspected trafficker after a dramatic car chase that led to the seizure of marijuana worth a reported Kes.37

April 25, 2024

News·TL

CBK Releases List of Licensed Microfinance Banks

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has released a list of licensed Microfinance Banks in Kenya. In a notice dated April 24, CBK stated

April 25, 2024

Business·Editor's Pick·News·TL

Ports Authority Gives Traders with Idle Vehicles & Containers a 14-Day Ultimatum

The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has issued a 14-day notice to owners of idle, long-stay containers, and vehicles within the Port of Mombasa. Capt.

April 25, 2024

Business·News·TL

Ethan Muziki Rebrands as Kethan: The Reason Behind the Musician’s Stage Name Change

Singer and songwriter Ethan Edwards Okoth, widely known as Ethan Muziki, has officially rebranded himself as Kethan. In a statement released on April 24,

April 25, 2024

Entertainment·TL

Ruto Affirms Kenya’s Progress Toward Becoming a Global Industrial Powerhouse

President William Ruto affirmed Kenya’s progress toward becoming a global industrial powerhouse, citing robust investor confidence as a key driver. He emphasized that this

April 25, 2024

Business·News·TL

Homa Bay Man Found Dead After Assault by KDF Soldier Caught on Video

In Homa Bay County’s Rachuonyo South, police arrested an off-duty Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier, accused of torturing a man in a viral video

April 25, 2024

News·OMG·TL

CS Moses Kuria Proposes Converting All Govt Workers to Contract Employment

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria on Tuesday revealed plans to end all permanent and pensionable jobs in the Public Service, proposing that all

April 24, 2024

Business·News·TL

Two Men in Viral Video Hanging From Mercedes Benz Admit Guilt in Court [Watch]

On Tuesday, Milimani Law Courts arraigned two young men captured on video dangerously hanging from a moving vehicle on Mombasa road in Nairobi. The

April 24, 2024

News·Social Media·TL·Video

Man Goes Berserk at Police Station, Severs Officer’s Finger with Machete and Wounds Another

Police in Murang’a have arrested a 59-year-old man for attacking two officers with a Machete. Reports indicate that the suspect identified as Paul Gitonga

April 24, 2024

News·OMG·TL

Family Bank Addresses Incident of Woman Screaming in Branch [Video]

Family Bank has issued a statement addressing a viral social media video showing a woman shouting inside one of its retail branches. In the

April 24, 2024

Editor's Pick·News·Social Media·TL·Video

PSVs Offering Courier Services Without License Risk Ksh.300K Fine

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has issued a warning to Public Service Vehicles(PSVs)offering courier services without government licensing. In a statement released Tuesday,

April 24, 2024

Business·News·TL

Court Orders Mackenzie and 38 Others be Served with Witness Statements and Exhibits

A Mombasa court has directed that Shakahola massacre prime suspect Pastor Paul Mackenzie and 38 others be served with witness statements in the child

April 24, 2024

News·TL

Met. Department Forecasts Persistent Heavy Rainfall Throughout the Week

The Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts that the ongoing rainfall across the country will persist in various regions. In its seven-day forecast, the Kenya Meteorological

April 24, 2024

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Cabinet Approves Updated Guidelines for State Corporations and Staff

The Cabinet has approved the revised guidelines on the terms and conditions of service for board members and staff of State Corporations. These guidelines,

April 24, 2024

News·TL

First Lady Launches Program Promoting Food Security in Schools and Homes

The First Lady, Mama Rachel Ruto, has officially launched the Enough Campaign by World Vision Kenya, a project aimed at boosting food sufficiency at

April 24, 2024

lifestyle·News·TL

Absa to Surrender Billions of Shareholders’ Uncollected Funds to Govt

Absa Bank Kenya has issued a notice of its intent to transfer billions in unclaimed assets to the government. In a notice shared on

April 24, 2024

Business·News·TL

Christina Shusho Announces Upcoming Song, ‘Zakayo’; Kenyans Go Crazy

Kenyans simply cannot keep calm as they await the highly anticipated song titled “Zakayo” by gospel musician Christina Shusho. In what is already turning

April 23, 2024

Entertainment·Humour·Social Media·TL

Sakaja Orders Nairobi Residents Living on Riparian Land to Vacate Immediately

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has instructed city residents living on riparian land to evacuate immediately due to heavy rains affecting the city. The Governor

April 23, 2024

News·TL

NEMA Outlaws Use of Plastic Garbage Bags and Bin Liners

The government has implemented a ban on the use of plastic garbage bags and garbage bin liners. On Monday, the National Environment Management Authority

April 23, 2024

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