Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Why Some Kenyans See Country Heading in the Right Direction as Ruto Scores 52% Approval Rating

They may be the minority but a section of Kenyans believes that the country is headed in the right direction. An Infotrak poll released

April 12, 2024

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14-Year-old Boy Arraigned for Allegedly Defiling Two Minors

A 14-year-old boy was presented before a court in Eldoret on allegations of defiling two minors. The court heard from the investigating officer that

April 12, 2024

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Musalia’s ANC Refutes Reports of Intention to Dissolve and Merge with Ruto’s UDA

Officials within the Amani National Congress (ANC) party have dismissed reported plans to merge with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA). This comes

April 12, 2024

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Government Selects 586 Kenyans for Nursing Jobs in Saudi Arabia

Ministry of Labour Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore announced that the government has processed 586 Kenyans for nursing jobs in Saudi Arabia. Bore stated that

April 12, 2024

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Ugandan Teen Mom Sentenced for Killing 6-Month-Old Son in Eldoret

An 18-year-old Ugandan national, who confessed to murdering her six-month-old baby boy before an Eldoret court, has been convicted. The convict admitted to brutally

April 12, 2024

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Siaya Man Found Hanging Months After Unsuccessful Attempt to Jump Off Building in Nairobi

Siaya County police are probing the death of a man whose body was found hanging in his bedroom. Pascal Okoth Akelo, 46, was found

April 12, 2024

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Woman Fined for Peddling 5 Rolls of Marijuana Valued at Kes.150

On Thursday, a Kenol Court penalized a 24-year-old woman after she admitted to trafficking five rolls of marijuana valued at Kes.150. Rosemary Ngaruiya, who

April 12, 2024

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Edwin Chiloba Murder Trial: Suspect Splashed Deceased’s Money on Massage and Sex, Court Hears

The High Court in Eldoret heard this week that Jackton Odhiambo, the main suspect in the killing of LGBTQ activist Edwin Kiptoo, also known

April 11, 2024

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CS Owalo Reveals Plan to Introduce Virtual IDs for Kenyans

The government is now planning to introduce a virtual identification system for Kenyans, seemingly stepping away from the new generation smart ID ‘Maisha Namba’,

April 11, 2024

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MPs Call for Jirongo’s Grilling Following Revelations of Toxic Waste Dumping by Moi Regime

Legislators from North Eastern Kenya have challenged the Director of Criminal Investigation (DCI) to investigate allegations made by former presidential candidate Cyrus Jirongo that

April 11, 2024

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MPs Begin Occupying Kes.9B Bunge Tower after 14-Year Wait

Members of Parliament will today begin moving into their new offices at the multi-billion Bunge Towers in Nairobi. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula mentioned

April 11, 2024

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World Athletics Introduces Prize Money for Olympic Gold Medalists

In a groundbreaking move, World Athletics announced on Wednesday that it will award prize money at the Olympic Games for the first time during

April 11, 2024

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Education Ministry says School Children Earning Money from Artistic Work

Basic Education Principal Secretary Dr. Belio Kipsang has disclosed that students in all learning levels are now earning from their artistic work. Speaking in

April 11, 2024

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Uhuru’s Traitor Remarks Not Directed at Raila, Murathe Clarifies

David Murathe clarified that former President Uhuru Kenyatta aimed his traitor accusation at his former allies who deserted him to collaborate with his former

April 11, 2024

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TikTok Looking to Partner with Government to Ensure Online Safety for Kenyans

TikTok has declared its willingness to partner with the Kenyan government and other stakeholders in ensuring the safety of its users on the platform.

April 11, 2024

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Duale Praises President Ruto for Abolishing Vetting for ID Applicants

Defense Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale joined thousands of Muslim faithful for Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the Eastleigh High School Grounds on Wednesday morning to mark

April 11, 2024

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Ruto: Hustler Fund To Be Shariah Compliant

The Hustler Fund will be recalibrated to allow Muslims consume the product. President William Ruto said packaging the Fund to be Shariah compliant will

April 11, 2024

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Why Billionaire Businessman Narendra Raval Wishes Ruto Would Be President for 25 Years

President William Ruto has a big fan in the renowned Kenyan industrialist Narendra Raval, who wishes his presidency would last for at least two

April 9, 2024

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Cop Fires Gun Inside Bar After After Phone Seized for Unpaid Alcohol Bill

A police officer went berserk and opened fire inside a wines and spirits joint in Narok County after staff confiscated his phone for failing

April 9, 2024

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Ruto – We are going to make our own Mercedes

On Monday, President William Ruto expressed confidence in Kenya’s ability to produce a locally made high-quality car akin to the German luxury vehicle maker

April 9, 2024

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