Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Kindiki Directs Resumption of Family Visits in All Prisons

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki has ordered the resumption of regulated family visits in all correctional facilities nationwide. The COVID-19 pandemic led to the suspension

February 29, 2024

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Machakos Students Developing a Robot for School Litter Collection

Students from Kilembwa Secondary in Mwala Sub County are designing a robot, named ‘lobster,’ to assist in litter collection while they concentrate on their

February 29, 2024

News·Tech·TL

Governor Natembeya Addresses Comparisons to Sadio Mane

Trans Nzoia County Governor George Natembeya acknowledged that former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane is his doppelganger. In a brief video shared on his social

February 29, 2024

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Owner of Gas Plant in Embakasi Explosion Granted Bail

Senior Principal Magistrate Dolphina Alego granted Derrick Kimathi, the owner of Maxxis Energy Nairobi Limited, a cash bail of Kes.500,000 and an alternative bond

February 29, 2024

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Kenya and Ethiopia Ink Seven MoUs to Strengthen Bilateral Relations

Kenya and Ethiopia have signed seven Memoranda of Understanding aimed at enhancing cooperation in various areas of mutual interest. These agreements include cooperation in

February 29, 2024

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Kenya Medical Training College Extends Application Deadline

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has extended the application deadline for those aspiring to pursue medical courses at the Kenya

February 29, 2024

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Pastor Dorcas Delivers Heartfelt Birthday Message for Riggy G

On Wednesday, pastor Dorcas Gachagua led her staff members in celebrating Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s 59th birthday. The Second Lady characterized her husband as

February 29, 2024

Entertainment·News·TL

Ruto Emphasizes Inter-Governmental Cooperation is Key to Unlocking Kenya’s Potential

President William Ruto asserted that the government is committed to collaborating with county governments to unlock Kenya’s economic potential. He outlined the goal to

February 29, 2024

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Fugitive Kevin Kang’ethe Drops Lawyers, Accuses Them of Sharing Information with DCI

Kevin Kang’ethe has dropped his two lawyers, further delaying his extradition to the U.S. to face murder charges for allegedly killing his girlfriend Margaret Mbitu

February 28, 2024

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PSC Invites Job Applications for over 700 Vacant Government Positions

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has opened applications for 789 job vacancies across various ministries and state departments. Through a public notice, the Commission

February 28, 2024

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Nairobi Doctors to Stage Protest on Thursday

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists’ Union (KMPDU) declared their intention to conduct a peaceful protest in Nairobi on Thursday. In a letter

February 28, 2024

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Nairobi Authorities Shut Down 120 Liquor Outlets, Arrest 25 Bar Owners

A multisectoral operation involving the Nairobi Liquor Department, Security and Compliance, and the National Police resulted in the closure of 120 liquor outlets and

February 28, 2024

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City Man Shoots Himself Inside Taxi After Meeting with his Lawyer

An elderly man reportedly died by suicide after shooting himself inside a taxi in Nairobi’s South B area. Abdalla Mohamed, 72, reportedly shot himself

February 28, 2024

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Operation Linda Mananasi Recovers Over 16,000 Pineapples Stolen from Delmonte Farm

Police officers from Murang’a County have recovered 16,905 pineapples stolen from the Delmonte farm. This recovery comes after an operation known as Operation Linda

February 28, 2024

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Bukhungu Stadium’s Sh1.4 Billion Renovation Commences Ahead of CHAN

Governor Fernandes Barasa of Kakamega has assured that Bukhungu Stadium will be prepared for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) matches slated for September this

February 28, 2024

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Pastor Dorcas Plans Mangrove Restoration Initiative for Kilifi Widows

Pastor Dorcas Rigathi has revealed plans to involve Kilifi County widows in a mangrove restoration project. Addressing thousands of widows at Gede Grounds, Pastor

February 28, 2024

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Govt Plots New Security Measures to End Banditry and Secure North Rift

Next week, the government will announce new security measures to end banditry and other insecurity incidents in the country. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki

February 28, 2024

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First Lady Rachel Ruto Unveils Initiative to Plant 500 Million Trees by 2032

The First Lady, Mama Rachel Ruto, officially launched the First Lady’s Landscape and Ecosystem Restoration Strategy and implementation plan to grow 500 million trees.

February 28, 2024

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Social Health Authority Sets New Date for SHIF Deductions

Kenyans will start contributing to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) from July 1, 2024. Terry Rotich, the acting corporation secretary at the Social

February 27, 2024

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