Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Immigration Dept. Advances e-Passports by Depositing Kenya’s Electronic Passport Signature

On Tuesday, Evelyn Cheluget, the Immigration Director-General, deposited Kenya’s electronic signature for the e-Passport during the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Public Key Directory

February 15, 2024

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Govt Offers Tax Incentives to Hollywood Producers for Production of Five Kenyan Films

The government is working to position Kenya as the preferred destination for Hollywood film producers. On Tuesday, Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Youth Affairs, and

February 15, 2024

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MP Salasya Risks Losing Landcruiser as Auctioneers Move in to Recover Sh500,000 Debt

Mumias East MP could lose his slightly over a year-old Toyota Landcruiser V8 for failing to clear a Kes. 565,712 debt owed to businessman

February 15, 2024

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Report on Condition of Kelvin Kiptum’s Car Before Deadly Accident Released

On Tuesday, investigators disclosed that the vehicle, which resulted in the tragic deaths of World Marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his Rwandan coach

February 15, 2024

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Cabinet Approves Privatisation of State-owned Hotels, Lodges

In the ongoing program initiated last year, the Cabinet, chaired by President William Ruto in a meeting at State House Nairobi on Wednesday, approved

February 15, 2024

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First Regional AI Conference to Take Place in Nairobi

Drone Space has announced an upcoming conference that focuses on the intersection of AI, Drone Technology, and Data Analytics. Scheduled for March 26 and

February 15, 2024

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Senate Summons CS Chirchir and EPRA DG to Account for Embakasi Gas Explosion

The Senate has summoned Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis ChirChir and EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo to appear and provide insight into the Embakasi gas

February 15, 2024

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EPRA Decreases Fuel Prices by One Shilling

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a one-shilling-per-liter reduction for Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene in Kenya. The new prices will

February 15, 2024

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PSC Exposes Forgery Tactics Used by over 2000 Public Servants to Secure Employment

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has revealed that more than 2,000 public servants acquired their positions using forged academic and professional qualifications. According to

February 14, 2024

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“We must neutralise the enemy,” declares Kindiki as First Batch of Batch of Sh37B Security Equipment Arrives

In a week, the government will receive the first batch of assorted security equipment as part of the ambitious 5-year, Kes.37 billion modernization program,

February 14, 2024

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18.2 Million Kenyans Benefit from Sh44B Hustler Loans – Ruto

President William Ruto said yesterday that the Hustler Fund has disbursed loans totaling Kes.43.7 billion (USD 280 million) since its rollout in November 2022.

February 14, 2024

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New Bill Seeks to Scrap Diploma, Certificate Courses from Universities

Should Parliament approve proposals by Embakasi Central legislator Benjamin Gathiru, basic diploma and certificate courses may be abolished from university academic programs. The newly

February 14, 2024

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Pair Convicted for Conspiring to Bomb Nairobi Court in Attempt to Free Terror Suspect

Senior Principal Magistrate Zainabu Abdul on Tuesday found two suspected Al Shabaab terrorists, Abadi Majit Hassan Adan and Mohammed Osman Nane, guilty of nine

February 14, 2024

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Police Interrogate Brother of US Fugitive Kevin Kang’ethe

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrested the brother of murder suspect Kevin Kinyanjui Kang’ethe on the night of Monday, February 12.

February 14, 2024

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Anthrax Outbreak Prompts Livestock Quarantine and Ban on Sale of Meat and Milk in Murang’a

The Murang’a County government has imposed a 14-day ban on the sale of meat and milk in Kahumbu ward following an anthrax outbreak. Anthrax

February 14, 2024

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Former MP Adan Haji Faces Charges for Illegally Awarding Sh51.4 Million Tender to His Hotel

On Tuesday, Mombasa Chief Magistrate Alex Ithuku arraigned former Mandera South Member of Parliament Adan Haji Ali Sheikh for illegally awarding his firm a

February 14, 2024

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Four Policemen Arraigned for Stealing Killer Illicit Brew Seized as Exhibit in Kirinyaga

Four police officers have faced charges in connection with the alleged theft and sale of illicit brew responsible for the deaths of at least

February 14, 2024

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Implementation of World Bank Funded Projects in Progress

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi announced that the government is actively implementing multi-million World Bank-funded development projects to empower local farmers.

February 14, 2024

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Ex-Nairobi Finance Chief Recovers Sh168 Million, to Forfeit Sh114 Million, 4 Apartments and Maisonette

A former Nairobi County Finance Officer has successfully argued for a reduction in the cash he is required to forfeit to the State. Jimmy

February 13, 2024

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US Fugitive Kang’ethe and Arrested Lawyer are Cousins – Reports

Kevin Adam Kinyanjui Kang’ethe, a Kenyan man facing first-degree murder charges in the United States, and a lawyer who was arrested in connection with

February 13, 2024

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