Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Embakasi Gas Explosion: Plant Owner, NEMA Officials Arraigned in Court

The proprietor of Mradi Gas plant in Embakasi where a deadly explosion killed six people and injured over 300 was Tuesday arraigned in court

February 8, 2024

News·TL

Jalang’o Responds to Raila’s Call to Quit ODM for UDA: “I’m Man Enough”

Lang’ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, alias Jalang’o, has once again declared his commitment to ODM despite renewed calls from party leader Raila Odinga for rebel

February 8, 2024

Entertainment·News·TL

Sonko Acquitted in Sh357 Million Corruption Case

Mike Mbuvi Sonko, the former Nairobi Governor, and 16 others have been acquitted in a Kes.357 million corruption case. Senior Principal Magistrate Eunice Nyutu,

February 8, 2024

News·Politics·TL

Court Rules on 1824 Owner’s Request to Unfreeze Sh643M Assets

On Wednesday, the High Court dealt a blow to Wilson Nahashon Kanani, a Nairobi County government employee who also owns the popular 1824 entertainment

February 8, 2024

Entertainment·News·TL

“Come Shoot Me!” Akothee Dares Migori Politicians Following Attack by Goons at County Finance Office

Esther Akoth, alias Akothee has expressed grave concerns about her safety, asserting that her life is in danger in Migori County. The celebrity musician

February 8, 2024

Entertainment·News·TL

Ciru Muriuki Seeks Financial Assistance for Charles Ouda’s Farewell

Ciru Muriuki, the fiancée of the recently deceased actor Charles Ouda, has reached out to Kenyans, seeking financial assistance to accord the prominent thespian

February 8, 2024

TL·TV

Moses Kuria Most Traveled CS After Mutua – Report

The latest survey conducted by TIFA Research reveals that Alfred Mutua, the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, is the most extensively traveled minister

February 8, 2024

News·Politics·TL

TOYOTA Commits Sh800 Million to Thika Vehicle Manufacturers

Kenya and Toyota Tsusho Corporation of Japan have signed a framework agreement for collaboration in vehicle manufacturing and renewable energy development. The agreement will

February 8, 2024

Business·News·TL

Kenyans to Enjoy Full Benefits of Cheaper Electricity – KenGen

Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has announced an increase in hydropower production to stabilize the cost of power in the country. KenGen attributes

February 6, 2024

Business·News·TL

Embakasi Gas Explosion: Raila Attributes Tragedy to Inadequate Planning and Negligence

Raila Odinga has criticized the government for the Embakasi explosion, which has resulted in six fatalities and injuries to over 200 others. Odinga said

February 6, 2024

News·TL

Ruto Commends Raila for Acknowledging Affordable Housing Project

President William Ruto praised Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga for reportedly recognizing his government’s affordable housing plan, stating that this acknowledgment should put

February 6, 2024

News·Politics·TL

Sossion Defends Payment of School Fees via eCitizen Portal

Wilson Sossion, the former Secretary General of the Kenyan National Union of Teachers, has defended the government’s decision to transfer school fee payments to

February 6, 2024

News·TL

PHOTOS – CS Murkomen Welcomes New Wagons for SGR Freight Operations

On Monday, Kipchumba Murkomen, the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, announced the State has obtained 50 new wagons to enhance the operations of

February 6, 2024

Business·News·TL

Ruto Off to Japan for Two-day Diplomatic Tour

President William Ruto is today set to commence an official two-day visit to Japan. The visit is intended to reciprocate Japanese Prime Minister Fumio

February 6, 2024

News·Politics·TL

Ahmednasir’s Law Firm Sues Supreme Court Judges over Ban

Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi’s law firm is contesting orders that prevent him from making submissions before the Supreme Court. Chief Justice Martha Koome issued

February 6, 2024

News·TL

EACC Vows to Probe Kenya’s Ksh11.1 Trillion Debt

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has pledged to investigate the surge in the country’s debt to Ksh11.1 trillion. With the current government accumulating

February 6, 2024

News·TL

Kenya and Poland Sign MoUs on Tax Solidarity, Agriculture and Rural development

Kenya and Poland have signed two MoUs on tax solidarity, agriculture and rural development. President William Ruto said Kenya is enhancing its partnership with

February 6, 2024

Business·News·TL

Ruto Offers Incentives to Polish Investors in Kenya’s Special Economic Zones

The Government has put in place robust measures to attract foreign direct investment, President William Ruto has said. He made the remarks while appealing

February 6, 2024

Business·News·TL

Housing Levy Hits Sh27B in First Six Months

In the six months ending December, employers and employees disbursed Sh26.8 billion under the mandatory housing development levy, as reported by the Parliamentary Budget

February 5, 2024

Business·News·TL