Richard Kamau

Nigeria

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KNH Makes History with Kenya’s First Pediatric Brachial Plexus Surgery

1 week ago | nairobiwire.com | Richard Kamau

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has made history once again by successfully performing Kenya’s first pediatric surgery for Birth Brachial Plexus Palsy (BBPP), a landmark procedure that signals major progress in the country’s specialized medical care. This groundbreaking operation, previously only done on adults, now opens new possibilities for infants born with BBPP, a debilitating condition caused by nerve damage during childbirth.
National Assembly Shoots Down Proposal to Ease PAYE Tax Pressure on Salaried Kenyans

1 week ago | nairobiwire.com | Richard Kamau

The National Assembly’s Finance Committee has shot down a proposed amendment in the Finance Bill 2025 that sought to revise the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax bands to ease the financial strain on low and middle-income earners. The proposal had recommended expanding the current PAYE brackets to 10%, 17.5%, 25%, 27.5%, and 30%. It also sought to empower the Treasury Cabinet Secretary to adjust these tax bands by up to 10% every three years to account for inflation.
HELB Offers Limited-Time 80% Penalty Waiver for Loan Defaulters

1 week ago | nairobiwire.com | Richard Kamau

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has announced an 80% penalty waiver for Kenyans who have defaulted on their student loans, offering a lifeline to thousands of borrowers and a boost to the country’s higher education financing efforts. In a notice issued on Tuesday, June 17, HELB confirmed that the waiver, dubbed “Be the Reason Someone Believes,” targets penalties accumulated from delayed loan repayments.
Eliud Lagat’s Home Village Protests His ‘Unfair Condemnation’

1 week ago | nairobiwire.com | Richard Kamau

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat has found strong support from his neighbors in Selia village, Mosop, Nandi County, as public scrutiny around him continues to intensify. On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the villagers staged a peaceful protest, voicing their backing for Lagat, who recently stepped aside from his role to allow for a transparent investigation into the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang.
Kasipul MP Murder Trial Begins: Accused Deny Charges as Court Weighs Bail

1 week ago | nairobiwire.com | Richard Kamau

Three men have officially been charged with the brutal murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’odo Were, launching what is expected to be a closely watched high-profile trial. The accused, William Imoli Shigali, also known as Imo; Edwin Oduor Odhiambo, alias Machuani; and Ebel Ochieng, alias Dave Colo, pleaded not guilty to the murder charge. Their plea followed confirmation that all three had undergone mental evaluations and were declared fit to stand trial.
Khalif Kairo Seeks Magistrate's Recusal, Cites Bias and Threats to Fair Trial

1 week ago | nairobiwire.com | Richard Kamau

Nairobi car dealer Joseph Kairo Wambui, popularly known as Khalif Kairo, has filed an application seeking the recusal of Senior Principal Magistrate M. Murage from his ongoing criminal trial. Kairo argues that the court is no longer impartial and claims the current environment cannot guarantee a fair and just hearing. In a sworn affidavit, Kairo says he has lost confidence in Magistrate Murage’s ability to remain neutral, alleging bias in the handling of his case.
Finance Committee Rejects KRA’s Push to Monitor Taxpayers’ Bank and Mobile Transactions

1 week ago | nairobiwire.com | Richard Kamau

The National Assembly’s Finance Committee has urged Parliament to delete a controversial provision in the 2025 Finance Bill that would have allowed the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to access taxpayers’ personal and financial information without court approval. At the heart of the dispute is Clause 52, which proposes to repeal Section 59A(1B) of the Tax Procedures Act. This section currently protects businesses from being compelled to share their customers’ personal data with tax authorities.
Ruto Housing Beneficiary Dispels Claims of Staged Publicity by Government

1 week ago | nairobiwire.com | Richard Kamau

Mama Jerusha Muthoni, the woman who received a house from President William Ruto during the launch of the Mukuru affordable housing project, has come out strongly to dismiss claims that the government used her as a publicity prop. Speaking during the Kenya Urban Forum in Nakuru on Tuesday, July 17, Jerusha addressed the wave of online speculation suggesting she was part of a staged political stunt.
Repeat Offender: Blogger Ordered to Pay Ksh3.3M in Defamation Suit Against County CEO

1 week ago | nairobiwire.com | Richard Kamau

The Siaya Resident Magistrate’s Court has directed blogger Michael Oduor, popularly known as Mike Ochieng, to pay Ksh3 million in general damages for defaming Siaya County Public Service Board CEO, Wilfred Nyagudi. In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, Magistrate Jacob Mkala found Michael guilty of publishing defamatory content against Nyagudi on social media platforms. In addition to the general damages, the court ordered him to pay an extra Ksh300,000 in exemplary damages.
Wamalwa Warns Kenyans to Take Oscar Sudi Seriously Amid 2027 Power Retention Claims

1 week ago | nairobiwire.com | Richard Kamau

Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa has raised fresh concerns over the Kenya Kwanza administration’s intentions ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that influential insiders could be plotting to hold on to power at any cost. In a candid TV interview on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Wamalwa spotlighted Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi’s rising influence in President William Ruto’s inner circle.