Wambui Kamau
General Assignment ReporterWambui Kamau is a General Assignment Reporter for WYPR.
From a young age, Wambui enjoyed storytelling. Growing up, she admired journalists like Catherine Kasavuli, Christiane Amanpour and thought, "I can do that," and so she did.
Previously, Wambui reported and produced in the Midwest. In fact, she was part of the team that won an Edward R. Murrow award for Continuing Coverage of the Daunte Wright Trial in Minneapolis, MN.
Wambui looks forward to covering Baltimore's unique neighborhoods, city hall and everything in between.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia was again detained by ICE Monday morning when he arrived for his scheduled immigration appointment at the Federal Building in Baltimore. -
A news conference about Pimlico's demolition took an unexpected turn Thursday when Governor Wes Moore had sharp words for President Donald Trump. -
The suit claims tenants are living with mold, rodents and serious structural issues. -
Maryland lawmakers call for transparency following Baltimore ICE Detention Center visit. -
Mayor Brandon Scott and a few City Council members have proposed a package of bills to allow more multi-family housing — like duplexes and fourplexes — in areas where they’re currently banned. -
Even rising costs and growing scrutiny haven’t stopped the smoke rising from the grills -
British automaker McLaren has zoomed to Baltimore, with plans to open a $10.5 million vehicle processing facility at Tradepoint Atlantic later this year. -
One group awarded state funds for reducing vacant properties is also helping women break into real estate. -
It’s the first newly built off-campus housing project for students in 20 years. -
Earlier this year, the city’s Department of Housing and Community Development revamped the permitting system — and delays got worse. City Council members want to know why.
