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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The IID, which operates under the Office of the Attorney General, was created as part of police reform efforts following the murder of George Floyd. It has the authority to investigate and prosecute officers across the state. -
The newest food hall in the city features six new vendors near Coppin State University. -
The 700 block of Mura Street is getting a $5.5 million transformation — and residents say it's been a long time coming. -
Organizers say this weekend especially offers a moment to reflect and revive. -
Hope Village, a new tiny home development turns unhoused into first-time homebuyers. -
April 12th marks the tenth anniversary of Freddie Gray’s arrest. -
Law enforcement officials Wednesday announced arrests related to a drug operation running out of South Baltimore’s Curtis Bay neighborhood. -
In response to complaints from constituents about soaring electric bills, Maryland Senate Democrats set aside a $200 million fund to provide relief for ratepayers. -
A cadre of elected officials and victims families gathered near the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse during its first year anniversary. -
One year after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, WYPR examines how one business managed to stay afloat after declining the federal government’s help.
