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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A local hospital says fewer patients are coming in with gun-related injuries, but funding cuts could reverse that. -
The rally is part of a national wave of pickets in 35 cities as baristas escalate contract demands, and prepare to strike. -
Johns Hopkins researcher warns food insecurity is a public health issue, not just a financial one. -
The project clears the way for double-stacked freight trains, speeding up cargo along the East Coast and cutting truck traffic on I-95. -
Baltimore County is offering free flu shots — no insurance needed — at select health clinics. -
The Vollmer Center in Baltimore’s ColdSpring Newtown neighborhood is the first municipal building with film to prevent bird collisions. -
Flag raised in solemn tribute as city leaders reflect on courage, and sacrifice. -
Chants, signs and unpaid summer wages fuel growing tension with leadership. -
83 new rental units are on the way to becoming part of the city’s affordable housing stock. -
One of the most distressed areas in the city will become a place for learning and gathering.
