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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We go On the Record to remember lives lost in tragedy and to hear about Latino community support.
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Community members are pulling together in the aftermath of the Key Bridge collapse. Some say seeing the bridge vanish was like experiencing a death.
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A major bridge collapsed when it was struck by a ship near the Port of Baltimore. A search is underway for workers who were fixing potholes when the Francis Scott Key bridge was destroyed.
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The policy allows the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to sell vacant lots and houses — in the most distressed neighborhoods — for as little as $1, to individuals and community land trusts.
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If you’re tired of rugged roadways and bumpy bridges, Baltimore City leaders say they are too. They are pushing back at state officials who are looking to cut future transportation funding.
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The Board of Public Works approved a $9M payout Wednesday. The money will be disbursed to thousands of correctional officers, in what could be, one of the largest cases of wage-theft.
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The owners of vacant properties in Baltimore City could be responsible for a slew of fees, under three bills being considered by city council.
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After shutting down during the pandemic and missing out on a grant from its primary donor, Night of Peace is appealing to community members and local businesses to stay afloat.
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One homebuilding group says 2023 has been a record-breaking year, as it continues to push that homeownership should be for all.
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Congressman Kweisi Mfume presented a check for $1.3 million to two Baltimore community development groups, Wednesday. They are working to improve health outcomes for residents.