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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It’s not easy to become a parent — especially for first-timers or people navigating tough circumstances. But one program is helping smooth the journey from bump to baby. -
A state law going into effect Tuesday requires Maryland landlords to provide tenants with information about mold prevention. -
Officers fired 38 rounds at Bilal Abdullah, who police say fired at them first. -
Funds are set to soon help rehabilitate vacant homes, with the goal of fixing up 5000 in 5 years. -
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets Saturday across the country, protesting the current political climate under president Donald Trump. -
Governor Wes Moore stopped in East Baltimore Friday to announce a $1.25 million dollar grant for a housing non-profit, constructing new homes in a formerly redlined neighborhood. -
Conflicting accounts emerge over what led to juvenile services secretary's departure. -
Mayor Brandon Scott and leaders from three major health systems marked Gun Violence Awareness month with a resource fair at Mondawmin Mall’s parking lot, Monday. -
Johns Hopkins Hospital initially reported a 200-gallon diesel spill on its East Baltimore campus. Hours later, more than 2,000 gallons had spread to the Inner Harbor. -
D.R. Horton will build the 54 townhomes, with construction starting in 2026.
