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 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.
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Baltimore County’s Inspector General, Kelly Madigan, rallies residents to oppose amendments to bills that would limit her office’s ability to subpoena records.
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“The earliest date we can resume weekly recycling for the entire city, would be at the end of February,” said Richard Luna, the interim director of the Department of Public Works.
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Volunteers with United Way of Central Maryland pack food, books and clothing to help local families. After two grocery stores recently closed, a monthly food bank inside of Curtis Bay Elementary has become vital for families.