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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At a news conference Monday, City Council President Zeke Cohen announced that Councilman Isaac “Yitzy” Schleiffer, who chairs the Legislative Investigations Committee, will lead a series of investigations into the sole utility’s rate increases. -
Consumer advocates and others rally behind legislation that would reduce high energy bills. -
Federal, state and local officials unveiled the new Francis Scott Key Bridge design near Tradepoint Atlantic on Tuesday. -
Ever since Governor Wes Moore signed an executive order in October to establish the Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Council, there has been a lot of anticipation surrounding the city's efforts to tackle its vacant property crisis. -
State and city officials broke ground Tuesday on the Nathaniel McFadden Learn and Play Park, formerly known as the North Central Park. -
The hope — better homes, neighborhoods and a growing tax base.
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The Preakness Festival will be spread through the city and state. It will feature months of activities, including family-friendly events, the races themselves and a headline concert. -
Whether by car or the skies — many Marylanders are expected to travel 50 miles or more this holiday weekend. -
Through “Operation Tornado Alley” state, local and federal law enforcement officials worked together to dismantle “criminal organizations” peddling drugs in southwest Baltimore. -
Are the vacants in a once thriving community bringing in squatters or are the squatters hindering progress? Organizers, investors and residents grapple with how to best revitalize the area.
