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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 Police Department’s Public Integrity Bureau investigated 15 individuals for policy and misconduct violations, including one captain, two lieutenants, four sergeants, three officers and five civilian staff members.
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The Baltimore County Office of Inspector General (OIG) has unearthed a stinky situation in its latest report.
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While the state’s minimum wage is $15.00, some workers in the service industry earn a base pay of $3.63. In Baltimore City, one councilman is looking to change that.
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A group of transit advocates is calling on the Maryland Transportation Authority to think bigger in its request for proposals for the Key Bridge rebuild.
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Maryland officials on Thursday announced the launch of a new statewide tracking system for sexual assault kits.
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The Baltimore City Council on Monday passed Mayor Brandon Scott’s 2025 budget without amendments.
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Joining will expedite the community’s transformation plan, which includes mixed-income housing, career pipeline, economic vitality and community wellness.
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At a community meeting, the MDTA revealed plans that include tolls and public involvement in choosing features of the reconstructed bridge.
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Study predicts some residents could see a 50% increase in job accessibility.
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A new report released by the Maryland Chamber of Commerce finds that infrastructure investment is necessary following the collapse of the Key Bridge in March.