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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Early voting centers are open statewide through October 31.
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Maryland ranks fourth in the nation for its population of African immigrants. Often overlooked, this community of about 900,000 people has begun organizing and demanding more political representation.
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Utilities supported the measure while various stakeholders opposed, saying it’s time for the state to cut its losses.
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Maryland’s Public Service Commission will hold a hearing Tuesday, regarding Baltimore Gas and Electric’s 2021-2023 multi-year plan, gathering feedback on its effectiveness relative to the goals set by the PSC.
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Khalil Zaied will lead an agency that has been marred by several scandals that include water quality issues, poor service delivery and reports of a toxic work culture.
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BUILD, the influential, multifaith nonprofit group, is fighting to ensure that certain neighborhoods are included in the governor’s plan to redevelop vacants in Baltimore City.
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Longshoremen along the East and Gulf Coast are picketing for higher wages and limits on automation.
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Baltimore’s City Council is looking at a new and untested approach with a special financing package aimed at revitalizing blighted neighborhoods.
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Blighted row houses in East Baltimore have been rehabilitated into affordable units where 15 international teachers are now living onsite.
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During the town hall, attendees formed small groups to discuss strategies for attracting more residents, resources for renters and homeowners and improving affordability.
