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Pastor Denies Daughter’s Link to Viral Bullying Video as Youth Protest at Buruburu Church
Hundreds of young people gathered outside Redeemed Gospel Church in Buruburu, Nairobi, on Sunday to demand justice over a viral video showing a woman allegedly being assaulted by a group of fellow women.The protesters…
Ethiopian Federal Forces Regain Control of Tigray Regional Capital Amid Regional Tensions
Ethiopian federal forces have successfully regained control over the regional capital of Tigray, a significant development in the ongoing conflict that has plagued northern Ethiopia. Local sources confirmed on Sunday…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Midday Edition, Sunday 04 October 2026
Today's bulletin covers diaspora, Kenyan news, and world events including conflicts and accidents.
Ethiopia and Eritrea Cut Diplomatic Ties as Northern Conflict Escalates
Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed diplomatic ties as hostilities intensify in Ethiopia's northern region, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The situation has drawn international attention as Et…
Duale Defends $16 Billion Dangote Refinery Amid Calls for Deal Disclosure
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended Kenya’s proposed $16 billion Dangote refinery in Lamu amid growing calls for the government to disclose details of the investment agreement.Speaking in Garissa during t…
Sifuna Named The Equitable Party’s Candidate for 2027 Presidential Bid
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been unveiled as the leader and presidential candidate of The Equitable Party (TEP), giving him a political vehicle for his bid ahead of the 2027 General Election.Sifuna formally adopt…
One Dead, Three Injured in Mau Summit Road Crash
One person has died and three others have been injured in a road crash at Mau Summit along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway.The crash occurred shortly after 8:00 am on Sunday, October 4, when a pick-up reportedly hit a priv…
Police Seek Family of Kenyan Man Who Died in North Carolina
Authorities in North Carolina are seeking the relatives of a Kenyan man who died in the United States last month after efforts to locate his family were unsuccessful.The Spring Lake Police Department identified the ma…
How Religious Pilgrimages Across East Africa Have Turned Deadly
The deaths of 16 Catholic pilgrims in the Salama road crash have highlighted the dangers faced by worshippers travelling long distances to religious sites and prayer gatherings across East Africa.The pilgrims, members…
Ethiopia government forces retake airport in Tigray's capital
Ethiopia's government forces have successfully retaken the airport in Tigray's capital, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the Ethiopian government and Tigrayan rebels. The airport, a cru…
Autopsies set for 17 pilgrims after bodies identified in Salama crash
Seventeen pilgrims tragically lost their lives in a road crash in Salama, Kenya, with autopsies scheduled to be conducted following the identification of their bodies. The crash has sent shockwaves through the local c…
Unite or perish, Uhuru tells Opposition leaders
In a significant political development, former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged opposition leaders to unify ahead of the next electoral cycle in 2027. Speaking in Kenya, Uhuru emphasized that the outcome of t…
Kericho Annex Prison under scrutiny over death of remand prisoner
Kericho Annex Prison in Kenya has come under intense scrutiny following the death of a remand prisoner, Brenda Chemutai. The incident occurred at approximately 9 a.m., when Chemutai was discovered hanging from a doubl…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Evening Edition, Saturday 03 October 2026
Today's bulletin covers diaspora rescues, immigration fee changes, and significant events in Kenya.
Mwakirunge Residents Awarded Sh350 Million for Dumpsite Pollution
Residents of Mwakirunge in Mombasa, Kenya, have been awarded Sh350 million in compensation due to pollution caused by a local dumpsite. This landmark decision comes after a prolonged battle against the environmental h…
Tennessee Prisons Commissioner Resigns After Failed Execution of Christa Pike
Tennessee’s prisons commissioner, Frank Strada, is resigning after the state’s attempt to execute death-row inmate Christa Pike failed.Governor Bill Lee announced on Saturday that Strada, commissioner of the Tennessee…
Tragic Death of Pregnant Woman in Kirinyaga Sparks Outrage Over Police Conduct
A pregnant woman was reportedly pushed to her death from a police vehicle in Kirinyaga County, Kenya, in what is described as a shocking incident linked to a Sh1,000 bribe. The woman was found dead by the roadside on…
Mombasa Catholic Parish Mourns 17 Pilgrims Killed in Salama Crash
The Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa has confirmed the deaths of 17 pilgrims from St Mathias Mulumba Catholic Parish in Mikindani following a road accident at Salama on Saturday, October 3.The pilgrims were travelling…
Kenyan Woman Rescued From Suspected Sex Network in India
A Kenyan woman has been rescued from a suspected prostitution network in Patna, India, after police raided two hotels in the city’s Danapur subdivision.The woman was among three women rescued during overnight operatio…
Uhuru Warns Mt Kenya Against Repeating 2022 Political Mistake
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged voters in Mt Kenya to avoid repeating what he described as a costly political mistake made in the 2022 General Election.Speaking at the funeral of Mwalimu Jackson Karua, the f…