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Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Midday Edition, Tuesday 29 September 2026
Today's bulletin covers Kenyan diaspora stories, immigration updates, and major news from Kenya.
Muranga's Kiganda Achieves Milestone as Africa’s First Certified Coffee Estate
The Kiganda coffee estate located in Muranga, Kenya, has made history by becoming the first certified coffee estate in Africa. This significant achievement resonates deeply with the agricultural community and pride of…
Kenyan Expat Shares How Norway Supports Mothers Through Pregnancy and Parenthood
Judy Achieng Rimstad, a Kenyan content creator living in Norway, has shared insights into how the country’s welfare system supports pregnancy, childbirth and parenthood.Judy, who runs the YouTube channel Adventures of…
Kenyan Students in Hungary Use Mentorship to Help Newcomers Adjust
Kenyan students beginning their studies in Hungary have been welcomed into the country’s Kenyan student community through a mentorship and orientation programme organised by the Association of Kenyan Students in Hunga…
Volunteers Seek Family of Kenyan Woman Living on Beirut Streets
A humanitarian appeal has been launched in Lebanon to help trace the family of a Kenyan woman reportedly living on the streets of Beirut.The woman, who identifies herself as Selina, is believed to have previously work…
Kenya to Begin Manufacturing HIV-Prevention Drug in Major Health Breakthrough
Kenya has announced plans to manufacture an HIV-prevention drug, marking a significant health breakthrough with the potential for wide-reaching impact. This initiative aims to bolster the country's efforts in combatin…
Global Immigration Changes in September 2026: New Rules for Students, Workers and Visitors
Several major destinations are changing immigration rules in September 2026, affecting international students, skilled workers, visitors and long-term migrants in Australia, the United States, Europe, Japan and the UK…
Meet the Kenyan Woman Driving Heavy Commercial Trucks Across Europe
Kenyan truck driver Wangui Njeri Sally is building a career in Europe’s haulage industry, driving heavy commercial vehicles across several countries.Based in Europe, Sally spends long periods on the road transporting…
UAE Visa Extension: What Kenyans Need to Know About Costs and Eligibility
The United Arab Emirates has eased rules for extending certain visitor visas, allowing eligible travellers to renew their permits without leaving the country.Under the current rules administered by the Federal Authori…
IEBC Plans to Extend Diaspora Voting to 14 More Countries in 2027
Kenya’s electoral commission plans to expand diaspora voting from 12 countries in 2022 to 26 countries in the 2027 General Election.Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Erastus Ethekon sa…
Ruto Warns Against Attempts to Block Dangote’s Sh2.9 Trillion Lamu Refinery
President William Ruto has warned against attempts to block the construction of a multi-trillion-shilling oil refinery in Lamu, backed by Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote.The warning comes as the proposed refinery…
Executive Order Alters H-1B Visa Adjudication Process Amid Economic Concerns
Washington, D.C. — In a significant policy shift affecting thousands of foreign professionals, the U.S. government has introduced an executive order directing federal agencies to incorporate economic factors, such as…
USCIS Expands Public Charge Review for Green Card Applicants, Impacting African Immigrants
Washington, D.C. - The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced an expansion of the public charge review process for applicants seeking permanent residency in the United States. This po…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Evening Edition, Monday 28 September 2026
Today's bulletin covers diaspora news, immigration updates, Kenya's challenges, and sports revelations.
Murkomen Commits to Eradicating Banditry in Kenya
In a decisive statement, the Cabinet Secretary for Roads, Transport, and Public Works in Kenya, Kipchumba Murkomen, has vowed to tackle the issue of banditry that has been plaguing various regions of the country. This…
Kalonzo Musyoka Condoles With Martha Karua Over Father’s Death
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka visited Martha Karua at her home on Monday evening to condole with her following the death of her father, Mwalimu Jackson Karua.Musyoka described the late educator as a res…
Gachagua Pledges to Appoint Diaspora Kenyans as Ambassadors if Elected President
Rigathi Gachagua has pledged to appoint ambassadors and deputy ambassadors from Kenya’s diaspora if elected president in 2027.Speaking to Kenyans in Dallas, Texas, the Democracy for Citizens Party leader said Kenyans…
Over 800 Killed in Renewed Houthi-Saudi War in Yemen, W.H.O. Says
In Yemen, over 800 individuals have lost their lives in the latest resurgence of conflict between the Iran-backed Houthi militia and Saudi-backed government forces, according to the World Health Organization. This esc…
USCIS Issues New Denaturalization Referral Guidance Impacting Naturalized Citizens
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released new guidance on denaturalization referrals that could have significant implications for naturalized U.S. citizens, including those from the A…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Midday Edition, Monday 28 September 2026
Today's bulletin covers diaspora events, immigration issues, and major global news updates.