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Texas Arrests 70 Noncitizens for Illegal Voting, Including Indian Grandfather
An Indian grandfather residing in Texas has been arrested for illegal voting, becoming one of 70 noncitizens recently apprehended in the state for casting ballots unlawfully. The arrests are part of heightened efforts…
Manchester City Found Guilty of 114 Premier League Financial Breaches
Manchester City has been found guilty of 114 breaches of English Premier League financial regulations following a three-year investigation into the club’s finances.The breaches relate mainly to the period between 2009…
Kenya Warns of Cholera, Typhoid and Aflatoxin Risks Ahead of El Niño Rains
Kenya’s public health authorities have warned that the expected El Niño rains could increase cases of food- and water-borne diseases, including cholera, typhoid and aflatoxin poisoning.The State Department for Public…
Dubai-Based Kenyan Flight Attendant Shares Story of Teacher Who Secretly Funded Her Education
A Kenyan woman living in Dubai has revealed that a teacher quietly paid for her entire primary school education without her knowledge.Peris Maranga, now a flight attendant, shared the story in a social media post abou…
Tenth Woman Found Dead as South Africa Faces National Outcry Over Violence Against Women
South Africa is grappling with a growing crisis as police investigate the discovery of a tenth woman's body, igniting widespread outrage over the alarming levels of violence against women in the country. The bodies ha…
Irene Karari Leads Efforts to Protect Kenyans Seeking Jobs Abroad
Irene Karari, Director of the Skills and Expertise Division in Kenya’s State Department for Diaspora Affairs, is overseeing efforts to strengthen labour migration systems and protect Kenyan workers seeking employment…
Kenyan Embassy in Riyadh to Hold Question Time Session for Nationals
The Kenyan Embassy in Riyadh will hold a one-hour “Question Time” session to give Kenyan nationals in Saudi Arabia an opportunity to raise concerns and seek guidance from embassy officials.The afternoon session will c…
Former Kenyan Teacher Compares Life in Kenya and America After Joining the US Army
Former Kenyan teacher Haroun Mukalasinga has compared his working life in Kenya with his career in the United States, describing a decade of significant personal and professional change.A 2016 photograph shows Mukalas…
Kenyan Woman Explains Why She Kept Her Successful US Diversity Visa Application Private
Emily Ann, a Kenyan woman who secured a United States Diversity Visa, says she kept news of her success private until the visa was physically in her possession.Emily said she shared the news only with a small group of…
Kenyans in South Africa Mourn Northern Cape Leader Fredrick Gichohi
Fredrick Cira Gichohi, a prominent member of Kenya’s diaspora community in South Africa, has died in Kimberley, Northern Cape.Gichohi served as chairperson of the Kenyan Diaspora South Africa (KEDASA) in the Northern…
Court of Appeal Upholds Kenyan Affordable Housing Levy Law
The Court of Appeal in Nairobi has reaffirmed the legality of the Affordable Housing Act, 2024, and the associated Affordable Housing Levy, marking a significant victory for the Kenyan government's housing policy. The…
Sudan's Farmers Ready to Return Amidst Devastated Economy
In the aftermath of a prolonged conflict, Sudan's agricultural sector faces significant challenges as farmers strive to resume operations in a war-torn economy. The United Nations has spearheaded a plan to attract pri…
Sudan's Gold Exporters Accuse Influential Actors of Draining Sudan's Gold Wealth
Sudan's gold industry, a vital component of the nation's economy, is facing significant challenges as key players in the sector accuse influential actors of siphoning off valuable resources. The Gold Exporters Divisio…
Ethiopia's Foretold War Arrives
The resurgence of conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region marks a grim return to war, a scenario anticipated by many observers. The renewed hostilities, described as "horrifying" by analysts, come after months of escalat…
Africa's Mineral Strength Is Wasted If Countries Don't Work Together - New Report
A new report emphasizes that Africa's vast mineral resources are underutilized due to a lack of collaboration among countries on the continent. The Conversation Africa highlights that green technologies, such as elect…
New H-1B Fee Increase Raises Concerns for International Employers
The United States' recent decision to increase the filing fee for H-1B visas has raised concerns among employers and international graduates aiming to work in the U.S. The American Council on Education has highlighted…
Ethiopia's Fragmented Wars Converge Into a Single Existential Threat
The fragile peace that Ethiopia experienced following the Pretoria Cessation of Hostilities Agreement in November 2022 has been shattered as multiple conflicts across the nation coalesce into a singular, grave threat…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Evening Edition, Sunday 27 September 2026
Today's bulletin covers Kenyan diaspora events, immigration news, and significant developments in Kenya and worldwide.
Political Campaigns Revive Trauma for Mt Elgon Women as Memories of Sexual Violence Resurface
Women from the Mt Elgon region in Kenya are expressing a desire to relocate to Uganda as political campaigns stir painful memories of sexual violence they experienced in the past. The resurgence of political activitie…
At least 12 dead and dozens missing after a vessel capsizes in DRC
At least 12 people have been confirmed dead and dozens are reported missing following the capsizing of a vessel in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This tragic incident occurred just two days after another boat…