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Kenya to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships in African First
In a groundbreaking announcement, Kenya has secured the opportunity to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029, marking the first time an African nation will welcome the premier global track and field event. Na…
Kenyans Have Two Weeks to Secure Affordable Homes Before Prices Rise
Kenyans seeking homes under the Affordable Housing Programme have until the end of September to apply before new prices take effect on 1 October 2026.The State Department for Housing and Urban Development announced on…
Government Calls on Kenyans in Canada to Invest Back Home
Kenya has urged its diaspora in Canada to invest their resources and expertise in the country’s economy.The appeal was made during a roundtable in Ottawa convened by the Kenya High Commission, bringing together commun…
US Weighs New OPT Fees as Proposal Clears White House Review
A proposal that could introduce fees for the US Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme has completed review by the White House regulatory office, but no new fee has been imposed.US Immigration and Customs Enforce…
Kenya Steps Up Efforts to Protect Migrant Workers From Exploitation
Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs, Roseline Njogu, has met Principal Judge of the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC), Lady Justice Monica Mbaru, to discuss stronger protection for Kenyans work…
Kenyans in Middle East Invited to Webinar on Building Wealth Back Home
Kenyans living and working in the Middle East will on Tuesday take part in a webinar on how to turn remittances into investments back home.The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, through the State Department for…
Uhuru Kenyatta to Hand Over Jubilee Leadership After Court Ruling
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has accepted a High Court ruling barring retired heads of state from holding political party leadership positions more than six months after leaving office.Uhuru said he respected the d…
Juja Woman Faces Heartbreak After Delivery of Quintuplets
A woman in Juja, Kenya, has tragically lost four of her five newborn babies following a quintuplet delivery. The emotional ordeal has drawn attention and sympathy from the public as the family navigates this heartbrea…
USCIS Plans to End 60-Day Grace Period for Nonimmigrant Workers, Affecting African Diaspora
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced plans to abolish the 60-day grace period for certain nonimmigrant workers, a move that could significantly impact African professionals, inc…
Rigging claims cast long shadow over next year's election
As Kenya approaches its 2027 elections, concerns over electoral integrity are taking center stage in the political landscape. Recent discussions have been dominated by allegations of potential vote manipulation, with…
Former Dhabiti Sacco CEO Titus Miriti Munjuri Charged Over Alleged Sh20.7mn Theft
In a significant legal development in Kenya, Titus Miriti Munjuri, the former CEO of Dhabiti Sacco, has been formally charged in Maua Court located in Meru County. The charges involve the alleged theft of 20.7 million…
Odinga's Family Plans Activities to Commemorate First Anniversary
A committee led by Professor Adams Oloo has been appointed to oversee the activities marking the first anniversary of the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The commemorations are set to take place in Nairob…
Massive Support for Linda Mwananchi at Nairobi Rally as Convoy Winds Through City
Supporters of Linda Mwananchi gathered in large numbers at Jacaranda Grounds in Nairobi, Kenya, as a political convoy made its way through Jogoo Road. The rally marked a significant moment for the movement, showcasing…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Evening Edition, Monday 14 September 2026
DNA test reveals Kenyan sisters, US court restores H-1B spousal work permits, Kosgei wins race.
Kenya: 'We Are Not Out of Time' - IEBC Defends Election Technology Timeline
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of Kenya has addressed concerns regarding potential delays in the procurement of election technology for the upcoming 2027 General Election. In response to gr…
Brigid Kosgei Triumphs at Great North Run as Eilish McColgan Withdraws
Brigid Kosgei of Kenya secured a remarkable victory in the women's race at the Great North Run held in Newcastle, England, while Eilish McColgan faced an early withdrawal due to injury.The event took place on Septembe…
US Introduces Fixed Stay Limits for International Students
New US immigration rules taking effect on 15 September 2026 will replace the long-standing “duration of status” system for international students with fixed admission periods.Under the current system, F-1 students can…
Kenyans Seeking Jobs Abroad Warned as NEA Investigates 390 Fraud Cases
The National Employment Authority (NEA) has urged Kenyans seeking jobs abroad to verify recruitment agencies before making any payments, amid investigations into hundreds of alleged fraud cases.NEA said job seekers sh…
Gachagua Says Opposition Has 'Locked' Nairobi Ahead of 2027
In Nairobi, the political landscape is heating up as former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua voices concerns that the opposition has gained significant ground in the capital city, potentially influencing the outcome…
Decades of Friendship Transformed by DNA Test: Two Friends Discover They Are Sisters
In a remarkable twist of fate, two women who have been best friends for decades recently uncovered a life-altering secret through a DNA test: they are biological sisters. The emotional journey of Meena Geltink and Min…