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Majority of Kenyans Express Concern Over Nation's Direction, Tifa Poll Reveals
A recent poll conducted by Tifa has indicated that 76 percent of Kenyans believe the country is moving in the wrong direction. This significant sentiment reflects widespread dissatisfaction among the populace regardin…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Evening Edition, Thursday 10 September 2026
Today's bulletin covers key diaspora news, immigration updates, Kenya's development plans, and world events.
Gold Rush Revitalizes Homa Bay Village in Kenya
A gold rush is transforming a previously quiet village in Homa Bay County, Kenya, into a bustling hub of economic activity. This sudden influx of gold mining has attracted attention both locally and internationally, a…
Four killed and 60 injured in Russian strike on shopping centre in Pavlohrad, Ukraine
In a tragic incident, four people were killed and 60 others injured due to a Russian strike on a shopping centre located in the city centre of Pavlohrad, Ukraine. This attack marks the third Russian strike on a mall w…
Ruto, Wetang’ula Mourn Four Chwele Traders Killed in Road Accident
Four traders from Chwele Market in Bungoma County have died in a road accident at Mai Mahiu, while five others were injured and are receiving treatment in different hospitals.The traders were travelling to Karatina to…
Tatu City Unveils Sh7 Billion Towers Set to Become Tallest Buildings Outside Nairobi
Kiambu County is set to gain two high-rise towers after Tatu City unveiled plans for Jabali Towers, a project that would create the tallest buildings outside Nairobi.The development will be located in Tatu Central’s e…
Family of four killed as they slept in Israeli strike on Gaza
Four members of a Palestinian family, including two young girls aged 8 and 12, were killed in an Israeli air attack while they slept in Gaza. The incident highlights the ongoing violence in the region, where military…
At least 14 children killed in fire at schools in eastern DR Congo
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reported that at least 14 school children have died following a devastating fire that engulfed two schools in the eastern city of Bukavu. The tragic incident…
US Repeatedly Votes Against Africa's Interests At the UN
The United States cast the sole opposing vote against a recent Africa-sponsored resolution at the United Nations, according to reports by Premium Times. The resolution, which sought to address issues pertinent to Afri…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Midday Edition, Thursday 10 September 2026
Today's bulletin covers diaspora issues, immigration changes, Kenyan developments, and global conflicts.
Ebola outbreak in DRC raises global pandemic fears
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing a significant Ebola outbreak that has the potential to escalate into a global pandemic. The situation was sparked by the sudden death of a truck driver in a remote…
Court Awards Sh9.9 Million to Baby After Hospital Negligence Leads to Arm Amputation
An 11-month-old baby has been awarded Sh9.9 million by a court following a tragic case of medical negligence at Wesu Sub-County Hospital in Wundanyi, Kenya. The incident occurred when a tourniquet was left tied around…
Kenyan Man Faces Extradition to the US Nearly 13 Years After Fleeing Sentencing
Kenyan authorities have arrested a Kenyan national who fled the United States nearly 13 years ago after being convicted in a fatal drink-driving case in California.The man was arrested in Runda, an affluent suburb of…
Kenya Embassy in Riyadh Rejects Reports of Saudi Ban on Kenyan Workers
The Kenyan Embassy in Riyadh has rejected reports that Saudi Arabia is preparing to bar Kenyan nationals from working in the Kingdom.In a statement issued this week, the Embassy said it had received no official commun…
US Tightens H-1B and L-1 Visa Fee Rules
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has expanded the circumstances in which certain employers must pay fees for H-1B and L-1 visa petitions, increasing costs for large companies that rely heavily on foreign w…
Daughter of Murder Victim Seeks Funds for Extradition Witness in Agnes Wanjiru Case
The ongoing murder case of Agnes Wanjiru, a high-profile incident that has drawn significant attention, has taken a new turn as her daughter seeks to raise Sh1 million to facilitate her presence as a witness in the ex…
Senate Throws Out NTSA Regulations for Lack of Public Participation
The Kenyan Senate has taken decisive action against the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) by rejecting three newly issued regulations due to insufficient public participation. This decision, made public o…
32-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in Lavington Apartment Weeks After Last Being Seen
The body of 32-year-old Mercy Maina Wachinga was found in her apartment at Forhome Apartments in Nairobi’s Lavington neighbourhood on 3 September, nearly a month after she was last seen.Police forced entry into the ap…
Suleiman Shahbal Vows to Contest Mombasa Governor Seat With or Without ODM
Suleiman Shahbal has said he will contest the Mombasa governorship in 2027, regardless of whether he receives backing from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) or any other established party.The businessman and Member…
Ruto Targets 1 Million Votes in Kericho as He Announces Roads, Housing and Hospitals
Ruto urges South Rift residents to register as voters as he unveils Kericho development plansPresident William Ruto has urged residents of Kericho and Bomet to obtain national identity cards and register as voters, as…