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Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis Edge Back to the Brink of War
Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi rebels are once again teetering on the brink of renewed conflict, as tensions have escalated with recent attacks and subsequent retaliatory vows. The Saudi authorities have reported num…
USCIS to Reject Outdated Work Permit Applications, Impacting Kenyan Immigrants
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant change affecting work permit and legal status extension applications. As of September 8, 2026, USCIS will reject applications…
Why More Kenyans Are Wearing Glasses
Kenya’s optical sector recorded Sh3.14 billion in insured spending in 2025, as the number of people seeking vision care continued to rise.The figure increased from Sh2.99 billion in 2024, according to the Kenya Optica…
KWS Warns Kenyans After AI-Generated Image Shows Zebra Doing Manual Work
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has confirmed that an image showing a zebra carrying water alongside donkeys is AI-generated, warning that wild animals must not be captured, tamed or used for domestic labour.In a sta…
UN Human Rights Council Urged to Widen Sudan Arms Embargo and Extend Fact-Finding Mission
The United Nations Human Rights Council has been called upon to expand the existing arms embargo on Sudan, extending it beyond the Darfur region to encompass the entire country. This plea comes amid escalating violenc…
Centum taps insider as Mworia exits after nearly two decades
Centum Investment Company PLC, a prominent Kenyan investment firm, has announced the appointment of Thomas Omondi-Achola as its acting group CEO. This strategic transition comes in the wake of the departure of long-se…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Midday Edition, Tuesday 08 September 2026
Today's bulletin covers Kenya's amnesty for migrants, major economic projects, and Eric Omondi's arrest.
Boni Forest Community Seeks Compensation for Lost Livelihoods Over Past 11 Years
The Boni Forest community in Kenya is demanding compensation for lost livelihoods spanning 11 years. This situation has arisen due to restrictions imposed on their access to forest resources, which the community relie…
Healthcare Crisis Deepens as Doctors Demand Action on Nurses' Strike
A healthcare crisis in Kenya has escalated as doctors have issued a seven-day ultimatum regarding the ongoing nurses' strike. This situation threatens to exacerbate the already strained healthcare system in the countr…
Mount Kenya Fire: Over 3,000 Hectares Burned as 85% Blaze Is Contained
More than 80 percent of the fire in the Mount Kenya Forest has been contained after the blaze burned more than 3,000 hectares of moorland, officials said.Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Dr D…
Kenya Offers Amnesty for Migrants After Burundians Rush to Leave
The Kenyan government has announced an amnesty for undocumented migrants from East African countries amid a reported increase in departures by Burundian nationals. The offer, aimed at encouraging the formal registrati…
Ruto Unveils Sh12 Billion Mombasa Project Set to Create 10,000 Jobs
President William Ruto on Tuesday presided over the signing of a Sh12 billion agreement between GulfCap Group and global logistics company DP World to develop a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Jomvu, Mombasa.The projec…
Eric Omondi Walks Free After Dramatic Arrest in Nairobi
Comedian Eric Omondi and seven co-accused have been released by a Nairobi court after denying charges of allegedly obstructing traffic along Moi Avenue on 7 September.Omondi was arrested on Monday by plain-clothes off…
Amidst Conflict, a Photographer Captures Love Stories in Sudan
In the besieged city of el-Fasher, Sudan, a wedding photographer has turned his lens towards the more uplifting aspects of life, despite the turmoil surrounding him. Having fled the conflict that has engulfed Sudan, t…
Kenyans Visiting the US: 7 Things That Could Get Your Visa Cancelled
The United States has reiterated that B1 and B2 visitor visas may only be used for short-term business and tourism, warning foreign nationals against using them for activities outside their authorised purposes.The B1…
Comedian Eric Omondi Arrested Again During “Punguza Mzigo” Campaign
Comedian Eric Omondi was arrested in Nairobi on Tuesday during the launch of his latest political campaign and later appeared before the Milimani Law Courts, where he denied charges of obstructing the operation of mot…
Western Kenya Demands Deputy President Slot Ahead of 2027
Western Kenya MPs have called for the Deputy President’s position to be reserved for the region as they set out their demands ahead of the 2027 General Election.The demand was made during a consultative meeting in Kis…
3,949 Kenyans Win US Green Card Lottery 2027 — What Happens Next?
A total of 3,949 Kenyans have been provisionally selected in the US Diversity Visa (DV) lottery for the 2027 fiscal year, placing Kenya among the leading African countries in the latest draw.Kenya ranks third in Afric…
Kenya Gives Foreign Traders 90 Days to Comply After 5-Day Deadline
Kenya has extended the deadline for foreign nationals running small businesses to comply with immigration, work permit, registration and licensing requirements from five days to 90 days.State House spokesperson Hussei…
Comedian Eric Omondi Arrested During Signature Drive in Nairobi CBD
Comedian Eric Omondi was arrested in the Central Business District of Nairobi during a signature collection drive for the Punguza Mzigo initiative. The event aimed at gathering support for proposed constitutional amen…