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H-1B Workers Face Possible End to 60-Day Job-Loss Grace Period
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has advanced a proposal that would remove the 60-day grace period available to certain foreign workers who lose their jobs.The proposal, titled “Eliminating the Discretiona…
World 800m Champion Wanyonyi Set to Earn Sh27m in Just One Week
World 800m champion Wanyonyi is on the brink of a lucrative financial windfall, with projections indicating he could earn Sh27 million within a week. This exciting news comes as Wanyonyi prepares to compete in the Dia…
Uganda, U.S. Sign $1.7 Billion Health Sector Agreement
In a significant development for the health sector in Uganda, the United States and Uganda have signed an expansive five-year agreement aimed at bolstering the country's healthcare system. The deal, valued at approxim…
USCIS Policy Change: Credit Reports Now Required from Green Card Sponsors
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented a new policy allowing the agency to request credit reports from individuals sponsoring family members for green cards. This development, e…
Ghana tightens gold exports in push to keep more value at home
In a significant move to bolster its domestic gold industry, Ghana has introduced tighter regulations on its gold exports. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance the country's capacity to benefit fro…
Crisis Brewing: Kenya's Chai Tea Shortage Hits Consumers Hard as Dairy Supplies Dwindle
Kenya is facing a significant crisis as dairy supplies dwindle, impacting the availability of chai tea, a staple beverage in the nation. Reports indicate that supermarket shelves are emptying, sellers are rationing su…
Uganda: Bed Bugs Outbreak Hits Busia's Homes, Residents Seek Help
In Busia Municipality, Uganda, residents are grappling with a sudden outbreak of bed bugs that has left many seeking urgent assistance. The infestation has become a widespread issue in the municipality, with residents…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Evening Edition, Thursday 03 September 2026
Evening news covers diaspora, immigration, and local Kenyan events impacting various sectors.
Urgent Investigation Ordered into the Abduction of Editor Kiprotich
The Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport in Kenya, Kipchumba Murkomen, has ordered a swift investigation into the abduction of Editor Kiprotich, a significant event that has drawn widespread attention across the…
Kenya: Why I Ordered Tata Chemicals Out of Kenya - Ruto
In a significant move affecting Kenya's industrial landscape, President William Ruto has mandated the expulsion of Tata Chemicals from the country. This directive stems from accusations against the Indian-owned corpor…
Ruto Assures Kajiado Residents of Full Control of Amboseli National Park
President William Ruto has announced plans to grant Kajiado residents full control over the management of Amboseli National Park, a significant development in Kenya's conservation and local governance. Speaking to the…
El Nino: 100,000 Households Face Possible Flooding in Nairobi
Nairobi has identified 246 areas at risk of flooding as the county prepares for the October–December short rains, which are forecast to be wetter than normal.The Kenya Meteorological Service expects above-average rain…
Kenya's Cotton Leftovers Are Finding New Value
In a move that could reshape the economic landscape for numerous Kenyan farmers and entrepreneurs, discarded cotton stalks, gin waste, and textile offcuts are being repurposed into economically viable products. This e…
Kenyan President Orders Crackdown on Foreigners Operating Small Businesses
In a decisive move to address growing concerns over foreign involvement in small-scale retail in Kenya, President William Ruto has instructed authorities to implement a crackdown on foreigners engaging in small busine…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Midday Edition, Thursday 03 September 2026
Today's bulletin covers diaspora achievements, immigration challenges, and key judicial decisions.
Kenya Extends University, Tvet Funding Application Deadline to September 21
In a significant development for Kenya's education sector, the government has announced an extension for the application deadline for funding for first-time university students and Technical and Vocational Education a…
Kenya: More Than 1 in 4 Kenyan Children Subjected to Tech-Facilitated Sexual Abuse - Unicef
A recent report by UNICEF has revealed a distressing statistic about the vulnerability of children in Kenya to technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse. According to the report, more than one in four child…
Court Orders Police to Produce Driver of Killer ‘D’etat’ Matatu
A Nairobi court has ordered police to arrest and present a matatu driver accused of causing a fatal crash on Enterprise Road within 14 days.Milimani Court magistrate Paul Mutai directed that Sammy Murigi, the driver o…
Undercover Operation in Nairobi Brings Down Former Afghan General
Former Afghan general and politician Abdul Zahir Qadir was arrested in Nairobi in April 2025 after travelling to Kenya for what he believed was a meeting with international drug traffickers, only to find that the meet…
Oburu Receives Senate Energy Committee Delegation at Nairobi Home
Siaya Senator and ODM leader Dr Oburu Oginga received members of the Senate Energy Committee at his Nairobi residence on Thursday morning as he continues recovering at home.The delegation was led by committee chairper…