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How Kenyan Detectives Tracked Victoria Mutiso Murder Suspects in Uganda
Three men deported from Uganda over the killing of psychiatrist Dr Victoria Mutiso have been ordered to remain in custody for 30 days as Kenyan police continue their investigations.Police Constable Collins Kiplangat B…
Kisumu Court Explains Limits of Compensation for Victims of Land Fraud
The Environment and Land Court in Kisumu has awarded a buyer Ksh784,000 after a fraudulent land transaction left her unable to acquire the property she had agreed to purchase.The case involved a woman who agreed to bu…
Tragic Loss: Congolese Gospel Singer Carlyto Lassa Dies After Collapsing in the U.S.
Carlyto Lassa, a prominent Congolese gospel singer, has passed away after collapsing in the United States. The incident has sent shockwaves through the music community and his fans worldwide, marking a significant los…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Midday Edition, Wednesday 02 September 2026
Today's bulletin covers diaspora news, immigration updates, Kenyan political events, and world affairs.
Machakos Man Sentenced to Life for Defiling Toddler
A man from Machakos, Kenya, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted of defiling a two-year-old child. The ruling was issued by a local court, which took into account the severity of the crime and…
U.N. Says World Will Miss Its 1.5-Degree Climate Target
The United Nations has raised an urgent alarm that the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels is slipping out of reach. In a new comprehensive report released this week, the…
Senegal and IMF Strike $2.2bn Deal, Two Years After Debt Scandal Froze Funding
Senegal has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a new $2.2 billion lending program, two years after previous funding was suspended due to a debt scandal. The agreement was ann…
Matiang’i Challenges Ruto to Probe 36 River Yala Deaths
Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang’i has called on President William Ruto to establish a commission of inquiry into the deaths of 36 people whose bodies were recovered from River Yala between 2021 and 2022.Speak…
Danish Embassy Opens Two Jobs in Nairobi
The Danish Embassy in Nairobi has opened applications for two positions at its Regional Visa Hub, with only one of the vacancies available to Kenyan applicants.The embassy is recruiting a Consular Officer and a Visa O…
ODM Condemns Alleged Abduction of Standard Editor Alex Kiprotich
Standard Media Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was reportedly abducted by armed men while travelling towards Nakuru on Monday night and was found safe several hours later near Masinga Dam.Kiprotich was intercept…
Attacks in Black Sea Threaten to Strangle Global Grain Supply
The ongoing conflict in the Black Sea region, involving strategic strikes on ports and vessels by both Russia and Ukraine, poses a severe threat to the global grain supply chain. The attacks have intensified in recent…
Wawira Njiru Honoured in Germany for Feeding 660,000 Kenyan Pupils
Kenyan nutritionist Wawira Njiru has been awarded the prestigious German Africa Prize for her work tackling child hunger through Food4Education.Njiru founded Food4Education after starting a school feeding initiative t…
Ethekon: No Part of Kenya Should Assume It Is Safe From Election Violence
IEBC chairman Erastus Ethekon has warned Kenyans and institutions against complacency as the country enters the 2027 General Election period, citing the violence that followed the disputed 2007 presidential election.S…
DCP Unveils 2027 Nomination Fees for MCA, MP and Governor Aspirants
The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has set registration fees for aspirants seeking to contest on its ticket in the 2027 General Election.The party announced the fe…
Ruto Allies Target Raila’s Strongholds in Joint 2027 Campaign
Pro-government leaders from Nyanza and Western Kenya are planning a coordinated campaign to secure support for President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election.The campaign is being led by Energy Cabinet Secr…
Kenyan Man Missing in Tacoma as Family Appeals for Help
A 23-year-old Kenyan man, Kevin N. Kamau, has been reported missing in Tacoma, Washington, after he was last seen at Tacoma Mall on Sunday, 24 August.Kamau is described as having a heavy build, standing about 5 feet 9…
U.S. Court Blocks Ban on Immigrant Visas from 75 Countries, Affecting Kenyan Applicants
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has issued a decisive ruling blocking the Trump administration's recent attempt to implement a ban on issuing immigrant visas, commonly known as Green Cards, to app…
Six Million Deportees Face Uncertain Futures Under Taliban Rule
As of August 2026, approximately six million individuals have been forced to return to Afghanistan, confronting a challenging reality under Taliban governance. This growing humanitarian crisis is primarily driven by d…
Putin Pledges Increased Strikes in Ukraine and Support for Iran
Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to intensify military actions against Ukraine, in a move that signals a deepening of hostilities in Eastern Europe. Speaking from Moscow, Putin declared his intention to esca…
Israel says Hamas security chief captured as strikes kill four during Gaza raid
In a significant military operation in the volatile Gaza region, Israeli forces have announced the capture of the Hamas internal security chief during a targeted raid in Gaza City. The operation, which took place in t…