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U.S. Donates Experimental Antibody Treatment to Bolster Uganda's Fight Against Ebola
The United States has fortified Uganda's medical arsenal in its ongoing battle against Ebola by delivering an experimental antibody treatment. This significant development was announced by Uganda's Ministry of Health…
Kenya: Power Won At Ballot Box Must Be Exercised Within Constitutional Limits - Ruto
In a definitive statement on the exercise of political power, President William Ruto of Kenya has emphasized the critical importance of adhering to constitutional principles while wielding authority gained through ele…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Midday Edition, Thursday 27 August 2026
Today's bulletin covers diaspora concerns, US immigration changes, and global climate crises.
Ole Kasasi’s Property Boom: How a Pastoral Settlement Became a Estate Hotspot
Ole Kasasi in Kajiado County is experiencing a rapid rise in property development, with increasing demand for homes and land driving up prices across the area.Construction sites, apartment blocks and gated estates now…
Music, Fashion and Kikuyu Culture to Take Centre Stage at Ngemi Cia UK
The Ngemi Cia UK Homecoming Festival will return to Stoneleigh Park’s NAEC venue, bringing together Kenyans from across Britain for a day of music, comedy and cultural activities.The second edition will feature perfor…
Harry Styles Launches Highly Anticipated Residency at Madison Square Garden
Harry Styles has officially kicked off a monthslong residency at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City, USA. The celebrated singer performed to a thrilled audience on Wednesday night, marking the beginning…
Convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Mladić dies aged 84
Ratko Mladić, the notorious Bosnian Serb war criminal, has died at the age of 84 in a UN prison hospital located in The Hague, Netherlands. His death marks the end of a significant chapter in the legal and historical…
Kenya: Govt Steps Up Crackdown On Illegal LPG Trade
The Kenyan government is intensifying its crackdown on the illegal trade and refilling of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, an effort aimed at mitigating the significant safety risks associated with unregulated…
Kenyan-Born Cybersecurity Expert Making Waves in the US Tech Industry
Kenyan-born cybersecurity expert Noureen Njoroge has built a career in the United States focused on protecting digital systems and developing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.Based in North Carolina…
Florida Suspects Arrested Over $500,000 Burglary at Home of Kenya Crash Victims
Two suspects have been arrested in Florida over the alleged burglary of the home of two men who died in a helicopter crash in Kenya last week.Coral Gables police said a 40-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman were arr…
Dennis Muthui: Kenyan Man Missing After Alleged Russian Military Recruitment
Dennis Ngunga Muthui, a 33-year-old Kenyan from Kitui, has been missing since 1 October 2026 after telling his family he had been recruited into the Russian military.Dennis left Kenya on 25 August 2025 with several ot…
Applying for US Citizenship? USCIS Can Now Question Your Neighbours
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reinstated neighbourhood investigations for foreign nationals applying for American citizenship, adding another layer of scrutiny to the naturalisation process.The m…
Dr Victoria Mutiso Murder: Four Suspects Ordered to Undergo Psychiatric Assessment
The High Court has ordered four suspects accused of murdering psychiatrist Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso to undergo psychiatric assessments before they can take their pleas.Justice Kanyi Kimondo directed presidential asp…
Kenyan Woman, 68, Found Safe After Disappearing at Chicago Airport
A Kenyan woman who went missing in Chicago earlier this week has been found safe and reunited with her family.Mary Kisesewa, known as Ndota, went missing on Tuesday, 25 August, after she failed to board a scheduled fl…
At least 12 dead as wildfires sweep through northern Algeria
At least 12 people have been reported dead as wildfires ravage northern Algeria, exacerbated by severe heatwaves that have gripped the region this summer. The fires have spread rapidly across various areas, causing wi…
Yvonne Kones Declares Intent to Run for Bomet Senate Seat, Rejects Traditional Gender Roles
Yvonne Kones has announced her intention to contest the Bomet senatorial seat in Kenya, asserting her political ambition and challenging traditional gender roles. This declaration comes amid a growing political landsc…
1,500 missing after glacial collapse in Nepal and Tibet
In a catastrophic event, approximately 1,500 individuals are reported missing following a significant glacial collapse in the Himalayan region straddling Nepal and Tibet. The disaster has raised serious concerns about…
Kenyan Woman Reported Missing in Chicago
An urgent search is underway for Mary Ndoti Kisesewa, a 68-year-old Kenyan woman who has been reported missing in Chicago. Kisesewa, who is also known by her nickname "Ndoti," was last seen on the evening of August 25…
US Immigration Officers Reassigned to Screen South African Refugees, Target Unlawful Voters
In a significant move by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, immigration officers have been reassigned to focus on screening South African refugees and identifying unlawful voters, raising concerns among immigra…
US Immigration Judge Orders Deportation of Six Children Amid Pending Green Card Applications
A Chicago immigration judge has ordered the removal of six children, whose green card applications remain pending, as the Trump administration's intensified immigration enforcement continues to impact families across…