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Zambia's Hichilema Secures Second Term Amid Tensions with U.S.
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has secured re-election for a second term following a contentious campaign period, setting the stage for renewed diplomatic negotiations with the administration of U.S. President D…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Evening Edition, Tuesday 18 August 2026
From missing persons abroad to nuclear talks, today's bulletin covers critical international updates.
Kenyan Student Philip Kibet Ngeny Reported Missing in the UK
A 28-year-old Kenyan man living in the UK has been reported missing after his family and friends lost contact with him on 7 August 2026.Philip Kibet Ngeny travelled to Britain in September 2023 to study at the Univers…
Sharon Otieno’s Parents Open Door to Reconciliation with Obado
The family of slain university student Sharon Otieno has said it is open to reconciliation with the family of former Migori governor Zachary Okoth Obado, despite the pain caused by her death eight years ago.The positi…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Midday Edition, Tuesday 18 August 2026
Today's bulletin covers key diaspora issues, political unrest in Kenya, and international developments.
Jane Wambura Turns Her Diaspora Experience Into a Book
Jane Nduta Wambura has turned her experiences of studying and living abroad into a book exploring the realities of diaspora life and challenging the idea that moving overseas guarantees success.The book, Majuu: Life B…
Canafric Village to Celebrate African Heritage and the Diaspora in Alberta
The Canafric Heritage Association is planning a permanent African cultural village in Athabasca County, northern Alberta, to preserve and celebrate African heritage while creating a space for education, tourism and co…
ODM Calls for Accountability After Deadly Violence at Homa Bay Rally
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has condemned the violence at the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay, where four people died and dozens of others were injured.In a statement issued on Tuesday, ODM Secretary Genera…
Europe's Heat Preparedness in Focus as Summer Waves Intensify
As Europe grapples with sweltering temperatures this summer, a heat wave that recently swept through Belgium and its neighboring countries has underscored the continent's vulnerability to extreme weather. This latest…
Kenyan Men in the US: What Happens When Life Falls Apart Abroad?
Kenyan men facing homelessness, legal problems and financial hardship in the United States are often left reliant on informal community support when institutional assistance is unavailable.The limits of diaspora welfa…
Kenyan Scientist in Germany Turns Life’s Struggles Into Gospel Music
Dr Joseph Alulu, known in music circles as Dr Jay Tribbette, has combined a career in scientific research in Germany with a growing gospel music ministry.Alulu grew up in rural Vihiga, Kenya, where financial difficult…
Kuwait Gives Kenyans and Other Foreign Workers Until August 27 to Verify Academic Certificates
Kuwait has ordered public- and private-sector employees to regularise their academic qualification records by close of business on Thursday, 27 August 2026, as part of a crackdown on fraudulent credentials.Administrat…
Kenyan Cleaner in Germany Reveals How Her Job Helped Bring Her Sons to Europe
Kenyan migrant Charity Watetu says her work as a hotel cleaner enabled her to meet the financial requirements that allowed her sons to join her in Germany.Watetu moved to Germany hoping to eventually bring her childre…
US Immigration: New Ruling Puts Advance Parole Travellers at Risk of Re-Entry Bans
The US Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) has ruled that travelling abroad on Advance Parole can count as a formal departure from the country, potentially exposing some immigrants to three- and ten-year re-entry bars…
U.S.-Iran Talks Falter as Cease-Fire Hopes Dim Amid Nuclear Program Disputes
The United States and Iran have failed to reach a comprehensive agreement to end hostilities, missing the anticipated deadline for a broad deal that would address ongoing conflict and Iran's contentious nuclear progra…
The 'Luteal Uglies': A Global Health Conversation Gains Momentum
The conversation surrounding the 'luteal uglies' has taken center stage in global health discussions, as more women turn to social media to share their experiences during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. This…
Russian Politician's Sentencing Highlights Ongoing Dissent Suppression
A prominent Russian opposition figure, Lev Shlosberg, was sentenced to 11 years and one month in prison on Monday, a stark example of the Kremlin's ongoing crackdown on dissent against its war in Ukraine. Shlosberg, a…
Russian Dissidents Face Dual Pressures Amid Escalating Restrictions
Russian dissidents are encountering escalating hardships as both Russia and European nations intensify restrictions on their status and freedoms. Amidst Moscow's recent moves to revoke citizenship rights of outspoken…
Kisii Family Seeks KSh500,000 to Bring Home Kenyan Who Died in Dubai
A family in Kisii County is seeking KSh500,000 to repatriate the body of 26-year-old Stephen Nyang’au Sereti, who was found dead on a road in Dubai under circumstances that remain unclear.Sereti, from Engoto Village i…
Russia-Ukraine War: The Fate of Kenyans Captured Fighting for Russia
Four Kenyans captured while fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine are being held as prisoners of war as Nairobi seeks their safe return.Evans Kibet, Joseph Kabugi, Willy Macharia and Francis Ndarua were captured whil…