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Autopsies set for 17 pilgrims after bodies identified in Salama crash
Seventeen pilgrims tragically lost their lives in a road crash in Salama, Kenya, with autopsies scheduled to be conducted following the identification of their bodies. The crash has sent shockwaves through the local c…
Unite or perish, Uhuru tells Opposition leaders
In a significant political development, former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged opposition leaders to unify ahead of the next electoral cycle in 2027. Speaking in Kenya, Uhuru emphasized that the outcome of t…
Kericho Annex Prison under scrutiny over death of remand prisoner
Kericho Annex Prison in Kenya has come under intense scrutiny following the death of a remand prisoner, Brenda Chemutai. The incident occurred at approximately 9 a.m., when Chemutai was discovered hanging from a doubl…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Evening Edition, Saturday 03 October 2026
Today's bulletin covers diaspora rescues, immigration fee changes, and significant events in Kenya.
Mwakirunge Residents Awarded Sh350 Million for Dumpsite Pollution
Residents of Mwakirunge in Mombasa, Kenya, have been awarded Sh350 million in compensation due to pollution caused by a local dumpsite. This landmark decision comes after a prolonged battle against the environmental h…
Tennessee Prisons Commissioner Resigns After Failed Execution of Christa Pike
Tennessee’s prisons commissioner, Frank Strada, is resigning after the state’s attempt to execute death-row inmate Christa Pike failed.Governor Bill Lee announced on Saturday that Strada, commissioner of the Tennessee…
Tragic Death of Pregnant Woman in Kirinyaga Sparks Outrage Over Police Conduct
A pregnant woman was reportedly pushed to her death from a police vehicle in Kirinyaga County, Kenya, in what is described as a shocking incident linked to a Sh1,000 bribe. The woman was found dead by the roadside on…
Mombasa Catholic Parish Mourns 17 Pilgrims Killed in Salama Crash
The Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa has confirmed the deaths of 17 pilgrims from St Mathias Mulumba Catholic Parish in Mikindani following a road accident at Salama on Saturday, October 3.The pilgrims were travelling…
Kenyan Woman Rescued From Suspected Sex Network in India
A Kenyan woman has been rescued from a suspected prostitution network in Patna, India, after police raided two hotels in the city’s Danapur subdivision.The woman was among three women rescued during overnight operatio…
Uhuru Warns Mt Kenya Against Repeating 2022 Political Mistake
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged voters in Mt Kenya to avoid repeating what he described as a costly political mistake made in the 2022 General Election.Speaking at the funeral of Mwalimu Jackson Karua, the f…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Midday Edition, Saturday 03 October 2026
Today's bulletin covers diaspora engagement, US immigration fee hikes, and Kenya's transformative projects.
USCIS Announces Inflation Adjustments to Immigration Fees for FY 2027
Washington, D.C. — The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced adjustments to immigration fees for the fiscal year 2027, citing inflation as the driving factor. The changes, set to tak…
Lamu's Transformation: The Impact of a Sh2 Trillion Oil Refinery Project
The promise of a Sh2 trillion oil refinery project in Lamu is poised to reshape the economic landscape of Kenya's least populous county. This ambitious initiative, which is part of a broader strategy to enhance the na…
Gachagua Calls for Stronger Church Engagement in Public Affairs
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for closer consultation between religious leaders and institutions involved in making laws and public policies in Kenya.Gachagua made the remarks in Boston, Massachu…
Ruto Announces KSh7.5 Billion Plan to Build 3,000 Houses in Lamu
President William Ruto has announced a KSh7.5 billion investment to build 3,000 additional housing units in Lamu County as preparations for the proposed Dangote refinery gather pace.Speaking during a title-deed issuan…
17 pilgrims killed in horrific multi-vehicle highway collision in Salama, Kenya
In a tragic incident on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway in Salama, Kenya, 17 pilgrims lost their lives in a horrific multi-vehicle collision. The crash, which has sent shockwaves through the nation, underscores ongoing co…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Evening Edition, Friday 02 October 2026
Kenyan diaspora achievements, US immigration updates, and commemoration of Raila Odinga's life.
El Niño Emergency Simulation Launched in Nairobi
Nairobi City County has embarked on an extensive emergency preparedness exercise named 'Operation Okoa Maisha' as part of efforts to brace for the anticipated El Niño weather phenomenon. Implemented across various age…
Residents of Ol Kalou Take Action Against Alleged Illicit Liquor Sales
Residents of Ol Kalou, a town in Nyandarua County, Kenya, recently took matters into their own hands by raiding a local bar and destroying alcohol on the premises. This incident was prompted by allegations of the esta…
Wicknell Chivayo: The Extraordinary Rise of Zimbabwe’s Controversial Businessman
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has died in a helicopter crash, ending the life of one of the country’s most prominent and controversial entrepreneurs.Chivayo died on September 30 when the helicopter carrying…