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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…
Duale Explains Why Hospitals Are Shifting from SHA Portal to HMIS
The government has clarified that the integration of hospital health management systems with the Social Health Authority (SHA) is intended to streamline healthcare operations, rather than replace the authority.Health…
Nationwide Lecturers' Strike Disrupts Public University Education in Kenya
A lecturers' strike has significantly disrupted learning across public universities in Kenya, leading to widespread concerns regarding the education system. The strike has affected a vast number of students, halting c…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Midday Edition, Friday 02 October 2026
Today's bulletin covers diaspora achievements, immigration updates, and major developments in Kenya and Sudan.
Sudan's Humanitarian Crisis Deepens with Hunger and Fuel Shortages
Sudan is facing a severe humanitarian crisis as hunger, malnutrition, and fuel shortages exacerbate the precarious living conditions in the country. In regions such as Darfur, malnutrition is claiming children's lives…
Raila's Family Plans First Anniversary Commemorations at Migwena
Migwena Grounds will host commemorations marking the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s death on October 15, with a mausoleum at the site set to be unveiled during the event.Preparations at the…
Kwale Residents Call for Inclusion in Mrima Hills Mining Deals
Residents of Lungalunga Sub-County in Kwale County are calling for greater involvement in decisions over the proposed development of the mineral-rich Mrima Hills area.Community members and civil society organisations…
International Students Face Tighter US Internship Rules as CPT Oversight Increases
Several US universities are restricting new Curricular Practical Training (CPT) approvals for international students after federal authorities tightened their interpretation of the rules governing student internships…
Lamu Refinery Project Tests East Africa's Oil Ambitions Amid Political Dynamics
The Lamu refinery project, spearheaded by Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote, is at the forefront of discussions regarding East Africa's oil ambitions. This significant venture is being closely monitored by regional l…
Kenyan Entrepreneur Who Chose Business Over Harvard Builds Career in Silicon Valley
Kenyan entrepreneur Mubarak Muyika chose to build technology companies rather than take up a place at Harvard University, a decision that shaped a career spanning African enterprise software and Silicon Valley.Muyika…
Kenyan Entrepreneur Who Chose Business Over Harvard Builds Career in Silicon Valley
Kenyan entrepreneur Mubarak Muyika chose to build technology companies rather than take up a place at Harvard University, a decision that shaped a career spanning African enterprise software and Silicon Valley.Muyika…
Ngatha cia Kiambu Strengthens Diaspora Bonds at Northampton Gala
Ngatha cia Kiambu held a gala dinner in Northampton on 26 September, bringing together women of Kiambu heritage in the UK for an evening of networking, cultural celebration and community engagement.The event brought t…
KikoRomeo Takes Kenyan Fashion and Craftsmanship to Moscow Fashion Week
Kenyan fashion label KikoRomeo has showcased its latest collection, Ewala, at Moscow Fashion Week, bringing Kenyan design and craftsmanship to the Russian capital.The Nairobi-based label was part of the official runwa…
Linda Mwananchi Secures Approval to Reserve Party Name
The Linda Mwananchi Movement has secured approval to reserve its proposed party name after the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal ordered the Registrar of Political Parties to reconsider an earlier rejection.In a let…
Govt Takes Safe Overseas Jobs Campaign to West Pokot
The government has taken its campaign for safer overseas employment to West Pokot County, where officials are providing residents with information on legitimate recruitment channels and diaspora services.Officials fro…
Petition Filed Over Govt’s Planned Ksh65 Billion Investment in Dangote Refinery
The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has asked the government to disclose details of Kenya’s proposed investment in the planned Dangote East Africa Oil Refinery in Lamu.COFEK has filed a petition before the Publi…
Second Judge Blocks Trump's $100,000 Fee for New H-1B Worker Visas
In a significant development for U.S. immigration policy, a second federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's proposed $100,000 fee for new H-1B worker visas. This decision, made by a district court in the U…
Dangote Refinery IPO Open to Kenyans Through NSE-Listed Gdrs
Kenyans are poised to gain unprecedented access to shares in Africa's largest initial public offering (IPO) as Dangote Petroleum Refinery plans to open its doors through offerings on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (N…