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Executive Order Alters H-1B Visa Adjudication Process Amid Economic Concerns
Washington, D.C. — In a significant policy shift affecting thousands of foreign professionals, the U.S. government has introduced an executive order directing federal agencies to incorporate economic factors, such as…
USCIS Expands Public Charge Review for Green Card Applicants, Impacting African Immigrants
Washington, D.C. - The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced an expansion of the public charge review process for applicants seeking permanent residency in the United States. This po…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Evening Edition, Monday 28 September 2026
Today's bulletin covers diaspora news, immigration updates, Kenya's challenges, and sports revelations.
Murkomen Commits to Eradicating Banditry in Kenya
In a decisive statement, the Cabinet Secretary for Roads, Transport, and Public Works in Kenya, Kipchumba Murkomen, has vowed to tackle the issue of banditry that has been plaguing various regions of the country. This…
Kalonzo Musyoka Condoles With Martha Karua Over Father’s Death
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka visited Martha Karua at her home on Monday evening to condole with her following the death of her father, Mwalimu Jackson Karua.Musyoka described the late educator as a res…
Gachagua Pledges to Appoint Diaspora Kenyans as Ambassadors if Elected President
Rigathi Gachagua has pledged to appoint ambassadors and deputy ambassadors from Kenya’s diaspora if elected president in 2027.Speaking to Kenyans in Dallas, Texas, the Democracy for Citizens Party leader said Kenyans…
Over 800 Killed in Renewed Houthi-Saudi War in Yemen, W.H.O. Says
In Yemen, over 800 individuals have lost their lives in the latest resurgence of conflict between the Iran-backed Houthi militia and Saudi-backed government forces, according to the World Health Organization. This esc…
USCIS Issues New Denaturalization Referral Guidance Impacting Naturalized Citizens
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released new guidance on denaturalization referrals that could have significant implications for naturalized U.S. citizens, including those from the A…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Midday Edition, Monday 28 September 2026
Today's bulletin covers diaspora events, immigration issues, and major global news updates.
Texas Arrests 70 Noncitizens for Illegal Voting, Including Indian Grandfather
An Indian grandfather residing in Texas has been arrested for illegal voting, becoming one of 70 noncitizens recently apprehended in the state for casting ballots unlawfully. The arrests are part of heightened efforts…
Manchester City Found Guilty of 114 Premier League Financial Breaches
Manchester City has been found guilty of 114 breaches of English Premier League financial regulations following a three-year investigation into the club’s finances.The breaches relate mainly to the period between 2009…
Kenya Warns of Cholera, Typhoid and Aflatoxin Risks Ahead of El Niño Rains
Kenya’s public health authorities have warned that the expected El Niño rains could increase cases of food- and water-borne diseases, including cholera, typhoid and aflatoxin poisoning.The State Department for Public…
Dubai-Based Kenyan Flight Attendant Shares Story of Teacher Who Secretly Funded Her Education
A Kenyan woman living in Dubai has revealed that a teacher quietly paid for her entire primary school education without her knowledge.Peris Maranga, now a flight attendant, shared the story in a social media post abou…
Tenth Woman Found Dead as South Africa Faces National Outcry Over Violence Against Women
South Africa is grappling with a growing crisis as police investigate the discovery of a tenth woman's body, igniting widespread outrage over the alarming levels of violence against women in the country. The bodies ha…
Irene Karari Leads Efforts to Protect Kenyans Seeking Jobs Abroad
Irene Karari, Director of the Skills and Expertise Division in Kenya’s State Department for Diaspora Affairs, is overseeing efforts to strengthen labour migration systems and protect Kenyan workers seeking employment…
Kenyan Embassy in Riyadh to Hold Question Time Session for Nationals
The Kenyan Embassy in Riyadh will hold a one-hour “Question Time” session to give Kenyan nationals in Saudi Arabia an opportunity to raise concerns and seek guidance from embassy officials.The afternoon session will c…
Former Kenyan Teacher Compares Life in Kenya and America After Joining the US Army
Former Kenyan teacher Haroun Mukalasinga has compared his working life in Kenya with his career in the United States, describing a decade of significant personal and professional change.A 2016 photograph shows Mukalas…
Kenyan Woman Explains Why She Kept Her Successful US Diversity Visa Application Private
Emily Ann, a Kenyan woman who secured a United States Diversity Visa, says she kept news of her success private until the visa was physically in her possession.Emily said she shared the news only with a small group of…
Kenyans in South Africa Mourn Northern Cape Leader Fredrick Gichohi
Fredrick Cira Gichohi, a prominent member of Kenya’s diaspora community in South Africa, has died in Kimberley, Northern Cape.Gichohi served as chairperson of the Kenyan Diaspora South Africa (KEDASA) in the Northern…
Court of Appeal Upholds Kenyan Affordable Housing Levy Law
The Court of Appeal in Nairobi has reaffirmed the legality of the Affordable Housing Act, 2024, and the associated Affordable Housing Levy, marking a significant victory for the Kenyan government's housing policy. The…