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Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Midday Edition, Friday 18 September 2026
The bulletin covers diaspora stories, immigration news, Kenya and world events.
A Central African Hotel Has Become a Nightmare Prison for U.S. Deportations
A hotel in Equatorial Guinea has come under scrutiny as a detention center for U.S. deportations, raising significant concerns about the treatment of individuals held there. Witnesses have reported that men were subje…
El Niño Threatens 1.5 Million in Kenya as Government Issues Urgent Warning
The government of Kenya has issued a warning affecting 1.5 million people across 46 counties due to the anticipated impacts of the El Niño weather phenomenon. This significant weather event is expected to bring heavy…
Ruto Warns Police Against Politics Ahead of 2027
In Nairobi, President William Ruto has issued a stern warning to police officers, cautioning them against engaging in partisan politics as the country gears up for the 2027 General Election. This directive comes as th…
IEBC Ordered to Allow Audit of Voter Registration System
The High Court has ordered the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to give accredited political parties and election observers access to technical records linked to its continuous voter registration…
Uhuru Kenyatta Turns ‘Sponyo’ Jibe Into Humour
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta joked about the “sponyo” label used against him by political rivals during a funeral in Murang’a County on Friday.Speaking at the burial of Christine Waruguru Kariuki in Kiharu, Uhuru…
Kenya: New GSU Officers to Bolster Security Ahead of 2027 Polls, Murkomen Says
The Kenyan government has taken a decisive step to ensure security in the upcoming 2027 General Election with the commissioning of a new cohort of General Service Unit (GSU) officers. This development is aimed at bols…
How Following His Girlfriend to America Led to a Multimillion-Dollar Restaurant Empire
Kenyan entrepreneur Kevin Onyona followed his girlfriend to the United States in 1999, a decision that later led to the creation of Swahili Village, a successful African restaurant business.Onyona’s journey began in S…
How Kenya Helped US Authorities Track Down an Afghan Drug Suspect
Kenya has extradited an Afghan national to the United States to face drug trafficking and firearms charges after his arrest in Nairobi.The suspect travelled from Kabul to Nairobi in April 2025 and was arrested by dete…
Travelling to America? Border Agents Can Now Search Your Phone Without a Warrant
A US appeals court has upheld the authority of border officers to search travellers’ mobile phones without a warrant, probable cause or reasonable suspicion.The ruling was issued on Thursday by the US Court of Appeals…
Fuel Tanker Explosion Kills Three, Injures 14 On Eldoret-Turbo Road
At least three people lost their lives and 14 others sustained injuries following a devastating petroleum tanker explosion on the Eldoret-Turbo road in Kenya. The tragic incident occurred late Thursday evening near Pa…
Kenyan Family Demands Answers After Son Is Buried in UAE Without Relatives’ Knowledge
The family of a 29-year-old Kenyan man who died in the United Arab Emirates is demanding answers after his remains were buried before his relatives were informed of his death.Peter Nyaanga Omambia, who worked as a mes…
Didmus Barasa: I Earned My Degree From Mount Kenya University, Not JKUAT
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has denied allegations that he fraudulently obtained an engineering degree from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), saying the claims are politically motivated.Spe…
Flight Instructor and Student Pilot Killed in Kajiado Aircraft Crash
Two people, a flight instructor and a student pilot, died on Friday morning after a small aircraft crashed in Kipeto, Kajiado County, near the Kipeto wind power plant.Kajiado West Police Commander Maureen Kuto said th…
Tragedy Strikes as Fifth Quintuplet Dies in Kiambu
In a heartbreaking development, the fifth quintuplet born in Kiambu, Kenya, has died, marking a tragic turn for the family and the community. The infant's death follows a difficult birth, which had already drawn signi…
Nigerian Police Investigate 37 Deaths Linked to Illegal Mining Custody
Nigerian police are currently investigating the deaths of 37 individuals who were in custody on suspicion of illegal mining activities. The incident has raised significant human rights concerns as authorities attempt…
Ninth Woman's Body Discovered Amid Ongoing Investigations in South Africa
South African police have discovered the body of a ninth woman as they continue to investigate a series of deaths that have raised significant concern and fear among the public. The grim discovery was made in South Af…
Tragic Ambush in Isiolo: Five Lives Lost, Including Two Police Officers
Five people, including two police officers, were killed during an ambush by gunmen in Gotu, Isiolo County, Kenya. The incident occurred on Wednesday and has garnered significant attention due to the violent nature of…
US Court Orders USCIS to Resume Processing for 2026 Diversity Visa Applicants
In a significant development affecting immigrants from around the globe, including many Kenyans, a United States federal court has mandated the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to resume proc…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Evening Edition, Thursday 17 September 2026
Today's bulletin covers diaspora, Kenya, and global news, including major events and policy changes.