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Djibouti Boat Disaster Kills 109 Migrants, Including 15 Children
At least 109 migrants, including 15 children, have died after a boat carrying about 350 people capsized off the coast of Djibouti. Dozens remain missing, while around 80 people have been rescued. The boat was travelli…
Water Scarcity in Mombasa Attributed to Cartels and Weak Leadership
Water scarcity in Mombasa has been attributed to the influence of cartels and a lack of strong leadership, according to a recent report by a local lobby group. The situation has raised significant concerns among resid…
Kenyan Nursing Student Found Dead in River Cam After Disappearing in Cambridge
Nelbert, a Kenyan nursing student at Anglia Ruskin University, was found dead in the River Cam in Cambridge on the morning of 9 October, after failing to return home following a work shift the previous evening.The Bac…
Kenyans in Dubai Access Consular Services at Community Open Day
The Kenyan Consulate General in Dubai has provided consular and government services to hundreds of Kenyans living in Dubai and the Northern Emirates during a community outreach event.The open day brought together gove…
Kenyan Delivery Worker Dies After Being Hit by Truck in Qatar
Brandon Kiplimo, a Kenyan national living in Qatar, has died after being hit by a truck while returning to his residential camp. Arrangements are reportedly under way to repatriate his body to Kenya for burial.Accordi…
At least 109 dead, over 100 missing as migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti
At least 109 people have been confirmed dead and over 100 are missing following the capsizing of a migrant boat off the coast of Djibouti. The tragic incident occurred near Guhere, where the vessel was carrying more t…
Two children and pregnant woman among 8 shot dead at Pennsylvania house
In a tragic incident in Pennsylvania, United States, eight individuals were shot dead, including two children and a pregnant woman. The shooting took place at a house, although specific details regarding the location…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Evening Edition, Saturday 10 October 2026
Today's bulletin covers diaspora forums on health reforms, immigration updates, and sports victories.
Navi Pillay Awarded Nobel Peace Prize for Human Rights Work
In a significant recognition of human rights advocacy, Navi Pillay, a distinguished South African human rights lawyer, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The award acknowledges her pivotal role in leading a Unite…
South Africa Withdraws Asylum Directive Amid Protests
In South Africa, the Department of Home Affairs has retracted a contentious directive on processing asylum applications following intense anti-immigration protests. These demonstrations erupted in major urban centers…
Death Row Inmate Christa Pike Discharged From Hospital After Failed Execution
Christa Pike, 50, has been discharged from hospital and returned to the Tennessee prison where she is serving a death sentence after surviving a failed lethal injection on 30 September, her lawyers said on Saturday.Pi…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Midday Edition, Saturday 10 October 2026
This bulletin covers diaspora services, immigration updates, and a historic sports victory.
Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Panama, damaging buildings
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama, causing significant damage to buildings and infrastructure. The earthquake was centered in the southern region of the country, prompting immediate concerns regarding…
Kenya Dominates Seychelles with Historic 11-0 Victory in Olympic Qualifier
In a stunning display of skill and teamwork, the Kenya women's football team triumphed over Seychelles with an astonishing score of 11-0 in the 2028 Olympic women's football qualifier. The match took place in a heated…
US Judge Restores Biometric Checks for Detained Immigrants Seeking Legal Status
A US federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy that prevented many detained immigrants from completing biometric checks required for immigration applications, restoring access to the process…
Why Kenyan Health Ministry Has Suspended Hotel Meetings Amid Ebola Response
Kenya’s Ministry of Health has suspended all meetings, seminars and conferences involving its staff at hotels, effective 7 October 2026, as the country steps up its response to the first confirmed imported Ebola case…
NGEC Raises Alarm Over 3.9 Million Child Marriage Cases in Kenya
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has raised a significant alarm regarding the alarming figure of 3.9 million cases of child marriage reported in Kenya. This statistic highlights a major social issue…
Kenyan Diaspora in Canada to Engage Health Officials on SHA Changes
Kenyans in Ontario, Canada, will have an opportunity to question senior Kenyan health officials about the country’s healthcare reforms during a virtual forum on Monday, 12 October 2026.The forum will bring together of…
Kenyan Diaspora in Leicester to Access Passport and Citizenship Services on October 24
The Kenya High Commission in London will provide consular services to Kenyans in Leicester and across the Midlands on 24 October 2026 at The Oak Centre in Leicester.The one-day outreach will allow Kenyan citizens to a…
Canada Warns Visa Applicants of Four Red Flags in Immigration Scams
Canada’s immigration authorities have warned visa and permanent residence applicants about scams involving fake officials, fraudulent documents and promises of guaranteed approval.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship…