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Kenya Signs Canada Jobs Deal to Send Skilled Care Workers Abroad
Kenya has signed a new agreement with Athari Global Workforce Solutions (AGWS) to create structured employment opportunities for Kenyan professionals in Canada’s special care and support sector.The Memorandum of Under…
How Remittance Apps Are Changing How Kenyans Abroad Send Money Home
Digital platforms are changing how diaspora families send money home, with mobile-first services offering faster and more convenient alternatives to traditional remittance channels.For millions of migrants, remittance…
H-1B Visa Crisis? US Proposes $103K Fee as Applications Expected to Fall
The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 fee for each cap-subject H-1B visa petition, a measure that would significantly increase the cost of hiring foreign professionals.The proposal was pub…
Severe Drought Impacts Farmers and Drives Up Food Prices in Kenya
A severe drought gripping Kenya has significantly impacted farmers across the country, leading to a sharp increase in food prices. The ongoing dry spell, which has been exacerbated by climate change, is creating a cha…
Tragedy Strikes as Pakistani PM Suspends Health Official After Hospital Fire Claims Lives of Newborns
The Prime Minister of Pakistan has suspended a senior health official following a devastating fire at a hospital in which 14 newborn babies lost their lives. The incident, which occurred at a government-run facility…
Kenyan Family Demands Answers After George Odhiambo Dies in Spanish Prison
A Kenyan family is seeking answers over the death of George Odhiambo, who died on 13 August while serving a three-year prison sentence in Huelva, Spain.Odhiambo had been convicted of theft and was nearing the end of h…
Kenya, Netherlands Deepen Cooperation to Protect Kenyans Living Abroad
Kenya and the Netherlands are seeking to strengthen cooperation on the welfare and protection of Kenyans living in the European country.Dutch Ambassador to Kenya Jan Bakker met Principal Secretary in the State Departm…
Sakaja Admits Pressure to Quit UDA for ODM, Says Decision Is Not Made
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has acknowledged pressure from senior ODM figures to leave the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and join the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), but says he has not made a decision.Speaki…
Gachagua Alleges Plot to Manipulate Voter Data Ahead of 2027 Election
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of manipulating a tender for new election technology to favour a South Korean company.Speaking in Nairobi…
Heavy casualties feared as flash flood sweeps across parts of northern Nepal
At least 17 people have been confirmed dead following a flash flood that swept through Rasuwa, a region in northern Nepal bordering Tibet. The disaster struck unexpectedly, with authorities fearing that the death toll…
Kenyan Nurses Association of America (KNAA) 2026 Annual Conference | Sep 17-19 in Baltimore, Maryland
The Kenyan Nurses Association of America (KNAA) is proud to present its 2026 Annual Nursing Conference & Gala Day. This premier multi-day event brings together healthcare professionals, leaders, friends, and families…
Fanta's #SkiziaUtamu Cultural Campaign Resonates Beyond Kenyan Borders
The global beverage brand Fanta has launched an ambitious new cultural initiative, the #SkiziaUtamu campaign, which is capturing the imagination of youth not just in Kenya but across the world. By leveraging music, di…
Ruto Warns Political Rivals Amid Kenya's Intensified Political Landscape
In a pointed public address, President William Ruto has issued a stern warning to his political adversaries, emphasizing the upcoming political contest's rigorous nature. The president's remarks come as Kenya's politi…
Global Tensions Surge: Is World War III Already Underway?
Recent developments in international relations have raised alarms, with many analysts questioning whether the world is on the brink of a third world war. Conflicts that once seemed isolated are increasingly intertwini…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Evening Edition, Tuesday 25 August 2026
Today's bulletin covers major losses at Kenya Airways, political upheaval in Tanzania, and Raila Odinga's passing.
Nigeria launches operation to rescue 600 kidnapped victims
Nigeria has initiated a large-scale operation to rescue approximately 600 individuals who were abducted in a mass kidnapping, as confirmed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday. This operation comes in response to…
Country Music Legend Dolly Parton Dies at 80, Nation Mourns Iconic Star
Dolly Parton, the iconic figure in country music known for her remarkable career and widespread influence, has passed away at the age of 80, her family announced on Tuesday. The news was delivered by Parton's nephew…
How Dolly Parton Built a $100 Million Music Legacy From Humble Beginnings
Dolly Parton built a career spanning more than six decades, selling more than 100 million records, winning 10 Grammy Awards and writing more than 3,000 songs.Born Dolly Rebecca Parton in 1946, she was the fourth of 12…
Dolly Parton, legendary US country singer, dies aged 80
Dolly Parton, the iconic American country singer, songwriter, and actress, has passed away at the age of 80, as announced by her family on social media. Parton, who was celebrated for her remarkable contributions to m…
Kenya's Long Awaited Cooperatives Bill Promises to Transform Sacco Sector
The Cooperative sector in Kenya is on the brink of significant transformation as the Draft Cooperatives Bill 2024 moves closer to enactment. Stakeholders are eagerly anticipating the Senate's expedited processing of t…