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Global Gold Rush Trends Spark New Opportunities and Challenges for Developing Nations
The recent discovery of a $200 gold nugget by a goat herder in West Pokot county has triggered a gold rush in western Kenya, drawing prospectors from across the country and beyond. The find highlights the broader glob…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Midday Edition, Tuesday 25 August 2026
This bulletin covers significant diaspora news, political shifts, and urgent public safety updates.
Kenya Airways Records Ksh16.1 Billion Loss
Kenya Airways’ net loss widened to Ksh16.1 billion in the first half of 2026, from Ksh12.2 billion a year earlier, as higher fuel, maintenance and operating costs outweighed an increase in revenue.The national carrier…
Tanzania's Vice-President Emmanuel Nchimbi Resigns in Unprecedented Move
Tanzania's Vice-President Emmanuel Nchimbi has announced his resignation, marking a historic moment as he becomes the first vice-president to step down since the country's independence six decades ago. This unexpected…
Germany Opens Parliamentary Scholarship for Young Kenyans
Young Africans, including Kenyans, are being invited to apply for Germany’s International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS), which offers participants an opportunity to gain practical experience of parliamentary democra…
Mass Migrant Crossings into Ceuta Surge as 60,000 from Morocco Seek Asylum
An unprecedented wave of migration has been reported as an estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, a Spanish enclave located on the northern coast of Africa. This dramatic increase in crossings…
Suspected Pesticide Poisoning Threatens Elephant Population in Kenya
The suspected poisoning of elephants in Kenya has led to the arrest of four individuals as authorities investigate the potential use of harmful pesticides on nearby agricultural fields. The deaths of several elephants…
Kenyan Father Spends 8 Months in US Detention After Returning From Kenya
Kenyan father of four Kevin Ntabo has spent eight months in immigration detention in Washington State as he challenges his possible deportation to Kenya.Ntabo was detained on Christmas Day 2025 after returning to the…
2027 Elections: Why Kenyan Politicians Are Turning to the Diaspora
Kenyans abroad are emerging as a key target for political campaigns ahead of the 2027 General Election, raising concerns over the spread of divisive rhetoric beyond Kenya’s borders.The National Cohesion and Integratio…
Baby Precious Finally Reunited With Mother After Years Stranded in Saudi Arabia
Baby Precious Wambui has been reunited with her mother, Peninah Wanjiru, in Nairobi after a lengthy diplomatic effort to secure the child’s return from Saudi Arabia.Wanjiru travelled to Saudi Arabia in 2019 for employ…
The Real Cost of Cancer in Kenya: How Much Families Pay to Stay Alive
Cancer treatment in Kenya can cost households up to Sh1.64 million a year, while shortages of essential medicines and delays in public supply chains are forcing many patients to seek more expensive care or stop treatm…
Trump Targets B1/B2 Visa Holders Who Later Applied for Asylum
The Trump administration plans to revoke the non-immigrant visas of foreign nationals who entered the United States on business or tourist visas before applying for asylum.The State Department said it was working with…
Huduma Kenya Explains When You Can Change Your Child’s Name on Birth Certificate
Huduma Kenya has clarified that a child’s name can only be removed or changed on a birth certificate within two years of registration.The agency said name changes within this period are allowed where an error was made…
President Ruto Recalls Shocking Early Morning Call Regarding Raila's Death
In a startling revelation, President William Ruto has recounted the moment he received a phone call at 6 a.m. that announced the tragic news of Raila Odinga's death. The news has sent shockwaves throughout Kenya and t…
Nearly 90,000 Ordered to Evacuate as Wildfire Approaches Reno, Nevada
In a dramatic escalation of wildfire threats, nearly 90,000 residents in and around Reno, Nevada, have been ordered to evacuate as a rapidly spreading fire approaches the city. The situation has become increasingly di…
Kirinyaga County Assembly Nominated MCA Beatrice Mitaru Found Dead
Kirinyaga County Assembly is mourning the untimely death of nominated Member of the County Assembly (MCA) Beatrice Mitaru, whose lifeless body was discovered earlier today under circumstances that remain unclear. The…
Gold Rush Fever Grips Western Kenya Following Goat Herder's Fortuitous Find
A sudden surge of prospectors has descended upon Kenya's West Pokot County following the discovery of a $200 gold nugget by a local goat herder. The unexpected find has ignited a feverish gold rush, drawing individual…
Nairobi's Construction Surge Reflects Broader Economic Momentum
The construction sector in Nairobi is experiencing a significant boom, with building project approvals in the capital soaring by KSh18.24 billion to reach KSh84 billion in the first five months of 2026. This surge hig…
US Announces Crucial Deadline for Foreigners Holding 2-Year Green Cards
The United States government has issued a significant notification concerning foreigners possessing two-year Green Cards, highlighting the critical importance of adhering to specified deadlines to maintain their perma…
Nairobi's Building Boom: A Sign of Economic Recovery and Global Investment Interest
The construction sector in Nairobi, Kenya, has experienced a significant surge, with building project approvals increasing by KSh18.24 billion to reach KSh84 billion in the first five months of 2026. This uptick, repo…