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Kenyan-Born 20-Year-Old Dies in Fatal Alabama Crash on His Way to Work
A 20-year-old Kenyan-born man, George N. Mathu, died on 14 August after his vehicle overturned and caught fire on Interstate 459 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, while he was driving to work.According to the Jefferson Coun…
Kenyan Mother Demands Answers After 19-Year-Old Son Dies in Spanish Prison
A Kenyan mother living in Spain is seeking an independent autopsy and answers over the death of her 19-year-old son in prison on 13 August 2026.The family alleges that the young man died from smoke inhalation while be…
Uhuru Dismisses Claims He Is Funding Opposition
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has denied financing or directing opposition activities against President William Ruto’s administration, saying he has left active politics and that Kenyans will decide who leads the c…
Overloaded Boat Capsizes in Nigeria, Leaving Villagers in Mourning
A tragic incident in Nigeria has left a community reeling after an overloaded boat capsized, resulting in the loss of multiple lives. Villagers from the coastal region gathered to bury the bodies of their loved ones…
Uhuru Kenyatta Receives Warm Welcome at Kijana Wamalwa Memorial in Kitale
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta was met with an enthusiastic reception during the Kijana Wamalwa memorial service held in Kitale, a significant political event that resonated emotionally with many attendees. The memor…
IEBC Expands Kenyan Diaspora Voting to 26 Countries for 2027 Elections
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of Kenya has announced a significant expansion in the voting rights of Kenyans living abroad, increasing the number of countries where they can vote from 12 t…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Evening Edition, Saturday 22 August 2026
Today's bulletin covers international tragedies, legal battles, and significant global developments.
Kenyan Businesswoman Among Three Foreigners Arrested in Zanzibar Over Unlicensed Tourism
Three foreign nationals, including a Kenyan businesswoman, have been detained in Zanzibar over allegations that they operated tourism businesses without the required licences.Esther Mutheu Samuka, a Kenyan citizen, wa…
Evergrande Founder Receives Life Sentence Amidst China's Economic Turmoil
The founder of the collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande has been sentenced to life in prison, marking a significant development in the ongoing fallout from one of the largest corporate defaults in history. Xu J…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Midday Edition, Saturday 22 August 2026
This bulletin covers global tensions, royal news, privacy settlements, and humanitarian crises.
'That was not healthcare, it was theft': President Ruto Critiques Previous Health System
President William Ruto has made a significant political statement regarding the state of healthcare in the country, declaring that the previous health system was akin to theft rather than true healthcare provision. Th…
Gaza Faces Dire Crisis as Burial Sites Run Out Amid Ongoing Conflict
As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza escalates, families are now faced with the harrowing reality of retrieving bodies from the rubble as the region runs out of places to bury the dead. The ongoing conflict, described b…
Racism Behind the Scrubs: Kenyan Nurses Reveal Abuse in UK Hospitals
Kenyan nurses recruited to work in the UK have reported racist abuse and discrimination from patients, despite being recruited through a bilateral labour agreement intended to address staffing shortages in the NHS.Cat…
Ghana Leads Africa's Demand for Slavery Reparations from Western Nations
In a bold move that has resonated across the African diaspora, Ghana has emerged as a leading voice in advocating for slavery reparations from Western nations. The call for reparations, which aims to address the histo…
Tragic Strike on Myanmar Monastery Leaves Fourteen Dead During Meditation Retreat
A devastating airstrike on a monastery in Myanmar has resulted in the deaths of fourteen individuals, as civilians gathered for a meditation retreat. The attack, which reportedly struck the site twice, has sent shockw…
Several Feared Dead in Multiple-Vehicle Crash at Salgaa Along Nakuru–Eldoret Highway
Several people are feared dead after multiple vehicles were involved in a crash near Simba Cement in Salgaa along the Nakuru–Eldoret Highway on Saturday afternoon.Police and emergency responders rushed to the scene to…
Meta Faces Lawsuit Over Allegations of Social Media Addiction in Children
A high-profile lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has brought to light allegations that the social media platforms have intentionally designed their services to hook children and keep…
U.S. Deportees Sent to Equatorial Guinea After Refusing to Deplane in Liberia
In a controversial development under the Trump administration's third-country deportation program, at least five individuals originally destined for Liberia resisted deplaning and were subsequently flown to Equatorial…
U.S. Retail Giant Gains $1 Billion Boost from Tariff Refunds in Global Economic Shift
The U.S. retail landscape is experiencing a significant economic shift as a major American retail chain reported a substantial $994 million pre-tax reimbursement from tariff refunds, which has notably boosted its seco…
Former Judge Joseph Mutava Dies Suddenly While Being Rushed to Hospital
Former High Court Judge Joseph Mbalu Mutava has died after falling ill on Friday night while being taken to hospital in Makueni County.Mutava, who was married to Kibwezi East MP Jessica Nduku Mbalu, fell ill after att…