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US Embassy issues Ebola alert to Americans in Kenya after first death
The United States Embassy in Kenya has issued an alert to American citizens following the confirmation of the first Ebola death in the country. The death occurred in Nairobi, marking a significant escalation in the co…
Judge Orders Release of Louisville Woman Detained by ICE After Green Card Interview
A federal judge has ordered the immediate release of a woman from Louisville, Kentucky, who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following a green card interview. The incident highlights ongo…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Evening Edition, Tuesday 06 October 2026
Evening bulletin covers Kenya's first Ebola case, H-1B visa changes, and diaspora challenges.
Trump Administration Proposes Increase in H-1B Visa Wage Floors
The Trump administration has unveiled a proposal to increase the prevailing wage floors for H-1B visa holders, a policy change that could significantly impact African immigrants and other foreign workers in the United…
Sheilanne Chabi Explains Why She Left Italy to Begin Again in Kenya
Automotive technician and transportation design graduate Sheilanne Chabi returned to Kenya in May 2026 after spending six years in Italy, following a prolonged struggle to secure stable professional employment in her…
Oburu Oginga Recovering Well After Nairobi Hospital Visit, Wanga Says
Siaya Senator and senior ODM figure Dr Oburu Oginga is recovering well after receiving medical attention at Nairobi Hospital, according to ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga.Wanga said she visited Oburu at the hosp…
Ship sinks and crew missing after Black Sea drone attack
A ship has sunk in the Black Sea following a drone attack near Bulgaria, with reports indicating that the crew is currently missing. The incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict in the region, a…
Proposed U.S. H-1B Bill Introduces $250,000 Fines for Employers
A new legislative proposal in the United States could impose significant financial penalties on employers who misuse the H-1B visa program, with fines reaching up to $250,000. This development, reported by Newsweek, i…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Midday Edition, Tuesday 06 October 2026
Today's bulletin covers diaspora concerns, immigration updates, and significant Kenyan news events.
Nyeri and Malindi to Get Full Passport Registration Centres
Passport registration services are set to expand to Nyeri and Malindi as the government moves to establish fully operational centres in the two towns.Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced the plans a…
Families of Kenyans Recruited Into Russian Military Seek Ruto’s Intervention
More than 30 families of Kenyans recruited into Russia’s military have asked President William Ruto to intervene before Kenya’s upcoming engagements with Russian officials.The families, who gathered in Nairobi, want t…
Kwale Residents Reject New Title Deeds, Demand Larger Land Allocations
Residents in parts of Kwale County are rejecting recently issued title deeds, saying the documents recognise smaller parcels than the land they have occupied and cultivated for generations.The objections come days aft…
Elders Crown Winnie Odinga as Raila's Political Heir in Landmark Ceremony
In a significant political development in Kenya, elders have officially crowned Winnie Odinga as the political heir to her father, Raila Odinga. The event took place in Nairobi, marking a pivotal moment in the country…
Matiang’i Demands Transparency in Sh2.2 Trillion Dangote Refinery Project
Jubilee presidential aspirant Dr Fred Matiang’i has called for parliamentary scrutiny of Kenya’s agreements with private investors, citing the Dangote East African petroleum refinery project in Lamu.Speaking on Monday…
World Bank Warns El Niño Could Disrupt Kenya’s Growing Season
Kenyan farmers could face difficult growing conditions in the coming months as the World Bank warns that strengthening El Niño conditions may disrupt crop production across parts of East Africa.In its latest Food and…
Kenyan Nurse Deported From US After Nearly 20 Years in America
Kenyan-born nurse Maureen Wanjiru Ngure was deported from the United States to Kenya on 22 September, weeks after she was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during an immigration appointment in San…
Driving Abroad: The Hidden Challenges Facing Kenyans Behind the Wheel
Twenty-four-year-old Kenyan woman Benina Jepkoech is presumed to have drowned after the vehicle she was driving plunged into the North Thompson River in Kamloops, British Columbia, on 17 May.The crash occurred near Sc…
Ebola Outbreak in Kenya: First Confirmed Case Raises Alarm
Kenya has confirmed its first imported case of Ebola, a development that has reignited public health concerns across the nation. The patient had been residing in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country currently g…
Kenya Confirms First Imported Ebola Case After Patient Dies in Nairobi
Kenya has confirmed its first imported case of Ebola virus disease after a Kenyan man who had travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) died in Nairobi.Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said on Tuesday t…
16 Green Card Holders Arrested for False Citizenship Claims and Voting in the U.S.
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the arrest of 16 green card holders for allegedly lying about their citizenship status and voting in American elections, an illegal act that violates federal law. The arres…