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How Over 5,000 Ethiopians Lost Legal Protection to Live and Work in the US
A federal judge in Boston has cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 5,000 Ethiopians living in the United States.US District Judge Brian Murphy’s decision o…
Kenyan Lawyer-Turned-Entrepreneur Builds Tech Company From Estonia
A Kenyan lawyer-turned-entrepreneur, Michael Opondo, has made Estonia the European base of his growing technology company, Kontorva.Opondo began his career in Nairobi’s legal sector, working with organisations that mo…
Kenya Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Kenyans Living Abroad
Kenya’s State Department for Diaspora Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the rights and welfare of citizens living and working abroad.The department’s Welfare and Rights Division held a re-tooling and…
Helicopter Crashes at Mt Ololokwe in Samburu, Seven Feared Dead
A helicopter crashed at Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County on Wednesday morning, with several people feared dead after the aircraft went down in a remote and rugged area of the mountain.The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (…
Victoria Mutiso Murder: Two Granted Bail as Mother, Brother Remain in Custody
The High Court has granted bail to two suspects linked to the killing of psychiatrist Dr Victoria Mutiso, while her mother and brother remain in custody as prosecutors await directions from the Office of the Director…
US Universities Challenge New Visa Rules for International Students
A coalition of universities and labour organisations has filed a legal challenge against a US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule that would change visa conditions for international students and exchange visito…
Meta's Zuckerberg Joins Big Tech Leaders in AI Manifesto Trend
In a growing trend among technology leaders, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has joined the ranks of big tech figures by releasing an extensive manifesto on the future of artificial intelligence (AI). As AI continues to rede…
Pentagon to Cut South Korea Military Exercises Amid Tensions Over Iran Strategy
In a strategic pivot that has sparked global debate, U.S. President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to significantly reduce military exercises with South Korea, following criticism over the lack of South Korean…
Zambia's Hichilema Secures Second Term Amid Tensions with U.S.
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has secured re-election for a second term following a contentious campaign period, setting the stage for renewed diplomatic negotiations with the administration of U.S. President D…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Evening Edition, Tuesday 18 August 2026
From missing persons abroad to nuclear talks, today's bulletin covers critical international updates.
Kenyan Student Philip Kibet Ngeny Reported Missing in the UK
A 28-year-old Kenyan man living in the UK has been reported missing after his family and friends lost contact with him on 7 August 2026.Philip Kibet Ngeny travelled to Britain in September 2023 to study at the Univers…
Sharon Otieno’s Parents Open Door to Reconciliation with Obado
The family of slain university student Sharon Otieno has said it is open to reconciliation with the family of former Migori governor Zachary Okoth Obado, despite the pain caused by her death eight years ago.The positi…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Midday Edition, Tuesday 18 August 2026
Today's bulletin covers key diaspora issues, political unrest in Kenya, and international developments.
Jane Wambura Turns Her Diaspora Experience Into a Book
Jane Nduta Wambura has turned her experiences of studying and living abroad into a book exploring the realities of diaspora life and challenging the idea that moving overseas guarantees success.The book, Majuu: Life B…
Canafric Village to Celebrate African Heritage and the Diaspora in Alberta
The Canafric Heritage Association is planning a permanent African cultural village in Athabasca County, northern Alberta, to preserve and celebrate African heritage while creating a space for education, tourism and co…
ODM Calls for Accountability After Deadly Violence at Homa Bay Rally
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has condemned the violence at the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay, where four people died and dozens of others were injured.In a statement issued on Tuesday, ODM Secretary Genera…
Europe's Heat Preparedness in Focus as Summer Waves Intensify
As Europe grapples with sweltering temperatures this summer, a heat wave that recently swept through Belgium and its neighboring countries has underscored the continent's vulnerability to extreme weather. This latest…
Kenyan Men in the US: What Happens When Life Falls Apart Abroad?
Kenyan men facing homelessness, legal problems and financial hardship in the United States are often left reliant on informal community support when institutional assistance is unavailable.The limits of diaspora welfa…
Kenyan Scientist in Germany Turns Life’s Struggles Into Gospel Music
Dr Joseph Alulu, known in music circles as Dr Jay Tribbette, has combined a career in scientific research in Germany with a growing gospel music ministry.Alulu grew up in rural Vihiga, Kenya, where financial difficult…
Kuwait Gives Kenyans and Other Foreign Workers Until August 27 to Verify Academic Certificates
Kuwait has ordered public- and private-sector employees to regularise their academic qualification records by close of business on Thursday, 27 August 2026, as part of a crackdown on fraudulent credentials.Administrat…