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Kenyan Landowners Must Provide Clear Evidence to Challenge Fraudulent Transfers, Court Says
The Environment and Land Court has ruled that allegations of fraud in land transfers must be supported by clear and compelling evidence, saying suspicion alone is not enough to invalidate a registered transaction.The…
Why More Kenyans Abroad Are Choosing to Be Buried Where They Lived
More Kenyans living abroad are choosing to be buried in the countries where they built their lives, rather than having their bodies repatriated to Kenya after death.For generations, returning to Kenya for burial has b…
Ruto, Gachagua and Maraga Step Up Battle for Diaspora Vote Ahead of 2027
Kenya’s presidential hopefuls are stepping up efforts to win support from citizens living abroad, making the diaspora vote an increasingly important factor in the 2027 General Election.President William Ruto, former D…
DCI Arrests Suspect Months After US Citizen Was Killed in Garissa
Detectives have arrested a 26-year-old man suspected of killing a United States citizen during a robbery in Garissa County in May.The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said officers from its Garissa unit ar…
Ruto Announces 120,000 New Teacher Jobs by December 2026
President William Ruto has announced a package of measures to improve teachers’ welfare, including preferential access to affordable housing, expanded healthcare cover, promotions, salary increases and faster payment…
Escalating Conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray Region Raises Fears of Regional War
The conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region has intensified, raising concerns of a wider regional war in the Horn of Africa. The ongoing hostilities between Ethiopian government forces and Tigrayan rebels have drawn atte…
Tragic Shooting Claims Life of 12-Year-Old Girl in Baltimore During Parking Dispute
In a heartbreaking incident in Baltimore, Maryland, a 12-year-old girl was fatally shot during a dispute over a parking space. Authorities have confirmed that the young girl was not the intended target of the shooting…
DHS Proposes 75% Increase in US Citizenship Application Fees
In a significant policy shift, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a 75% increase in fees for those applying for U.S. citizenship. This proposed adjustment, if enacted, would substantially raise the…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Evening Edition, Sunday 04 October 2026
Kenyan government warns jobseekers, Ethiopia's conflict escalates, and road safety concerns rise.
Govt Warns Young Kenyans to Verify Job Offers Before Seeking Work Abroad
Kenya is stepping up efforts to prepare young people for jobs abroad, with the Government urging prospective migrant workers to verify job offers, gain the required skills and obtain the necessary documents before tra…
Pastor Denies Daughter’s Link to Viral Bullying Video as Youth Protest at Buruburu Church
Hundreds of young people gathered outside Redeemed Gospel Church in Buruburu, Nairobi, on Sunday to demand justice over a viral video showing a woman allegedly being assaulted by a group of fellow women.The protesters…
Ethiopian Federal Forces Regain Control of Tigray Regional Capital Amid Regional Tensions
Ethiopian federal forces have successfully regained control over the regional capital of Tigray, a significant development in the ongoing conflict that has plagued northern Ethiopia. Local sources confirmed on Sunday…
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Midday Edition, Sunday 04 October 2026
Today's bulletin covers diaspora, Kenyan news, and world events including conflicts and accidents.
Ethiopia and Eritrea Cut Diplomatic Ties as Northern Conflict Escalates
Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed diplomatic ties as hostilities intensify in Ethiopia's northern region, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The situation has drawn international attention as Et…
Duale Defends $16 Billion Dangote Refinery Amid Calls for Deal Disclosure
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended Kenya’s proposed $16 billion Dangote refinery in Lamu amid growing calls for the government to disclose details of the investment agreement.Speaking in Garissa during t…
Sifuna Named The Equitable Party’s Candidate for 2027 Presidential Bid
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been unveiled as the leader and presidential candidate of The Equitable Party (TEP), giving him a political vehicle for his bid ahead of the 2027 General Election.Sifuna formally adopt…
One Dead, Three Injured in Mau Summit Road Crash
One person has died and three others have been injured in a road crash at Mau Summit along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway.The crash occurred shortly after 8:00 am on Sunday, October 4, when a pick-up reportedly hit a priv…
Police Seek Family of Kenyan Man Who Died in North Carolina
Authorities in North Carolina are seeking the relatives of a Kenyan man who died in the United States last month after efforts to locate his family were unsuccessful.The Spring Lake Police Department identified the ma…
How Religious Pilgrimages Across East Africa Have Turned Deadly
The deaths of 16 Catholic pilgrims in the Salama road crash have highlighted the dangers faced by worshippers travelling long distances to religious sites and prayer gatherings across East Africa.The pilgrims, members…
Ethiopia government forces retake airport in Tigray's capital
Ethiopia's government forces have successfully retaken the airport in Tigray's capital, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the Ethiopian government and Tigrayan rebels. The airport, a cru…