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Martin Olage

News Writer

Martin Olage is a news writer at Mwakilishi, covering Kenyan, diaspora and international news. He joined Mwakilishi in 2023 and writes daily on the stories shaping Kenya and its diaspora.

His reporting runs from politics and current affairs at home to immigration policy, work opportunities and community life abroad.

He aims to keep Kenyans everywhere connected to the news that affects them, wherever they are.

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Kenyans in South Africa Mourn Northern Cape Leader Fredrick Gichohi
Diaspora

Kenyans in South Africa Mourn Northern Cape Leader Fredrick Gichohi

Fredrick Cira Gichohi, a prominent member of Kenya’s diaspora community in South Africa, has died in Kimberley, Northern Cape.Gichohi served as chairperson of the Kenyan Diaspora South Africa (KEDASA) in the Northern…

Sep 28, 2026
Ruto Calls for Restraint as Uhuru Reopens Debate Over 2022 Election
Kenya

Ruto Calls for Restraint as Uhuru Reopens Debate Over 2022 Election

President William Ruto has urged Kenya’s political leaders to exercise restraint after former President Uhuru Kenyatta renewed his claim that Raila Odinga won the 2022 presidential election.Speaking at a Sunday servic…

Sep 27, 2026
US Immigration Crackdown Linked to Falling Rents, DHS Claims
Immigration

US Immigration Crackdown Linked to Falling Rents, DHS Claims

The US Department of Homeland Security has claimed that increased immigration enforcement is contributing to lower rents, pointing to states where cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been stronges…

Sep 27, 2026
New US Bill Puts Family and Employment-Based Green Card Sponsorships at Risk
Immigration

New US Bill Puts Family and Employment-Based Green Card Sponsorships at Risk

Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville has introduced the Americans First Immigration Act, a broad immigration bill that would replace the Diversity Visa Lottery with a merit-based system and significantly restrict family a…

Sep 27, 2026
Kalonzo’s Ukombozi Alliance Hits Hurdles as Allies Keep Their Distance
Kenya

Kalonzo’s Ukombozi Alliance Hits Hurdles as Allies Keep Their Distance

Kalonzo Musyoka’s launch of the Ukombozi Alliance has exposed divisions within Kenya’s opposition, with several parties and prominent figures distancing themselves from the new coalition ahead of the 2027 General Elec…

Sep 27, 2026
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Kenyan Women in Germany Celebrate Culture at Annual Event in Troisdorf
Diaspora

Kenyan Women in Germany Celebrate Culture at Annual Event in Troisdorf

Kenyan women living in Germany gathered in Troisdorf for the 2026 Kenyan Women in Germany Annual Event, celebrating their culture and strengthening ties within the diaspora.The event brought together members of the Ke…

Sep 27, 2026
Gachagua Questions Opposition Unity Ahead of 2027 Election
Kenya

Gachagua Questions Opposition Unity Ahead of 2027 Election

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has questioned whether Kenya’s opposition parties can remain united ahead of the 2027 General Election.Speaking to members of the Kenyan diaspora in the Unite…

Sep 27, 2026
Ruto Says Opposition Criticism Is Giving His Government ‘Free Publicity’
Kenya

Ruto Says Opposition Criticism Is Giving His Government ‘Free Publicity’

President William Ruto has dismissed criticism of his development record, saying opposition claims about projects in his political strongholds are instead giving his government “free publicity”.Speaking in Wundanyi, T…

Sep 26, 2026
‘I Stood with Raila for 15 Years’: Kalonzo Courts Odinga’s Support Base
Kenya

‘I Stood with Raila for 15 Years’: Kalonzo Courts Odinga’s Support Base

The Ukombozi Alliance has stepped up its opposition campaign in Busia County, with Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka presenting the coalition as a political force capable of challenging President William Ru…

Sep 26, 2026
Kenya Sends 169 Teachers to France Under Language Exchange Programme
Diaspora

Kenya Sends 169 Teachers to France Under Language Exchange Programme

Kenyan Teachers Head to France Under Language Exchange ProgrammeKenya will send 169 participants to France for the 2026–27 academic year under the French language assistant programme, with the group due to work in pri…

Sep 26, 2026
Gachagua Pledges to Block Hard Drugs From Entering Kenya Within One Year
Kenya

Gachagua Pledges to Block Hard Drugs From Entering Kenya Within One Year

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has pledged to stop hard drugs from entering Kenya within one year if elected, making the fight against narcotics and excessive alcohol consumption a central part of his platfo…

Sep 26, 2026
Diaspora Teachers to Support Kenya’s Education Sector Through MwalimuMajuu
Diaspora

Diaspora Teachers to Support Kenya’s Education Sector Through MwalimuMajuu

Kenya is exploring ways to involve teachers and education professionals living abroad in strengthening the country’s education sector, with discussions in New York focusing on skills and technology transfer.Diaspora A…

Sep 26, 2026
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Woman Arrested at JKIA with Cocaine Worth KSh13.5 Million
Kenya

Woman Arrested at JKIA with Cocaine Worth KSh13.5 Million

A woman wanted by Kenyan detectives was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) while allegedly attempting to leave the country with cocaine worth more than KSh13.5 million.The Directorate of Criminal I…

Sep 26, 2026
Kenyan Nurses in the UK Turn Frontline Experience into Research
Diaspora

Kenyan Nurses in the UK Turn Frontline Experience into Research

Kenyan nurses and midwives working in the UK are increasingly turning their frontline experience into research, quality improvement and policy work, with Sally Njoki Nyinza of the Kenya Nurses and Midwives Association…

Sep 25, 2026
Kenyan Gig Workers Warned of Rising Online Job Scams
Kenya

Kenyan Gig Workers Warned of Rising Online Job Scams

Kenyan freelancers have been urged to take precautions against online job scams as more people turn to the gig economy for income.About 1.2 million Kenyans are currently engaged in online gig work, according to figure…

Sep 25, 2026
Malindi Court Reveals How Tenants Can Lose Millions Despite Paying Rent
Real Estate

Malindi Court Reveals How Tenants Can Lose Millions Despite Paying Rent

The Environment and Land Court in Malindi has ordered a commercial tenant to pay Ksh21.9 million after finding the tenant in breach of several obligations under a lease agreement.The judgment, delivered on 22 Septembe…

Sep 25, 2026
Kalonzo Takes Presidential Campaign to Nyanza and Western Kenya
Kenya

Kalonzo Takes Presidential Campaign to Nyanza and Western Kenya

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka will take his presidential campaign to Nyanza and Western Kenya this weekend, with stops planned in Busia and Siaya counties.On Saturday, Mr Musyoka is scheduled to visit Bumala and…

Sep 25, 2026
Kenya Shifts Diaspora Strategy From Remittances to Investment and Skills
Diaspora

Kenya Shifts Diaspora Strategy From Remittances to Investment and Skills

Kenya is shifting its diaspora policy towards investment, innovation and knowledge transfer, with the Government seeking to make greater use of the skills and professional networks of citizens living abroad.Principal…

Sep 25, 2026
Kenyans Abroad Face Tough Consequences for Visa and Criminal Offences
Diaspora

Kenyans Abroad Face Tough Consequences for Visa and Criminal Offences

Kenyans living or working abroad can face severe penalties for breaching immigration and criminal laws, including imprisonment, corporal punishment and, in some countries, the death penalty.Prime Cabinet Secretary Mus…

Sep 25, 2026
KRA Sets 30% Tax on Rental Income Earned by Landlords Living Abroad
Real Estate

KRA Sets 30% Tax on Rental Income Earned by Landlords Living Abroad

Kenya has introduced a 30 per cent tax on gross rental income earned by non-resident landlords from property in the country under the Finance Act 2026.The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) confirmed on 25 September that i…

Sep 25, 2026
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