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Martin Olage

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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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Over 500,000 Kenyans in the Middle East as Government Prepares Emergency Evacuation
Diaspora

Over 500,000 Kenyans in the Middle East as Government Prepares Emergency Evacuation

Kenya has issued a formal advisory for its citizens in the Middle East as regional hostilities intensify, urging vigilance and close contact with diplomatic missions.The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs report…

Mar 6, 2026
Ruto Renames Shauri Moyo Estate After Late MP Johana Ng’eno
Kenya

Ruto Renames Shauri Moyo Estate After Late MP Johana Ng’eno

President William Ruto has announced that Nairobi’s Shauri Moyo estate will be renamed Johana Ng’eno Boma Yangu Estate in honour of the late Emurua Dikirr MP, who died in a helicopter crash on 6 March.Speaking during…

Mar 6, 2026
Government to Track Hustler Fund Defaulters Using National ID Data
Kenya

Government to Track Hustler Fund Defaulters Using National ID Data

The government is preparing stricter measures to pursue borrowers who have not repaid loans from the Hustler Fund. Officials say new systems will use national identification records and location information provided d…

Mar 5, 2026
Relief at JKIA as Kenyans Arrive from Dubai on First Evacuation Flight
Diaspora

Relief at JKIA as Kenyans Arrive from Dubai on First Evacuation Flight

A special flight operated by Kenya Airways landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi on Thursday carrying dozens of passengers evacuated from Dubai, including 13 schoolchildren and their teachers who ha…

Mar 5, 2026
Ministry Clarifies PS Njogu Didn’t Decline KTN Interview on Iran and Middle East Crisis
Kenya

Ministry Clarifies PS Njogu Didn’t Decline KTN Interview on Iran and Middle East Crisis

Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied claims that Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu declined to take part in a televised discussion on the Middle East crisis, following promotional material…

Mar 5, 2026
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The Millionaire Women Building Wealth in Kenya’s Arid Lands
Kenya

The Millionaire Women Building Wealth in Kenya’s Arid Lands

Women entrepreneurs in Samburu and Laikipia counties are expanding businesses in livestock trading, beekeeping and irrigated farming, reshaping local economies traditionally dominated by men.In northern Kenya, areas o…

Mar 5, 2026
David Ndii Named Non-executive Director on Kenya Airways Board
Kenya

David Ndii Named Non-executive Director on Kenya Airways Board

Kenya Airways has announced a major reshaping of its board, appointing economist David Ndii as a non-executive director and naming Kiprono Kittony as board chairperson and independent non-executive director.The airlin…

Mar 5, 2026
Waititu Freed After High Court Revises Bail in Sh588m Kiambu Roads Graft Case
Kenya

Waititu Freed After High Court Revises Bail in Sh588m Kiambu Roads Graft Case

Ferdinand Waititu has been released from custody after the High Court revised his bail terms in the Sh588 million Kiambu roads graft case, allowing him temporary freedom as he pursues an appeal against his conviction…

Mar 5, 2026
Johana Ng’eno: The Rift Valley MP Who Left a Mark on Mt Kenya
Kenya

Johana Ng’eno: The Rift Valley MP Who Left a Mark on Mt Kenya

The death of Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno in a helicopter crash has unsettled political alliances in Kenya’s Rift Valley and Mt Kenya regions. The outspoken legislator will be buried tomorrow as leaders reflect on h…

Mar 5, 2026
Orengo Defends State House Visit, Cites Duty to Siaya Residents
Kenya

Orengo Defends State House Visit, Cites Duty to Siaya Residents

Siaya Governor James Orengo has defended his decision to attend a meeting at State House last year, saying the move was guided by constitutional responsibility and the need to serve residents of his county rather than…

Mar 5, 2026
70 Ethiopians and Eritreans Freed in Nairobi Anti-Trafficking Operation
Kenya

70 Ethiopians and Eritreans Freed in Nairobi Anti-Trafficking Operation

Kenyan police have rescued 70 foreign nationals during a raid on a residential property in the Ruai area of Nairobi in a suspected human trafficking case.Authorities said 66 Ethiopians and four Eritreans were found at…

Mar 5, 2026
How Wanjikũ wa Ngũgĩ Is Showcasing African Cinema in Northern Europe
Diaspora

How Wanjikũ wa Ngũgĩ Is Showcasing African Cinema in Northern Europe

Kenyan writer and cultural organiser Wanjikũ wa Ngũgĩ founded the Helsinki African Film Festival to present African cinema to audiences in northern Europe and encourage cultural exchange between Africa and Europe.Wanj…

Mar 5, 2026
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Sifuna, Babu Owino Reject Bid to Register Linda Mwananchi Party
Kenya

Sifuna, Babu Owino Reject Bid to Register Linda Mwananchi Party

Senior officials of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have opposed an attempt to register a new political party under the name Linda Mwananchi Party, stating that it is not linked to their faction.In a formal submi…

Mar 4, 2026
How H-1B Visa Holders Can Legally Stay in America After Job Loss
Immigration

How H-1B Visa Holders Can Legally Stay in America After Job Loss

Foreign professionals employed under the United States’ H-1B visa programme are confronting strict deadlines to secure new work or leave the country after a wave of job cuts across major technology companies.Thousands…

Mar 4, 2026
Veteran Red Cross Diver Dies During Nairobi River Rescue Mission
Kenya

Veteran Red Cross Diver Dies During Nairobi River Rescue Mission

The Kenya Red Cross Society has confirmed the death of veteran aqua rescue volunteer Samuel Wanyonyi Wangila, who died during a recovery mission along the Nairobi River in Nairobi.Wangila lost his life on 3 March 2026…

Mar 4, 2026
Thika on the Brink of City Status
Real Estate

Thika on the Brink of City Status

The Senate will hold public hearings on Friday to collect residents’ views on a proposal to grant Thika city status.The session, organised by the Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations…

Mar 4, 2026
Kenya Airways Schedules Special Repatriation Flights to Dubai After Airspace Closure
Diaspora

Kenya Airways Schedules Special Repatriation Flights to Dubai After Airspace Closure

Kenya Airways will operate special repatriation flights between Nairobi and Dubai on 4 and 5 March 2026 after suspending scheduled services to the United Arab Emirates due to the closure of its airspace.The airline sa…

Mar 4, 2026
Oburu Urges Leaders Not to Politicise MP Ngeno’s Death
Kenya

Oburu Urges Leaders Not to Politicise MP Ngeno’s Death

The requiem service for Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno and five others who died in a helicopter crash was held at the Africa Gospel Church in Karen, Nairobi.The ceremony brought together political leaders, family memb…

Mar 4, 2026
Kenyan Teacher Redefines Learning in New York Classroom
Diaspora

Kenyan Teacher Redefines Learning in New York Classroom

Njeri Gachathi, a first-grade teacher from Kenya, has turned her unique cultural identity into a powerful tool for reshaping education in one of New York City’s most progressive schools.For years, Gachathi viewed her…

Mar 4, 2026
Mystery Deepens Over 69 Children Missing Without a Trace in 2025
Kenya

Mystery Deepens Over 69 Children Missing Without a Trace in 2025

An increasing number of child disappearance cases in Kenya remain unresolved, with 69 out of 158 reports from 2025 still pending resolution, according to data from Missing Child Kenya.The report highlights various fac…

Mar 4, 2026
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