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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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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
Government Warns of Grave Danger as Kenyans Join Russian Armed Forces
Diaspora

Government Warns of Grave Danger as Kenyans Join Russian Armed Forces

Kenyan authorities are facing growing concerns over nationals joining the Russian military, with some reported dead or missing after enlisting. The government is investigating cases involving Kenyan citizens and seeki…

Mar 4, 2026
Fishermen Uncover Live Explosives in Lake Victoria, Sparking Safety Fears in Homa Bay
Kenya

Fishermen Uncover Live Explosives in Lake Victoria, Sparking Safety Fears in Homa Bay

Fishermen in Homa Bay County have uncovered live explosives in two separate incidents near Lake Victoria, raising concerns about the presence of military remnants in the area.The first discovery occurred on Sunday, 1…

Mar 4, 2026
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Understanding UK Citizenship: A Guide to the 3, 5, and 10-Year Settlement Routes
Immigration

Understanding UK Citizenship: A Guide to the 3, 5, and 10-Year Settlement Routes

The UK government is reviewing the rules for granting permanent residence, signalling a potential shift towards stricter requirements and longer waiting periods for applicants.Indefinite leave to remain (ILR) allows f…

Mar 3, 2026
Kenya Airways Takes Centre Stage at 2026 Magical Kenya Open
Kenya

Kenya Airways Takes Centre Stage at 2026 Magical Kenya Open

The 2026 Magical Kenya Open, held in February at Karen Country Club, highlighted Kenya’s drive to expand sports tourism, with Kenya Airways playing a central operational role in the event.The tournament attracted inte…

Mar 3, 2026
Lamu’s Silent Crisis: Families Face Death Without a Morgue
Kenya

Lamu’s Silent Crisis: Families Face Death Without a Morgue

Neema Pola sat beside the body of her 25-year-old son, Eric Ngala, at King Fahd County Referral Hospital on 31 October 2025, after he was recovered from the Indian Ocean, with no functioning mortuary available on the…

Mar 3, 2026
How Kenyan-Finnish Author Wilson Kirwa Keeps His Childhood Memories Alive Abroad
Diaspora

How Kenyan-Finnish Author Wilson Kirwa Keeps His Childhood Memories Alive Abroad

Kenyan writers living abroad are increasingly using childhood memories as a foundation for their work, blending personal experience with broader cultural themes.One notable example is Wilson Kirwa, a former athlete wh…

Mar 3, 2026
How a Newly Graduated Nurse Rushed to Help Victims of Nandi Helicopter Crash
Kenya

How a Newly Graduated Nurse Rushed to Help Victims of Nandi Helicopter Crash

A helicopter carrying six people crashed and caught fire in Chepkiep Village, Nandi County, on 28 February, killing everyone on board, including Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno.The aircraft went down at approximately 4…

Mar 3, 2026
Kenyan Players Stranded in Lebanon as Israeli Airstrikes Hit Beirut
Diaspora

Kenyan Players Stranded in Lebanon as Israeli Airstrikes Hit Beirut

Three Kenyan footballers, Austine Odhiambo, Anthony Akumu, and Masoud Juma, are stranded in Beirut as violence intensifies in Lebanon.Odhiambo, who joined Beirut-based Nejmeh SC after his performance at the 2025 Afric…

Mar 3, 2026
Kenya Has Adequate Fuel Reserves Until Scheduled April Deliveries – CS Wandayi
Kenya

Kenya Has Adequate Fuel Reserves Until Scheduled April Deliveries – CS Wandayi

Kenya’s government has assured citizens that the country’s fuel supply remains secure despite global concerns over oil market instability and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.Energy Cabinet Secretary Ja…

Mar 3, 2026
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Memusi: A 700-Home Estate Designed for Ownership, Not Rentals
Real Estate

Memusi: A 700-Home Estate Designed for Ownership, Not Rentals

Land values in Memusi, a quiet neighbourhood in Kajiado County, have surged dramatically, with a quarter-acre plot now priced at Sh6 million, up from Sh500,000 a decade ago.Memusi, located just beyond Ngong town, is c…

Mar 3, 2026
Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Killing Wife for Joining Instagram
Kenya

Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Killing Wife for Joining Instagram

A Mombasa court has sentenced Murad Awadh Mbarak to 30 years in prison for the brutal murder of his wife, Nuru Ibrahim, in June 2022.The High Court described the killing as exceptionally cruel, noting that Ibrahim was…

Mar 3, 2026
Ruto Settles Sh1.5m Medical Debt to Bring Deceased Kenyan Home from Abroad
Kenya

Ruto Settles Sh1.5m Medical Debt to Bring Deceased Kenyan Home from Abroad

President William Ruto has provided Sh1.5 million to settle a family’s hospital debt, enabling the repatriation of their son’s body from abroad.The assistance was announced during Ruto's visit to Mutuini Hospital on T…

Mar 3, 2026
New Zealand to Tighten Conditions for Open Work Visa Holders from April 2026
Immigration

New Zealand to Tighten Conditions for Open Work Visa Holders from April 2026

New Zealand will introduce new employment conditions for foreign nationals holding open work visas from 20 April 2026, redefining the types of work permitted under these visas.Open work visas have allowed holders to w…

Mar 2, 2026
Russian Embassy in Nairobi Calls on Citizens to Register as Gulf Airspace Remains Closed
Kenya

Russian Embassy in Nairobi Calls on Citizens to Register as Gulf Airspace Remains Closed

The Russian Embassy in Nairobi has issued an urgent travel advisory after escalating military action in the Middle East led to the closure of key airspace routes, disrupting international flights.In a statement releas…

Mar 2, 2026
Man in Court Over Distribution of Newspapers via WhatsApp
Kenya

Man in Court Over Distribution of Newspapers via WhatsApp

A man has been charged with distributing pirated digital newspapers via WhatsApp, appearing before the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi.Antony Mwanzia Kimeu, facing two counts of intellectual property theft, denied the…

Mar 2, 2026
Governors and Senators Demand the Dissolution of Kura and Kerra
Kenya

Governors and Senators Demand the Dissolution of Kura and Kerra

Kenya’s political leaders are calling for the abolition of the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (Kerra) and the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (Kura), arguing that these agencies have become redundant following the devolution…

Mar 2, 2026
How Akothee's Daughter Secured Her Place at Oxford University
Entertainment

How Akothee's Daughter Secured Her Place at Oxford University

Vesha Akello, the daughter of Kenyan celebrity Akothee, has embarked on a new academic journey at Oxford Brookes University, where she is pursuing a Master’s in Global Marketing.At 28, Vesha has already made a name fo…

Mar 2, 2026
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