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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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Deputy President Kindiki Reassures ODM of Inclusive Governance for All Communities
Kenya

Deputy President Kindiki Reassures ODM of Inclusive Governance for All Communities

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reassured political leaders and supporters of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) that Kenya’s inclusive government will represent all communities. Speaking on Friday, 27 February…

Feb 27, 2026
EU Rolls Out Ksh500M Programme to Strengthen Kenyan Democracy
Kenya

EU Rolls Out Ksh500M Programme to Strengthen Kenyan Democracy

The European Union has launched a Ksh500 million programme to support democratic participation and address human rights challenges in Kenya.Unveiled on 27 February, the initiative aims to fund civil society organisati…

Feb 27, 2026
Kenyan Student in Russia Alleges Sh100,000 Crypto Scam by Fellow Citizen
Diaspora

Kenyan Student in Russia Alleges Sh100,000 Crypto Scam by Fellow Citizen

A Kenyan student in Russia has accused a fellow countryman of defrauding him of 780 USDT (around KSh 100,000) through a failed cryptocurrency exchange, leaving him unable to pay his university fees.Hassan Mohamed Hass…

Feb 27, 2026
Four Arrested as KWS Seizes Two Tonnes of Zebra Meat in Kiambu
Kenya

Four Arrested as KWS Seizes Two Tonnes of Zebra Meat in Kiambu

Authorities in Kenya have arrested four individuals in Kiambu County after seizing nearly two tonnes of zebra meat during a raid in Gikambura.The operation, led by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), uncovered six sacks…

Feb 27, 2026
Kenya’s Inflation Eases to 4.3% in February as Fuel Prices Fall
Business

Kenya’s Inflation Eases to 4.3% in February as Fuel Prices Fall

Kenya's inflation rate eased slightly in February, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) showing mixed movements across key sectors.Food prices remain a major contribu…

Feb 27, 2026
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Oyugi Magwanga: Why I Resigned as Homa Bay Deputy Governor
Kenya

Oyugi Magwanga: Why I Resigned as Homa Bay Deputy Governor

Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga of Homa Bay County resigned on Friday, announcing his intention to contest the county’s top seat in the 2027 General Election. His decision ends a period of escalating tensions with Gove…

Feb 27, 2026
No Visa, No Green Card: How Entrepreneurs Can Still Live in the US
Immigration

No Visa, No Green Card: How Entrepreneurs Can Still Live in the US

The United States offers a legal route for foreign entrepreneurs to build start-ups in America through a mechanism known as the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER), which grants temporary residency status in exchang…

Feb 26, 2026
Oyugis Emerges as Homa Bay’s Fastest-Growing Economic Hub
Real Estate

Oyugis Emerges as Homa Bay’s Fastest-Growing Economic Hub

Oyugis Town has rapidly transformed into Homa Bay County’s leading economic hub, outpacing the traditional administrative capital, Homa Bay Town, in infrastructure and growth. Its strategic location along the Ahero–Is…

Feb 26, 2026
Kenyan Businessman Charged with Recruiting Citizens to Fight in Ukraine
Diaspora

Kenyan Businessman Charged with Recruiting Citizens to Fight in Ukraine

Festus Arasa Omwamba, a 33-year-old Kenyan businessman, appeared in court on Thursday facing charges of trafficking citizens to fight in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Omwamba, who owns Global Face Human Resources, is…

Feb 26, 2026
Two Kenyan Creators Featured in TikTok’s 2026 Global Discover List
Entertainment

Two Kenyan Creators Featured in TikTok’s 2026 Global Discover List

Kenyan digital creators Trevor Were and Cherie Kihato have been named to TikTok's prestigious Global Discover List 2026, recognising 50 influencers worldwide who are shaping cultural trends and conversations.Trevor We…

Feb 26, 2026
Kenya Launches Africa’s First Bee Venom Marketplace for Farmers
Kenya

Kenya Launches Africa’s First Bee Venom Marketplace for Farmers

Kenya has launched Africa’s first structured marketplace for bee venom, offering farmers a new opportunity to tap into a lucrative global bioeconomy.The initiative, unveiled in Utawala, Nairobi, by Co-operatives and M…

Feb 26, 2026
Edwin Sifuna Grills Johnson Sakaja Over Nairobi Development Plan
Kenya

Edwin Sifuna Grills Johnson Sakaja Over Nairobi Development Plan

Governor Johnson Sakaja faced strong criticism from Senator Edwin Sifuna in a Senate committee session over Nairobi’s proposed development plan, with the senator questioning the adequacy of public consultation on the…

Feb 26, 2026
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Diaspora Affairs Team Saves Kenyan Woman Found Stranded in Malaysia
Diaspora

Diaspora Affairs Team Saves Kenyan Woman Found Stranded in Malaysia

The Kenyan High Commission in Kuala Lumpur has assisted a Kenyan citizen, Olivia, who was found stranded and in distress at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Wednesday, 25 February.She was taken to a medical facil…

Feb 26, 2026
Family Demands Justice After 25-Year-Old Dies in Murang’a Police Custody
Kenya

Family Demands Justice After 25-Year-Old Dies in Murang’a Police Custody

The death of 25-year-old Francis Mukura while in police custody in Murang’a County has raised serious questions about police conduct and accountability.Mukura was apprehended on 17 February by officers at Kagundu-ini…

Feb 26, 2026
KeNHA Dismisses Viral Flooded Green Park Photo as Fake
Kenya

KeNHA Dismisses Viral Flooded Green Park Photo as Fake

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has dismissed a viral image of the Greenpark pedestrian underpass, which appeared to show the facility flooded. The authority confirmed that the image is AI-generated and…

Feb 26, 2026
Revealed: Kihika, Husband Behind Exclusive Hotel Near State House Nakuru
Kenya

Revealed: Kihika, Husband Behind Exclusive Hotel Near State House Nakuru

A major hospitality project near Nakuru’s State House, the Encore Hotel, has been confirmed as the investment of businessman Sam Mburu, husband of Governor Susan Kihika.The multi-billion shilling development has raise…

Feb 26, 2026
579 Kenyans Killed by Mob Justice in 2025, Murkomen Says
Kenya

579 Kenyans Killed by Mob Justice in 2025, Murkomen Says

Mob justice in Kenya claimed 579 lives in the past year, with 845 incidents reported nationwide, according to Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. He revealed the figures during a Senate address, highlightin…

Feb 25, 2026
Mackenzie's Breastfeeding Baby Buried in Shakahola, Witness Testifies
Kenya

Mackenzie's Breastfeeding Baby Buried in Shakahola, Witness Testifies

Enos Amanya, a former security chief of the Good News International church, told a Mombasa court that Pastor Paul Mackenzie ordered followers to fast to death in the Shakahola forest, leading to the deaths of hundreds…

Feb 25, 2026
Kenyan Passport Allegedly Issued to Sudanese Militia Leader, Says Opposition
Kenya

Kenyan Passport Allegedly Issued to Sudanese Militia Leader, Says Opposition

Opposition leaders have raised concerns over reports that a Sudanese militia commander, sanctioned by the United States, holds a Kenyan passport, questioning the government's handling of its immigration system.During…

Feb 25, 2026
How the Redesigned IDP Helps Kenyans Drive Abroad Without Legal Hassles
Kenya

How the Redesigned IDP Helps Kenyans Drive Abroad Without Legal Hassles

The Automobile Association of Kenya (AA Kenya) has launched a redesigned International Driving Permit (IDP) to combat rising fraud and improve the mobility of Kenyan drivers abroad.The new IDP features a passport-styl…

Feb 25, 2026
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