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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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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
President Ruto Meets Duchess of Edinburgh, Reaffirms Kenya–UK Partnership
Kenya

President Ruto Meets Duchess of Edinburgh, Reaffirms Kenya–UK Partnership

President William Ruto met Her Royal Highness Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh at State House Nairobi on 25 February, where they reaffirmed cooperation under the 2025–2030 Kenya–UK Strategic Partnership.The talks focused…

Feb 25, 2026
‘Rebel’ MPs Moved to New Posts in National Assembly Committee Changes
Kenya

‘Rebel’ MPs Moved to New Posts in National Assembly Committee Changes

A wide-ranging reorganisation of National Assembly committees has reassigned several lawmakers, including members of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), to new roles.Among the most prominent changes, Kisumu County M…

Feb 25, 2026
Two Women Arrested in Uganda After Allegedly Kissing in Public
World

Two Women Arrested in Uganda After Allegedly Kissing in Public

Police in Arua have detained two women in their twenties after neighbours reported seeing them kiss in public, an act criminalised under Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act.The arrests took place on 18 February after resi…

Feb 25, 2026
Kenya Moves to Tackle Fake Degrees With New Verification Body
Kenya

Kenya Moves to Tackle Fake Degrees With New Verification Body

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has established a new body to verify academic certificates in a bid to curb the use of forged qualifications in the country’s public and private sectors.The announcemen…

Feb 25, 2026
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Kenya Launches Digital Portal to Support Citizens Living Abroad
Diaspora

Kenya Launches Digital Portal to Support Citizens Living Abroad

Kenya has launched a unified digital portal enabling citizens living abroad to access key government services online through the Diaspora Integrated Information Management System (DIIMS) on the eCitizen platform.The s…

Feb 25, 2026
Inside the Russian Mercenary Network Recruiting Kenyans for War
Diaspora

Inside the Russian Mercenary Network Recruiting Kenyans for War

Festus Arasa Omwamba, a 33-year-old Kenyan national, is facing allegations of running fraudulent schemes and facilitating the recruitment of Kenyans into Russia’s military, as multiple investigations close in on his a…

Feb 25, 2026
CJ’s Told to Pay Sh75,000 for Sending Man Unauthorised Texts
Kenya

CJ’s Told to Pay Sh75,000 for Sending Man Unauthorised Texts

CJ’s has been ordered to pay Sh75,000 in compensation after Kenya’s data regulator found it unlawfully sent promotional messages to a customer without consent.The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner ruled that…

Feb 24, 2026
MPs Clear Ida Odinga for Kenya’s UNEP Representative Position
Kenya

MPs Clear Ida Odinga for Kenya’s UNEP Representative Position

National Assembly of Kenya has advanced the nomination of Ida Odinga as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme after a parliamentary committee endorsed her appointment.The endorse…

Feb 24, 2026
President Ruto Returns to Renovated State House After Two-Year Closure
Kenya

President Ruto Returns to Renovated State House After Two-Year Closure

President William Ruto has resumed official duties at State House Nairobi following a two-year closure for extensive renovations. The historic building, which had undergone significant modernisation, is now ready to o…

Feb 24, 2026
Autopsy Reveals What Killed Form 3 Student at Katoloni Secondary School
Kenya

Autopsy Reveals What Killed Form 3 Student at Katoloni Secondary School

A Form Three student at Katoloni Secondary School in Machakos County died on Saturday evening after falling ill while at school. Consolata Nduku was taken to Machakos Level 5 Hospital, where she was pronounced dead sh…

Feb 24, 2026
Barnabas: The Town Challenging Nakuru's Dominance
Kenya

Barnabas: The Town Challenging Nakuru's Dominance

Barnabas township, located about ten kilometres from Nakuru’s central business district, has rapidly developed into a key commercial and residential centre within Nakuru County.Once a quiet stretch along the Nakuru–Na…

Feb 24, 2026
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MPs Reject IEBC Plan to Raise 2027 Election Budget to Sh63 Billion
Kenya

MPs Reject IEBC Plan to Raise 2027 Election Budget to Sh63 Billion

Kenyan parliament has rejected a proposal by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to increase funding for the 2027 General Election from Sh43 billion to Sh63 billion.The commission presented its budget…

Feb 24, 2026
Farmer Kills Python After It Strangled His Pregnant Goat in Kisumu
Kenya

Farmer Kills Python After It Strangled His Pregnant Goat in Kisumu

A man in Kasimori village, Kisumu County, killed a four-metre python on 23 February after it strangled his pregnant goat. The python was discovered coiled around the animal in a field, and despite the villager’s effor…

Feb 24, 2026
Sifuna Signals 2027 Presidential Bid, Says Intimidation Won’t Stop Him
Kenya

Sifuna Signals 2027 Presidential Bid, Says Intimidation Won’t Stop Him

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has indicated that he may consider running for president in 2027, framing the potential bid as a response to public demand rather than personal ambition.In a recent radio interview, Sifuna…

Feb 24, 2026
KAA to Launch Taxi-Hailing App at JKIA in Bid to Rival Uber and Bolt
Kenya

KAA to Launch Taxi-Hailing App at JKIA in Bid to Rival Uber and Bolt

Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) is set to launch its own taxi-hailing platform at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, aiming to capture a share of the airport transport market currently dominated by…

Feb 24, 2026
Kenyan Diaspora Leader Shiundu Awarded Historic City of London Honour
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora Leader Shiundu Awarded Historic City of London Honour

Juvenal Shiundu, a prominent figure in the international maritime sector, was recently recognised with the Freedom of the City of London.The honour reflects his significant contributions to global maritime safety and…

Feb 24, 2026
600 Kenyans Stranded in Cambodia Sue Government Over Delayed Rescue
Diaspora

600 Kenyans Stranded in Cambodia Sue Government Over Delayed Rescue

More than 600 Kenyan nationals stranded in Cambodia have filed a petition in the High Court in Nairobi, demanding urgent government action to facilitate their rescue and repatriation by 28 February. The petition, subm…

Feb 23, 2026
Mystery Surrounds Death of 14-Year-Old Student in Nakuru
Kenya

Mystery Surrounds Death of 14-Year-Old Student in Nakuru

A 14-year-old pupil, Moses Joseph Onyoni, collapsed and died at Moi Comprehensive School in Nakuru City on Monday morning. He was later pronounced dead at Nakuru Teaching and Referral Hospital.Onyoni, a Grade Eight st…

Feb 23, 2026
H‑1B Visa Registration Opens 4 March Amid New Fees and Market Uncertainty
Immigration

H‑1B Visa Registration Opens 4 March Amid New Fees and Market Uncertainty

The H‑1B visa registration period will open on 4 March, amid concerns over new financial requirements and an unstable job market. Employers must submit details of each prospective beneficiary and pay a $215 registrati…

Feb 23, 2026
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