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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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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
Kenya Braces for Heavy Rainfall With Flooding Fears in Major Towns
Kenya

Kenya Braces for Heavy Rainfall With Flooding Fears in Major Towns

Kenya is set to experience heavy rainfall this week, with the Kenya Meteorological Department warning of possible flooding in several regions. The downpours, expected to intensify through the evening, will affect the…

Feb 23, 2026
Bakery Loses Sh845,378 Claim Against Friends School Kaimosi
Kenya

Bakery Loses Sh845,378 Claim Against Friends School Kaimosi

A bakery’s bid to recover Sh845,378 for unpaid supplies was rejected by the High Court after the judge ruled that its evidence lacked credibility.Alicia Bakers and Confectioners Limited had sought the amount from Frie…

Feb 23, 2026
Mystery Deepens Over Death of West Pokot Government Officer in Eldoret
Kenya

Mystery Deepens Over Death of West Pokot Government Officer in Eldoret

A bakery’s bid to recover Sh845,378 for unpaid supplies was rejected by the High Court after the judge ruled that its evidence lacked credibility.Alicia Bakers and Confectioners Limited had sought the amount from Frie…

Feb 23, 2026
Kenya Airports Authority Denies Security Breach at Kisumu Airport After Sifuna Claims
Kenya

Kenya Airports Authority Denies Security Breach at Kisumu Airport After Sifuna Claims

The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has denied claims of a security breach at Kisumu International Airport, following allegations made by political figures, including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.In a statement release…

Feb 23, 2026
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Freed on Bond, Back to Brewing: The Deadly Cycle of Illegal Brewers in Eldama Ravine
Kenya

Freed on Bond, Back to Brewing: The Deadly Cycle of Illegal Brewers in Eldama Ravine

More than ten young people have died in Poror village, Eldama Ravine, after consuming toxic, ethanol-laced brews over the past year, devastating families and unsettling the community.Kelvin Kipkurui, 27, is one of the…

Feb 23, 2026
Kenyan Entrepreneur in Minneapolis Struggles as ICE Crackdown Keeps Customers Away
Diaspora

Kenyan Entrepreneur in Minneapolis Struggles as ICE Crackdown Keeps Customers Away

A Kenyan entrepreneur in Minneapolis is struggling to keep her salon afloat amid heightened US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, which have led to a sharp decline in customer numbers.Glayonce Pinky…

Feb 23, 2026
New York City Issues First Blizzard Warning in Nearly a Decade as Storm Halts Travel
World

New York City Issues First Blizzard Warning in Nearly a Decade as Storm Halts Travel

New York City is facing its first blizzard warning in nearly a decade as a powerful winter storm disrupts travel and daily life across the eastern United States.Authorities have imposed a ban on non-essential travel f…

Feb 23, 2026
Wetang’ula Calls for Budget Support to Deliver Ruto Projects in Western Kenya
Kenya

Wetang’ula Calls for Budget Support to Deliver Ruto Projects in Western Kenya

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged leaders from Western Kenya to secure sufficient budget allocations to ensure President William Ruto’s key development projects in the region are completed before th…

Feb 22, 2026
US-Based JCM Pastor Quits in Protest Over Ruto Invitation
Diaspora

US-Based JCM Pastor Quits in Protest Over Ruto Invitation

Pastor Charles Wachira has resigned as president of the United States branch of Jesus Compassion Ministry (JCM) in protest over the church's decision to invite President William Ruto to its third anniversary celebrati…

Feb 22, 2026
Russia Denies Recruiting Kenyans to Fight in Ukraine After Intelligence Report
Diaspora

Russia Denies Recruiting Kenyans to Fight in Ukraine After Intelligence Report

The Russian Embassy in Nairobi has denied claims that it is recruiting Kenyan citizens to fight in Ukraine, calling the allegations “dangerous and misleading propaganda.”The statement followed a report by National Int…

Feb 22, 2026
Ruto Urges Kiambu Leaders to End Feuds and Focus on Development
Kenya

Ruto Urges Kiambu Leaders to End Feuds and Focus on Development

William Ruto has urged elected leaders in Kiambu County to set aside political rivalries and work together to advance development, warning that persistent disputes risk undermining public service.Speaking during a Sun…

Feb 22, 2026
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Kenyan-born Officer Joan Ochuodho Appointed to Lead Key UK Airbase
Diaspora

Kenyan-born Officer Joan Ochuodho Appointed to Lead Key UK Airbase

RAF Wittering has appointed Wing Commander Joan Ochuodho as its new Station Commander, placing a Kenyan-born officer in charge of one of the United Kingdom’s key airbases.Wing Commander Ochuodho was raised in Ugenya…

Feb 22, 2026
Man Killed in Kitui as Tensions Rise Over Illegal Sand Extraction
Kenya

Man Killed in Kitui as Tensions Rise Over Illegal Sand Extraction

A 70-year-old man was killed in Kitui County after being attacked by armed youths while protesting against sand mining along River Mwania.Joseph Mwendwa was assaulted last week by a group reportedly linked to organise…

Feb 22, 2026
Migrants in Canada Demand Permanent Residency as Permits Near Expiry
Immigration

Migrants in Canada Demand Permanent Residency as Permits Near Expiry

Thousands of temporary migrants gathered in Brampton this week to demand a pathway to permanent residency, as expiring permits and shifting immigration rules leave many facing an uncertain future.The protest was organ…

Feb 21, 2026
Mystery as Kenyan Woman Found Disoriented at Kuala Lumpur Airport
Diaspora

Mystery as Kenyan Woman Found Disoriented at Kuala Lumpur Airport

A Kenyan woman, identified only as Ishra, was found in a distressed state at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, prompting an urgent appeal for assistance from the Kenyan diaspora and authorities in Malaysia.The woman…

Feb 21, 2026
Oburu Tells Discontented ODM Members They Are Free to Exit
Kenya

Oburu Tells Discontented ODM Members They Are Free to Exit

ODM leaders in Siaya County have declared the party ready for structured political negotiations ahead of the next General Election.At a rally held at Linda Ground, Senator Oburu Oginga, who has taken over as party lea…

Feb 21, 2026
Don’t Be Misled, Kenyan Student Warns Over Studying in China
Diaspora

Don’t Be Misled, Kenyan Student Warns Over Studying in China

A Kenyan student in China has warned prospective international learners to examine their study plans carefully, citing visa limits, work restrictions, cultural barriers and financial strain.In a widely shared social m…

Feb 21, 2026
‘Good to Have a More Educated Deputy,’ Ruto Jokes About Kindiki
Kenya

‘Good to Have a More Educated Deputy,’ Ruto Jokes About Kindiki

William Ruto used humour during a speech at State House this week, joking about the academic credentials of his deputy, Kithure Kindiki, as he confirmed progress on the long-delayed Nithi Bridge.Speaking about the bri…

Feb 21, 2026
Sifuna Urges Calm After Teargas Hits Linda Mwananchi Rally in Kakamega
Kenya

Sifuna Urges Calm After Teargas Hits Linda Mwananchi Rally in Kakamega

Police fired teargas at supporters attending a Linda Mwananchi rally at Amalemba Grounds in Kakamega County on Saturday, disrupting the event as Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna urged the crowd to remain calm and avoid co…

Feb 21, 2026
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