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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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Family Frustrated as Post-Mortem for Slain Kin Is Delayed
Kenya

Family Frustrated as Post-Mortem for Slain Kin Is Delayed

The family of Vincent Ayomo says delays in conducting a post-mortem examination are preventing them from moving forward with burial arrangements and pursuing legal action after he was shot dead at a political rally in…

Feb 18, 2026
Revealed: At Least 1,000 Kenyans Fighting for Russia
Diaspora

Revealed: At Least 1,000 Kenyans Fighting for Russia

More than 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited into the Russian military and deployed in the war in Ukraine, according to intelligence reports presented to Parliament of Kenya.Political leaders in Kenya have raised conce…

Feb 18, 2026
Makueni Governor Faces Scrutiny Over Fruit Factory Scandal
Kenya

Makueni Governor Faces Scrutiny Over Fruit Factory Scandal

The Makueni County Assembly has adopted a report detailing irregularities in a Sh20 million mango procurement programme, placing Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr’s administration under renewed scrutiny.The findings follow…

Feb 18, 2026
Babu Owino Declares Himself King of Protests
Kenya

Babu Owino Declares Himself King of Protests

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has positioned himself at the centre of Kenya’s protest culture, boldly asserting that no demonstration in Nairobi has taken place without his involvement. Owino describes protests as a vit…

Feb 18, 2026
Kenya’s Sh8 billion Somalia Wall That Remains Unfinished
Kenya

Kenya’s Sh8 billion Somalia Wall That Remains Unfinished

Kenya’s plan to build a fortified barrier along its border with Somalia has stalled, leaving behind incomplete fencing, damaged structures and political disputes.The project, launched in 2015 with a budget of Sh8 bill…

Feb 18, 2026
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Kenya Moves to Curb SIM Fraud with ID-to-SIM Verification System
Kenya

Kenya Moves to Curb SIM Fraud with ID-to-SIM Verification System

Kenya’s Communications Authority (CA) is set to launch a nationwide system that will allow citizens to verify all mobile numbers registered under their national ID or passport. The system, aimed at combating SIM card…

Feb 18, 2026
Exposed: How Kenyans are Being Paid to Join Russia’s War
Diaspora

Exposed: How Kenyans are Being Paid to Join Russia’s War

Kenyans who enlisted to fight in the Ukraine conflict are facing severe risks, with reports of deaths, injuries, disappearances, and prisoners of war. The situation is complicating Kenya’s diplomatic relations with Ru…

Feb 18, 2026
Rare Moment as Ramadan and Lent Begin on the Same Day
Kenya

Rare Moment as Ramadan and Lent Begin on the Same Day

Christians and Muslims are marking the start of their fasting seasons on the same day for the first time in more than thirty years, with Ramadan and Lent beginning simultaneously.This year, Muslims enter Ramadan, a mo…

Feb 18, 2026
Ruto–Sakaja Pact Sparks Legal Battle Over Nairobi’s Autonomy
Kenya

Ruto–Sakaja Pact Sparks Legal Battle Over Nairobi’s Autonomy

A cooperation agreement between the national government and Nairobi County, signed on 17 February by President William Ruto and Governor Johnson Sakaja, has sparked intense political and legal debate. The pact, aimed…

Feb 18, 2026
Lessons Kenyans Abroad Can Draw from Jesse Jackson’s Life
Diaspora

Lessons Kenyans Abroad Can Draw from Jesse Jackson’s Life

Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., the American civil rights leader, died on 17 February 2026 at the age of 84.Born in Greenville, South Carolina, in 1941, Jackson grew up in the segregated South, where poverty and rac…

Feb 18, 2026
Why Rent Hits Hardest for Kenyans Starting Life in Canada
Diaspora

Why Rent Hits Hardest for Kenyans Starting Life in Canada

The high cost of living in Canada is proving to be a significant challenge for many Kenyan migrants, as rising rents and daily expenses strain their budgets.Shadrack Ngoi, a 38-year-old graduate student at the Univers…

Feb 18, 2026
Sakaja Announces Fresh Partnership with State to Improve Nairobi Services
Kenya

Sakaja Announces Fresh Partnership with State to Improve Nairobi Services

Nairobi County and the national government are preparing to sign a new cooperation agreement aimed at improving service delivery in the capital.The arrangement comes six years after the creation of the Nairobi Metropo…

Feb 17, 2026
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Ruto, Uhuru Lead Kenya in Mourning US Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson
Kenya

Ruto, Uhuru Lead Kenya in Mourning US Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson

Kenyan political leaders have honoured the late Reverend Jesse Jackson, recognising his global influence in the fight for civil rights and social justice.Jackson, who passed away at 84, was celebrated for his decades-…

Feb 17, 2026
Kenyan in US Explains Why KSh20 Million Nurse Salary Doesn’t Make You Rich
Diaspora

Kenyan in US Explains Why KSh20 Million Nurse Salary Doesn’t Make You Rich

Nurses in California may earn gross salaries approaching $160,000 annually, but after taxes, mandatory deductions, and the high cost of living, their disposable income is significantly lower.Kenyan-born US resident Mu…

Feb 17, 2026
Ahmed Issack Hassan Steps Down as IPOA Chair
Kenya

Ahmed Issack Hassan Steps Down as IPOA Chair

Ahmed Issack Hassan has stepped down as Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) following his appointment as a judge of the Court of Appeal. His resignation, effective immediately, was in li…

Feb 17, 2026
Kenyan Activist Mwabili Mwagodi Detained at Border Over Interpol Alert
Kenya

Kenyan Activist Mwabili Mwagodi Detained at Border Over Interpol Alert

Kenyan activist Mwabili Mwagodi has been transferred to Nairobi after spending two nights in police custody in Mombasa, amid concerns over a reported Interpol Red Notice linked to his passport.Mwagodi was initially de…

Feb 17, 2026
Kenyan Actors Speak Out on Being Famous but Financially Struggling
Entertainment

Kenyan Actors Speak Out on Being Famous but Financially Struggling

Actors in Kenya’s film and television sector continue to report low pay, even as production houses are perceived to prosper.John Githui, widely recognised for his role as Ras in Mother-in-Law, said he left the show be…

Feb 17, 2026
TikTok Removes 580,000 Videos in Kenya Over Rule Violations
Kenya

TikTok Removes 580,000 Videos in Kenya Over Rule Violations

TikTok has taken down more than 580,000 videos in Kenya between July and September 2025 for violating its Community Guidelines.According to the company’s transparency report, 99.7 percent of the flagged content was re…

Feb 17, 2026
Kenyan Man Charged With Murder of Namibian Partner in Windhoek
Diaspora

Kenyan Man Charged With Murder of Namibian Partner in Windhoek

A Kenyan man, Geoffrey Jeff Kasume, has been charged with the murder of his partner, Regina “Nambashu” Kondombolo, in Windhoek, Namibia. The 33-year-old Namibian entrepreneur was found dead at her home in Otjomuise Ex…

Feb 17, 2026
Three Kenyans Held in Nairobi as US Pursues Extradition Over Fraud Claims
Diaspora

Three Kenyans Held in Nairobi as US Pursues Extradition Over Fraud Claims

A Nairobi court has ordered three Kenyan nationals accused of financial fraud in the United States to remain in custody for two weeks while extradition proceedings are prepared.The Milimani Law Courts directed that Pe…

Feb 17, 2026
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