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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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US Embassy in Nairobi to Close for President’s Day Holiday
Kenya

US Embassy in Nairobi to Close for President’s Day Holiday

The United States Embassy in Nairobi will close on Monday, 16 February, in observance of President’s Day. All routine consular services will be suspended, with normal operations set to resume on Tuesday, 17 February…

Feb 14, 2026
Love Across Borders: How Kenyans Abroad Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Diaspora

Love Across Borders: How Kenyans Abroad Celebrate Valentine’s Day

For many Kenyans living abroad, Valentine’s Day is marked by distance, demanding work schedules and personal change rather than shared dinners and red roses.In Poland, 31-year-old Vincent Ndegwa is spending his third…

Feb 14, 2026
Kenya Opens New Forensic Interview Rooms in Nakuru to Boost Anti-Corruption Fight
Kenya

Kenya Opens New Forensic Interview Rooms in Nakuru to Boost Anti-Corruption Fight

Kenya has opened new forensic interview rooms in Nakuru through a partnership between the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.The facilities, unveiled at the Commission’s Sout…

Feb 14, 2026
DCI Warns Kenyans Over Rising Crimes Linked to Online Dating
Kenya

DCI Warns Kenyans Over Rising Crimes Linked to Online Dating

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has urged Kenyans to take extra precautions when meeting strangers for the first time, particularly those contacted through online platforms, citing a rise in crimes li…

Feb 14, 2026
Diaspora Remittances Drop 3.8% in January, CBK Reports
Diaspora

Diaspora Remittances Drop 3.8% in January, CBK Reports

Kenya's diaspora remittances fell by 3.8 percent in January 2026, with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) reporting Ksh53 billion, down from Ksh55.1 billion in January 2025.Despite this dip, the overall trend in remittan…

Feb 13, 2026
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Kalonzo, Gachagua, Oburu Lead Leaders in Consoling Muthama Family
Kenya

Kalonzo, Gachagua, Oburu Lead Leaders in Consoling Muthama Family

Kenya's political leaders have united to mourn the death of Moses Muthama Nduya, the son of Machakos Senator Agnes Kavindu and former Senator Johnson Muthama.On Thursday, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka led a deleg…

Feb 13, 2026
Man, 62, Sentenced to 15 Years for Brutal Rape in Lamu
Kenya

Man, 62, Sentenced to 15 Years for Brutal Rape in Lamu

A 62-year-old man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for rape by a court in Lamu, Kenya.John Ndukwe Murunga was found guilty of raping a woman in Kipungani, Lamu County, on 21 July 2025. The court also sentenced…

Feb 13, 2026
Ruku Dismisses ODM Bid for Deputy President Seat in 2027
Kenya

Ruku Dismisses ODM Bid for Deputy President Seat in 2027

Geoffrey Ruku, the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, has dismissed claims that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) could secure the Deputy President’s seat in 2027, asserting that the position is already settled…

Feb 13, 2026
Nyayo Stadium to Host Record Crowds as HSBC SVNS 2 Begins
Sports

Nyayo Stadium to Host Record Crowds as HSBC SVNS 2 Begins

Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi will welcome a record crowd this weekend for the HSBC SVNS 2 rugby tournament, which has sold out for the first time in its history. The two-day event, set for 14 and 15 February, wil…

Feb 13, 2026
Unga Prices Hit KSh170 as Kenya Turns to Zambia for Maize Imports
Kenya

Unga Prices Hit KSh170 as Kenya Turns to Zambia for Maize Imports

Kenya is facing a sharp rise in maize flour prices, with a two-kilogram packet of unga selling for Ksh170 in some stores, amid a growing shortage caused by drought and low reserves.The government has secured a deal wi…

Feb 13, 2026
Rosslyn, Muthaiga Top List of Nairobi’s Most Expensive Neighbourhoods
Real Estate

Rosslyn, Muthaiga Top List of Nairobi’s Most Expensive Neighbourhoods

Rosslyn has been ranked Nairobi’s most expensive neighbourhood for both renting and buying homes, according to BuyRentKenya’s Property Index covering January to December 2025.The report, released on 12 February, shows…

Feb 13, 2026
Valentine’s Day Special: What Women Really Want in 2026
Lifestyle

Valentine’s Day Special: What Women Really Want in 2026

As Valentine’s Day approaches, many people in Nairobi and beyond are reconsidering the meaning of the occasion, questioning whether it should be defined solely by romantic love. For some, it is a day to celebrate rela…

Feb 13, 2026
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Fishmonger Ali Kala Batu Stabbed to Death in Naivasha’s Kasarani Estate
Kenya

Fishmonger Ali Kala Batu Stabbed to Death in Naivasha’s Kasarani Estate

Ali Kala Batu, a 44-year-old fishmonger and father of three, was fatally stabbed on Friday evening in Kasarani Estate, Naivasha, while walking home from a local bar. Despite being rushed to Naivasha Sub-County Hospita…

Feb 13, 2026
Kenyan Man in US Allegedly Shoots Wife During 911 Call, Then Takes Own Life
Diaspora

Kenyan Man in US Allegedly Shoots Wife During 911 Call, Then Takes Own Life

A Kenyan couple living in Guthrie, Oklahoma, died after a domestic dispute ended in a murder-suicide, according to local authorities.The Logan County Sheriff’s Office reported that Meredith Kimani called 911 seeking a…

Feb 13, 2026
Wajir to Host 2026 Madaraka Day Celebrations
Kenya

Wajir to Host 2026 Madaraka Day Celebrations

Wajir County will host the 2026 Madaraka Day celebrations, marking the first time the event will be held in the region. President William Ruto confirmed the move during a visit to the area, announcing that Sh900 milli…

Feb 12, 2026
Kenya Moves to Crush Illegal Recruitment into Russia-Ukraine War
Diaspora

Kenya Moves to Crush Illegal Recruitment into Russia-Ukraine War

Kenya's government is intensifying efforts to dismantle illegal recruitment networks that have been luring citizens into the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi set to visit Moscow t…

Feb 12, 2026
Experts Explain Surge in Mosquitoes Across Nairobi
Kenya

Experts Explain Surge in Mosquitoes Across Nairobi

Nairobi residents are grappling with an unexpected surge in mosquitoes. The rise in mosquito populations has led to speculation, with some claiming that genetically modified mosquitoes have been deliberately released…

Feb 12, 2026
Dog Who Stayed at Owner’s Graveside for a Decade Inspires New Law in Brazil
World

Dog Who Stayed at Owner’s Graveside for a Decade Inspires New Law in Brazil

A new law in São Paulo state allows families to bury their pets alongside them, following the story of a dog who spent a decade living in a cemetery after his owner's death.The legislation, known as the Bob Coveiro La…

Feb 12, 2026
Why Skipping Experts Can Ruin Your Building Project
Real Estate

Why Skipping Experts Can Ruin Your Building Project

Skipping professional expertise in construction often leads to financial losses, structural failures, and halted projects. The absence of key professionals such as quantity surveyors, engineers, and architects increas…

Feb 12, 2026
Sifuna Wins Temporary Relief in ODM Leadership Dispute
Kenya

Sifuna Wins Temporary Relief in ODM Leadership Dispute

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) has blocked the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) from removing Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the party's Secretary-General, granting him temporary relief in an ongoing…

Feb 12, 2026
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