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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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Kalonzo’s US Tour Signals His Diaspora Strategy in the Race for State House
Kenya

Kalonzo’s US Tour Signals His Diaspora Strategy in the Race for State House

Kalonzo Musyoka has begun a political tour of the United States aimed at strengthening opposition unity and mobilising support among Kenyans in the diaspora ahead of the 2027 general election.The visit, focused on Was…

Feb 7, 2026
“Work or Die”: Last Words of Kenyan Killed on Russian Front Line
Diaspora

“Work or Die”: Last Words of Kenyan Killed on Russian Front Line

A symbolic burial was held on Friday in Mukurweini, Nyeri County, for 30-year-old Kenyan Charles Waithaka, who died in the Russia–Ukraine war after his family say he was deceived into military service.Family members…

Feb 7, 2026
Kenyans Turn to Creative Valentine Cash Gifts Following CBK Warning
Kenya

Kenyans Turn to Creative Valentine Cash Gifts Following CBK Warning

Kenyans are adapting Valentine’s Day cash gifts to comply with new Central Bank of Kenya rules that prohibit the folding, stapling or decoration of banknotes.The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has issued a directive warn…

Feb 7, 2026
Ministry Confirms Kenyan Worker in Turkey Safe After Job Dispute
Diaspora

Ministry Confirms Kenyan Worker in Turkey Safe After Job Dispute

Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has confirmed that a Kenyan worker involved in a wage dispute with her employers in Ankara, Turkey, is safe and receiving assistance.The confirmation follows the circul…

Feb 7, 2026
IEBC Warns Public Over Fake Online Job Adverts
Kenya

IEBC Warns Public Over Fake Online Job Adverts

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned the public about fraudulent job advertisements circulating online that falsely claim to offer employment with the commission.Speaking at a press br…

Feb 7, 2026
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Kenyan Student Charged in US With Violent Sexual Assault, Faces Up to 30 Years
Diaspora

Kenyan Student Charged in US With Violent Sexual Assault, Faces Up to 30 Years

Nineteen-year-old Brian Muinde Kimithi has been charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct in Minnesota, an offence that carries a possible sentence of up to 30 years in prison.According to a criminal complaint…

Feb 7, 2026
Kenya Plans Tyson–Mayweather Exhibition Fight in Nairobi with State Backing
Sports

Kenya Plans Tyson–Mayweather Exhibition Fight in Nairobi with State Backing

Kenya is planning to host a boxing exhibition between former world champions Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr in Nairobi, with government support confirmed and negotiations with promoters nearing completion.The prop…

Feb 6, 2026
Government Addresses Missing Passport Series on eCitizen Platform
Immigration

Government Addresses Missing Passport Series on eCitizen Platform

The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has confirmed that passport applications will continue to be processed despite the temporary unavailability of A and B Series passport booklets on the eCitizen port…

Feb 6, 2026
Kalonzo Meets US Senator Coons for High-Level Talks in Washington
Kenya

Kalonzo Meets US Senator Coons for High-Level Talks in Washington

Kenya and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to democratic governance and continued cooperation following talks between Kenyan political leaders and US Senator Chris Coons.Kenyan leaders met Senator Co…

Feb 6, 2026
KDF Soldier, DCI Officer Arrested Over Extortion and Forgery Allegations
Kenya

KDF Soldier, DCI Officer Arrested Over Extortion and Forgery Allegations

Kenyan police have arrested several individuals in separate operations across the country, including members of the security services, foreign nationals, and suspected fraud suspects.In Makueni County, officers detain…

Feb 6, 2026
US Opens Fulbright Scholarship Applications for Kenyans for 2027–2028
Immigration

US Opens Fulbright Scholarship Applications for Kenyans for 2027–2028

The United States has opened applications for the Fulbright Foreign Student Programme and the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Programme for Kenyan applicants for the 2027–2028 academic year, with a deadline of 20 April 202…

Feb 6, 2026
Coast Leaders List Conditions for Backing Ruto’s 2027 Re-Election
Kenya

Coast Leaders List Conditions for Backing Ruto’s 2027 Re-Election

Political leaders from Kenya’s Coast region have said their support for President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid will depend on the completion of stalled development projects.Governors from Taita-Taveta, Tana Riv…

Feb 6, 2026
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Ukraine Recovers Bodies of Two Kenyans Killed Near Lyman Front Line
Diaspora

Ukraine Recovers Bodies of Two Kenyans Killed Near Lyman Front Line

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has confirmed the recovery of the bodies of two Kenyan nationals near the city of Lyman in the Donetsk region.The men, Ombwori Denis Bagaka, 39, and Wahome Simon Gititu, 35, were fo…

Feb 6, 2026
Kenyan Migrants Caught in UK’s Expanded Deportation Drive
Diaspora

Kenyan Migrants Caught in UK’s Expanded Deportation Drive

Deportations from the United Kingdom have increased sharply under the Labour government, with Kenyan nationals among those affected by a wider drive to remove foreign nationals found to be in breach of immigration or…

Feb 6, 2026
Ruto Accuses Opposition of Inciting Youth Protests to Destabilise Economy
Kenya

Ruto Accuses Opposition of Inciting Youth Protests to Destabilise Economy

President William Ruto on Friday accused opposition leaders of attempting to incite young Kenyans into disruptive protests, warning that such actions could destabilise the country’s economy.Speaking in Mombasa during…

Feb 6, 2026
Trans Mara Family Questions KDF Training After Three Recruit Deaths
Kenya

Trans Mara Family Questions KDF Training After Three Recruit Deaths

A 19-year-old Kenya Defence Forces recruit, Victor Sang, has died while undergoing training at the Recruits Training School in Kamagut, Eldoret.The military reported that Sang was among three recruits who developed me…

Feb 6, 2026
One Million Kenyans Sign Up on Boma Yangu as Housing Plan Gains Momentum
Real Estate

One Million Kenyans Sign Up on Boma Yangu as Housing Plan Gains Momentum

Registrations on the government’s Boma Yangu housing platform have exceeded one million, marking a major milestone in Kenya’s Affordable Housing Programme.The achievement reflects strong demand for affordable homes an…

Feb 5, 2026
USCIS Shifts Focus from H-1B to EB-1A with Tougher Eligibility Standards
Immigration

USCIS Shifts Focus from H-1B to EB-1A with Tougher Eligibility Standards

The EB-1A green card category is facing stricter adjudication standards at the same time as new immigration initiatives and court rulings are reshaping how extraordinary-ability visas are evaluated in the United State…

Feb 5, 2026
Court Awards Compensation to Dandora Waste Pickers Over Rights Violations
Kenya

Court Awards Compensation to Dandora Waste Pickers Over Rights Violations

The High Court has awarded compensation to 1,032 waste pickers working at Nairobi’s Dandora dumpsite, ruling that their constitutional right to a clean and healthy environment was violated.Sitting in Kisii, Justice An…

Feb 5, 2026
Moses Ledama Sunkuli Appointed Acting IEBC Chief Executive Officer
Kenya

Moses Ledama Sunkuli Appointed Acting IEBC Chief Executive Officer

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has appointed Moses Ledama Sunkuli as its Acting Chief Executive Officer for a period of six months or until a substantive office holder is recruited.The appointment…

Feb 5, 2026
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