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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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Kilifi Man Who Killed Wife for Joining Instagram Appeals for Reduced Sentence
Kenya

Kilifi Man Who Killed Wife for Joining Instagram Appeals for Reduced Sentence

The High Court in Mombasa is considering a plea for leniency from Murad Awadh Mbarak, a truck driver convicted of murdering his wife, Nuru Ibrahim, as prosecutors press for the maximum sentence ahead of sentencing nex…

Jan 27, 2026
Nairobi Estates With the Fastest Rising Rents in the Past Three Months
Real Estate

Nairobi Estates With the Fastest Rising Rents in the Past Three Months

Nairobi’s housing market recorded strong rental growth in the final quarter of 2025, while land prices in several prime estates declined, according to new data from Hass Consult released on 27 January.Rental prices ro…

Jan 27, 2026
Why Kenyans Are Turning to Toxic Lantana as a Herbal Remedy
Lifestyle

Why Kenyans Are Turning to Toxic Lantana as a Herbal Remedy

Lantana camara, a plant widely regarded as invasive and toxic, is increasingly being promoted in Kenya as a herbal remedy for a range of physical and mental health conditions, despite warnings from medical experts abo…

Jan 27, 2026
Daughter Accused of Forging Will in Sh3 Billion Devani Estate Dispute
Kenya

Daughter Accused of Forging Will in Sh3 Billion Devani Estate Dispute

A succession dispute involving the estate of the late industrialist Balkrishna Ramji Haribhai Devani is before the Milimani Law Courts, where one of his daughters is accused of forging a Will to gain control of substa…

Jan 27, 2026
Ruto Appoints 15 New Court of Appeal Judges, Expanding Bench to 42
Kenya

Ruto Appoints 15 New Court of Appeal Judges, Expanding Bench to 42

President William Ruto has appointed 15 new judges to the Court of Appeal, increasing the size of the appellate bench to 42.The appointments were confirmed through a gazette notice issued on Tuesday and follow recomme…

Jan 27, 2026
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Kenyan Community in Nottingham, UK Mourns Death of 36-Year-Old Mary Paul
Diaspora

Kenyan Community in Nottingham, UK Mourns Death of 36-Year-Old Mary Paul

The Kenyan community in Nottingham is mourning the death of Mary Paul, 36, who died in hospital after a short illness, her family has confirmed.Mary Paul was remembered by relatives and friends as a warm and generous…

Jan 27, 2026
Kenyan Man Dies Abroad After Involvement in Russia–Ukraine Conflict
Diaspora

Kenyan Man Dies Abroad After Involvement in Russia–Ukraine Conflict

A former Laikipia-based footballer, Charles Wangari, has died abroad after becoming involved in the Russia–Ukraine conflict, with his family confirming he was killed on 25 December under unclear circumstances.Wangari…

Jan 27, 2026
US Immigration Bill Proposes Scrapping OPT and Closing H-1B Residency Route
Immigration

US Immigration Bill Proposes Scrapping OPT and Closing H-1B Residency Route

US Representative Chip Roy has introduced the Pausing All Admissions Until Security Ensured (PAUSE) Act, a bill that aims to halt nearly all immigration to the United States until a set of stringent conditions are met…

Jan 26, 2026
Mudavadi Warns UDA Leaders of Fierce 2027 Nomination Battles
Kenya

Mudavadi Warns UDA Leaders of Fierce 2027 Nomination Battles

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned United Democratic Alliance (UDA) leaders to brace for fierce competition in the party's 2027 nominations, with over 3,800 aspirants vying for various positions.Speak…

Jan 26, 2026
Trump Moves to Slash ICE Body‑Camera Funding and Reduce Oversight
Immigration

Trump Moves to Slash ICE Body‑Camera Funding and Reduce Oversight

Two American citizens were shot dead by federal immigration officers in January, intensifying demands for greater accountability within the agencies.The most recent case involved intensive care nurse Alex Pretti, who…

Jan 26, 2026
Gospel DJ Krowbar Mourns Wife Joyce Wanjiru Karumba
Entertainment

Gospel DJ Krowbar Mourns Wife Joyce Wanjiru Karumba

Joyce Wanjiru Karumba, the wife of gospel DJ Karumba Ngatia, popularly known as DJ Krowbar, died on Monday, 26 January 2026, at 3 a.m., after a long illness.Joyce had faced ongoing health challenges since mid-2025, wh…

Jan 26, 2026
Nairobi Court Rules Employers Not Responsible for Extravagant Funeral Expenses
Kenya

Nairobi Court Rules Employers Not Responsible for Extravagant Funeral Expenses

A Nairobi court has ruled that employers are only responsible for covering certain "reasonable" funeral expenses following the death of an employee at work, clarifying the limits of employer liability in such cases.Th…

Jan 26, 2026
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Sakaja Could Spend Six Months in Jail Over Ignored Workers’ Agreement
Kenya

Sakaja Could Spend Six Months in Jail Over Ignored Workers’ Agreement

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is facing potential contempt of court charges after the Kenya County Government Workers Union filed a case over his failure to implement a binding workers’ agreement.The union has reque…

Jan 26, 2026
Police Open Inquiries Into Mysterious Student Death, Kisumu Stabbing and Nairobi Killing
Kenya

Police Open Inquiries Into Mysterious Student Death, Kisumu Stabbing and Nairobi Killing

Police in Homa Bay, Kisumu and Nairobi are investigating three separate incidents that have resulted in fatalities.In Homa Bay County, a 15-year-old student at Saye Mixed Secondary School in Rachuonyo Subcounty collap…

Jan 26, 2026
Grade 10 Admission Defiance Could Cost Principals Their Jobs
Kenya

Grade 10 Admission Defiance Could Cost Principals Their Jobs

The Ministry of Education has warned school principals against defying President William Ruto’s directive to admit Grade 10 students without charging uniforms or tuition fees, threatening disciplinary action for non-c…

Jan 26, 2026
Arati Says He Stepped Aside for Oburu to Safeguard ODM Unity After Raila’s Death
Kenya

Arati Says He Stepped Aside for Oburu to Safeguard ODM Unity After Raila’s Death

Simba Arati, ODM deputy leader, explained the party's decision to appoint Oburu Odinga as leader following Raila Odinga’s death, saying that he stepped aside to ensure continuity and stability within the party. Arati…

Jan 26, 2026
Ruto Says UDA-ODM Coalition Must Win 2027 By Over Two Million Votes
Kenya

Ruto Says UDA-ODM Coalition Must Win 2027 By Over Two Million Votes

President William Ruto has set an ambitious target for the UDA-ODM coalition in the 2027 General Election, aiming to secure a victory by a margin of two to three million votes. Speaking at a National Governing Council…

Jan 26, 2026
Ida Odinga Explains Why She Accepted President Ruto’s UNEP Appointment
Kenya

Ida Odinga Explains Why She Accepted President Ruto’s UNEP Appointment

Ida Odinga has rejected criticism of her appointment as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), insisting that she will not be intimidated by political press…

Jan 25, 2026
2025 Ranks as Third-Hottest Year in Global History
Kenya

2025 Ranks as Third-Hottest Year in Global History

Global surface temperatures in 2025 reached their third-highest levels on record, highlighting the accelerating impact of climate change. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) reports that the year averaged 1.4°…

Jan 25, 2026
‘I Am Safe,’ Gachagua Tells Supporters After Abduction Fears
Kenya

‘I Am Safe,’ Gachagua Tells Supporters After Abduction Fears

A violent confrontation at Witima ACK Church in Othaya, Nyeri County, disrupted a church service on Sunday, as armed men stormed the compound, firing live ammunition and releasing tear gas. Vehicles were set alight, a…

Jan 25, 2026
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