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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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Kenyan Youth Showcase Culture and Opportunities at Global Festival in Russia
Diaspora

Kenyan Youth Showcase Culture and Opportunities at Global Festival in Russia

A 30-member Kenyan youth delegation has used an international festival in Ekaterinburg to build cultural, professional and personal links with young people from around the world.The International Festival of Youth 202…

Sep 23, 2026
Two Women Charged With Running Unlicensed Investment Scheme in Nairobi
Kenya

Two Women Charged With Running Unlicensed Investment Scheme in Nairobi

Two women have been charged at the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi with operating an unlicensed investment scheme.The suspects were arrested on Tuesday and appeared in court the following day. They are accused of manag…

Sep 23, 2026
Kenyan Man Eric Maloba Detained by ICE After Tennessee Crash
Diaspora

Kenyan Man Eric Maloba Detained by ICE After Tennessee Crash

US immigration authorities have detained Kenyan national Eric Maloba in Tennessee after a tractor-trailer crash, placing him in removal proceedings over an alleged visa overstay.Maloba, who holds a commercial driving…

Sep 23, 2026
Family Seeks Ksh360,000 to Repatriate Kenyan Woman Who Died in Indonesia
Diaspora

Family Seeks Ksh360,000 to Repatriate Kenyan Woman Who Died in Indonesia

The family of a 26-year-old Kenyan woman who died in Indonesia is appealing for Ksh360,000 to bring her remains home for burial.Ashley Atieno Odhiambo died in Indonesia on 3 August while seeking employment opportuniti…

Sep 22, 2026
Kenya Faces Milk Shortage as Drought Cuts Dairy Production
Kenya

Kenya Faces Milk Shortage as Drought Cuts Dairy Production

Milk shortages are worsening across Kenya, with retail prices doubling in some parts of the country within a week. The South Rift counties of Bomet, Narok and Kericho have been particularly affected, disrupting suppli…

Sep 22, 2026
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High Court Limits IEBC Power to Change Constituency Presidential Results
Kenya

High Court Limits IEBC Power to Change Constituency Presidential Results

The High Court has upheld the legality of Kenya’s national presidential tallying centre while limiting the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission’s (IEBC) power to alter results declared at constituency level…

Sep 22, 2026
Canada Warns Visa Applicants Against Emails Seeking Sensitive Banking Details
Immigration

Canada Warns Visa Applicants Against Emails Seeking Sensitive Banking Details

Canada has warned visa applicants, including Kenyans, about fraudulent emails seeking sensitive banking information and posing as official Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) communications.IRCC said i…

Sep 22, 2026
How Kenyans in Finland Are Navigating Language, Climate and Culture
Diaspora

How Kenyans in Finland Are Navigating Language, Climate and Culture

Kenyans living in Finland face significant challenges in adapting to a new language, climate and cultural environment, with resilience becoming an important part of their experience.Language is often one of the most v…

Sep 22, 2026
Kenyan Man Peter Ogwaka Dies After Being Struck by Lorry in Essex
Diaspora

Kenyan Man Peter Ogwaka Dies After Being Struck by Lorry in Essex

A Kenyan man has died after being struck by a heavy goods vehicle in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.Peter Omwansa Ogwaka died on Wednesday following the collision on Progress Road. Emergency services were called shortly after mi…

Sep 22, 2026
Maraga Discusses Kenya’s Democracy and Youth Participation at Princeton University
Diaspora

Maraga Discusses Kenya’s Democracy and Youth Participation at Princeton University

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has held a discussion with students at Princeton University on democracy, leadership and the role of the next generation in shaping Kenya’s future.Speaking on 21 September at an event…

Sep 22, 2026
Tragedy in Australia as Kenyan Woman Allegedly Attacks Three Children, Killing Five-Year-Old
Diaspora

Tragedy in Australia as Kenyan Woman Allegedly Attacks Three Children, Killing Five-Year-Old

A five-year-old boy has died and his two younger siblings are critically injured following a suspected knife attack in Valley Heights, New South Wales.Emergency services were called to Waratah Road shortly before 1pm…

Sep 22, 2026
Uhuru Reopens Debate Over 2022 Election, Says Raila Won
Kenya

Uhuru Reopens Debate Over 2022 Election, Says Raila Won

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has renewed debate over Kenya's 2022 presidential election, saying he remains convinced that Raila Odinga won enough votes to defeat William Ruto.Uhuru backed Odinga in the 2022 electio…

Sep 22, 2026
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Kalonzo, Sifuna Camps Clash Over Political Use of ‘Ukombozi’
Kenya

Kalonzo, Sifuna Camps Clash Over Political Use of ‘Ukombozi’

Wiper Patriotic Front spokesperson, lawyer Ndegwa Njiru, has defended Kalonzo Musyoka against claims that the name Ukombozi Alliance was inspired by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s political plans.Njiru said Musyoka ha…

Sep 22, 2026
Ruto Says Kenya Ready to Begin Work on Dangote Oil Refinery
Business

Ruto Says Kenya Ready to Begin Work on Dangote Oil Refinery

Kenya is preparing to break ground on a Sh2.2 trillion oil refinery in Lamu, with President William Ruto saying the project is ready to move into construction.The refinery is being developed by Nigerian billionaire Al…

Sep 21, 2026
Kenyans Abroad Get New Digital Platform for Investment and Development Project
Diaspora

Kenyans Abroad Get New Digital Platform for Investment and Development Project

President William Ruto has launched the Kenya Diaspora Impact Platform, a digital initiative aimed at connecting Kenyans abroad with investment and development opportunities in the country.The platform was unveiled on…

Sep 21, 2026
Kenyans Warned Against Fake Dangote Refinery IPO Investment Offers
Business

Kenyans Warned Against Fake Dangote Refinery IPO Investment Offers

CMA warns Kenyan investors over unauthorised Dangote refinery IPO offersKenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has warned investors against unauthorised offers to sell shares in Dangote Petroleum Refinery, saying the…

Sep 21, 2026
High Court Denies Bail to Eight Minors Over Utumishi Girls’ Fire
Kenya

High Court Denies Bail to Eight Minors Over Utumishi Girls’ Fire

The High Court in Kibra has denied bail to eight minors accused in connection with the Utumishi Girls’ Academy fire that killed 16 students in May.Justice Diana Kavedza ruled that the minors should remain in custody…

Sep 21, 2026
Kenyans in Britain Honour Elizabeth Kang’ethe’s 16 Years in Public Service
Diaspora

Kenyans in Britain Honour Elizabeth Kang’ethe’s 16 Years in Public Service

Kenyans in the UK have honoured Dr Elizabeth Kang’ethe for 16 years of service in local politics at a celebration attended by community leaders, clergy, politicians and family members.The event brought together member…

Sep 21, 2026
Florida Bans Undocumented Students From Career Training at Public Colleges
Immigration

Florida Bans Undocumented Students From Career Training at Public Colleges

Florida has barred undocumented students from enrolling in career and technical education programmes at public institutions, extending the state’s restrictions on access to education for people without legal status.Th…

Sep 21, 2026
Tim Wanyonyi Denies Returning to ODM, Reaffirms Support for Sifuna
Kenya

Tim Wanyonyi Denies Returning to ODM, Reaffirms Support for Sifuna

Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi has denied reports that he has returned to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), reaffirming his commitment to the Linda Mwananchi movement and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s presidential bid…

Sep 21, 2026
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