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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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Cherargei: ODM to Remove Sifuna as Secretary General and Minority Whip
Kenya

Cherargei: ODM to Remove Sifuna as Secretary General and Minority Whip

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has said that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna will be removed from his positions as Senate Deputy Minority Whip and Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).Cherargei made…

Jan 5, 2026
Ten Dead, 15 Injured in Naivasha Night Crash
Kenya

Ten Dead, 15 Injured in Naivasha Night Crash

Ten people were killed and more than fifteen others injured in a road crash on Sunday night along the Nakuru–Nairobi highway at Karai in Naivasha.The collision involved a Greenline Bus Company vehicle travelling towar…

Jan 5, 2026
Family Seeks Government Help to Repatriate Body of Kenyan Worker Who Died in Iraq
Diaspora

Family Seeks Government Help to Repatriate Body of Kenyan Worker Who Died in Iraq

The family of Felister Kemunto Kaunda, a Kenyan migrant worker who died in Iraq, is seeking government assistance to repatriate her body for burial in Kisii.Relatives said Kemunto had been working in Iraq for three ye…

Jan 4, 2026
How to Safeguard Your Title Deed Against Fraud in Kenya
Real Estate

How to Safeguard Your Title Deed Against Fraud in Kenya

Land experts in Kenya are urging property owners to take stronger measures to protect their title deeds, warning that ownership is only secure if the document is properly registered, stored, and regularly monitored.Th…

Jan 4, 2026
US Travel Rules Tighten as Passengers Face Increased Questioning at Airports
Immigration

US Travel Rules Tighten as Passengers Face Increased Questioning at Airports

United States border authorities are expanding security screening for international travellers, increasing the use of biometric data and secondary inspections at airports and ports of entry.The Department of Homeland…

Jan 4, 2026
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Gachagua Says Opposition Will Pick Flagbearer Closer to 2027 Polls
Kenya

Gachagua Says Opposition Will Pick Flagbearer Closer to 2027 Polls

The United Opposition has postponed the announcement of its joint presidential candidate, saying the decision is part of a deliberate strategy ahead of the 2027 general election.Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagu…

Jan 4, 2026
Babu Owino Claims Robert Alai Threatened Him with a Gun at Kilimani Restaurant
Kenya

Babu Owino Claims Robert Alai Threatened Him with a Gun at Kilimani Restaurant

Babu Owino says he was threatened and assaulted by Robert Alai during a confrontation at a Nairobi restaurant on Saturday afternoon.The Embakasi East MP said the incident took place at a restaurant along Lenana Road i…

Jan 4, 2026
Ruto Proposes Death Penalty for Drug Traffickers and Illicit Alcohol Dealers
Kenya

Ruto Proposes Death Penalty for Drug Traffickers and Illicit Alcohol Dealers

Kenya’s President William Ruto has announced plans to introduce the death penalty for people convicted of trafficking hard drugs and illicit alcohol.Speaking during a public engagement in Uasin Gishu County on 3 Janua…

Jan 4, 2026
KMPDC Warns Doctors Against Promoting Faith-Based Healing Claims
Kenya

KMPDC Warns Doctors Against Promoting Faith-Based Healing Claims

The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has warned medical professionals against promoting faith-based healing claims for serious illnesses, following remarks made at a religious gathering in Naku…

Jan 3, 2026
Anguish as Two Guards Remain Missing After South C Collapse
Kenya

Anguish as Two Guards Remain Missing After South C Collapse

Families of two security guards missing after a building collapsed in South C, Nairobi, are urging authorities to speed up rescue efforts as search operations continue.The building collapsed at about 4:30 am on Friday…

Jan 3, 2026
Wetang’ula Blasts Coffee Cartels Accused of Exploiting Bungoma Farmers
Kenya

Wetang’ula Blasts Coffee Cartels Accused of Exploiting Bungoma Farmers

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has condemned cartels and compromised cooperative officials accused of exploiting coffee farmers in Bungoma County.Speaking on Friday during the burial of his cousin, Simon W…

Jan 3, 2026
Nicolás Maduro: From Bus Driver to Venezuela’s Most Powerful Strongman
World

Nicolás Maduro: From Bus Driver to Venezuela’s Most Powerful Strongman

US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday and flew him out of the country, President Donald Trump announced, ending Maduro’s twelve years in power.Maduro, 63, succeeded Hugo Chávez and continu…

Jan 3, 2026
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Craig, Kenya’s Legendary Elephant and Tusker Brand Icon, Dies at 54
Kenya

Craig, Kenya’s Legendary Elephant and Tusker Brand Icon, Dies at 54

Kenya’s famed elephant Craig, one of Africa’s last remaining super tuskers, has died at the age of 54 after a short illness, according to the Kenya Wildlife Service.Craig was born in January 1972 to Cassandra, a matri…

Jan 3, 2026
Deadly Nairobi–Mombasa Highway Collision Leaves Eight Dead
Kenya

Deadly Nairobi–Mombasa Highway Collision Leaves Eight Dead

Eight people have died following a collision between a passenger bus and a matatu on the Nairobi–Mombasa highway near Konza City.The crash occurred late on Friday when the two vehicles collided head-on. Six people wer…

Jan 3, 2026
US Launches 'Large-scale Strike' on Venezuela and Captures President Maduro
World

US Launches 'Large-scale Strike' on Venezuela and Captures President Maduro

US President Donald Trump has said Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been detained and removed from the country following US military strikes on targets in Caracas.Venezuela’s government has declar…

Jan 3, 2026
KWS to Compensate Siaya Resident Who Killed Python After Dog Attack
Kenya

KWS to Compensate Siaya Resident Who Killed Python After Dog Attack

The Kenya Wildlife Service has agreed to compensate a Siaya County resident who killed a python after it attacked and killed his dog.The incident occurred on 29 December in Ugunja, Siaya County. The man, identified lo…

Jan 2, 2026
Babu Owino Demands Suspension of Non-Compliant Construction Projects
Kenya

Babu Owino Demands Suspension of Non-Compliant Construction Projects

A 16-storey building under construction collapsed in Nairobi’s South C neighbourhood early on Friday, with at least two people believed to be trapped under the rubble as rescue teams searched the site.The structure fe…

Jan 2, 2026
Why US-Based Kenyans Often Miss Festive Season Reunions
Diaspora

Why US-Based Kenyans Often Miss Festive Season Reunions

Many Kenyans living in the United States are unable to return home during the December festive season due to high travel costs, immigration restrictions and personal circumstances that make international travel diffic…

Jan 2, 2026
How Nairobi’s Water System Operates and Why Shortages Persist
Kenya

How Nairobi’s Water System Operates and Why Shortages Persist

Nairobi is facing persistent water shortages as demand in the city continues to exceed available supply, placing sustained pressure on its distribution network.The capital, home to nearly five million people, requires…

Jan 2, 2026
Truphena Muthoni Awarded Guinness World Records Badge for 48-Hour Tree Hug
Kenya

Truphena Muthoni Awarded Guinness World Records Badge for 48-Hour Tree Hug

Guinness World Records has officially recognised Kenyan endurance athlete Truphena Muthoni for completing a 48-hour uninterrupted tree-hugging marathon in Nairobi on 2 February 2025.The organisation confirmed that Mut…

Jan 2, 2026
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