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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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Maraga Meets Delaware Governor to Discuss Kenya’s Economic Challenges
Diaspora

Maraga Meets Delaware Governor to Discuss Kenya’s Economic Challenges

Former Chief Justice David Maraga met Delaware Governor Matt Meyer to discuss Kenya’s economic and governance challenges, including energy costs, taxation, manufacturing, housing and land rights.Maraga described the m…

Sep 21, 2026
Azimio Coalition Rebranded as Ukombozi Alliance
Kenya

Azimio Coalition Rebranded as Ukombozi Alliance

Kenya’s opposition coalition has rebranded as the Ukombozi Alliance, with Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka announcing the new name on 21 September alongside other senior leaders, including Siaya Governor James Oreng…

Sep 21, 2026
Shakahola Victims: Families Given 21 Days to Collect Remains
Kenya

Shakahola Victims: Families Given 21 Days to Collect Remains

Kilifi County has given families 21 days to claim the remains of relatives who died in the Shakahola tragedy before it seeks court approval to bury those that remain unclaimed.The county is holding 443 bodies and body…

Sep 21, 2026
How Kenyan Chef Robie Too Is Redefining Food Presentation in the US
Diaspora

How Kenyan Chef Robie Too Is Redefining Food Presentation in the US

Kenyan chef Robie Too is building a reputation in the United States for his distinctive approach to food presentation, placing plating at the centre of his culinary work.Too believes that gastronomy combines flavour w…

Sep 20, 2026
Kenya Eyes Diaspora Nurses’ Expertise to Transform Healthcare Sector
Diaspora

Kenya Eyes Diaspora Nurses’ Expertise to Transform Healthcare Sector

Kenya plans to establish a formal partnership with the Kenyan Nurses Association of America (KNAA) to channel the expertise and professional networks of Kenyan nurses in the United States into the country’s healthcare…

Sep 20, 2026
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High Water Bills? Why Some Kenyans Are Paying More
Kenya

High Water Bills? Why Some Kenyans Are Paying More

Kenyans facing unexpectedly high water bills have been told that incomplete water abstraction permits and inactive meters are among the main reasons for the charges.Water and Sanitation Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa sa…

Sep 20, 2026
Agnes Ng’etich Breaks World Record as Kenya Claims Half Marathon Gold and Silver
Sports

Agnes Ng’etich Breaks World Record as Kenya Claims Half Marathon Gold and Silver

Agnes Ng’etich won the women’s half marathon title at the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen on Sunday, setting a women-only world record of 1:05:15.The Kenyan took control early, building a 10-s…

Sep 20, 2026
Kenyan Students Seek Clarification on Bringing Family to Australia
Diaspora

Kenyan Students Seek Clarification on Bringing Family to Australia

Kenyan students in Australia are seeking clarification on whether recent immigration changes will affect their ability to bring spouses and children to the country.The uncertainty follows reports of changes to family…

Sep 20, 2026
US to Screen Social Media of Applicants in Three More Visa Categories
Immigration

US to Screen Social Media of Applicants in Three More Visa Categories

The US Department of State will expand its social media vetting requirements from 1 October, requiring applicants for I, TN and TD visas to make their social media profiles publicly accessible as part of the visa adju…

Sep 19, 2026
RMS: Gachagua Did Not Ask for Trevor Ombija’s Removal
Kenya

RMS: Gachagua Did Not Ask for Trevor Ombija’s Removal

Royal Media Services (RMS) has denied reports that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua sought the dismissal of journalist Trevor Ombija following a controversial television interview.RMS Group Editorial and Strat…

Sep 19, 2026
Sifuna Promises Taxi Driver New Vehicle After Homa Bay Attack
Kenya

Sifuna Promises Taxi Driver New Vehicle After Homa Bay Attack

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has pledged to replace the vehicle destroyed during the violence at the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay, offering support to taxi driver Steven Otieno.In a statement on Saturday, 19 Sept…

Sep 19, 2026
Maraga Backs Electronic Voting for Kenyans Living Abroad
Diaspora

Maraga Backs Electronic Voting for Kenyans Living Abroad

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has stepped up his outreach to Kenyans in the United States, meeting nearly 300 nurses in Maryland during his ongoing US tour.The meeting, held in Towson on Saturday, brought together…

Sep 19, 2026
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Applying for a US Green Card? Here’s What the New Rules Mean for Kenyans
Immigration

Applying for a US Green Card? Here’s What the New Rules Mean for Kenyans

Kenyans seeking permanent residence in the United States now face broader scrutiny of their financial circumstances under a new immigration rule that took effect on 18 September.Issued by the US Department of Homeland…

Sep 19, 2026
‘We Are on Standby’: Ruku Says Kenya Is Ready for El Niño Rains
Kenya

‘We Are on Standby’: Ruku Says Kenya Is Ready for El Niño Rains

Kenya’s government says it has put contingency measures in place ahead of heavy rains forecast from October, with officials warning that rainfall could be intensified by a possible El Niño event.Public Service Cabinet…

Sep 18, 2026
US Issues Fresh Warning to Foreign Students Over Political Activities
Diaspora

US Issues Fresh Warning to Foreign Students Over Political Activities

Foreign students in the United States, including Kenyans, have been warned that acting on behalf of foreign governments or organisations without meeting US disclosure requirements could lead to the loss of immigration…

Sep 18, 2026
IEBC Ordered to Allow Audit of Voter Registration System
Kenya

IEBC Ordered to Allow Audit of Voter Registration System

The High Court has ordered the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to give accredited political parties and election observers access to technical records linked to its continuous voter registration…

Sep 18, 2026
Uhuru Kenyatta Turns ‘Sponyo’ Jibe Into Humour
Kenya

Uhuru Kenyatta Turns ‘Sponyo’ Jibe Into Humour

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta joked about the “sponyo” label used against him by political rivals during a funeral in Murang’a County on Friday.Speaking at the burial of Christine Waruguru Kariuki in Kiharu, Uhuru…

Sep 18, 2026
How Following His Girlfriend to America Led to a Multimillion-Dollar Restaurant Empire
Diaspora

How Following His Girlfriend to America Led to a Multimillion-Dollar Restaurant Empire

Kenyan entrepreneur Kevin Onyona followed his girlfriend to the United States in 1999, a decision that later led to the creation of Swahili Village, a successful African restaurant business.Onyona’s journey began in S…

Sep 18, 2026
How Kenya Helped US Authorities Track Down an Afghan Drug Suspect
Kenya

How Kenya Helped US Authorities Track Down an Afghan Drug Suspect

Kenya has extradited an Afghan national to the United States to face drug trafficking and firearms charges after his arrest in Nairobi.The suspect travelled from Kabul to Nairobi in April 2025 and was arrested by dete…

Sep 18, 2026
Travelling to America? Border Agents Can Now Search Your Phone Without a Warrant
Immigration

Travelling to America? Border Agents Can Now Search Your Phone Without a Warrant

A US appeals court has upheld the authority of border officers to search travellers’ mobile phones without a warrant, probable cause or reasonable suspicion.The ruling was issued on Thursday by the US Court of Appeals…

Sep 18, 2026
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