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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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Wandayi Hits Back at Kalonzo and Wamalwa Over NADCO Criticism
Kenya

Wandayi Hits Back at Kalonzo and Wamalwa Over NADCO Criticism

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has defended the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report and criticised Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa for their recent remarks on its implementation.Speaking on 7 Decembe…

Dec 8, 2025
IEBC Stresses Shared Responsibility for Free and Fair Elections
Kenya

IEBC Stresses Shared Responsibility for Free and Fair Elections

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has raised concerns about organised disruptions during the 27 November by-elections, with Chairperson Erastus Ethekon calling for stronger accountability acro…

Dec 8, 2025
Kitengela Residents Live in Fear as Juvenile Gangs Kill Five in Two Months
Kenya

Kitengela Residents Live in Fear as Juvenile Gangs Kill Five in Two Months

A surge in violent crime by juvenile gangs has left five people dead and many others injured in Kitengela over the past two months.Residents say once-busy neighbourhoods now empty out after dark as criminal groups tak…

Dec 8, 2025
Court of Appeal Suspends Gloria Orwoba Petition Pending Jurisdiction Review
Kenya

Court of Appeal Suspends Gloria Orwoba Petition Pending Jurisdiction Review

The Court of Appeal has paused a petition by former nominated senator Gloria Orwoba while it considers whether the Employment and Labour Relations Court has the authority to hear the case.The three-judge bench said th…

Dec 8, 2025
Trump Administration Plans Major Expansion of US Travel Ban to 30+ Countries
Immigration

Trump Administration Plans Major Expansion of US Travel Ban to 30+ Countries

The Trump administration is preparing to widen its travel ban to include more than 30 countries, marking a significant expansion of existing restrictions.Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed during a tele…

Dec 7, 2025
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Kenyan Community Gathers in Peterborough, UK to Celebrate Life of Dr Matthew Karangi
Diaspora

Kenyan Community Gathers in Peterborough, UK to Celebrate Life of Dr Matthew Karangi

Kenyan community members in Peterborough will gather on Sunday, 7 December, for a memorial service honouring Dr Matthew Muriuki Karangi at Sacred Heart and Saint Oswald’s Parish in Walton.The service, which begins at…

Dec 7, 2025
Kakamega Closes Shiveye Gold Mine After Fatal Collapse
Kenya

Kakamega Closes Shiveye Gold Mine After Fatal Collapse

The Kakamega County Government has closed the Shiveye gold mine after three miners were killed when part of the site collapsed.Deputy Governor Ayub Savula, who visited the scene, said the Ministry of Mining will work…

Dec 7, 2025
Kalonzo Urges Lawyers to Defend Democracy After Court Blocks Political Defections
Kenya

Kalonzo Urges Lawyers to Defend Democracy After Court Blocks Political Defections

Former Vice President Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has urged Kenyan lawyers to take a leading role in protecting the country’s democratic institutions following a High Court ruling against political defections.Speaking on…

Dec 7, 2025
CJ Koome Assigns Mbeere North Election Petition to Embu High Court
Kenya

CJ Koome Assigns Mbeere North Election Petition to Embu High Court

Chief Justice Martha Koome has assigned the Mbeere North election petition to the High Court in Embu, appointing Justice Richard Mwongo to preside over the case.The petition, listed as Election Petition No. E1 of 2025…

Dec 7, 2025
Will Green Card and H-1B Visa Holders Be Affected by 18-Month EAD Validity Limit?
Immigration

Will Green Card and H-1B Visa Holders Be Affected by 18-Month EAD Validity Limit?

USCIS has reduced the validity period for Employment Authorisation Documents (EADs) to 18 months for several categories of foreign workers, effective from 5 December 2025. This policy change follows the agency's decis…

Dec 6, 2025
Lumumba Affordable Housing Project Set to Transform Kisumu’s Urban Landscape
Real Estate

Lumumba Affordable Housing Project Set to Transform Kisumu’s Urban Landscape

The Lumumba Affordable Housing Project in Kisumu is reshaping the city’s urban landscape and advancing the government’s Affordable Housing Programme. Set for completion in June 2026, the development includes 2,384 hou…

Dec 6, 2025
Shanzu Court Extends Detention of Six Iranians in Sh8.2 Billion Meth Case
Kenya

Shanzu Court Extends Detention of Six Iranians in Sh8.2 Billion Meth Case

A Shanzu court has ordered six Iranian nationals to remain in custody for another month pending investigations into a major narcotics seizure valued at Sh8.2 billion.Chief Magistrate Anthony Mwicigi granted the Anti-N…

Dec 6, 2025
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Kenyan Diaspora in the UK Pays Tribute to Scholar Dr Matthew Muriuki Karangi
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora in the UK Pays Tribute to Scholar Dr Matthew Muriuki Karangi

Dr Matthew Muriuki Karangi, a respected academic and beloved mentor in the Kenyan diaspora, passed away on Friday, 5 December, at the age of 67, surrounded by family and close friends.Dr Karangi, known affectionately…

Dec 6, 2025
MP Denar Joseph Hamisi Dies at 56
Kenya

MP Denar Joseph Hamisi Dies at 56

Nominated Member of Parliament Denar Joseph Hamisi has died at the age of 56, Parliament announced on Saturday. Speaker Moses Wetang’ula expressed deep sorrow, describing the loss as a significant blow to both the leg…

Dec 6, 2025
Why Trump Has Chosen to Embrace Ruto’s Leadership in Kenya
Kenya

Why Trump Has Chosen to Embrace Ruto’s Leadership in Kenya

Kenya’s diplomatic relationship with the United States has shifted significantly under President Donald Trump’s second term, as President William Ruto navigates tensions between African unity, Chinese ties, and the US…

Dec 6, 2025
H-1B Visa Holders Face Complex US Tax Obligations
Immigration

H-1B Visa Holders Face Complex US Tax Obligations

Foreign professionals in the United States on H-1B visas face a complex mix of federal, state, and local taxes that often mirror the obligations of citizens.Although the H-1B programme permits holders to live and work…

Dec 5, 2025
Proposed OPT Tax Could Reduce Take-Home Pay for International Students
Immigration

Proposed OPT Tax Could Reduce Take-Home Pay for International Students

International students working in the United States through the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme may soon face lower take-home pay under a proposed law that would end their exemption from federal payroll ta…

Dec 5, 2025
Wakadinali, Bensoul and Nyashinski Among Kenya’s Most-Streamed Artists in 2025
Entertainment

Wakadinali, Bensoul and Nyashinski Among Kenya’s Most-Streamed Artists in 2025

Kenyan artists Sauti Sol and Bien-Aimé Baraza lead Spotify’s 2025 streaming rankings, with Bien’s debut album named the most-streamed Kenyan release of the year.Two years after Sauti Sol announced their split, the gro…

Dec 5, 2025
City Hall Raises Fees for Traders and Motorists
Business

City Hall Raises Fees for Traders and Motorists

Nairobi will introduce higher service charges from July 2025 after the county assembly approved a new five-year tariff framework.The policy, which will run from 2025 to 2030, replaces the long-standing system of by-la…

Dec 5, 2025
US Secretary of State Praises Kenya for Leading Haiti Security Efforts
Kenya

US Secretary of State Praises Kenya for Leading Haiti Security Efforts

The United States has praised Kenya for its central role in efforts to stabilise Haiti, calling Nairobi’s leadership vital to preventing further security decline in the country.Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in W…

Dec 5, 2025
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