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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 Family Demands Answers After Son Is Buried in UAE Without Relatives’ Knowledge
Diaspora

Kenyan Family Demands Answers After Son Is Buried in UAE Without Relatives’ Knowledge

The family of a 29-year-old Kenyan man who died in the United Arab Emirates is demanding answers after his remains were buried before his relatives were informed of his death.Peter Nyaanga Omambia, who worked as a mes…

Sep 18, 2026
Didmus Barasa: I Earned My Degree From Mount Kenya University, Not JKUAT
Kenya

Didmus Barasa: I Earned My Degree From Mount Kenya University, Not JKUAT

Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has denied allegations that he fraudulently obtained an engineering degree from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), saying the claims are politically motivated.Spe…

Sep 18, 2026
Flight Instructor and Student Pilot Killed in Kajiado Aircraft Crash
Kenya

Flight Instructor and Student Pilot Killed in Kajiado Aircraft Crash

Two people, a flight instructor and a student pilot, died on Friday morning after a small aircraft crashed in Kipeto, Kajiado County, near the Kipeto wind power plant.Kajiado West Police Commander Maureen Kuto said th…

Sep 18, 2026
Ruto to Uhuru: You Are a Retired President, Let Kenya Move On
Kenya

Ruto to Uhuru: You Are a Retired President, Let Kenya Move On

President William Ruto has renewed his criticism of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of working against his administration and urging him to stop efforts to oppose the government.Speaking in Sindo, Homa…

Sep 17, 2026
Kenyans in the US Warned Over Immigration Violations That Could Threaten Legal Status
Diaspora

Kenyans in the US Warned Over Immigration Violations That Could Threaten Legal Status

Foreign nationals in the United States, including Kenyans, are facing increased scrutiny over immigration fraud, false identities and other violations that could affect their ability to obtain or keep legal status.The…

Sep 17, 2026
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Raila Anniversary Organisers Warn ‘Goons’ to Stay Away From Commemorations
Kenya

Raila Anniversary Organisers Warn ‘Goons’ to Stay Away From Commemorations

Organisers of events marking the first anniversary of Raila Odinga’s death have warned people planning to cause disorder to stay away from the commemorations.Prof Adams Oloo, chairperson of the national steering commi…

Sep 17, 2026
JKUAT Disowns Didmus Barasa Engineering Degree, Says Certificate Is Fake
Kenya

JKUAT Disowns Didmus Barasa Engineering Degree, Says Certificate Is Fake

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) says it has no record of Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa studying at the institution or receiving a Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree.In…

Sep 17, 2026
Kenyan Nurses in America Confront Mental Health Challenges at Annual Summit
Diaspora

Kenyan Nurses in America Confront Mental Health Challenges at Annual Summit

More than 300 Kenyan nurses in the United States are attending the annual conference of the Kenyan Nurses Association of America (KNAA) in Towson, Maryland, where mental health and professional welfare are key issues…

Sep 17, 2026
‘Manyoka’ Stunt Driver Charged Over Fatal Crash That Killed Three
Kenya

‘Manyoka’ Stunt Driver Charged Over Fatal Crash That Killed Three

A Nairobi matatu driver has been charged over a crash along Enterprise Road that killed three passengers and injured two others.Sammy Murigi Maina appeared before Milimani Magistrate Peter Mutai on Thursday and denied…

Sep 17, 2026
Mercy Rono Brings Germany Experience to Bomet Women Rep Race
Diaspora

Mercy Rono Brings Germany Experience to Bomet Women Rep Race

Mercy Rono is seeking the Bomet County Women Representative seat in the 2027 general election, bringing her experience working with Kenyans seeking education and employment opportunities in Germany into her political…

Sep 17, 2026
Kenyan Mother Appeals to Stay in Australia With Six-Year-Old Son
Diaspora

Kenyan Mother Appeals to Stay in Australia With Six-Year-Old Son

A Kenyan mother in northern New South Wales is seeking special consideration to remain in Australia with her six-year-old son, who is an Australian citizen.Leah Wambui Sore arrived in Australia on a visitor visa in Ja…

Sep 17, 2026
Maraga Takes 2027 Presidential Campaign to Kenyans in the US
Diaspora

Maraga Takes 2027 Presidential Campaign to Kenyans in the US

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has begun a three-week tour of the United States to engage Kenyans living abroad as he campaigns for the presidency in the 2027 general election.Maraga arrived at Dulles International…

Sep 17, 2026
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Sifuna Blocked From JKUAT Forum as University Cites Unrest Concerns
Kenya

Sifuna Blocked From JKUAT Forum as University Cites Unrest Concerns

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna was briefly stopped from entering Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Karen campus on Thursday, where he was scheduled to address students at a governance forum…

Sep 17, 2026
Kenyan TikTok Creators Asked to Submit Tax Details Under New Rules
Entertainment

Kenyan TikTok Creators Asked to Submit Tax Details Under New Rules

TikTok is asking Kenyan content creators to submit tax and residency details as it rolls out new compliance measures.Notifications sent through the platform’s “TikTok Announcements” channel require creators to complet…

Sep 16, 2026
Marakwet West MP Promises to Address Visa Concerns Raised by Kenyans in Australia
Diaspora

Marakwet West MP Promises to Address Visa Concerns Raised by Kenyans in Australia

Marakwet West MP Timothy has pledged to intervene over visa approval difficulties reported by Kenyans seeking to travel to Australia.The MP made the commitment during a recent visit to Australia, where he met members…

Sep 16, 2026
Government Warns Kenyans Over Fraudulent Overseas Job Offers
Diaspora

Government Warns Kenyans Over Fraudulent Overseas Job Offers

The government has urged Kenyans seeking jobs abroad to verify recruitment agencies and employment offers through official channels to avoid exploitation, forced labour and trafficking.The warning was issued during th…

Sep 16, 2026
High Court Declines to Stop USIU-Africa Graduation Over PhD Dispute
Kenya

High Court Declines to Stop USIU-Africa Graduation Over PhD Dispute

The High Court has rejected Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli’s application to stop the United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) from holding its graduation ceremony on 26 Septemb…

Sep 16, 2026
London-Based Kenyan Entrepreneur Returns Home to Launch Nachu MCA Bid
Diaspora

London-Based Kenyan Entrepreneur Returns Home to Launch Nachu MCA Bid

London-based Kenyan entrepreneur Bonnie Wesh has returned from the UK to launch his campaign for the Member of County Assembly (MCA) seat in Nachu Ward, Kiambu County.Wesh has placed the fight against illicit brews at…

Sep 16, 2026
Trump’s Green Card Crackdown Triggers Lawsuits Across the US
Immigration

Trump’s Green Card Crackdown Triggers Lawsuits Across the US

A coalition of 22 states and cities has sued to block a new US immigration rule that would expand the programmes considered when determining whether an immigrant could be classified as a “public charge”.Led by New Yor…

Sep 16, 2026
How Jacky Achieng Is Helping Kenyan Women Navigate Life in Germany
Diaspora

How Jacky Achieng Is Helping Kenyan Women Navigate Life in Germany

Jacklyne “Jacky” Achieng Kuhn founded Kenyan Women in Germany (KWIG) to support Kenyan women navigating life, work and integration in Germany.Germany’s Federal Office for Migration and Refugees estimates that about 15…

Sep 16, 2026
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