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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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Only Two in Ten Kenyan Adults Meet Financial Health Standard, Survey Shows
Kenya

Only Two in Ten Kenyan Adults Meet Financial Health Standard, Survey Shows

Kenya’s latest financial inclusion survey shows a sharp drop in the number of adults who meet the threshold for financial health.New data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), released in the 2024 FinAccess Survey alo…

Dec 5, 2025
ODM Officials Boycott State House Meeting, Leaving Oburu Oginga Alone
Kenya

ODM Officials Boycott State House Meeting, Leaving Oburu Oginga Alone

Senior ODM officials skipped a State House meeting for newly elected broad-based MPs, leaving Dr Oburu Oginga to attend alone.A small group of ODM MPs-elect, Boyd Were (Kasipul), Moses Omondi (Ugunja) and Harry Kombe…

Dec 5, 2025
Three Killed, 10 Injured in Kakamega Gold Mine Protests
Kenya

Three Killed, 10 Injured in Kakamega Gold Mine Protests

Deadly clashes in Kakamega left three people dead and several others injured on Thursday during protests over a planned gold mining project.At least three people were killed and several injured, including police offic…

Dec 5, 2025
Trump Invites President Ruto to 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Kenya

Trump Invites President Ruto to 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

United States President Donald Trump has invited Kenyan President William Ruto to attend the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles.The invitation was issued at a White House ceremony marking the signing of a peace…

Dec 5, 2025
New H-1B Visa Changes: Applicants Must Reveal Social Media Accounts
Immigration

New H-1B Visa Changes: Applicants Must Reveal Social Media Accounts

The Trump administration has introduced significant changes to the H-1B visa programme, including expanded digital vetting of applicants and a new $100,000 petition fee for employers. The measures, set to take effect…

Dec 4, 2025
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How the Holy Communion Market Has Evolved into a Lucrative Business in Kenya
Kenya

How the Holy Communion Market Has Evolved into a Lucrative Business in Kenya

The communion supply industry in Kenya has experienced significant growth, driven by rising demand from expanding congregations and an evolving church landscape.Holy Communion, a central ritual in Christian worship, h…

Dec 4, 2025
Ndindi Nyoro Rewards Kiharu's Best Performing Headteachers with Dubai Trip
Kenya

Ndindi Nyoro Rewards Kiharu's Best Performing Headteachers with Dubai Trip

Five primary school headteachers from Kiharu Constituency are currently on a five-day trip to Dubai, awarded by their Member of Parliament, Ndindi Nyoro, as part of an education incentive programme.The teachers, from…

Dec 4, 2025
NADCO Team Wraps Up Three-Day Workshop to Finalize Ruto-Raila Deal
Kenya

NADCO Team Wraps Up Three-Day Workshop to Finalize Ruto-Raila Deal

The COIN-10 Committee has completed a three-day retreat in Machakos, reviewing progress on the political accord between President William Ruto and the late ODM leader Raila Odinga. The committee, tasked with overseein…

Dec 4, 2025
How Nakuru Woman’s Evening Walk Ended in Abduction
Kenya

How Nakuru Woman’s Evening Walk Ended in Abduction

A 30-year-old woman from Nakuru was abducted on 30 November, triggering concerns over rising insecurity in the area.Irene Nduta had finished work in Nakuru town and was walking home when she was seized by unknown assa…

Dec 4, 2025
Raila Odinga Tops Google’s Most Searched Public Figures in Kenya for 2025
Kenya

Raila Odinga Tops Google’s Most Searched Public Figures in Kenya for 2025

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was the most searched public figure in Kenya in 2025, according to Google’s annual Year in Search report.Odinga, who died on 15 November at the age of 80 while receiving treatment in…

Dec 4, 2025
Woman’s Arrest Uncovers KDF Involvement in Sh8.2bn Meth Bust
Kenya

Woman’s Arrest Uncovers KDF Involvement in Sh8.2bn Meth Bust

A drug trafficking investigation in Mombasa has uncovered links between the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and the illegal trade, raising concerns over military integrity and potential diplomatic fallout.The inquiry began…

Dec 4, 2025
Kenyan Actor and Director Bilal Wanjau Dies at 46 After Prolonged Illness
Entertainment

Kenyan Actor and Director Bilal Wanjau Dies at 46 After Prolonged Illness

Kenyan actor and director Bilal Wanjau has died at the age of 46 after a prolonged illness, confirmed by close associates on Thursday, 4 December.Wanjau, widely known for his roles in the popular TV drama Tahidi High…

Dec 4, 2025
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Nandi Politician Found in Uganda After Mysterious Disappearance
Kenya

Nandi Politician Found in Uganda After Mysterious Disappearance

Shadrack Maritim, a Nandi politician who vanished in late October, was found in Mbale, Uganda, after weeks of uncertainty. His family confirmed that he contacted them on Tuesday night, stating that his captors had aba…

Dec 4, 2025
Sakaja Appoints Beryl Odinga’s Son to Nairobi Water Role in Emotional Farewell
Kenya

Sakaja Appoints Beryl Odinga’s Son to Nairobi Water Role in Emotional Farewell

At the memorial service for Beryl Achieng Odinga, Governor Johnson Sakaja announced that her son, Taurai Ernest Raila, would succeed her as vice chair of the Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company. Sakaja framed the appoi…

Dec 4, 2025
H-1B and OPT Workers Could Be Affected by Proposed US Immigration Freeze
Immigration

H-1B and OPT Workers Could Be Affected by Proposed US Immigration Freeze

Representative Chip Roy of Texas has introduced the Pausing All Admissions Until Security Ensured (PAUSE) Act, a bill that would halt most immigration to the United States and dismantle several existing visa programme…

Dec 3, 2025
H-2A Farm Nonimmigrant Workers Could See Drop in Minimum Hourly Wages
Immigration

H-2A Farm Nonimmigrant Workers Could See Drop in Minimum Hourly Wages

The US Department of Labor has issued an interim final rule that will change how wages are set for foreign agricultural workers employed under the H-2A visa programme, with new rates due to take effect in 2026.The rul…

Dec 3, 2025
UK Issues Travel Alert for Northern and Coastal Kenya Ahead of Holidays
Kenya

UK Issues Travel Alert for Northern and Coastal Kenya Ahead of Holidays

The UK government has issued a renewed travel warning for several parts of Kenya, citing ongoing security risks.The updated advisory from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), released on 2 December…

Dec 3, 2025
Kenya Bans Over 400 Illegal Overseas Recruitment Agencies
Diaspora

Kenya Bans Over 400 Illegal Overseas Recruitment Agencies

Kenya has shut down more than 400 overseas job recruitment agencies accused of operating illegally.The National Employment Authority (NEA), together with the police, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and othe…

Dec 3, 2025
Parliamentary Inquiry Alleges Sexual Abuse and Misconduct by British Soldiers in Kenya
Kenya

Parliamentary Inquiry Alleges Sexual Abuse and Misconduct by British Soldiers in Kenya

A parliamentary inquiry in Nairobi has reported serious allegations of sexual abuse, human rights violations and environmental negligence involving British soldiers training in Kenya.The investigation by the National…

Dec 3, 2025
‘They Tortured Him and Laughed’: Nakuru Mother Mourns Brutal Killing of Son
Kenya

‘They Tortured Him and Laughed’: Nakuru Mother Mourns Brutal Killing of Son

 A family in Nakuru is seeking justice after 25-year-old Rodgers Maruche was abducted and killed in Kwa Rhonda estate in an attack linked to suspected members of the Confirm gang.Rodgers’ sister, Davin Maruche, said s…

Dec 3, 2025
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