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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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Odinga Family Sparks Cultural Controversy with Beryl Achieng’s Burial Choice
Kenya

Odinga Family Sparks Cultural Controversy with Beryl Achieng’s Burial Choice

The family of Beryl Lillian Achieng Odinga has decided she will be buried at her father’s homestead in Bondo on Saturday, 6 December 2025.Beryl, sister to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, will be laid to rest at Ka…

Dec 3, 2025
Six More Arrested Over Viral Gang-Rape During Meru Circumcision Ceremony
Kenya

Six More Arrested Over Viral Gang-Rape During Meru Circumcision Ceremony

Police in Meru County have arrested six more suspects over the gang-rape of a young woman in Laare Town, bringing the total number of men in custody to nine.The assault occurred on 1 December during a traditional circ…

Dec 3, 2025
Panyako Says He Turned Down Government CS Post After By-Election Loss
Kenya

Panyako Says He Turned Down Government CS Post After By-Election Loss

Seth Panyako says government officials offered him a Cabinet Secretary post shortly after he lost the Malava by-election, an offer he claims to have rejected.Panyako, the Democratic Action Party–Kenya (DAP-K) candidat…

Dec 3, 2025
Why Thousands of International Graduates Could Lose Status in Canada
Immigration

Why Thousands of International Graduates Could Lose Status in Canada

Tens of thousands of international graduates in Canada are approaching the end of their post-graduation work permits, leaving many unsure of whether they will be able to stay and work in the country.According to recen…

Dec 3, 2025
Aggressive Deportation Tactics Put Communities at Risk, HRW Says
Immigration

Aggressive Deportation Tactics Put Communities at Risk, HRW Says

Human Rights Watch says immigration enforcement tactics used under the Trump administration are weakening protections for undocumented crime survivors and discouraging them from seeking help.The group’s new 50-page re…

Dec 2, 2025
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The Health Benefits of Singing You Didn’t Know About
Lifestyle

The Health Benefits of Singing You Didn’t Know About

Studies indicate that group singing can improve physical health, enhance mental wellbeing, and support recovery after brain injuries.Researchers describe singing as a complex activity that simultaneously engages cogni…

Dec 2, 2025
Green Card Update: Important Changes Coming in December
Immigration

Green Card Update: Important Changes Coming in December

The US government has ordered a sweeping review of previously issued Green Cards and will introduce universal biometric screening for all non-citizens later this month.The Trump administration has directed immigration…

Dec 2, 2025
Kenyan Women Turn to Brazilian Butt Lifts, Recovery Remains Crucial
Lifestyle

Kenyan Women Turn to Brazilian Butt Lifts, Recovery Remains Crucial

The Brazilian butt lift is gaining popularity in Kenya as surgeons warn patients about the strict recovery measures required after the procedure.The surgery involves removing fat from areas such as the abdomen, thighs…

Dec 2, 2025
Nairobi HIV Rate Falls to 3.7%, Contrary to Earlier Reports
Kenya

Nairobi HIV Rate Falls to 3.7%, Contrary to Earlier Reports

The Ministry of Health has clarified that HIV prevalence in Nairobi has slightly decreased, countering earlier claims of a rise in infection rates.The confirmation came after National Syndemic Disease Control Council…

Dec 2, 2025
Khalwale, Other MPs Face Parliamentary Shake-Up Over By-Election Defiance
Kenya

Khalwale, Other MPs Face Parliamentary Shake-Up Over By-Election Defiance

A disciplinary shake-up is expected in Parliament today, with several lawmakers facing the loss of key leadership roles for backing rival candidates in recent by-elections.Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei said the proce…

Dec 2, 2025
Study: 60% of Kisumu Fish Contaminated with E. coli
Kenya

Study: 60% of Kisumu Fish Contaminated with E. coli

A new study shows that most fish sold in Kisumu contain Escherichia coli (E. coli), including strains linked to growing antibiotic resistance.The investigation, led by Dr Silas Onyango Awuor of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga…

Dec 2, 2025
Kalonzo Musyoka Denies Ceding Nairobi Seats to DCP
Kenya

Kalonzo Musyoka Denies Ceding Nairobi Seats to DCP

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has rejected claims that his party agreed to cede Nairobi political seats to Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).Speaking at a Thanksgiving ceremony in Machakos…

Dec 2, 2025
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Ruto Faces Tough Choice for 2027 Running Mate After Key By-Election Wins
Kenya

Ruto Faces Tough Choice for 2027 Running Mate After Key By-Election Wins

President William Ruto’s bid for re-election in 2027 is increasingly shaped by the search for a running mate, a decision complicated by recent by-election results that strengthened several potential contenders.The con…

Dec 2, 2025
Underpaid and Overqualified: Kenya’s PhD Employment Dilemma
Kenya

Underpaid and Overqualified: Kenya’s PhD Employment Dilemma

Kenya is facing a growing problem: many of its PhD graduates are unable to secure stable, well-paid work despite years of advanced study.Kenya’s most highly educated citizens increasingly find themselves underemployed…

Dec 1, 2025
US Offers $1,000 Bonus for Undocumented Migrants Who Self-Deport
Immigration

US Offers $1,000 Bonus for Undocumented Migrants Who Self-Deport

The United States government has introduced a programme offering financial incentives and relief from civil penalties to undocumented immigrants who choose to leave the country voluntarily.The initiative, announced ea…

Dec 1, 2025
Russian Wines Kenyans Must Try: Highlights from Nairobi Tasting
Lifestyle

Russian Wines Kenyans Must Try: Highlights from Nairobi Tasting

Russian wines were introduced to Kenyan sommeliers and wine enthusiasts at a curated tasting in Nairobi, where lesser-known regional varieties were presented to a local audience for the first time.The event, held in a…

Dec 1, 2025
Nairobi Homeowners Challenge High-Rise Developments Over Sunlight and Ventilation Loss
Real Estate

Nairobi Homeowners Challenge High-Rise Developments Over Sunlight and Ventilation Loss

Homeowners in Nairobi suburbs challenge high-rise developments over sunlight and ventilation concernsResidents in Nairobi’s Parklands and Lavington have filed legal cases to stop the construction of tall apartment bui…

Dec 1, 2025
Kenyan IT Worker Detained in Military Camp on Myanmar Border
Diaspora

Kenyan IT Worker Detained in Military Camp on Myanmar Border

A Kenyan family is seeking urgent help after their relative was detained in a military camp along the Myanmar–Thailand border.The man had travelled to Asia believing he had secured an IT-related job, but according to…

Dec 1, 2025
‘It Was Allah’s Will,’ Munyakho Reflects on Time on Death Row
Kenya

‘It Was Allah’s Will,’ Munyakho Reflects on Time on Death Row

A Kenyan man who spent more than a decade on death row in Saudi Arabia has returned home after a compensation deal secured his release.Stephen Munyakho, 51, was convicted in 2011 of killing a Yemeni colleague while wo…

Dec 1, 2025
Mother Fights to Bring Baby Home from Saudi Arabia after Forced Deportation to Kenya
Diaspora

Mother Fights to Bring Baby Home from Saudi Arabia after Forced Deportation to Kenya

A Kenyan mother is urgently seeking help to reunite with her three-year-old daughter, who remains in Saudi Arabia after the mother was forcibly deported.Penina Wanjiru, 31, from Bahati in Nakuru County, travelled to S…

Dec 1, 2025
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