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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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Ruto Launches Sh170bn Road–Rail Expansion in Major Infrastructure Push
Kenya

Ruto Launches Sh170bn Road–Rail Expansion in Major Infrastructure Push

Kenya has begun major road and rail upgrades with the launch of the Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Road project, a multibillion-shilling scheme led by President William Ruto.Kenya is advancing a large transport expansion t…

Nov 28, 2025
Malava MP-Elect Ndakwa Pledges to Finish Ongoing Development Projects
Kenya

Malava MP-Elect Ndakwa Pledges to Finish Ongoing Development Projects

David Ndakwa has been declared the new Member of Parliament for Malava after winning a closely contested by-election.Ndakwa secured 21,564 votes, narrowly defeating DAP-K candidate Seth Panyako, who garnered 20,210. A…

Nov 28, 2025
How Gachagua Fell Into Ruto’s Political Ambush in Mbeere North
Kenya

How Gachagua Fell Into Ruto’s Political Ambush in Mbeere North

President William Ruto’s camp secured a narrow win in the Mbeere North by-election, dealing a significant setback to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.The 27 November poll, widely viewed as a test of influence…

Nov 28, 2025
ODM Flexes Muscle in Kasipul as Boyd Were Clinches Decisive Win
Kenya

ODM Flexes Muscle in Kasipul as Boyd Were Clinches Decisive Win

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) strengthened its position in Nyanza after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission declared Were the winner with 16,819 votes.He is the son of the late Charles Ong’ondo…

Nov 28, 2025
International Student OPT Program Should Be Abolished, Says FAIR
Immigration

International Student OPT Program Should Be Abolished, Says FAIR

FAIR is intensifying its campaign to reshape two major US visa programmes, calling for strict limits on the H-1B system and the end of the Optional Practical Training scheme.The organisation is backing the American Te…

Nov 27, 2025
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Kenyan Crew Member Still Missing After South Sudan Plane Crash
Diaspora

Kenyan Crew Member Still Missing After South Sudan Plane Crash

A cargo plane operated by Nari Air has crashed in Leer County, South Sudan, killing three crew members and leaving one body still unaccounted for.Authorities are continuing recovery efforts after the aircraft went dow…

Nov 27, 2025
Report: 125 Kenyans Own More Wealth Than 42 Million Citizens Combined
Kenya

Report: 125 Kenyans Own More Wealth Than 42 Million Citizens Combined

A new report shows that just 125 people now hold more wealth than Kenya’s 42 million citizens combined.The study, Kenya’s Inequality Crisis: The Great Economic Divide, outlines a sharp rise in economic inequality. It…

Nov 27, 2025
KWS Rejects Claims Ritz-Carlton Safari Camp Disrupts Wildebeest Migration
Kenya

KWS Rejects Claims Ritz-Carlton Safari Camp Disrupts Wildebeest Migration

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has dismissed claims that a newly opened luxury safari camp in the Maasai Mara National Reserve is blocking the annual wildebeest migration.In a statement issued on Thursday, 27 Novemb…

Nov 27, 2025
Family Nears Fundraising Goal to Repatriate Kenyan Uber Driver Killed in Louisiana
Diaspora

Family Nears Fundraising Goal to Repatriate Kenyan Uber Driver Killed in Louisiana

The family of Frederick Kiprono, a Kenyan Uber driver killed in a shooting in Louisiana, is close to securing the funds needed to return his body home for burial.Kiprono was fatally shot on 19 November while driving a…

Nov 27, 2025
US Pauses Afghan Immigration Following Shooting in Washington
Immigration

US Pauses Afghan Immigration Following Shooting in Washington

The United States has paused the processing of Afghan immigration applications after a shooting in central Washington left two National Guard soldiers critically injured.US Citizenship and Immigration Services announc…

Nov 27, 2025
IEBC Restricts Candidate Access After Kaluma's Attack in Kasipul
Kenya

IEBC Restricts Candidate Access After Kaluma's Attack in Kasipul

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has barred candidates and their supporters from entering polling stations in Kasipul after violence disrupted the by-election.Returning officer Rebecca Abwakhu issue…

Nov 27, 2025
More Than 250 Missing After Hong Kong Deadliest Blaze
World

More Than 250 Missing After Hong Kong Deadliest Blaze

Hong Kong is facing its deadliest fire in decades after a major blaze swept through residential towers in Tai Po, killing at least 55 people and leaving many more injured.The fire broke out on Wednesday at Wang Fuk Co…

Nov 27, 2025
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Mbeere North DP Candidate and Wife Cast Votes
Kenya

Mbeere North DP Candidate and Wife Cast Votes

High voter turnout marked today’s Mbeere North by-election as residents cast their ballots in a closely contested race.At Siakago Social Hall, one of the constituency’s largest polling centres, voters queued from earl…

Nov 27, 2025
Senate Begins Impeachment Proceedings Against Nyamira Governor Nyaribo
Kenya

Senate Begins Impeachment Proceedings Against Nyamira Governor Nyaribo

The Senate will this afternoon begin proceedings on the impeachment of Nyamira Governor Amos Kimwomi Nyaribo, following his removal earlier this week by the County Assembly.The sitting, set for 2:30 p.m., will commenc…

Nov 27, 2025
How to Take Legal Action Against Noisy Neighbours
Lifestyle

How to Take Legal Action Against Noisy Neighbours

Kenyan courts are increasingly being asked to determine how far individual rights extend when noise from private or public activities disrupts the peace of others.Chapter Four of the Constitution sets out the rights c…

Nov 26, 2025
Kenyan Pastors in Seattle Adopt Three Brothers Through the US Foster System
Diaspora

Kenyan Pastors in Seattle Adopt Three Brothers Through the US Foster System

Kenyan pastors in Seattle have adopted three African American brothers through the US foster care system, extending their ministry into family life.Pastor Steve Ndegwa and his wife, Shiku, lead Jubilee Covenant Centre…

Nov 26, 2025
Mohammed Ali Accuses Mombasa Governor of Plot to Rig Magarini By-Election
Kenya

Mohammed Ali Accuses Mombasa Governor of Plot to Rig Magarini By-Election

Mohammed Ali has accused Mombasa governor Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir of attempting to interfere with Thursday’s Magarini Parliamentary by-election.In a statement issued on Wednesday morning, the Nyali MP said he had…

Nov 26, 2025
Mediheal Properties to Be Sold as Dr Mishra Battles Loan Arrears
Kenya

Mediheal Properties to Be Sold as Dr Mishra Battles Loan Arrears

Auctioneers are preparing to sell several properties linked to former Kesses MP Dr Swarup Mishra in Eldoret on 10 December 2025 over unsettled multimillion-shilling loans.The planned sale targets six significant asset…

Nov 26, 2025
Makueni Senator Urges Alternative Compensation for Gen-Z Protest Victims
Kenya

Makueni Senator Urges Alternative Compensation for Gen-Z Protest Victims

Makueni Senator Daniel Maanzo has urged the government to create alternative ways to compensate victims of the Gen-Z protests, saying families cannot wait for stalled legal processes to be resolved.Addressing the Sena…

Nov 26, 2025
Kenyan Driver Attacked in Dubai Pleads for Assistance to Return Home
Diaspora

Kenyan Driver Attacked in Dubai Pleads for Assistance to Return Home

A Kenyan taxi driver in Dubai is appealing for government help after a violent assault left him injured and unable to retrieve his passport to return home.Brian Kiplimo, 26, travelled to Dubai in August after securing…

Nov 26, 2025
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