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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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US May End OPT or Impose Stricter Rules Under New Proposal
Immigration

US May End OPT or Impose Stricter Rules Under New Proposal

The United States Department of Homeland Security is preparing stricter regulations for the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, which allows international students to work in the US after graduation.The propo…

Nov 14, 2025
Raila’s Last Visit to the Barber
Kenya

Raila’s Last Visit to the Barber

A Nairobi barber’s long relationship with Raila Amolo Odinga came into sharp focus after the political leader’s final visit to a city barbershop on 1 August 2025.For nearly twenty years, the grooming room at Razzle Da…

Nov 14, 2025
Kasipul Assistant Chief Suspended After Political Clash Leaves Two Dead
Kenya

Kasipul Assistant Chief Suspended After Political Clash Leaves Two Dead

An assistant chief in Kasipul has been suspended after a meeting at his home involving rival campaign teams turned violent, leaving two people dead and several others injured.Authorities say the officer is under inves…

Nov 14, 2025
ODM Marks 20 Years with Three-Day Celebrations in Mombasa
Kenya

ODM Marks 20 Years with Three-Day Celebrations in Mombasa

ODM opened its 20th-anniversary celebrations in Mombasa on Friday.The three-day programme at the Mama Ngina Waterfront brings together all party leagues in a coordinated schedule marking two decades of ODM’s political…

Nov 14, 2025
AAR Hospital: Betty Bayo Was Admitted, Claims of Being Turned Away Are False
Entertainment

AAR Hospital: Betty Bayo Was Admitted, Claims of Being Turned Away Are False

AAR Hospital has denied allegations that it refused to treat gospel musician Betty Bayo, saying reports suggesting she was turned away over a deposit are incorrect.The dispute began after fellow gospel artist Mary Wan…

Nov 14, 2025
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Ruto Denies Efforts to Woo Kalonzo Musyoka Into Government
Kenya

Ruto Denies Efforts to Woo Kalonzo Musyoka Into Government

President William Ruto has dismissed claims that he is seeking a political alliance with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka ahead of the 2027 elections, saying his focus remains on development.During a media engagement at t…

Nov 14, 2025
Kenyan Graduates Invited to Teach in France Through Embassy Initiative
Immigration

Kenyan Graduates Invited to Teach in France Through Embassy Initiative

The French Embassy in Nairobi has opened applications for the 2026–2027 Language Assistant Programme, offering 170 Kenyan students and recent graduates the opportunity to teach English in France and its overseas terri…

Nov 13, 2025
California to Revoke 17,000 Commercial Driver’s Licences Issued to Immigrants
Immigration

California to Revoke 17,000 Commercial Driver’s Licences Issued to Immigrants

California officials plan to revoke 17,000 commercial driving licences issued to immigrants after finding that many were set to expire after the holders’ legal residency had ended.The decision follows pressure from th…

Nov 13, 2025
Kenyan Senator Demands Government Action for Citizens Stranded in Saudi Arabia
Diaspora

Kenyan Senator Demands Government Action for Citizens Stranded in Saudi Arabia

Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa has vowed to raise in the Senate the plight of Kenyan families stranded in Saudi Arabia due to delays in government procedures.In a statement issued on 13 November, the Senator highl…

Nov 13, 2025
Couple Turns Kenyan Handcrafted Goods into a US Luxury Business
Diaspora

Couple Turns Kenyan Handcrafted Goods into a US Luxury Business

A Touch of Kenya, a luxury brand founded by Luke and Rosemary McClure, is bringing handcrafted Kenyan leather bags, beaded jewellery, and brass accessories to the American market, linking artisans in Nairobi with buye…

Nov 13, 2025
President Ruto Donates Sh1 Million to Support ODM Youth Trip to Mombasa
Kenya

President Ruto Donates Sh1 Million to Support ODM Youth Trip to Mombasa

President William Ruto has donated Sh1 million to help Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) youth travel to Mombasa for the party’s 20th anniversary celebrations.Lang’ata MP Felix Odiwuor, also known as Jalang’o, announce…

Nov 13, 2025
Court Upholds Sh8 Million Award to Soldier Dismissed for Not Working on Sabbath
Kenya

Court Upholds Sh8 Million Award to Soldier Dismissed for Not Working on Sabbath

The Court of Appeal has upheld an Sh8 million compensation award to a former Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer, ruling that his dismissal for observing his faith was unlawful and unconstitutional.Polycarp Miyogo, a f…

Nov 13, 2025
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Over 200 Kenyans Reportedly Fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Government Confirms
Diaspora

Over 200 Kenyans Reportedly Fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Government Confirms

Kenya says more than 200 of its citizens are fighting for Russia in the war in Ukraine.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Kenyan citizens have been enlisted through recruitment drives operating both within…

Nov 13, 2025
KNH Murder Suspect Declared Mentally Unfit to Stand Trial
Kenya

KNH Murder Suspect Declared Mentally Unfit to Stand Trial

A new psychiatric evaluation has declared Kennedy Kalombotole, the main suspect in the Kenyatta National Hospital murder case, mentally unfit to stand trial, halting proceedings and contradicting an earlier medical re…

Nov 13, 2025
Kenya Confirms Major Gold Discovery in Kakamega Worth Ksh680 Billion
Kenya

Kenya Confirms Major Gold Discovery in Kakamega Worth Ksh680 Billion

Kenya has confirmed a major gold discovery in Kakamega, with deposits in the Lirhanda Corridor estimated to be worth about Ksh680 billion, according to Mining Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho.The announcement marks a…

Nov 13, 2025
Night Raila Odinga Visited Dandora to Meet ODM Founder
Kenya

Night Raila Odinga Visited Dandora to Meet ODM Founder

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will mark its twentieth anniversary in Mombasa this weekend, honouring both its prominent leaders and the lesser-known figures who helped shape its foundation.Among them is Jane Wa…

Nov 13, 2025
Canada Issues Permanent Residency Invitations to International Applicants
Immigration

Canada Issues Permanent Residency Invitations to International Applicants

Canada has issued 714 invitations for permanent residency through its latest Express Entry draw.On 10 November, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted draw number 377 under the Provincial Nomine…

Nov 12, 2025
PS Sing’oei Rules Out Unilateral Intervention in Tanzania Post-Election Tensions
Kenya

PS Sing’oei Rules Out Unilateral Intervention in Tanzania Post-Election Tensions

Kenya is assessing how to respond to growing instability in Tanzania following last month’s disputed general election, which has led to widespread unrest and international concern.Officials in Nairobi say they are app…

Nov 12, 2025
Mudavadi Urges Faster Delivery of Government Pledges Ahead of 2027 Elections
Kenya

Mudavadi Urges Faster Delivery of Government Pledges Ahead of 2027 Elections

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for faster implementation of government programmes, warning that the Kenya Kwanza administration is running out of time to deliver on its promises before the 2027 ge…

Nov 12, 2025
President Ruto to Deliver State of the Nation Address Next Week
Kenya

President Ruto to Deliver State of the Nation Address Next Week

President William Ruto will deliver his annual address to Parliament on Thursday, 20 November 2025, during a special joint sitting of the National Assembly and Senate scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. in the National As…

Nov 12, 2025
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