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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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CS Kagwe Explains Causes of Kenya’s Current Milk Shortage
Kenya

CS Kagwe Explains Causes of Kenya’s Current Milk Shortage

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has attributed Kenya’s current milk shortage to drought and increased household stockpiling, saying milk processing has fallen by just over five per cent.Speaking to senators…

Sep 16, 2026
KNH Says Extreme Prematurity Led to Deaths of Quintuplets
Kenya

KNH Says Extreme Prematurity Led to Deaths of Quintuplets

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has explained the circumstances surrounding the deaths of five premature babies transferred from Thika Level Five Hospital for specialised neonatal care.The quintuplets were born at 25…

Sep 16, 2026
Sharon's Father Forgives Obado but Rejects Leniency for Co-Convicts
Kenya

Sharon's Father Forgives Obado but Rejects Leniency for Co-Convicts

Sharon Otieno’s father has told the High Court in Nairobi that he would not oppose a non-custodial sentence for former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, saying he has forgiven him.Douglas Zachariah Otieno made the remarks…

Sep 16, 2026
Juja Woman Loses Four Babies After Giving Birth to Quintuplets
Kenya

Juja Woman Loses Four Babies After Giving Birth to Quintuplets

A 28-year-old woman from Juja has lost four of her five babies after giving birth to quintuplets at Thika Level Five Hospital.Mercy Kanini delivered the five babies naturally on Sunday, 13 September, after going into…

Sep 15, 2026
Kenyan Couple Turns Oklahoma Food Business Into Lifeline for Vulnerable Children
Diaspora

Kenyan Couple Turns Oklahoma Food Business Into Lifeline for Vulnerable Children

Dr Eunice Menja and her husband, Robert, have used a food business in Oklahoma in the United States to support vulnerable children in Kenya.The couple, based in Edmond and Oklahoma City, began selling traditional Keny…

Sep 15, 2026
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Babu Owino Recalibrates Campaign Strategy Ahead of 2027 Election
Kenya

Babu Owino Recalibrates Campaign Strategy Ahead of 2027 Election

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has said he will reduce his participation in Linda Mwananchi rallies to focus on his campaign for Nairobi governor.Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, 15 September, Babu said the decis…

Sep 15, 2026
Maraga Calls for Abolition of Bomas Tallying Centre Ahead of 2027 Polls
Kenya

Maraga Calls for Abolition of Bomas Tallying Centre Ahead of 2027 Polls

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called for the abolition of the national tallying centre at Bomas of Kenya before the 2027 General Election.Speaking on Tuesday, 15 September, Maraga, who heads the People’s Coali…

Sep 15, 2026
KAA Clarifies Passenger Phone Recovery Process After Viral JKIA Video
Kenya

KAA Clarifies Passenger Phone Recovery Process After Viral JKIA Video

The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has clarified that its staff were not involved in a viral incident involving a passenger seeking to recover a mobile phone left onboard an aircraft at Jomo Kenyatta International Air…

Sep 15, 2026
High Court Declares Safaricom Share Sale to Vodacom Illegal and Unconstitutional
Business

High Court Declares Safaricom Share Sale to Vodacom Illegal and Unconstitutional

The High Court has declared the government’s sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom PLC unconstitutional, illegal and void, ordering that the shares be returned to State ownership.A three-judge bench comprising Just…

Sep 15, 2026
Kenyans Have Two Weeks to Secure Affordable Homes Before Prices Rise
Real Estate

Kenyans Have Two Weeks to Secure Affordable Homes Before Prices Rise

Kenyans seeking homes under the Affordable Housing Programme have until the end of September to apply before new prices take effect on 1 October 2026.The State Department for Housing and Urban Development announced on…

Sep 15, 2026
Government Calls on Kenyans in Canada to Invest Back Home
Diaspora

Government Calls on Kenyans in Canada to Invest Back Home

Kenya has urged its diaspora in Canada to invest their resources and expertise in the country’s economy.The appeal was made during a roundtable in Ottawa convened by the Kenya High Commission, bringing together commun…

Sep 15, 2026
US Weighs New OPT Fees as Proposal Clears White House Review
Immigration

US Weighs New OPT Fees as Proposal Clears White House Review

A proposal that could introduce fees for the US Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme has completed review by the White House regulatory office, but no new fee has been imposed.US Immigration and Customs Enforce…

Sep 15, 2026
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Kenya Steps Up Efforts to Protect Migrant Workers From Exploitation
Diaspora

Kenya Steps Up Efforts to Protect Migrant Workers From Exploitation

Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs, Roseline Njogu, has met Principal Judge of the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC), Lady Justice Monica Mbaru, to discuss stronger protection for Kenyans work…

Sep 15, 2026
Kenyans in Middle East Invited to Webinar on Building Wealth Back Home
Diaspora

Kenyans in Middle East Invited to Webinar on Building Wealth Back Home

Kenyans living and working in the Middle East will on Tuesday take part in a webinar on how to turn remittances into investments back home.The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, through the State Department for…

Sep 15, 2026
Uhuru Kenyatta to Hand Over Jubilee Leadership After Court Ruling
Kenya

Uhuru Kenyatta to Hand Over Jubilee Leadership After Court Ruling

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has accepted a High Court ruling barring retired heads of state from holding political party leadership positions more than six months after leaving office.Uhuru said he respected the d…

Sep 15, 2026
US Introduces Fixed Stay Limits for International Students
Immigration

US Introduces Fixed Stay Limits for International Students

New US immigration rules taking effect on 15 September 2026 will replace the long-standing “duration of status” system for international students with fixed admission periods.Under the current system, F-1 students can…

Sep 14, 2026
Kenyans Seeking Jobs Abroad Warned as NEA Investigates 390 Fraud Cases
Kenya

Kenyans Seeking Jobs Abroad Warned as NEA Investigates 390 Fraud Cases

The National Employment Authority (NEA) has urged Kenyans seeking jobs abroad to verify recruitment agencies before making any payments, amid investigations into hundreds of alleged fraud cases.NEA said job seekers sh…

Sep 14, 2026
Nairobi Leads as Prime Office Demand Strengthens Across Africa
Real Estate

Nairobi Leads as Prime Office Demand Strengthens Across Africa

Modern Grade A offices are outperforming older buildings across several African cities, with stronger occupancy and more stable rents as businesses increasingly prioritise quality and efficiency.In Nairobi, average oc…

Sep 14, 2026
IEBC Announces 2027 Election Date, Sets Deadlines for Candidates and Parties
Kenya

IEBC Announces 2027 Election Date, Sets Deadlines for Candidates and Parties

Kenya will hold its next General Election on 10 August 2027, with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) setting out deadlines for parties, candidates and public officers ahead of the vote.The date…

Sep 14, 2026
EPRA Keeps Fuel Prices Unchanged Until October 15
Kenya

EPRA Keeps Fuel Prices Unchanged Until October 15

Fuel prices in Kenya will remain unchanged until 15 October, according to the latest review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).In Nairobi, the maximum retail price is Sh214.03 per litre for Super…

Sep 14, 2026
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