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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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After 20 Years Bedridden, Kiambu Man Walks Again Following KNH Treatment
Kenya

After 20 Years Bedridden, Kiambu Man Walks Again Following KNH Treatment

After spending twenty years bedridden due to spinal tuberculosis, 52-year-old Ibrahim Mungai from Kikuyu, Kiambu County, has regained independence following intensive treatment and rehabilitation at Kenyatta National…

Nov 12, 2025
Ruto Announces $1 Billion Infrastructure Investment by Nigerian Billionaire Tony Elumelu
Kenya

Ruto Announces $1 Billion Infrastructure Investment by Nigerian Billionaire Tony Elumelu

Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu has pledged $1 billion (about KSh129 billion) to support Kenya’s infrastructure projects following a meeting with President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi, on 12 November.The in…

Nov 12, 2025
'Fought Alone, Feared Mockery': Betty Bayo’s Last Moments
Entertainment

'Fought Alone, Feared Mockery': Betty Bayo’s Last Moments

Kenyan gospel artist Betty Bayo, born Beatrice Mbugua, has died from acute myeloid leukaemia. She passed away on 10 November after a short illness that she had kept private.Bayo’s choice to conceal her condition stemm…

Nov 12, 2025
Jeremiah Kioni Says Jubilee Messaging Will Now Be Centralised After Uhuru Warning
Kenya

Jeremiah Kioni Says Jubilee Messaging Will Now Be Centralised After Uhuru Warning

Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has moved to clarify the party’s communication policy following former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s public reprimand over remarks made about Deputy President Rigathi Gachag…

Nov 12, 2025
Teacher Wins Sh5.1 Million Compensation After Surgeons Leave Forceps in Abdomen
Kenya

Teacher Wins Sh5.1 Million Compensation After Surgeons Leave Forceps in Abdomen

A Nairobi court has ordered Nairobi Women’s Hospital to pay Sh5,131,000 in damages to teacher Newton Norbert Gogo after surgeons left a surgical instrument inside his abdomen during an operation in 2016.Mr Gogo’s case…

Nov 12, 2025
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Overweight Foreigners to be BANNED from the US
Immigration

Overweight Foreigners to be BANNED from the US

The United States has introduced new immigration rules allowing visa applications to be denied on health grounds if applicants are considered likely to generate significant medical costs for the public.Under the direc…

Nov 12, 2025
Canada Increases Off-Campus Work Hours for International Students
Immigration

Canada Increases Off-Campus Work Hours for International Students

Canada will allow international students to work up to 24 hours per week during academic terms, increasing the previous limit of 20 hours, even as the government moves to impose stricter controls on student visa appro…

Nov 11, 2025
Kenol’s Property Boom: How a Quiet Town Became a Thriving Trade Hub
Real Estate

Kenol’s Property Boom: How a Quiet Town Became a Thriving Trade Hub

A small convenience shop and eatery at a petrol station has grown into one of Kenol’s largest commercial centres.Annabelle Njambi Wamunyu and her husband opened the original shop nearly twelve years ago to serve motor…

Nov 11, 2025
Mudavadi Warns Diaspora: Respect Foreign Laws and Mind Your Online Presence
Diaspora

Mudavadi Warns Diaspora: Respect Foreign Laws and Mind Your Online Presence

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, has warned Kenyans to avoid taking part in the political affairs of neighbouring countries.Speaking at Moi University’s…

Nov 11, 2025
Kenyan Students Invited to Apply for Hungarian Scholarships
Diaspora

Kenyan Students Invited to Apply for Hungarian Scholarships

The Ministry of Education has opened applications for 200 scholarships under the Stipendium Hungaricum programme, offering Kenyan students an opportunity to study in Hungary during the 2026/27 academic year.The schola…

Nov 11, 2025
How to Become a US Permanent Resident Without Leaving America
Immigration

How to Become a US Permanent Resident Without Leaving America

Foreign nationals living in the United States on temporary visas can apply for permanent residence through a process known as adjustment of status, which allows them to obtain a Green Card without leaving the country…

Nov 11, 2025
Ruto to Attend ODM’s 20th Anniversary in Mombasa
Kenya

Ruto to Attend ODM’s 20th Anniversary in Mombasa

President William Ruto will attend the Orange Democratic Movement’s (ODM) twentieth anniversary celebrations in Mombasa this week, marking his first major appearance at a party event since the death of its founding le…

Nov 11, 2025
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How Stolen iPhones from London End Up in Kenya’s Second-Hand Markets
Kenya

How Stolen iPhones from London End Up in Kenya’s Second-Hand Markets

Thousands of stolen mobile phones from Europe and North America are being funnelled into international resale networks, with Kenya emerging as a key destination for the trade.Police data from the United Kingdom highli…

Nov 11, 2025
How a Nairobi Artist Turned a Canvas into a Million-shilling Masterpiece
Kenya

How a Nairobi Artist Turned a Canvas into a Million-shilling Masterpiece

Kenyan painter Justus Kyalo reached a career milestone when his 2021 abstract work More Light a Little sold for Sh900,000 before taxes at the annual Art Auction East Africa in Nairobi.The auction, held at Circle Art G…

Nov 11, 2025
Ruto Seeks UAE Support for Sh10 Trillion Infrastructure and Energy Projects
Kenya

Ruto Seeks UAE Support for Sh10 Trillion Infrastructure and Energy Projects

President William Ruto has asked the United Arab Emirates to support Kenya’s major infrastructure and energy development plans during talks with a delegation from Sharjah at State House in Nairobi.The meeting, led by…

Nov 11, 2025
Police Investigator Links KWS Rangers to Planned Abduction of Fisherman
Kenya

Police Investigator Links KWS Rangers to Planned Abduction of Fisherman

A Nakuru court has heard allegations that six Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers planned and carried out the abduction of fisherman Brian Odhiambo, who disappeared in January this year.Chief Inspector Julius Muhui…

Nov 11, 2025
How Foreign Nationals in the US Can Apply for a Green Card Without Leaving America
Immigration

How Foreign Nationals in the US Can Apply for a Green Card Without Leaving America

Thousands of foreign nationals living in the United States are seeking to obtain lawful permanent residence through a process known as adjustment of status, which allows eligible applicants to apply for a Green Card w…

Nov 10, 2025
From Beer Belly to Six-Pack: Kenyan Men Go Under the Knife for Slimmer Tummies
Lifestyle

From Beer Belly to Six-Pack: Kenyan Men Go Under the Knife for Slimmer Tummies

More men in Kenya are undergoing cosmetic surgery, particularly abdominal liposuction, as changing views on masculinity, health, and appearance drive new trends in Nairobi’s private clinics.Plastic surgeons in the cap…

Nov 10, 2025
PS Sing’oei, Ukrainian Envoy Hold Talks Over Kenyans Captured Fighting for Russia
Diaspora

PS Sing’oei, Ukrainian Envoy Hold Talks Over Kenyans Captured Fighting for Russia

Kenya has begun diplomatic talks with Ukraine after reports emerged that several Kenyan nationals were captured while fighting alongside Russian forces in the ongoing war.The Kenyan government believes the individuals…

Nov 10, 2025
Immigrant Property Ban Survives Legal Challenge in Florida
Immigration

Immigrant Property Ban Survives Legal Challenge in Florida

A federal appeals court has upheld Florida’s housing law that restricts property purchases by many immigrants from China and six other countries.The ruling by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals allows the law, known as…

Nov 10, 2025
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