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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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Kenyans Arrested in Tanzania Say Detention Felt Like a Death Sentence
Diaspora

Kenyans Arrested in Tanzania Say Detention Felt Like a Death Sentence

A Kenyan lawyer and tour operator, Frederick Lorent Obuya, has described his detention in Tanzania under harsh conditions that left him fearing for his life.Obuya was arrested in Dar es Salaam on 31 October while visi…

Nov 10, 2025
Ruto Stands by Order to Shoot Protesters in the Legs
Kenya

Ruto Stands by Order to Shoot Protesters in the Legs

Kenya’s President William Ruto has defended his directive for police to shoot protesters in the legs during demonstrations last year, saying he does not regret the instruction.In an interview with Al Jazeera, Ruto ins…

Nov 10, 2025
Legacy Lives On: Bondo Becomes Heart of National Mourning for Raila
Kenya

Legacy Lives On: Bondo Becomes Heart of National Mourning for Raila

Thousands of mourners continue to visit Raila Odinga’s ancestral home in Bondo following the former Prime Minister’s death last month, turning the Odinga family compound into a national site of remembrance.Since his p…

Nov 10, 2025
Luxury Yacht Under Probe in Kilifi After Docking Without Clearance
Kenya

Luxury Yacht Under Probe in Kilifi After Docking Without Clearance

A foreign luxury yacht has come under investigation in Kilifi after docking without proper authorisation and being found with firearms on board.The vessel, named SALT and registered under the British Virgin Islands fl…

Nov 10, 2025
Kisii Senator Onyonka Hints at Joining Jubilee to Back Matiang’i in 2027
Kenya

Kisii Senator Onyonka Hints at Joining Jubilee to Back Matiang’i in 2027

Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has hinted at a possible change in political affiliation ahead of the 2027 general election.During a televised interview, Onyonka said he remains committed to supporting former Interior C…

Nov 10, 2025
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Museveni: We Put Kenyan Activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo in the Fridge
Kenya

Museveni: We Put Kenyan Activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo in the Fridge

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the release of Kenyan human rights defenders Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo after more than a month in military detention.This follows sustained diplomatic pressure from Keny…

Nov 10, 2025
How Mobile Phones Are Replacing Maternal Care in Modern Families
Lifestyle

How Mobile Phones Are Replacing Maternal Care in Modern Families

Mobile phones are increasingly influencing the way mothers and children connect, raising concerns that technology is weakening traditional forms of emotional bonding and early development.For generations, mothers have…

Nov 9, 2025
New US Visa Rules 2025: Updated Fees, Interview Requirements, and Application Changes
Immigration

New US Visa Rules 2025: Updated Fees, Interview Requirements, and Application Changes

The United States is implementing major changes to its immigration system in 2025, introducing new fees and stricter application rules for foreign visitors and workers.The government has tightened the long-standing “D…

Nov 9, 2025
Why Kenyans Can Seek Divorce Anytime After Civil Marriage
Kenya

Why Kenyans Can Seek Divorce Anytime After Civil Marriage

Couples in Kenya can now seek divorce from civil marriages at any time, following the full implementation of a Court of Appeal ruling that abolished the three-year waiting period previously required by law.The change…

Nov 9, 2025
Kenya Joins Namibia and Botswana in Supplying Cheetahs for India’s Rewilding Effort
Kenya

Kenya Joins Namibia and Botswana in Supplying Cheetahs for India’s Rewilding Effort

India is advancing its cheetah reintroduction programme through new agreements with Kenya, Namibia and Botswana to bring additional animals into the country’s protected grasslands.The initiative, part of the governmen…

Nov 9, 2025
Matiang’i Intensifies Political Outreach in Mount Kenya
Kenya

Matiang’i Intensifies Political Outreach in Mount Kenya

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has intensified his political outreach in Kiambu County, visiting the area twice in three days as part of efforts to strengthen the Jubilee Party’s presence in the Moun…

Nov 9, 2025
US Cancels Vice President JD Vance’s Kenya Visit After G20 Withdrawal
Kenya

US Cancels Vice President JD Vance’s Kenya Visit After G20 Withdrawal

The United States has cancelled Vice President JD Vance’s planned visit to Kenya after President Donald Trump withdrew Washington from the upcoming G20 Summit in South Africa.Kenya had been preparing to host Vice Pres…

Nov 9, 2025
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Kenyan-born Cleric Detained by US Immigration Authorities in Texas
Diaspora

Kenyan-born Cleric Detained by US Immigration Authorities in Texas

A Kenyan-born Episcopal priest serving in Texas has been detained by US immigration authorities.James Eliud Ngahu Mwangi, who ministers under the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, was arrested on 1 November and is being hel…

Nov 8, 2025
Migratory Osprey from Russia Saved by Fishermen on Lake Victoria
Kenya

Migratory Osprey from Russia Saved by Fishermen on Lake Victoria

A migratory osprey from Russia was rescued in Siaya County after travelling more than 8,000 kilometres and becoming entangled in fishing nets on Lake Victoria.Fishermen in Ugingo village, Yimbo, discovered the bird la…

Nov 8, 2025
Mama Ida Odinga Promises to Help MP Peter Salasya Find a Wife
Kenya

Mama Ida Odinga Promises to Help MP Peter Salasya Find a Wife

Mama Ida Odinga has pledged to help Mumias East MP Peter Salasya find a wife after the youthful legislator sought her guidance during a visit to the Odinga family’s Opoda Farm in Siaya County.Salasya made the request…

Nov 8, 2025
Police Probe Death of Sudanese Woman at British National’s Home in Malindi
Kenya

Police Probe Death of Sudanese Woman at British National’s Home in Malindi

Police in Malindi, Kilifi County, are investigating the death of a Sudanese woman who sustained fatal injuries inside the compound of a British national’s residence.The deceased, 27-year-old Regina Ayen Manyang, was f…

Nov 8, 2025
Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo Freed After Kenya Intervenes in Uganda
Kenya

Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo Freed After Kenya Intervenes in Uganda

Two Kenyan human rights activists who went missing in Uganda over a month ago have been released and returned to Kenya following diplomatic efforts by Nairobi.Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Dr Korir Sing’oei conf…

Nov 8, 2025
Uhuru Plots Major Political Comeback Ahead of 2027
Kenya

Uhuru Plots Major Political Comeback Ahead of 2027

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has re-entered Kenya’s political scene, endorsing former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i as his preferred candidate for the 2027 presidential race.Speaking at a Jubilee Party…

Nov 8, 2025
Canada Introduces Global Talent Strategy to Capitalise on the US H-1B Fee Increase
Immigration

Canada Introduces Global Talent Strategy to Capitalise on the US H-1B Fee Increase

Canada is stepping up efforts to attract global talent following the United States’ decision to introduce a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications.The federal government’s 2025 Budget outlines a multi-year immigratio…

Nov 8, 2025
Kenya Urges Citizens Abroad to Register With Embassies and Share Details of Those at Risk
Diaspora

Kenya Urges Citizens Abroad to Register With Embassies and Share Details of Those at Risk

The Kenyan government has called on its citizens living abroad to register with the nearest embassy or high commission, citing growing safety concerns and the need for stronger emergency support.In a notice issued thi…

Nov 7, 2025
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