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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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Kenya Court Stops Government from Enforcing Social Media Shutdown Under Cybercrimes Law
Kenya

Kenya Court Stops Government from Enforcing Social Media Shutdown Under Cybercrimes Law

A Kenyan High Court has temporarily stopped the enforcement of two provisions in the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2024, pending a full hearing on their constitutionality.In a ruling delivered on Thu…

Nov 7, 2025
Huduma Centres Begin Offering First-Time ID Registration Nationwide
Kenya

Huduma Centres Begin Offering First-Time ID Registration Nationwide

Huduma Kenya has begun issuing first-time national identity cards at selected Huduma Centres across the country.This has expanded access to a service previously available only through the National Registration Bureau…

Nov 7, 2025
Several Fall Ill After Suspicious Package Delivered to Air Force One Base
World

Several Fall Ill After Suspicious Package Delivered to Air Force One Base

Authorities are investigating a suspicious package that caused several people to fall ill and led to the evacuation of buildings at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, the military facility that supports Air Force One.Acc…

Nov 7, 2025
Ruto, Zelenskyy Discuss Release of Kenyans Caught Up in Ukraine War
Diaspora

Ruto, Zelenskyy Discuss Release of Kenyans Caught Up in Ukraine War

President William Ruto has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to release several Kenyan nationals reportedly detained in Ukraine after being caught up in the conflict with Russia.The appeal was made during…

Nov 7, 2025
Kenya Seeks Clarity on Citizens Detained in Tanzania
Diaspora

Kenya Seeks Clarity on Citizens Detained in Tanzania

Kenya has raised formal concerns with Tanzania over the safety of its citizens following reports of harassment, arrests and violence against foreigners amid post-election unrest.Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign and Diaspor…

Nov 7, 2025
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Governor Kihika’s Visit to Flood-Hit Naivasha Turns Chaotic as Crowd Turns Violent
Kenya

Governor Kihika’s Visit to Flood-Hit Naivasha Turns Chaotic as Crowd Turns Violent

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika was evacuated on Thursday evening after violence broke out during a flood relief event in Naivasha’s Kihoto Estate.Governor Kihika had been visiting the area to assess damage caused by ris…

Nov 7, 2025
Principal Missing After Early Morning Crash on Eldoret–Malaba Highway
Kenya

Principal Missing After Early Morning Crash on Eldoret–Malaba Highway

Police in Kakamega County are investigating the disappearance of a secondary school principal who went missing after a road accident on Monday morning along the Eldoret–Malaba Highway.Simon Isiaho Shange, the head of…

Nov 7, 2025
Kalonzo Urges Renaming of Ithookwe Stadium in Honour of Raila Odinga
Kenya

Kalonzo Urges Renaming of Ithookwe Stadium in Honour of Raila Odinga

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has urged that the refurbished Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County be renamed in honour of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga.Kalonzo made the appeal during a visit to Op…

Nov 7, 2025
80,000 Visas Revoked Under Trump, Says US Government
Immigration

80,000 Visas Revoked Under Trump, Says US Government

The US government has revoked more than 80,000 non-immigrant visas since President Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025. This marks one of the largest immigration enforcement actions in recent years. Accord…

Nov 6, 2025
H-1B Filing Resumes: US Launches System for Employers to Submit and Track Applications
Immigration

H-1B Filing Resumes: US Launches System for Employers to Submit and Track Applications

The US Department of Labour has restored its main processing systems for foreign worker applications after a month-long disruption, allowing employers and applicants to resume filing and tracking cases.The Office of F…

Nov 6, 2025
US Issues Warning Over False DV-2027 Lottery Announcements
Immigration

US Issues Warning Over False DV-2027 Lottery Announcements

The US Department of State has rejected claims that the Diversity Visa (DV) 2027 Lottery is currently open, warning the public against false information and fraudulent registration services.In a statement issued throu…

Nov 6, 2025
New Seven-Storey Gikomba Market Aims to End Years of Fire Disasters
Kenya

New Seven-Storey Gikomba Market Aims to End Years of Fire Disasters

Nairobi County has completed the construction of a new seven-storey Gikomba Market complex, aiming to end years of devastating fires and improve safety for thousands of traders.The modern facility, located along Quarr…

Nov 6, 2025
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Kenyan Teacher John Okoth Ogutu Killed in Post-Election Violence in Tanzania
Diaspora

Kenyan Teacher John Okoth Ogutu Killed in Post-Election Violence in Tanzania

A Kenyan teacher has been killed in Tanzania during violent unrest following the country’s disputed general elections on 29 October 2025.John Okoth Ogutu, 33, was reportedly shot dead by police at Goba Centre in Ubung…

Nov 6, 2025
How Young Kenyans Are Finding Opportunity and Purpose in France
Diaspora

How Young Kenyans Are Finding Opportunity and Purpose in France

Young Kenyans are increasingly building new careers and identities across France, from the capital Paris to the northern city of Calais, through education, work, and cultural exchange programmes.Among them is Collines…

Nov 6, 2025
“Finish Him”: Mombasa Constable Sentenced for Killing Unarmed Man
Kenya

“Finish Him”: Mombasa Constable Sentenced for Killing Unarmed Man

A police constable has been convicted of murdering a 21-year-old man in Likoni, Mombasa, following a 2018 shooting that exposed serious misconduct and cover-ups within the police force.The High Court found Constable Y…

Nov 6, 2025
Who Was Grace Mburu? Remembering the Actress Behind Mama Bob
Entertainment

Who Was Grace Mburu? Remembering the Actress Behind Mama Bob

Grace Mburu, the Kenyan actress best known for her role as Mama Bob in the popular television series Machachari, has died. Her death was confirmed on Tuesday by her sister and fellow actress Wanjiku Mburu. Mburu gaine…

Nov 6, 2025
Former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero Acquitted of Corruption Charges
Kenya

Former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero Acquitted of Corruption Charges

Former Nairobi Governor Dr Evans Kidero and five former senior county officials have been acquitted of corruption charges involving the alleged misuse of Sh213 million during his tenure.The Anti-Corruption Court ruled…

Nov 6, 2025
Kalonzo Musyoka Leads Delegation to Honour Raila Odinga in Bondo
Kenya

Kalonzo Musyoka Leads Delegation to Honour Raila Odinga in Bondo

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka today led a major delegation to Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County, to pay tribute to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.The delegation of more than 500 people from U…

Nov 6, 2025
Kisii Family Appeals for Urgent Repatriation of Ailing Daughter in Saudi Arabia
Diaspora

Kisii Family Appeals for Urgent Repatriation of Ailing Daughter in Saudi Arabia

A Kenyan family is urgently appealing for government assistance to bring home their daughter, Brevah Nyaboke Mokua, a 23-year-old domestic worker in Saudi Arabia who has fallen seriously ill and is reportedly being he…

Nov 5, 2025
Middle-Class Buruburu: Low Rents, Flat Home Prices Cause Concern
Real Estate

Middle-Class Buruburu: Low Rents, Flat Home Prices Cause Concern

Buruburu, once Nairobi’s symbol of middle-class ambition, is losing ground to newer satellite towns offering modern housing and better infrastructure.Developed between 1974 and 1984 in five phases, Buruburu was design…

Nov 5, 2025
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