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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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Jubilee Endorses Dr Fred Matiang’i as 2027 Presidential Candidate
Kenya

Jubilee Endorses Dr Fred Matiang’i as 2027 Presidential Candidate

The Jubilee Party has officially endorsed Dr Fred Matiang’i as its presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election following a resolution by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC).The decision, announced…

Oct 30, 2025
US Gives Undocumented Migrants $1,000 and Free Flight to Leave Voluntarily
Immigration

US Gives Undocumented Migrants $1,000 and Free Flight to Leave Voluntarily

The United States government has launched a new programme offering financial support to undocumented migrants who choose to leave the country voluntarily.This is part of an expanded immigration enforcement drive under…

Oct 29, 2025
Kenyan Students Find Affordable and Practical Study Opportunities in Slovakia
Diaspora

Kenyan Students Find Affordable and Practical Study Opportunities in Slovakia

An increasing number of Kenyan students are choosing Slovakia as a destination for higher education, drawn by its affordable tuition, practical academic programmes, and expanding scholarship opportunities.Among them i…

Oct 29, 2025
Kang’o ka Jaramogi Becomes Hub of National Tribute Following Raila Odinga’s Burial
Kenya

Kang’o ka Jaramogi Becomes Hub of National Tribute Following Raila Odinga’s Burial

The village of Bondo in Siaya County has seen a surge of visitors following the state burial of Raila Amolo Odinga, as mourners and supporters flock to Kang’o ka Jaramogi, his final resting place beside his father, Ja…

Oct 29, 2025
How INTERPOL and the US Support Led to Kenya’s Multibillion-Shilling Drug Bust
Kenya

How INTERPOL and the US Support Led to Kenya’s Multibillion-Shilling Drug Bust

Kenyan security forces have intercepted a dhow carrying narcotics worth more than Ksh8 billion off the coast of Mombasa, arresting six Iranian nationals in one of the country’s largest maritime drug seizures.The opera…

Oct 29, 2025
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Huduma Kenya Defies Presidential Waiver, ID Replacement Still Costs KSh1,000
Kenya

Huduma Kenya Defies Presidential Waiver, ID Replacement Still Costs KSh1,000

A disagreement has emerged within the government over the suspension of Kenya’s national identity card replacement fee, following conflicting statements from President William Ruto and the Ministry of Public Service.D…

Oct 29, 2025
Dutch National to Be Deported After Assaulting Woman at Diani Guesthouse
Kenya

Dutch National to Be Deported After Assaulting Woman at Diani Guesthouse

A Dutch man is set to be deported from Kenya after being arrested in Diani, Kwale County, for allegedly assaulting a woman and damaging property at a local guesthouse.The incident occurred on 28 October when guesthous…

Oct 29, 2025
How a Maasai Mara Trip Ended in a Fatal Plane Crash, Killing 11
Kenya

How a Maasai Mara Trip Ended in a Fatal Plane Crash, Killing 11

Eleven people were killed on Tuesday morning when a light aircraft operated by Mombasa Air Safari crashed in Kwale County while en route from Diani to the Maasai Mara.The single-engine Cessna Caravan, registered as 5Y…

Oct 29, 2025
Kenya Strengthens Online Surveillance to Prevent KCSE Exam Fraud
Kenya

Kenya Strengthens Online Surveillance to Prevent KCSE Exam Fraud

The government has increased digital monitoring across the country as the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations draw near, aiming to prevent cheating and protect the integrity of the tests.A mul…

Oct 29, 2025
“Raila Knew His Time Was Up,” Says Long-Time Aide Dennis Onyango
Kenya

“Raila Knew His Time Was Up,” Says Long-Time Aide Dennis Onyango

Raila Odinga, Kenya’s long-time opposition leader and former Prime Minister, spent his final year focusing on securing his legacy and preparing for life beyond politics, according to his long-time aide and Raila Oding…

Oct 29, 2025
USCIS to Mandate Electronic Payments for Applications
Immigration

USCIS to Mandate Electronic Payments for Applications

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin accepting only electronic payments for all paper-filed immigration forms from 28 October, replacing traditional paper-based payment methods.The…

Oct 28, 2025
US Details H-1B Visa Applicants Eligible for $100K Fee Waiver
Immigration

US Details H-1B Visa Applicants Eligible for $100K Fee Waiver

The Trump administration has announced a new policy requiring US employers to pay a $100,000 fee for each new H-1B visa petition filed after 21 September 2025.The fee applies to all petitions submitted for the 2026 H-…

Oct 28, 2025
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Ngong, Kiambu and Muthaiga Among Nairobi Areas with Declining Land Prices
Real Estate

Ngong, Kiambu and Muthaiga Among Nairobi Areas with Declining Land Prices

Land prices across Nairobi’s metropolitan region showed mixed movements in the third quarter of 2025, with values falling in several high-end suburbs but rising sharply in some satellite townsThis is according to the…

Oct 28, 2025
Kampala to Host Memorial Service Honouring Late Raila Odinga
Kenya

Kampala to Host Memorial Service Honouring Late Raila Odinga

A memorial service will be held in Kampala on Tuesday, 28 October, to honour the late Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former Prime Minister, whose leadership and influence left a lasting mark on East Africa.The service, to be l…

Oct 28, 2025
Nairobi Seeks Deal with Moscow to Prevent Kenyans Being Forced into Military Service in Russia
Diaspora

Nairobi Seeks Deal with Moscow to Prevent Kenyans Being Forced into Military Service in Russia

Kenya and Russia are negotiating a formal labour agreement aimed at preventing the exploitation of Kenyan citizens through deceptive recruitment linked to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.The proposed deal seeks to…

Oct 28, 2025
Twelve Feared Dead in Light Aircraft Crash Shortly After Take-Off in Kwale
Kenya

Twelve Feared Dead in Light Aircraft Crash Shortly After Take-Off in Kwale

Twelve people are feared dead after a light aircraft crashed and burst into flames shortly after taking off from Diani Airstrip in Kwale County on Tuesday morning.The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) said the air…

Oct 28, 2025
Rare Albino Tiang Spotted at Sibiloi National Park
Kenya

Rare Albino Tiang Spotted at Sibiloi National Park

A rare albino Tiang antelope has been sighted near Alia Bay on the shores of Lake Turkana, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) confirmed on Monday following a routine ranger patrol in Sibiloi National Park.The Tiang, a s…

Oct 28, 2025
Mike Sonko Faces Defamation Suit Over Multi-Billion Shilling Beachfront Estate
Kenya

Mike Sonko Faces Defamation Suit Over Multi-Billion Shilling Beachfront Estate

A long-running court dispute over the estate of the late billionaire James Simon Bellhouse has resurfaced in the High Court, where lawyer Lucy Nyamoita Momanyi has accused former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko of defamat…

Oct 28, 2025
US to Photograph all Foreign Visitors Entering and Leaving the Country
Immigration

US to Photograph all Foreign Visitors Entering and Leaving the Country

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a new rule that would require all non-US citizens to have their faces photographed when entering and leaving the country. The proposal, published in…

Oct 28, 2025
Kenyan Diaspora Advocate Warns Against False Claims on DV-2027 Requirements
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora Advocate Warns Against False Claims on DV-2027 Requirements

Kenyan-born diaspora advocate Damaris Obiero has urged applicants for the United States Diversity Visa (DV) 2027 programme to ignore misleading online claims suggesting that medical documentation is now required durin…

Oct 28, 2025
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