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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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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
Cartoonists Recall Fearless Satire of Raila Odinga
Kenya

Cartoonists Recall Fearless Satire of Raila Odinga

The death of Raila Amolo Odinga on 15 October has prompted reflection among Kenya’s leading editorial cartoonists, who regard the former Prime Minister as one of their most enduring and influential subjects.For artist…

Oct 28, 2025
Raila Odinga: The Statesman Who Redefined Kenya’s Democracy
Kenya

Raila Odinga: The Statesman Who Redefined Kenya’s Democracy

Raila Amolo Odinga passed away on 15 October 2025, leaving behind a political legacy that shaped Kenya’s modern democratic institutions. Though he never became president despite five attempts, his influence was define…

Oct 27, 2025
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Kenya to Privatise Nine Coastal Sites in Bid to Boost Luxury Tourism
Kenya

Kenya to Privatise Nine Coastal Sites in Bid to Boost Luxury Tourism

The Ministry of Tourism has announced plans to privatise nine coastal sites across Kwale, Lamu, and Kilifi counties as part of a new strategy to attract high-end investment and reposition the country’s beach tourism s…

Oct 27, 2025
Kenyan Toddler Back in Nairobi Following Official Repatriation from Indonesia
Diaspora

Kenyan Toddler Back in Nairobi Following Official Repatriation from Indonesia

A Kenyan toddler has been reunited with her family in Nairobi following her repatriation from Indonesia in an operation coordinated by the State Department for Diaspora Affairs (SDDA).The child, whose mother remains i…

Oct 27, 2025
Kenyan Traders Accuse Tanzanian Police of Harassment at Isebania Border
Kenya

Kenyan Traders Accuse Tanzanian Police of Harassment at Isebania Border

Kenyan and Tanzanian police officials are set to hold a joint security meeting to address rising tensions along the Isebania–Sirare border, following complaints from Kenyan residents over alleged harassment by Tanzani…

Oct 27, 2025
ODM Distances Itself from Claims of Coalition with Kenya Kwanza
Kenya

ODM Distances Itself from Claims of Coalition with Kenya Kwanza

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has denied reports that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has formed a coalition with President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration, insisting the party’s cooperation with…

Oct 27, 2025
Kenya Allowed to Prosecute UK Troops for Non-Military Crimes
Kenya

Kenya Allowed to Prosecute UK Troops for Non-Military Crimes

The United Kingdom has formally recognised Kenya’s authority to prosecute British soldiers accused of crimes committed while off duty, marking a significant change in how such cases are handled under the British Army…

Oct 27, 2025
Murder Wave Leaves Bodies Along Naivasha Streets and Highways
Kenya

Murder Wave Leaves Bodies Along Naivasha Streets and Highways

A sharp rise in violent crime, including multiple murders, has unsettled Naivasha residents and alarmed security agencies, threatening the town’s long-standing reputation as a key tourism destination in the Rift Valle…

Oct 27, 2025
Henry Rono Joins Long List of Kenyans Honoured by US universities
Diaspora

Henry Rono Joins Long List of Kenyans Honoured by US universities

Kenyan athletes competing in the United States have been formally recognised by several universities for their outstanding achievements in collegiate sport, marking a new chapter in the country’s long tradition of ath…

Oct 26, 2025
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Arsenal Fans and Kikuyu Elders Honour Raila Odinga in Bondo
Kenya

Arsenal Fans and Kikuyu Elders Honour Raila Odinga in Bondo

Arsenal Football Club supporters and Kikuyu elders gathered on Sunday at Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County, to pay tribute to the late Raila Odinga, who died on 15 October 2025.The commemoration took place at…

Oct 26, 2025
Governors Pledge to Defend Devolution in Raila Odinga’s Memory
Kenya

Governors Pledge to Defend Devolution in Raila Odinga’s Memory

Governors have renewed calls to devolve the National Government-Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), invoking the late Raila Odinga’s legacy as they push for constitutional reforms to strengthen county governments…

Oct 26, 2025
Talk of Town: Former Government Official Locked up in Gulf Nation over Alleged Fraud
Kenya

Talk of Town: Former Government Official Locked up in Gulf Nation over Alleged Fraud

Kenya’s political scene has been shaken by a series of controversies involving senior officials, legislators and key institutions.A former senior official from the previous administration has reportedly been detained…

Oct 26, 2025
Green Card Path Made Cheaper for EB-5 Investors
Immigration

Green Card Path Made Cheaper for EB-5 Investors

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a series of regulatory changes to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Programme, including reductions in key filing fees and procedural updates aimed at improving effi…

Oct 26, 2025
Kenyan-Born Carolyne Omboto Recognised for Outstanding Service in the US Army
Diaspora

Kenyan-Born Carolyne Omboto Recognised for Outstanding Service in the US Army

Carolyne Omboto, a Kenyan-born member of the United States Army, has been inducted into the Sergeant Morales Club, one of the Army’s highest honours for leadership and service.The Sergeant Morales Club recognises non-…

Oct 25, 2025
US Confirms $100,000 H-1B Fee Applies Only to New Petitions
Immigration

US Confirms $100,000 H-1B Fee Applies Only to New Petitions

The United States government has issued formal guidance clarifying the details of the new $100,000 fee linked to the H-1B visa programme, confirming that it applies only to future visa petitions and does not affect cu…

Oct 25, 2025
Kenyan Businessman Edward Kirathe Mourns Death of Son in the UK
Diaspora

Kenyan Businessman Edward Kirathe Mourns Death of Son in the UK

An inquest into the death of 20-year-old Kenyan student Christopher Muriithi Kirathe is scheduled to begin in Manchester on Tuesday morning.Kirathe, the son of Acorn Group founder and chief executive Edward Kirathe, d…

Oct 25, 2025
In Parliament this week: Senate Pays Tribute to Raila, Clarifies State Honour Tradition
Kenya

In Parliament this week: Senate Pays Tribute to Raila, Clarifies State Honour Tradition

Kenya’s Senate has paid tribute to the late Raila Amolo Odinga during this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations, recognising the former Prime Minister as a central figure in the country’s democratic transformation.In a st…

Oct 25, 2025
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