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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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Canada Sets New Rules for Foreign Workers
Immigration

Canada Sets New Rules for Foreign Workers

Canada has outlined the conditions foreign nationals must meet to work legally in the country, including requirements on work permits, renewals and changes in employment.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (I…

Sep 14, 2026
London-Based Kenyan Bonnie Wesh Takes On Illicit Brews in Kiambu
Diaspora

London-Based Kenyan Bonnie Wesh Takes On Illicit Brews in Kiambu

London-based Kenyan businessman Bonnie Wesh has launched a campaign against illicit alcohol as he seeks the Nachu Ward MCA seat in Kiambu County.Wesh is using a petition to county and national authorities, including t…

Sep 14, 2026
Kenyan Man Missing in the US for 24 Years as Family Appeals for Help
Diaspora

Kenyan Man Missing in the US for 24 Years as Family Appeals for Help

A Nairobi family is seeking information about their son, Paul Muiruri Ngigi, who disappeared in the United States more than two decades ago.Ngigi, also known as Paul M. Ngigi Kiggo, travelled to California in 2001 to…

Sep 14, 2026
US Agency Cracks Down on Stolen Medicines in Kenya, 2 Arrested
Kenya

US Agency Cracks Down on Stolen Medicines in Kenya, 2 Arrested

Kenyan authorities have arrested two people and closed several pharmacies after a crackdown uncovered stolen, expired and unregistered medicines at 18 premises across the country.The operation was conducted on 14 Sept…

Sep 14, 2026
Kenyan Creator Warns of Fake Green Card Email Scam
Immigration

Kenyan Creator Warns of Fake Green Card Email Scam

A Kenyan digital creator has warned social media users about a fraudulent email claiming he had won a US Green Card despite never entering the Diversity Visa Lottery.Eric Mboya shared the warning on Facebook after rec…

Sep 14, 2026
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Kenyan Man in Nottingham Dies Suddenly After Evening With Family and Friends
Diaspora

Kenyan Man in Nottingham Dies Suddenly After Evening With Family and Friends

David Gitonga, a member of the Kenyan community in Nottingham, died suddenly after going to bed following an evening barbecue and Mugithi celebration.Gitonga had spent the evening with family and friends and showed no…

Sep 14, 2026
Kenyan in Australia Urges Government to Make Affordable Housing Disability-Friendly
Diaspora

Kenyan in Australia Urges Government to Make Affordable Housing Disability-Friendly

A Kenyan community leader living in Australia has urged the government to include accessible housing in every development under Kenya’s Affordable Housing Programme.Emily Korir made the appeal during the inaugural Aus…

Sep 13, 2026
Family Seeks Financial Support to Honour Mercy Maina's Final Wish
Kenya

Family Seeks Financial Support to Honour Mercy Maina's Final Wish

The family of Mercy Maina Wachinga, 32, has appealed for financial assistance to fulfil her final wishes following her death at her Lavington apartment earlier this month.Mercy’s mother, Grace Nyambura Nderitu, said h…

Sep 13, 2026
Kenyan Nursing Graduate Dies Unexpectedly Inside His Washington Apartment
Diaspora

Kenyan Nursing Graduate Dies Unexpectedly Inside His Washington Apartment

Kinuthia Ndekei, a young Kenyan from Kabete, Kiambu, died unexpectedly in his apartment in Washington State on 5 September.Kinuthia was the son of Peter Ndekei Kinuthia and Njeri Ndiho Ndekei. He had recently complete…

Sep 13, 2026
Huduma Kenya Explains ID Registration Rules for Those Without Birth Certificates
Kenya

Huduma Kenya Explains ID Registration Rules for Those Without Birth Certificates

Huduma Kenya has directed Kenyans to obtain a birth certificate before applying for a national identity card, ending the use of alternative documents for initial ID registration.The agency issued the clarification in…

Sep 13, 2026
UDA and ODM Clash Over Constituency Zoning Ahead of 2027 Polls
Kenya

UDA and ODM Clash Over Constituency Zoning Ahead of 2027 Polls

The alliance between President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), led by Oburu Oginga, is facing growing tensions over how the parties will divide electoral const…

Sep 13, 2026
Kenyan Filmmaker Takes Latest Film to Dallas, London, Paris and Beyond
Diaspora

Kenyan Filmmaker Takes Latest Film to Dallas, London, Paris and Beyond

Kenyan filmmaker Jinna Mutune Odede is taking her latest film, Cocoa Dreams, to audiences in Europe and the United States, following successful screenings in Kenya.The film has held sold-out screenings in Copenhagen a…

Sep 12, 2026
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Kenyan Woman in UK: Stop Comparing Your Wealth With Other Kenyans Abroad
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman in UK: Stop Comparing Your Wealth With Other Kenyans Abroad

A Kenyan woman living in the UK has urged members of the diaspora to stop comparing their financial progress with that of others, warning that such comparisons can lead to unnecessary debt and stress.Sara Jebororioh…

Sep 12, 2026
Kindiki Evacuated as Violence Erupts at UDA Rally in Embu
Kenya

Kindiki Evacuated as Violence Erupts at UDA Rally in Embu

Violence disrupted a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) mobilisation meeting at Nembure Stadium in Embu County on Saturday, forcing Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and other leaders to be evacuated as police moved to c…

Sep 12, 2026
Ruto to Meet Kenyan Diaspora in New York on September 20
Diaspora

Ruto to Meet Kenyan Diaspora in New York on September 20

President William Ruto will meet Kenyans living in the United States on 20 September during his visit to New York for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.The meeting will take place at Convene, 30…

Sep 12, 2026
Kenya Property Owners Warned to Prepare Buildings Ahead of El Niño Rains
Kenya

Kenya Property Owners Warned to Prepare Buildings Ahead of El Niño Rains

Kenya’s property owners and managers have been urged to inspect and strengthen buildings ahead of anticipated El Niño rains, with surveyors warning of increased risks to drainage systems, basements, retaining walls an…

Sep 12, 2026
Wamboka, Natembeya Warn Museveni Against Interfering in Kenya’s 2027 Elections
Kenya

Wamboka, Natembeya Warn Museveni Against Interfering in Kenya’s 2027 Elections

Bumula MP Jack Wamboka and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya have warned neighbouring countries against interfering in Kenya’s 2027 elections, accusing the government of allowing foreign nationals to become involv…

Sep 12, 2026
US Foreign Workers Could Be Forced to Leave Immediately After Losing Jobs
Immigration

US Foreign Workers Could Be Forced to Leave Immediately After Losing Jobs

The Trump administration has proposed ending the 60-day grace period for skilled foreign workers who lose their jobs in the United States, requiring them to leave the country when their employment ends.The measure, si…

Sep 12, 2026
Anthropic Exposes AI-Driven Political Campaign Praising Opiyo Wandayi
Kenya

Anthropic Exposes AI-Driven Political Campaign Praising Opiyo Wandayi

Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary, Opiyo Wandayi, has denied any involvement by himself or his ministry in an alleged AI-driven campaign that promoted his handling of electricity tariffs.Wandayi’s comment…

Sep 11, 2026
Does Perfume on the Neck Harm Your Thyroid? Here’s What Science Says
Lifestyle

Does Perfume on the Neck Harm Your Thyroid? Here’s What Science Says

There is no evidence that spraying perfume on the neck poses a unique risk to the thyroid gland, despite claims circulating on social media about hormone disruption and chemical exposure.The thyroid is a butterfly-sha…

Sep 11, 2026
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