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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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Ruto Shifts Strategy, Courts Former Political Dynasties Ahead of 2027
Kenya

Ruto Shifts Strategy, Courts Former Political Dynasties Ahead of 2027

President William Ruto is shifting his political approach by forming alliances with key figures from Kenya’s traditional political elite, including former rivals, ahead of the 2027 general election.In the 2022 electio…

Oct 13, 2025
Kenya Opposition Warns of Planned Electoral Rigging via Foreign Voter Registration
Kenya

Kenya Opposition Warns of Planned Electoral Rigging via Foreign Voter Registration

Opposition leaders in Kenya have accused the government of planning to rig the 2027 general elections by unlawfully registering foreign nationals as voters.During a political event in Ciagiini village, Kirinyaga Count…

Oct 13, 2025
Vintage Vehicles Shine at Nairobi Racecourse as Gata-Aura Takes Top Prize
Lifestyle

Vintage Vehicles Shine at Nairobi Racecourse as Gata-Aura Takes Top Prize

Veteran motoring enthusiast Sati Gata-Aura has won the Best of Show award at the 53rd Africa Concours d’Elegance, held on Sunday at the Nairobi Racecourse, with his restored 1947 MG TC.Gata-Aura, 79, presented the Bri…

Oct 12, 2025
Steve ‘Alulu’ Jungo: A 27-Year Odyssey in Yugoslavia and the Music That Endured
Diaspora

Steve ‘Alulu’ Jungo: A 27-Year Odyssey in Yugoslavia and the Music That Endured

Steve Hannington Jungo Chokwe left Kenya in 1965 at the age of 16 and spent nearly three decades in Yugoslavia, where he built a career in medicine, the arts and international diplomacy.Born in Kenya’s coastal region…

Oct 12, 2025
Kenyans Forced into Russian Military Through Fake Job Offers
Diaspora

Kenyans Forced into Russian Military Through Fake Job Offers

Dozens of foreign nationals, including Kenyan and South Asian citizens, have been conscripted into Russia’s military under deceptive employment schemes that promised civilian work but led to frontline deployment.In Ke…

Oct 12, 2025
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Kenyans Travelling to Europe: How the EU’s Biometric System Affects You
Immigration

Kenyans Travelling to Europe: How the EU’s Biometric System Affects You

The European Union has begun rolling out a new biometric border control system that replaces manual passport stamping for non-EU nationals with digital identity checks.The Entry/Exit System (EES), introduced on Sunday…

Oct 12, 2025
Kenya Set to Achieve First-World Status by 2055, Says President Ruto
Kenya

Kenya Set to Achieve First-World Status by 2055, Says President Ruto

President William Ruto has announced a plan to transform Kenya into a first-world economy by 2055, outlining a long-term development agenda focused on national unity and strategic investment.Speaking at the 70th anniv…

Oct 12, 2025
Moses Kuria: I’m Open to Working with Gachagua If He Stops Insulting Our Leaders
Kenya

Moses Kuria: I’m Open to Working with Gachagua If He Stops Insulting Our Leaders

Moses Kuria has signalled a willingness to reconcile with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, describing him as the “undisputed kingpin” of the Mount Kenya region and suggesting the possibility of future political coop…

Oct 12, 2025
‘Join Ruto? For What?’ — Pauline Njoroge Shuts Down Kalonzo Defection Rumours
Kenya

‘Join Ruto? For What?’ — Pauline Njoroge Shuts Down Kalonzo Defection Rumours

Pauline Njoroge has dismissed claims that Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka is planning to join President William Ruto’s government.Njoroge, a digital strategist and political analyst, made the remarks on Saturday th…

Oct 11, 2025
Raila Odinga Recovering Well After Illness, Family Confirms
Kenya

Raila Odinga Recovering Well After Illness, Family Confirms

Raila Odinga is recovering in India after falling ill, his brother and Siaya Senator Dr Oburu Oginga has confirmed.Speaking in Ugunja and during an interview on vernacular radio station Nam Lolwe, Dr Oginga said the f…

Oct 11, 2025
Mt Kenya Region Set for Economic Boost as 49 Modern Markets Near Completion
Real Estate

Mt Kenya Region Set for Economic Boost as 49 Modern Markets Near Completion

More than 49 modern markets under the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) are nearing completion across the Mt Kenya region, with key sites in Nyeri and Murang’a counties now in the final stages of construction.The init…

Oct 11, 2025
After H-1B Crackdown, Trump Administration Now Targets OPT Program
Immigration

After H-1B Crackdown, Trump Administration Now Targets OPT Program

The Trump administration has announced a new $100,000 fee for each H-1B visa petition, significantly increasing the cost of hiring skilled foreign workers ahead of the next visa lottery cycle.The new fee marks a sharp…

Oct 11, 2025
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Kanu Joins Kenya Kwanza as Gideon Moi Bows Out of Baringo Race
Kenya

Kanu Joins Kenya Kwanza as Gideon Moi Bows Out of Baringo Race

President William Ruto has secured a political alliance with Kanu leader Gideon Moi, signalling a shift in Rift Valley politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. The partnership, announced after a meeting at Moi's…

Oct 11, 2025
Kalonzo Musyoka Nominated as Wiper Flagbearer for 2027 Presidential Race
Kenya

Kalonzo Musyoka Nominated as Wiper Flagbearer for 2027 Presidential Race

Kalonzo Musyoka has been nominated as the Wiper Democratic Movement's presidential candidate for the 2027 election.The announcement was made at a national delegates' convention at Nairobi's Uhuru Park, where Kalonzo w…

Oct 11, 2025
What You Need to Know About the Troop Deployments in Chicago and Portland
Immigration

What You Need to Know About the Troop Deployments in Chicago and Portland

A federal judge in Chicago is reviewing the Trump administration’s deployment of National Guard troops to assist immigration enforcement in Illinois.This follows a legal challenge by state and city officials. US Distr…

Oct 10, 2025
Car Theft Syndicate Busted in Kisumu, Thirteen Vehicles Recovered
Kenya

Car Theft Syndicate Busted in Kisumu, Thirteen Vehicles Recovered

Thirteen stolen vehicles have been recovered and three suspects arrested in Kisumu following a multi-agency operation prompted by community reports of suspicious activity in Migosi Estate.The investigation began after…

Oct 10, 2025
Pastor Robert Burale Sues Ex-Wife and Alex Mwakideu for KSh20 Million Over Defamation
Kenya

Pastor Robert Burale Sues Ex-Wife and Alex Mwakideu for KSh20 Million Over Defamation

Pastor Robert Burale has filed a defamation suit against his former wife Rozina Mwakideu and her brother, media personality Alex Mwakideu, over statements made during an interview published on YouTube.In court documen…

Oct 10, 2025
Boda Boda Rider Dies in Police Custody after Being Detained over Sh8,000 Debt
Kenya

Boda Boda Rider Dies in Police Custody after Being Detained over Sh8,000 Debt

Erick Kiptanui Koros, a 40-year-old boda-boda rider, was found dead in a police cell at Solai Police Post in Rongai Sub-county, Nakuru County, on 7 October 2025, shortly after being taken into custody.Police say Mr Ko…

Oct 10, 2025
Nairobi County Officer Dies After Falling From 6th Floor During Bribery Probe
Kenya

Nairobi County Officer Dies After Falling From 6th Floor During Bribery Probe

A Nairobi City County enforcement officer died after falling from the sixth floor of City Hall Annex on 31 May while being questioned over alleged extortion.Oscar Mungai Kanyi, a constable attached to Kasarani Sub-Cou…

Oct 10, 2025
Kenyan Diaspora Mourns Sudden Mid-Air Death of Roselyne Oyaro
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora Mourns Sudden Mid-Air Death of Roselyne Oyaro

Roselyne Oyaro, a Kenyan woman living in the United States, died suddenly after experiencing a medical emergency during a transatlantic flight from Amsterdam to the US.Ms Oyaro, also known as Rose, had travelled to Ke…

Oct 9, 2025
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