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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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IEBC’s Sh7 Billion Iris Recognition Plan Faces Security and Transparency Concerns
Kenya

IEBC’s Sh7 Billion Iris Recognition Plan Faces Security and Transparency Concerns

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is facing increasing scrutiny over its planned use of new election technology ahead of Kenya’s 2027 general elections, following concerns about security, tran…

Oct 6, 2025
Gachagua Challenges Raila’s ‘Medical Holiday,’ Calls for Public Reassurance
Kenya

Gachagua Challenges Raila’s ‘Medical Holiday,’ Calls for Public Reassurance

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly questioned Raila Odinga’s health, following the ODM leader’s recent absence from political events and the postponement of a major party celebration.In an interview…

Oct 6, 2025
Why More Kenyan Adults Are Learning to Swim
Lifestyle

Why More Kenyan Adults Are Learning to Swim

A growing number of adults in Kenya are learning to swim for the first time, driven by personal goals, safety concerns, and a renewed focus on health and lifelong learning.Marilyn Wanza, a seafood entrepreneur and mot…

Oct 5, 2025
Criminals in Nairobi Now Using Luxury SUVs to Target Upscale Neighbourhoods
Kenya

Criminals in Nairobi Now Using Luxury SUVs to Target Upscale Neighbourhoods

Criminal gangs in Nairobi are increasingly using high-end vehicles such as Toyota Prados and Harriers to carry out crimes in the city’s upscale neighbourhoods, police reports show.Over the past five years, authorities…

Oct 5, 2025
Ruto’s Outreach to Teachers Fuels Speculation Ahead of 2027
Kenya

Ruto’s Outreach to Teachers Fuels Speculation Ahead of 2027

President William Ruto has met with over 10,000 teachers and union leaders at State House, Nairobi, in a move that places educators at the centre of national policy discussions for the first time.The meeting brought t…

Oct 5, 2025
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Fred Matiang’i Shares How Encounter with Zambia’s President Influenced His Politics
Kenya

Fred Matiang’i Shares How Encounter with Zambia’s President Influenced His Politics

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i has signalled his intention to run for the presidency, citing a private meeting with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema in 2022 as a key moment that shaped his pol…

Oct 5, 2025
Wiper Blames ODM for Using Kalonzo as Scapegoat in Raila Health Row
Kenya

Wiper Blames ODM for Using Kalonzo as Scapegoat in Raila Health Row

Raila Odinga’s absence from recent public events has triggered a dispute between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the Wiper Democratic Movement, with both parties issuing sharp statements over the weekend.The…

Oct 5, 2025
USCIS to Launch Revised US Citizenship Civics Test in October 2025
Immigration

USCIS to Launch Revised US Citizenship Civics Test in October 2025

Applicants for US citizenship who submit Form N-400 on or after 20 October 2025 will be required to take a revised version of the naturalisation civics test, according to the United States Citizenship and Immigration…

Oct 4, 2025
Kenyan Woman Finds Purpose in Her 50s After Widowhood and Divorce Abroad
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Finds Purpose in Her 50s After Widowhood and Divorce Abroad

Faith Henton, a UK-trained mental health nurse, has launched a new initiative in Kenya aimed at strengthening trauma-informed care and improving support for vulnerable children and families.Born in Nairobi and raised…

Oct 4, 2025
Government to Launch Nationwide Mobile ID Registration in 11 Days
Kenya

Government to Launch Nationwide Mobile ID Registration in 11 Days

The Kenyan government will begin a large-scale national identity card registration campaign within two weeks, aiming to enrol more than one million eligible citizens.Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secret…

Oct 4, 2025
Nairobi County Launches Formal Process to Legalise Unauthorised Buildings
Real Estate

Nairobi County Launches Formal Process to Legalise Unauthorised Buildings

Nairobi County has begun a formal regularisation process requiring owners of unauthorised buildings to apply for compliance through the Nairobi Planning and Development Management System (NPDMS).The initiative is part…

Oct 4, 2025
Kenyan Woman Joyce Njeri Faces Drug Trafficking Charges in Singapore
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Joyce Njeri Faces Drug Trafficking Charges in Singapore

A Kenyan woman has been charged with drug trafficking in Singapore after authorities allegedly found several kilograms of cocaine in her possession at Changi Airport.Joyce Njeri Mburu, 31, was arrested on 29 July alon…

Oct 4, 2025
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Gachagua and Matiang’i Clash Over Opposition’s 2027 Presidential Flagbearer
Kenya

Gachagua and Matiang’i Clash Over Opposition’s 2027 Presidential Flagbearer

A sharp disagreement has emerged between Rigathi Gachagua and Fred Matiang’i over how the United Opposition should choose its 2027 presidential candidate, heightening tensions within the coalition.The dispute escalate…

Oct 4, 2025
Skilled Foreign Workers Invited to Apply for Canadian Permanent Residence
Immigration

Skilled Foreign Workers Invited to Apply for Canadian Permanent Residence

Canada has issued 1,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence through the Canadian Experience Class stream of its Express Entry system, following a selection round held on 1 October 2025.The minimum Comprehensi…

Oct 3, 2025
Washing Dog Bite Wounds Can Help Stop Rabies, Say Kenyan Vets
Lifestyle

Washing Dog Bite Wounds Can Help Stop Rabies, Say Kenyan Vets

In Kenya, veterinary experts are urging dog bite victims to immediately wash wounds with soap and water to reduce the risk of rabies infection.Rabies is a fatal viral disease transmitted primarily through the saliva o…

Oct 3, 2025
600 Kenyan Students Begin German Language Training Under Labour Mobility Deal
Immigration

600 Kenyan Students Begin German Language Training Under Labour Mobility Deal

Kenya and Germany have launched a labour mobility agreement that promotes skilled migration while strengthening cultural ties and diplomatic relations between the two countries.At a recent event hosted by the German E…

Oct 3, 2025
Kenyan Dr Lyna Nyamwaya Announces Run for Minnesota House Seat in District 43A
Diaspora

Kenyan Dr Lyna Nyamwaya Announces Run for Minnesota House Seat in District 43A

Dr Lyna Nyamwaya has announced her candidacy for the Minnesota House of Representatives, becoming the first to enter the race for District 43A following Representative Cedrick Frazier’s decision not to seek re-electio…

Oct 3, 2025
Kitengela Family Mourns Son Killed Days Before His 31st Birthday
Kenya

Kitengela Family Mourns Son Killed Days Before His 31st Birthday

A 30-year-old man was found dead in Kitengela under circumstances that his family disputes.Walter Habil Ogano’s body was discovered on the morning of 26 September in the Kyangombe area, just days before his 31st birth…

Oct 3, 2025
India Begins Deportation of Kenyan Women Found with Expired Visas in Mumbai Hotel
Diaspora

India Begins Deportation of Kenyan Women Found with Expired Visas in Mumbai Hotel

Indian authorities have launched deportation proceedings against 15 East African women found staying illegally at a hotel in Mumbai’s Marol area, following a police raid prompted by intelligence from the Anti-Terroris…

Oct 3, 2025
Petition for Stricter Regulation of Theological Colleges Divides Kenyan Parliament
Kenya

Petition for Stricter Regulation of Theological Colleges Divides Kenyan Parliament

A petition seeking tighter regulation of theological colleges in Kenya has triggered sharp divisions in Parliament, with lawmakers split over whether government oversight of religious training is necessary or an infri…

Oct 3, 2025
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