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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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Inside the Malindi Village Quietly Turned into a Cult Holding Site
Kenya

Inside the Malindi Village Quietly Turned into a Cult Holding Site

Police have identified rental homes in Kaoyeni village, Kilifi County, as operational sites used to hold victims of a cult that led to mass starvation deaths in Kwa Bi Nzaro forest, echoing the 2023 Shakahola tragedy…

Sep 29, 2025
Raila Men in Government Caught in Crossfire of Shifting Alliances
Kenya

Raila Men in Government Caught in Crossfire of Shifting Alliances

ODM leader Raila Odinga has said the party may field its own presidential candidate in the 2027 general election, raising fresh doubts over its cooperation with President William Ruto’s administration.Raila made the s…

Sep 29, 2025
Russian Embassy Denies Arrest and Deportation of Citizen in Kenya Trafficking Probe
Diaspora

Russian Embassy Denies Arrest and Deportation of Citizen in Kenya Trafficking Probe

The Russian Embassy in Nairobi has denied reports that one of its citizens, Mikhail Lyapin, was arrested and deported in connection with an ongoing human trafficking investigation in Kenya.In a statement released on S…

Sep 28, 2025
Moses Kuria Predicts Run-Off in 2027 Presidential Election
Kenya

Moses Kuria Predicts Run-Off in 2027 Presidential Election

Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has predicted that Kenya’s 2027 presidential election will go to a run-off.Kuria, who now leads the Chama cha Kazi party and previously served as Senior Economic Advisor to Preside…

Sep 28, 2025
IEBC Targets Gen Z as Voter Registration for 2027 Elections Begins Monday
Kenya

IEBC Targets Gen Z as Voter Registration for 2027 Elections Begins Monday

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will on Monday, 29 September, begin a nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) campaign aimed at registering more than 6.3 million new voters ahead of t…

Sep 28, 2025
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How Ruto Is Positioning Kenya on the Global Stage
Kenya

How Ruto Is Positioning Kenya on the Global Stage

President William Ruto used his appearance at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York to advance Kenya’s diplomatic agenda through a series of high-level meetings focused on trade, security, and internati…

Sep 28, 2025
Trump Administration Appeals to Supreme Court to End Birthright Citizenship
Immigration

Trump Administration Appeals to Supreme Court to End Birthright Citizenship

The Trump administration has formally appealed to the United States Supreme Court to reinstate an executive order that would end birthright citizenship for children born in the country to undocumented immigrants and t…

Sep 28, 2025
Why More Kenyan Women Are Choosing to Delay Motherhood
Lifestyle

Why More Kenyan Women Are Choosing to Delay Motherhood

According to a new Ministry of Health report released to mark World Contraception Day, nearly half of Kenyan women aged 15 to 49 no longer wish to have more children.The report links this shift to increased access to…

Sep 27, 2025
Githurai 44 and 45: Neighbourhoods Separated by a County Line
Kenya

Githurai 44 and 45: Neighbourhoods Separated by a County Line

Githurai 44 and Githurai 45, two neighbouring estates on opposite sides of the Thika Superhighway, are undergoing gradual change amid ongoing challenges with infrastructure, security, and public services. Located in d…

Sep 27, 2025
Many International Students Maintain US Study Plans Despite Political Uncertainty
Immigration

Many International Students Maintain US Study Plans Despite Political Uncertainty

International interest in studying at US universities is showing signs of decline, as new survey data reveals rising concerns among prospective students over safety, political uncertainty, and immigration challenges.A…

Sep 27, 2025
Body of Kenyan Woman Fatally Stabbed in UK Arrives Home for Burial
Diaspora

Body of Kenyan Woman Fatally Stabbed in UK Arrives Home for Burial

The body of Linner Sang, a Kenyan woman who was fatally stabbed in Reading, United Kingdom, earlier this month, arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Friday night.Sang, a former teacher, had moved to the U…

Sep 27, 2025
Multiple Injured as School Bus Returning from Masinga Dam Overturns in Machakos
Kenya

Multiple Injured as School Bus Returning from Masinga Dam Overturns in Machakos

A school bus carrying students and teachers from St Augustine Mumbuni Secondary School overturned on Wednesday at Mutwamwaki Ridge along the Kivandini–Masinga Road in Machakos County, leaving several injured.The vehic…

Sep 27, 2025
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Uhuru Slams Ruto Over Reforms as Karua Launches Presidential Bid
Kenya

Uhuru Slams Ruto Over Reforms as Karua Launches Presidential Bid

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has sharply criticised President William Ruto’s government, accusing it of neglecting national priorities and undermining democratic principles.Uhuru issued the remarks during the Jubil…

Sep 27, 2025
Anyango Nyar Siaya: The Japanese Nyatiti Player Who Broke Luo Gender Barriers
Entertainment

Anyango Nyar Siaya: The Japanese Nyatiti Player Who Broke Luo Gender Barriers

A newly released book detailing the journey of Japanese musician Eriko Mukoyama, known as Anyango Nyar Siaya, was launched on Wednesday at the Alliance Francaise in Nairobi. This highlights her experience as the first…

Sep 26, 2025
Small Employers Say $100K H-1B Fee Could Shut Down Hiring Plans
Immigration

Small Employers Say $100K H-1B Fee Could Shut Down Hiring Plans

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order imposing a $100,000 application fee for new H-1B visas, significantly raising the cost for companies seeking to hire skilled foreign workers.The White House la…

Sep 26, 2025
8 in 10 Married Women in Kenya Seek Contraceptives, Health Data Reveals
Lifestyle

8 in 10 Married Women in Kenya Seek Contraceptives, Health Data Reveals

New figures from Kenya’s Ministry of Health reveal a growing number of married women under 49 are choosing to delay or stop childbearing, with nearly half saying they want no more children and another 30 percent seeki…

Sep 26, 2025
Dallas ICE Shooting: What We Know About the Gunman and Victims
Immigration

Dallas ICE Shooting: What We Know About the Gunman and Victims

A gunman opened fire from a rooftop near a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas on Wednesday morning, killing one detainee and critically injuring two others before taking his own life.The v…

Sep 26, 2025
Thugs in Uniform? Police Officers Arrested in Alleged Robbery Scheme
Kenya

Thugs in Uniform? Police Officers Arrested in Alleged Robbery Scheme

Eight police officers in Kisumu County have been arrested following a violent robbery involving businessman Elvis Musyoka and the subsequent disappearance of key evidence from a police station.Mr Musyoka was attacked…

Sep 26, 2025
Funding Delays Threaten KCSE Readiness as Schools Struggle with Shortages and Debt
Kenya

Funding Delays Threaten KCSE Readiness as Schools Struggle with Shortages and Debt

Thousands of public schools across Kenya are facing severe disruptions to their national examination preparations due to delayed government funding, rising debts, and growing student unrest.With the Kenya Certificate…

Sep 26, 2025
Uhuru, Matiang’i Attend Jubilee Party National Delegates Conference
Kenya

Uhuru, Matiang’i Attend Jubilee Party National Delegates Conference

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta made a rare public appearance on Friday at the Jubilee Party’s National Delegates Conference (NDC) held at the Jockey Club, Ngong Racecourse.Uhuru arrived in a black Toyota Land Cruiser…

Sep 26, 2025
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