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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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Why IEBC Won’t Change Electoral Boundaries Ahead of 2027 Polls
Kenya

Why IEBC Won’t Change Electoral Boundaries Ahead of 2027 Polls

Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has confirmed it will not complete the mandatory electoral boundary review before the 2027 General Election, citing legal, institutional, and logistical c…

Sep 26, 2025
Four Arrested as Police Investigate Woman’s Body Delivered in Parcel
Kenya

Four Arrested as Police Investigate Woman’s Body Delivered in Parcel

Police in Murang’a County are investigating the discovery of a woman’s body that was delivered to Kangari Police Station disguised as a parcel.The deceased, 53-year-old Hannah Wanjiku, had been living in Njiiris villa…

Sep 26, 2025
Three Kenyans Targeted in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
Diaspora

Three Kenyans Targeted in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

Three Kenyan nationals living in the United States are facing deportation proceedings as US immigration enforcement intensifies under the Trump administration. In Washington State, Martin Njogu Njoki, 43, is being hel…

Sep 26, 2025
AI in Kenya’s Property Valuation: Progress and Limitations
Real Estate

AI in Kenya’s Property Valuation: Progress and Limitations

Kenya’s property valuation sector is facing pressure to digitise, but industry experts warn that automation tools still fall short in capturing the complexities of local real estate markets.Accurate and timely propert…

Sep 25, 2025
Relief for Kenyan Family as Hospitalised Daughter in Saudi Arabia Makes Contact
Diaspora

Relief for Kenyan Family as Hospitalised Daughter in Saudi Arabia Makes Contact

A Kenyan woman who had been out of contact following surgery in Saudi Arabia has reconnected with her family, confirming she is recovering in hospital.Zipporah Mumbi, 28, had travelled to Saudi Arabia in search of emp…

Sep 25, 2025
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Kenyan Woman Stranded in India After Falling Victim to Job Scam
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Stranded in India After Falling Victim to Job Scam

A Kenyan woman is stranded in India after allegedly being trafficked and forced into sex work under false pretences.Purity Cherono, a mother of two from Rongai in Nakuru County, says she was misled into travelling to…

Sep 25, 2025
ODM Under Siege from Ruto’s Tactics, Claims Babu Owino
Kenya

ODM Under Siege from Ruto’s Tactics, Claims Babu Owino

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has warned that President William Ruto is using political cooperation as a strategy to weaken the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) from within ahead of the 2027 General Election.Speaking in…

Sep 25, 2025
Ruto: Kenya Set to Finalise US Trade Deal by December
Business

Ruto: Kenya Set to Finalise US Trade Deal by December

Kenya is set to sign a new bilateral trade agreement with the United States by the end of the year, offering critical support to its textile and apparel industry as the future of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act…

Sep 25, 2025
Likoni Residents Depend on Crowded Ferry Despite Safety and Delay Concerns
Kenya

Likoni Residents Depend on Crowded Ferry Despite Safety and Delay Concerns

Thousands of Likoni residents continue to rely on the congested ferry crossing to access Mombasa Island, despite long-standing concerns over safety, delays, and limited transport alternatives.For years, Likoni has rem…

Sep 25, 2025
Kalonzo’s Silent Rebellion Against Matiang’i Exposes Opposition Power Struggles
Kenya

Kalonzo’s Silent Rebellion Against Matiang’i Exposes Opposition Power Struggles

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has confirmed he will not attend the Jubilee Party’s National Delegates Conference on Friday, where former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i is expected to be endorsed as the…

Sep 25, 2025
Extreme Heat Halts Daily Life Across Northern Kenya
Kenya

Extreme Heat Halts Daily Life Across Northern Kenya

Midday life in Kenya’s northern counties is coming to a standstill as extreme heat forces businesses to close, streets to empty, and outdoor work to pause for hours each day.In towns such as Marsabit, Turkana, and Gar…

Sep 25, 2025
Gachagua Sets Hardline Conditions for Coalition Allies
Kenya

Gachagua Sets Hardline Conditions for Coalition Allies

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has announced plans to secure seven million votes from the Mt Kenya region, warning that only presidential aspirants who meet specific demands will receive th…

Sep 25, 2025
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Cherotich: The Journey Has Just Begun
Sports

Cherotich: The Journey Has Just Begun

Faith Cherotich won the women’s 3,000 metres steeplechase title at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, setting a championship record of 8:51.59 and reclaiming the crown for Kenya.At 21, Cherotich delivere…

Sep 25, 2025
US Green Card Lottery Registration to Cost $1
Immigration

US Green Card Lottery Registration to Cost $1

The United States will introduce a $1 registration fee for all entrants to the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery programme, effective 16 October 2025.This marks the first time a fee will be required to submit an application…

Sep 24, 2025
Kenyan Man Bidan Mburu Killed by a Stray Bullet in the US
Diaspora

Kenyan Man Bidan Mburu Killed by a Stray Bullet in the US

A 22-year-old Kenyan man, Bidan Mburu, was fatally shot last week in Greenwood City, Indiana, after being struck by a stray bullet during a domestic dispute in a residential parking lot.Mburu was returning home from w…

Sep 24, 2025
New Zealand to Launch Two New Residency Pathways for Skilled Migrants
Immigration

New Zealand to Launch Two New Residency Pathways for Skilled Migrants

New Zealand will introduce two new residency pathways in mid-2026 aimed at addressing labour shortages by making it easier for skilled migrants to gain permanent residence.The government says the new policies respond…

Sep 24, 2025
Which Countries Stand to Gain from the US H-1B Visa Fee Increase?
Immigration

Which Countries Stand to Gain from the US H-1B Visa Fee Increase?

The Trump administration has significantly increased the application fee for new H-1B visas to $100,000, up from a previous range of $2,000 to $5,000, in a move set to impact hiring practices across the technology ind…

Sep 24, 2025
What You Should Never Do with the Kenyan Flag
Kenya

What You Should Never Do with the Kenyan Flag

Supporters of Mogadishu City FC were filmed desecrating the Kenyan national flag at Nyayo National Stadium following their team’s 3–1 loss to Kenya Police FC in a CAF Champions League match on 20 September.Videos shar…

Sep 24, 2025
How Eldoret Airport is Reinventing Security to Stop Smuggling
Kenya

How Eldoret Airport is Reinventing Security to Stop Smuggling

Kenyan authorities have intensified a crackdown on smuggling at Eldoret International Airport, seizing contraband goods worth over Sh16 million in a targeted operation against tax evasion.Eldoret Airport, previously i…

Sep 24, 2025
Free Entry to National Museums and Parks as Kenya Celebrates World Tourism Day
Kenya

Free Entry to National Museums and Parks as Kenya Celebrates World Tourism Day

Kenyan citizens will receive free entry to all national museums, heritage sites, and wildlife parks this weekend in recognition of World Tourism Day, according to a joint announcement by the Ministry of Tourism and Wi…

Sep 24, 2025
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