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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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2027 Polls: What Do Kenyans Want from Raila?
Kenya

2027 Polls: What Do Kenyans Want from Raila?

A new survey by TIFA Research shows that Kenyans are divided over Raila Odinga’s political future, with opinions split on whether he should back President William Ruto, return to the opposition, or step down from acti…

Sep 24, 2025
President Ruto Calls for Community-Led Health Systems at UN Assembly
Kenya

President Ruto Calls for Community-Led Health Systems at UN Assembly

Kenyan President William Ruto has called for a shift towards community-led health systems, urging countries to reduce reliance on foreign aid and strengthen domestic ownership of healthcare.Speaking at the 80th United…

Sep 24, 2025
Fred Matiang’i Poised to Lead Jubilee Party in 2027 Presidential Race
Kenya

Fred Matiang’i Poised to Lead Jubilee Party in 2027 Presidential Race

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i is being positioned to lead the Jubilee Party into the 2027 General Election, with high-level party meetings signalling plans to endorse his presidential candidacy.A…

Sep 24, 2025
Gachagua’s Banisa Candidate Drops Out Amid Political Pressure
Kenya

Gachagua’s Banisa Candidate Drops Out Amid Political Pressure

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) candidate Adan Mohamed has withdrawn from the Banisa Constituency by-election, just days before the nomination deadline.Mohamed, commonly known as Kiongozi, said he stepped down foll…

Sep 24, 2025
How Did Tycoons Secure Sh15 Billion Rice Import Deal?
Kenya

How Did Tycoons Secure Sh15 Billion Rice Import Deal?

Kenya’s state-owned trading agency has awarded rice import contracts worth Sh14.8 billion to four firms that were not among those initially shortlisted, despite having already notified 16 other companies of their succ…

Sep 24, 2025
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FIDA Demands Immediate Extradition of Soldier Accused in Wanjiru Murder
Kenya

FIDA Demands Immediate Extradition of Soldier Accused in Wanjiru Murder

The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA-Kenya) has called for the swift extradition of a British national wanted over the 2012 murder of Agnes Wanjiru, following a High Court ruling that authorised a warrant fo…

Sep 24, 2025
Body of Kenyan Man Who Died in Qatar Returned Home
Diaspora

Body of Kenyan Man Who Died in Qatar Returned Home

The body of Felix Kiptum Limo, a Kenyan man who died in Qatar last month, has been returned to his family in Nandi County after weeks of legal and diplomatic delays.Limo, who had recently moved to Qatar for work, was…

Sep 23, 2025
Kenyans Visiting Europe to Undergo Biometric Entry Checks Starting October
Immigration

Kenyans Visiting Europe to Undergo Biometric Entry Checks Starting October

From 12 October 2025, Kenyan citizens travelling to Europe will be required to undergo biometric registration at border checkpoints as the European Union introduces its new Entry/Exit System (EES).The EES will be impl…

Sep 23, 2025
Mbeere North By-election to Test Ruto’s Support in Mount Kenya
Kenya

Mbeere North By-election to Test Ruto’s Support in Mount Kenya

President William Ruto’s decision to call a by-election in Mbeere North has set the stage for a politically significant contest in Embu County, with national implications for his support in the Mt Kenya region.The by-…

Sep 23, 2025
Court Dismisses Petition to Force Government Review of Fuel Prices
Kenya

Court Dismisses Petition to Force Government Review of Fuel Prices

The High Court has rejected a petition seeking to compel the Kenyan government to review fuel prices, ruling that current pricing decisions do not violate the Constitution.The petition, filed by human rights group Kit…

Sep 23, 2025
Ruto Skips Scheduled Meeting with Kenyan Diaspora in New York
Diaspora

Ruto Skips Scheduled Meeting with Kenyan Diaspora in New York

President William Ruto did not attend a planned meeting with Kenyans living in the United States over the weekend, despite earlier expectations that he would engage with the diaspora community during his visit to New…

Sep 23, 2025
How Much Kenyan Athletes Will Pocket After Tokyo World Championships
Sports

How Much Kenyan Athletes Will Pocket After Tokyo World Championships

Kenyan athletes will receive over Sh105 million in combined prize money and government bonuses following their success at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.Held from 13 to 21 September at the Japan Natio…

Sep 23, 2025
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Ruto Blasts Lack of Resources for Kenya-Led Haiti Mission
Kenya

Ruto Blasts Lack of Resources for Kenya-Led Haiti Mission

Kenyan President William Ruto has sharply criticised the international community for failing to meet its commitments to the Kenya-led security mission in Haiti, as the operation approaches its scheduled conclusion in…

Sep 23, 2025
Pay Upfront or No Treatment: Hospitals Halt Credit to SHA for Teachers
Kenya

Pay Upfront or No Treatment: Hospitals Halt Credit to SHA for Teachers

Private hospitals under the Rural Urban Private Hospitals Association (Rupha) will stop offering services to teachers and police officers once their medical cover moves to the Social Health Authority (SHA) in December…

Sep 23, 2025
Raila Odinga Warns ODM MPs Against Endorsing Ruto’s 2027 Bid
Kenya

Raila Odinga Warns ODM MPs Against Endorsing Ruto’s 2027 Bid

Raila Odinga has warned ODM Members of Parliament against endorsing President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid, insisting that the party has not made any formal decision on its electoral strategy.The ODM leader iss…

Sep 23, 2025
Kenya Court Rules Shares Are Part of Matrimonial Assets
Kenya

Kenya Court Rules Shares Are Part of Matrimonial Assets

The Court of Appeal has ruled that shares acquired during marriage, even if held through companies, qualify as matrimonial property and can be divided upon divorce.In a case involving a dispute between a divorced coup…

Sep 23, 2025
How Trump’s H-1B Visa Rule Made Me Spend $8,000 to Return to the US
Kenya

How Trump’s H-1B Visa Rule Made Me Spend $8,000 to Return to the US

A sudden increase in the application fee for skilled worker visas has led to urgent travel and unexpected expenses for foreign professionals trying to return to the United States before the new rule takes effect.Rohan…

Sep 22, 2025
Low Testosterone in Young Men: Why You're Always Tired and Gaining Weight
Kenya

Low Testosterone in Young Men: Why You're Always Tired and Gaining Weight

A growing number of Kenyan men are experiencing testosterone deficiency, a condition that affects their physical, emotional, and sexual health. Once seen as a natural part of ageing, it is now understood to be influen…

Sep 22, 2025
Ruiru Land Buyers Left in Limbo After High Court Cancels Title Deeds
Kenya

Ruiru Land Buyers Left in Limbo After High Court Cancels Title Deeds

Hundreds of families in Ruiru, Kiambu County, are at risk of eviction after the High Court nullified title deeds for a 500-acre estate, ruling the land legally belongs to the family of former intelligence chief James…

Sep 22, 2025
Kenya Seeks Repatriation of Nationals Forced into Russian Military in Ukraine War
Diaspora

Kenya Seeks Repatriation of Nationals Forced into Russian Military in Ukraine War

Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working to identify and repatriate four Kenyan nationals captured in Ukraine, who are believed to have been conscripted into the Russian military under unclear circumstances.One…

Sep 22, 2025
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