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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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NEMA Threatens Closure of 107 Clubs and Restaurants for Noise Pollution
Kenya

NEMA Threatens Closure of 107 Clubs and Restaurants for Noise Pollution

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has given 107 entertainment venues across Kenya seven days to comply with noise pollution regulations or face closure.In a public notice issued on Monday, NEMA dire…

Sep 22, 2025
Who Must Pay the $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee? Key FAQs Explained
Immigration

Who Must Pay the $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee? Key FAQs Explained

The Trump administration has confirmed that the newly introduced $100,000 fee for H-1B visa petitions will apply only to new applications, not to renewals or existing visa holders.In a statement released over the week…

Sep 22, 2025
Gachagua Calls Kenya’s Youth the Nation’s Key Asset
Kenya

Gachagua Calls Kenya’s Youth the Nation’s Key Asset

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has stepped up his outreach to young voters and grassroots leaders as he positions himself for a possible presidential bid in 2027.In a recent meeting with youth leaders from K…

Sep 22, 2025
Kenyan Lawmakers Demand Strong Government Response to Gaza Situation
Kenya

Kenyan Lawmakers Demand Strong Government Response to Gaza Situation

A group of Kenyan lawmakers, civil society organisations, and religious leaders has called on the government to publicly support Palestinians and condemn ongoing Israeli military actions in Gaza.During a public gather…

Sep 22, 2025
State House Delegations: From Colonial Roots to Ruto’s Political Strategy
Kenya

State House Delegations: From Colonial Roots to Ruto’s Political Strategy

President William Ruto is hosting increasingly large and frequent delegations at State House, using the gatherings to promise development support and secure political backing ahead of the next election cycle.The tradi…

Sep 22, 2025
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Matiang’i Resists Party Pressure, Calls for Government Transparency
Kenya

Matiang’i Resists Party Pressure, Calls for Government Transparency

Presidential hopeful Fred Matiang’i has dismissed growing pressure to reveal his political party ahead of the 2027 general election, saying that national dialogue should prioritise transparency and accountability over…

Sep 22, 2025
Kenyans in the US Face Job Risks Following Trump’s New H-1B Visa Order
Immigration

Kenyans in the US Face Job Risks Following Trump’s New H-1B Visa Order

US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order requiring American employers to pay a $100,000 (Ksh12.9 million) processing fee for each foreign worker hired under the H-1B visa programme, with the same amount…

Sep 21, 2025
Court Orders Nairobi to Finalise Updated Zoning Regulations
Real Estate

Court Orders Nairobi to Finalise Updated Zoning Regulations

The Court of Appeal has ordered Nairobi County to develop and formally adopt a comprehensive zoning and development control framework within six months.In a decision delivered by Justices Daniel Musinga, Joel Ngugi an…

Sep 21, 2025
‘I Felt Invisible’: A Kenyan Student’s Struggle With Loneliness in Australia
Immigration

‘I Felt Invisible’: A Kenyan Student’s Struggle With Loneliness in Australia

A Kenyan student studying in Adelaide narrowly avoided deportation after facing severe emotional and academic challenges during her time at an Australian university.At 19, she left Nairobi for Adelaide with hopes of a…

Sep 21, 2025
Man Reported Missing in Nairobi Found Dead in Mombasa Police Toilet
Kenya

Man Reported Missing in Nairobi Found Dead in Mombasa Police Toilet

A 26-year-old man has died while in custody at Mombasa Central Police Station, with a post-mortem revealing injuries that contradict the police account of events.Simon Warui, who had been reported missing in Nairobi o…

Sep 21, 2025
Ruto and Kalonzo Clash Over Clergy Backing
Kenya

Ruto and Kalonzo Clash Over Clergy Backing

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has accused senior clergy in Ukambani of siding with President William Ruto’s administration, warning that their actions undermine the community’s interests.Speaking at Calvary Chris…

Sep 21, 2025
Kenya Seeks Safe Return of Four Citizens Trafficked to Fight in Ukraine War
Diaspora

Kenya Seeks Safe Return of Four Citizens Trafficked to Fight in Ukraine War

Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is investigating reports that several Kenyan nationals were trafficked into Russia and later captured in Ukraine while allegedly serving in the Russian military.Foreign Affairs Prin…

Sep 21, 2025
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H-1B Visa Bill Proposes Ending Lottery and OPT Program for Foreign Workers
Immigration

H-1B Visa Bill Proposes Ending Lottery and OPT Program for Foreign Workers

A new bill introduced in the US Congress aims to significantly tighten rules for hiring foreign workers under the H-1B visa system, raising wage requirements, restricting student work programmes, and replacing the cur…

Sep 20, 2025
Ruai: From Sewage Site to Prime Estate
Real Estate

Ruai: From Sewage Site to Prime Estate

Ruai hosts Nairobi’s main sewage treatment plant, a vast facility that processes waste from across the city and continues to shape the area’s development and land use.Located beyond Donholm, Kayole and Komarock, Ruai…

Sep 20, 2025
Opposition Alliance Plans October Retreat to Tackle Divisions, Finalise By-Election Strategy
Kenya

Opposition Alliance Plans October Retreat to Tackle Divisions, Finalise By-Election Strategy

Kenya’s opposition alliance will hold a retreat in early October to address internal divisions and finalise preparations for the 27 November by-elections.The meeting is expected to bring together leading figures from…

Sep 20, 2025
Wetang’ula and Oparanya Call for Luhya Bloc to Back Ruto Re-Election
Kenya

Wetang’ula and Oparanya Call for Luhya Bloc to Back Ruto Re-Election

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Co-operatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya have urged the Luhya community to support President William Ruto’s re-election in 2027, calling for regional unity as a…

Sep 20, 2025
Kilifi County Halts School Feeding Programme After Pupils Made to Recite Hindu Prayers
Kenya

Kilifi County Halts School Feeding Programme After Pupils Made to Recite Hindu Prayers

Seventeen schools in Kilifi County have had their feeding programmes suspended after a video emerged showing pupils being made to recite religious prayers before receiving meals.Kilifi County Commissioner Josphat Kibi…

Sep 20, 2025
Kenyan Woman in Australia Faces Charges After Throwing Newborn Out the Window
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman in Australia Faces Charges After Throwing Newborn Out the Window

A Melbourne woman has pleaded guilty to reckless conduct endangering life after a newborn baby was found injured inside a plastic bag outside a residential property in the city’s north.Irine Jerotich, 26, admitted the…

Sep 20, 2025
Jephnei Orina Builds a Career in US Law and Academia
Diaspora

Jephnei Orina Builds a Career in US Law and Academia

Jephnei Orina, a 30-year-old Kenyan legal scholar and practitioner, is the founder of a US-based law firm and lectures at two American universities.Born and raised in Kisii County, western Kenya, Orina began his acade…

Sep 19, 2025
Lawmakers Criticise Sakaja Over Failure to Attend Senate Hearing
Kenya

Lawmakers Criticise Sakaja Over Failure to Attend Senate Hearing

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja failed to appear before the Senate Education Committee on Thursday despite confirming his attendance earlier in the week.The committee had convened to examine the state of pre-primary e…

Sep 19, 2025
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