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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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Ukraine Detains Four Kenyans Accused of Fighting for Russian Forces
Diaspora

Ukraine Detains Four Kenyans Accused of Fighting for Russian Forces

Ukrainian authorities have confirmed the capture of four Kenyan nationals who were reportedly serving in Russian military units amid ongoing fighting in eastern Ukraine.The individuals, Peter Njenga, Felix Mutahi, Mar…

Sep 19, 2025
Nairobi Traders Ordered to Submit Weighing Equipment for Inspection
Business

Nairobi Traders Ordered to Submit Weighing Equipment for Inspection

Nairobi City County has directed all traders within a 20-kilometre radius of designated centres to present their weighing and measuring equipment for mandatory inspection between August and November 2025.The phased ve…

Sep 19, 2025
IEBC Faces Scrutiny Over Sh1 Billion By-Election Budget and Procurement Practices
Kenya

IEBC Faces Scrutiny Over Sh1 Billion By-Election Budget and Procurement Practices

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that the November by-elections will cost Sh1.046 billion, covering 24 electoral areas.IEBC Chief Executive Officer Marjan Hussein Marjan defende…

Sep 19, 2025
Kenya to Introduce Instant Fines and Surveillance Cameras to Enforce Traffic Rules
Kenya

Kenya to Introduce Instant Fines and Surveillance Cameras to Enforce Traffic Rules

The government of Kenya is set to roll out instant fines for traffic violations using intelligent surveillance systems, as part of a new effort to tackle rising road crash fatalities.According to the National Transpor…

Sep 19, 2025
Kenya’s UDA and ODM Prepare for Key Nomination Primaries Ahead of November By-Elections
Kenya

Kenya’s UDA and ODM Prepare for Key Nomination Primaries Ahead of November By-Elections

Kenya’s two main political parties, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), are holding crucial nomination primaries this weekend ahead of the 27 November by-elections.The UDA wi…

Sep 19, 2025
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13 Injured in Head-On Collision on Thika–Mang’u Highway
Kenya

13 Injured in Head-On Collision on Thika–Mang’u Highway

Thirteen people were injured early Friday morning in a head-on collision between two public service vehicles near Ngoingwa along the Thika–Mang’u highway.Seven of the injured were reported to be in critical condition…

Sep 19, 2025
Jimi Wanjigi Takes Helm of Safina Party, Vows to Challenge President Ruto in 2027
Kenya

Jimi Wanjigi Takes Helm of Safina Party, Vows to Challenge President Ruto in 2027

Jimi Wanjigi has officially assumed leadership of the Safina Party, taking over from founding leader Paul Muite during a Special Delegates Convention held in Nairobi on 18 September.In a statement released the followi…

Sep 19, 2025
Raila Odinga’s Verified X Account Hacked to Share Fake Cryptocurrency Endorsement
Kenya

Raila Odinga’s Verified X Account Hacked to Share Fake Cryptocurrency Endorsement

A deepfake video of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga endorsing a cryptocurrency scheme was posted from his verified X account on 18 September following an apparent cyber breach.The video, created using artificial in…

Sep 19, 2025
H-1B Visa Holders in the US Now Earn an Average of $167,533 Annually
Immigration

H-1B Visa Holders in the US Now Earn an Average of $167,533 Annually

The average annual salary for H-1B visa holders in the United States is now $167,533, according to new data from ZipRecruiter, with earnings varying widely across roles, industries, and locations.The top 10% of H-1B e…

Sep 18, 2025
Kenyan Property Owners Adopt New Acoustic Technologies to Meet Noise Standards
Real Estate

Kenyan Property Owners Adopt New Acoustic Technologies to Meet Noise Standards

Tighter government enforcement of noise regulations is driving increased demand for soundproofing materials across Kenya’s urban buildings, particularly in places of worship, entertainment venues, and residential deve…

Sep 18, 2025
Nairobi’s Public Parks Become Meeting Grounds for Educated Yet Unemployed Youth
Lifestyle

Nairobi’s Public Parks Become Meeting Grounds for Educated Yet Unemployed Youth

Public parks in central Nairobi are now daily gathering points for educated but unemployed youth, many holding degrees in fields such as engineering, statistics, commerce, and education.These locations, Jeevanjee Gard…

Sep 18, 2025
Kenyan Cabinet Secretaries Defy Court Ruling on Early 2027 Campaigns
Kenya

Kenyan Cabinet Secretaries Defy Court Ruling on Early 2027 Campaigns

Senior government officials in Kenya are continuing to engage in political campaigning for President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid, despite a High Court ruling that prohibits early electioneering by State office…

Sep 18, 2025
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Sakaja Defends CBD Tent Removal as Effort to Restore Order in Nairobi
Kenya

Sakaja Defends CBD Tent Removal as Effort to Restore Order in Nairobi

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has defended the removal of informal business tents from the Central Business District, saying the move is aimed at restoring order and improving the city’s appearance.In a radio interv…

Sep 18, 2025
‘I’m Not Uhuru’s Project’: Matiang’i Rejects Claims of Political Sponsorship
Kenya

‘I’m Not Uhuru’s Project’: Matiang’i Rejects Claims of Political Sponsorship

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has dismissed claims that his presidential campaign is backed by corrupt funds or political sponsors, saying it is financed through personal networks and grassroots sup…

Sep 18, 2025
“I’m at the police station”: Last Message from Missing Kenyan Worker in Saudi Arabia
Diaspora

“I’m at the police station”: Last Message from Missing Kenyan Worker in Saudi Arabia

A Kenyan domestic worker has gone missing in Saudi Arabia after sending a final message from a police station, prompting her family to appeal for urgent help in locating her.Margaret Ngele, 27, travelled to Saudi Arab…

Sep 18, 2025
High Court Upholds Ferdinand Waititu’s 12-Year Corruption Sentence
Kenya

High Court Upholds Ferdinand Waititu’s 12-Year Corruption Sentence

The High Court has upheld former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu’s 12-year prison sentence for corruption, dismissing his application to review the conviction and sentence.Justice Lucy Njuguna ruled that Waititu’s r…

Sep 18, 2025
TSC Now Requires Master’s Degrees for School Principals and Deputies
Kenya

TSC Now Requires Master’s Degrees for School Principals and Deputies

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has introduced new minimum academic and professional requirements for school leadership roles, including mandatory master’s degrees for secondary school principals and deputies.Th…

Sep 18, 2025
Faith Cherotich Eyes World Record After Championship Triumph
Sports

Faith Cherotich Eyes World Record After Championship Triumph

Faith Cherotich won the women’s 3,000 metres steeplechase at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, setting a championship record of 8:51.59 and securing Kenya’s fourth gold medal, all claimed by female athl…

Sep 18, 2025
Kenya’s Local Towns Gain Momentum in Urbanisation Push
Real Estate

Kenya’s Local Towns Gain Momentum in Urbanisation Push

Urban centres across Kirinyaga County, including Sagana, Kagio, Kutus, Kerugoya, Kianyaga, Kagumo, and Ngurubani, have undergone major upgrades in infrastructure and economic activity, transforming into thriving comme…

Sep 17, 2025
Kenyan Diaspora Urged to Join Public Consultations on National Heroes
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora Urged to Join Public Consultations on National Heroes

The Kenyan government has invited members of the diaspora to contribute to a public consultation on the national honours system.The National Heroes Council, under the Ministry of Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage…

Sep 17, 2025
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