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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.

9,271 articles

Kenyan Parents Turn to AI for Parenting Support and Guidance
Lifestyle

Kenyan Parents Turn to AI for Parenting Support and Guidance

An increasing number of Kenyan parents are using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support their parenting.Many are turning to digital assistants for advice on child development, health concerns, education and com…

Sep 17, 2025
Kenyan Woman in Australia Admits to Throwing Newborn from Window
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman in Australia Admits to Throwing Newborn from Window

A 26-year-old Kenyan woman has pleaded guilty to throwing her newborn son from a window shortly after giving birth at her Melbourne home in August 2024. The baby survived but sustained life-threatening injuries. Irene…

Sep 17, 2025
‘Are H-1B Workers Stealing US Jobs?’ Viral Post Sparks Online Backlash
Immigration

‘Are H-1B Workers Stealing US Jobs?’ Viral Post Sparks Online Backlash

A viral social media post questioning whether foreign tech workers on H-1B visas feel morally conflicted about holding jobs in the United States has triggered strong reactions online.The H-1B visa programme, which all…

Sep 17, 2025
Ruto: Special Economic Zones Will Boost Employment
Business

Ruto: Special Economic Zones Will Boost Employment

President William Ruto has officially launched construction of the Vipingo Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Kilifi County, a major industrial development expected to attract Sh390 billion in investment and create over 3…

Sep 17, 2025
Gachagua’s Presidential Run Stirs Political Currents Ahead of 2027
Kenya

Gachagua’s Presidential Run Stirs Political Currents Ahead of 2027

Rigathi Gachagua has announced his intention to run for president in 2027, introducing a new dynamic within Kenya’s opposition ranks and prompting shifts in coalition strategy.The former deputy president made the decl…

Sep 17, 2025
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Your Funds Are Safe — SHA Director Mwangangi Reassures Kenyans
Kenya

Your Funds Are Safe — SHA Director Mwangangi Reassures Kenyans

Kenya’s Social Health Authority (SHA) has assured the public of its financial stability, responding to concerns about delays in claims processing and the management of healthcare funds.Speaking on Citizen TV, SHA Dire…

Sep 17, 2025
Day School Funding Falls to Lowest Point Since Uhuru’s Presidency
Kenya

Day School Funding Falls to Lowest Point Since Uhuru’s Presidency

The Free Day Secondary Education (FDSE) programme in Kenya is experiencing a significant funding deficit, with per-learner allocations at their lowest level in seven years.This has prompted concerns among school admin…

Sep 17, 2025
The Dispute Between IG Kanja and NPSC Over Police Hiring
Kenya

The Dispute Between IG Kanja and NPSC Over Police Hiring

A parliamentary committee has given the National Police Service (NPS) and the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) a two-day deadline to end a standoff that has halted the planned recruitment of 10,000 police con…

Sep 17, 2025
Five Key Factors That Shape Your Credit Score, According to Experts
Business

Five Key Factors That Shape Your Credit Score, According to Experts

Kenya’s credit scoring system is facing scrutiny as rising living costs drive increased borrowing through digital lenders, who now disburse more than Ksh10 billion each month.Speaking on NTV on Tuesday, 16 September…

Sep 16, 2025
Sofiya Nzau's Track Selected for EA Sports FC 26 Global Soundtrack
Entertainment

Sofiya Nzau's Track Selected for EA Sports FC 26 Global Soundtrack

Kenyan artist Sofiya Nzau’s track “Your Love (Antdot Remix)” has been selected for the official EA Sports FC 26 soundtrack, marking a major milestone for East African music on the global stage.Nzau confirmed the news…

Sep 16, 2025
Kenyan Teen Disappears After Unauthorised Trip to Libya for Employment
Diaspora

Kenyan Teen Disappears After Unauthorised Trip to Libya for Employment

A 17-year-old student from Garissa County has gone missing after reportedly travelling to Nairobi under false pretences.This has prompted a police investigation into possible links with human trafficking networks. Sad…

Sep 16, 2025
Kenyan Leaders Clash Over Proposal to Expand Senate Powers
Kenya

Kenyan Leaders Clash Over Proposal to Expand Senate Powers

A proposed constitutional amendment seeking to expand the powers of Kenya’s Senate has triggered sharp divisions among legal experts, county officials, and policy institutions.The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bil…

Sep 16, 2025
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Ruto Uses State House as Stage for Political Mobilisation
Kenya

Ruto Uses State House as Stage for Political Mobilisation

A weekend event at State House Nairobi brought together 10,000 teachers, where each received a Sh10,000 stipend following a meeting with President William Ruto, raising new questions about the use of the presidential…

Sep 16, 2025
Phone Records Link Officer to Site of Rex Masai Shooting
Kenya

Phone Records Link Officer to Site of Rex Masai Shooting

Mobile phone data placed a police officer at the scene where activist Rex Masai was shot dead during anti-government protests in Nairobi, a court has heard.A telecommunications expert told the Milimani Law Courts that…

Sep 16, 2025
Mbobu Murder: DCI Investigates Lawyer’s Financial Records
Kenya

Mbobu Murder: DCI Investigates Lawyer’s Financial Records

Detectives are investigating the financial dealings and recent interactions of Nairobi lawyer Kyalo Mbobu, who was shot dead on Magadi Road last Tuesday in what police believe was a targeted attack.The Directorate of…

Sep 16, 2025
Inside Kwa Bi Nzaro: From Faith to Fatal Starvation
Kenya

Inside Kwa Bi Nzaro: From Faith to Fatal Starvation

At least 34 bodies and over 100 human remains have been recovered from a remote compound in Kilifi County, where authorities allege a religious sect led by Sharlyne Anindo Temba carried out fatal starvation rituals un…

Sep 16, 2025
Kenyan Man Arrested in Alabama Sting for Attempted Meeting with Minor
Diaspora

Kenyan Man Arrested in Alabama Sting for Attempted Meeting with Minor

Stanley Ambeyi, a 38-year-old Kenyan national, has been arrested in Blount County, Alabama, following a sting operation targeting online child exploitation.The arrest was part of a broader operation featured on the Tr…

Sep 16, 2025
Water Shortage Persists in Kitengela Despite Government Promises
Kenya

Water Shortage Persists in Kitengela Despite Government Promises

Residents of Kitengela continue to face severe water shortages, relying on private vendors and boreholes despite repeated government pledges and a presidential directive issued six years ago.Each morning, Newton Anguf…

Sep 15, 2025
Kenyan Firms Struggle with Expensive Loans and Limited Capital Access
Business

Kenyan Firms Struggle with Expensive Loans and Limited Capital Access

Businesses in Kenya are facing rising borrowing costs, driven by higher interest rates, limited access to capital, and increased competition for domestic funds.A new report by Moody’s Ratings highlights worsening cred…

Sep 15, 2025
Kenya’s Passport Falls to 70th in 2025 Global Rankings
Immigration

Kenya’s Passport Falls to 70th in 2025 Global Rankings

Kenya has dropped to 70th place in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, with its citizens now able to access 70 countries without a visa or by obtaining one on arrival, down from 76 destinations last year.Despite the decli…

Sep 15, 2025
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