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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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Natembeya Dismisses Gachagua’s Self-Declaration as Opposition Flagbearer
Kenya

Natembeya Dismisses Gachagua’s Self-Declaration as Opposition Flagbearer

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has dismissed claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that he will lead Kenya’s opposition in the 2027 General Election.Speaking on Radio Citizen on Monday, Natembeya d…

Sep 15, 2025
ODM to Mark 20 Years with Major Celebration in Mombasa
Kenya

ODM to Mark 20 Years with Major Celebration in Mombasa

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will mark its 20th anniversary with a three-day event in Mombasa from 10 to 12 October, bringing together key political figures, founding members, and party supporters.The celebrat…

Sep 15, 2025
Raila Sends Kasmuel to Represent ODM at European Parliament
Kenya

Raila Sends Kasmuel to Represent ODM at European Parliament

Kasmuel McOure, leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Youth League, has arrived in Brussels for a diplomatic mission involving engagements with the European Parliament and other key institutions.The visit is…

Sep 15, 2025
The Private Hands Behind Kenya’s Billion-Shilling Digital Systems
Kenya

The Private Hands Behind Kenya’s Billion-Shilling Digital Systems

Kenya’s digital public service systems remain under the control of private contractors, raising legal and governance concerns over data sovereignty, transparency, and compliance with national laws.Kenya’s rapid shift…

Sep 15, 2025
Fake Land Titles Drain Billions from Banks and Property Investors in Kenya
Real Estate

Fake Land Titles Drain Billions from Banks and Property Investors in Kenya

A growing number of fraudulent land titles are being uncovered in Kenya, leading to significant financial losses for banks and property owners, and exposing critical weaknesses in the country’s land registration syste…

Sep 15, 2025
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Two Missing Nakuru Residents Found Dead in Nairobi Mortuary
Kenya

Two Missing Nakuru Residents Found Dead in Nairobi Mortuary

The bodies of James Karanja, 32, and Naomi Wangari, 30, who went missing on 23 August in Mlolongo, Machakos County, were identified at the Nairobi Funeral Home on 5 September.Karanja’s mother, Margaret Nyutu, said she…

Sep 15, 2025
Gachagua launches 2027 campaign with Mt Kenya rallies
Kenya

Gachagua launches 2027 campaign with Mt Kenya rallies

Rigathi Gachagua has officially launched his 2027 presidential campaign, beginning with rallies in Murang’a, Kiambu, and Nyeri counties.The former deputy president’s announcement follows his early return from a United…

Sep 15, 2025
Kenya and Nebraska Sign Diaspora-Focused Pact to Enhance Trade and Education
Diaspora

Kenya and Nebraska Sign Diaspora-Focused Pact to Enhance Trade and Education

Kenya and the US state of Nebraska have signed a formal agreement to expand cooperation in education, labour mobility, investment, and cultural exchange.Signed on 12 September 2025 at State House Nairobi, the Memorand…

Sep 14, 2025
Three Years of Ruto: Views from Kenyans Living Abroad
Diaspora

Three Years of Ruto: Views from Kenyans Living Abroad

Kenyans living abroad are divided over President William Ruto’s performance midway through his first term, with some welcoming reforms while others criticise unmet promises and persistent governance issues.One of the…

Sep 14, 2025
Why the Church is Urging Gen Zs to Register as Voters
Kenya

Why the Church is Urging Gen Zs to Register as Voters

Kenyan church leaders have urged Generation Z to register as voters ahead of the 2027 General Election, calling on young people to engage more actively in the country’s political process.The National Council of Church…

Sep 14, 2025
Kenya’s Presidential Jet to Be Retired in 2026 After Final Maintenance in the Netherlands
Kenya

Kenya’s Presidential Jet to Be Retired in 2026 After Final Maintenance in the Netherlands

Kenya’s presidential aircraft, Harambee One, is undergoing its final round of maintenance in the Netherlands and is expected to return in 2026 for limited service before being retired.The 30-year-old Fokker 70 Extende…

Sep 14, 2025
Gachagua Claims He Alone Can Defeat Ruto in 2027 Election
Kenya

Gachagua Claims He Alone Can Defeat Ruto in 2027 Election

Rigathi Gachagua has declared his candidacy for Kenya’s 2027 presidential election, positioning himself as a direct challenger to President William Ruto.During a political tour in Nyeri County, Gachagua said he was re…

Sep 14, 2025
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Three Suspects Cleared in Kyalo Mbobu Murder Investigation
Kenya

Three Suspects Cleared in Kyalo Mbobu Murder Investigation

Three people arrested in connection with the killing of Nairobi lawyer Kyalo Mbobu have been released without charge after forensic and ballistic tests cleared them of involvement.Eric Muhia, Paul Mbugua, and Georgia…

Sep 14, 2025
France Revises Salary Criteria for Foreign Worker Residence Permits
Immigration

France Revises Salary Criteria for Foreign Worker Residence Permits

France has reduced the minimum salary requirement for its Talent – Qualified Employee residence permit to €39,582, following a ministerial order issued on 29 August 2025.The Talent Residence Permit, known as the “pass…

Sep 13, 2025
Kaloleni Estate Struggles Under Weight of Illegal Extensions
Real Estate

Kaloleni Estate Struggles Under Weight of Illegal Extensions

Kaloleni Estate, one of Nairobi’s oldest residential areas, is facing severe neglect despite its designation as a national heritage site and its deep ties to Kenya’s political and urban history.Located along Jogoo Roa…

Sep 13, 2025
MPs Sound Alarm on Ksh 1.8 Billion Idle in Kenyan Embassies Abroad
Diaspora

MPs Sound Alarm on Ksh 1.8 Billion Idle in Kenyan Embassies Abroad

Kenya’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is investigating Ksh1.8 billion in unspent funds held by diplomatic missions in Washington, London, and Addis Ababa.The probe follows findings in the Auditor General’s latest re…

Sep 13, 2025
ODM and Kanu Face Key Tests Ahead of November By-Elections
Kenya

ODM and Kanu Face Key Tests Ahead of November By-Elections

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the Kenya African National Union (Kanu) are facing critical internal and regional tests ahead of Kenya’s by-elections set for 27 November.ODM has announced party primaries in U…

Sep 13, 2025
Kwa Bi Nzaro Victims Were Left for Wild Animals, Prosecutors Say
Kenya

Kwa Bi Nzaro Victims Were Left for Wild Animals, Prosecutors Say

Kenyan authorities have widened the scope of investigations into the Kwa Bi Nzaro cult deaths, revealing disturbing efforts to conceal mass fatalities through the deliberate disposal of bodies in forested terrain. Pro…

Sep 13, 2025
What Gachagua Plans to Do if He Wins in 2027
Kenya

What Gachagua Plans to Do if He Wins in 2027

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched his 2027 presidential campaign with a reform-driven agenda, pledging major changes to education, healthcare, and taxation.Speaking in Ruiru, Kiambu County, Gachagu…

Sep 13, 2025
Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program Faces Permanent Shutdown
Immigration

Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program Faces Permanent Shutdown

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has announced plans to eliminate Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Programme, arguing it reduces job opportunities for Canadians and drives down wages.Poilievre’s proposal wo…

Sep 12, 2025
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