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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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Kenyan Man Charged with Murder in Reading Stabbing
Diaspora

Kenyan Man Charged with Murder in Reading Stabbing

Edwin Kiplangat Yegon, 29, has been charged with the murder of Linner Sang, 39, who was fatally stabbed at a residence in Reading, Berkshire, on Sunday, 7 September 2025. Mr Yegon also faces two counts of assault occa…

Sep 10, 2025
Sakaja Plans High-Rise Redevelopment for 13 Nairobi Estates
Real Estate

Sakaja Plans High-Rise Redevelopment for 13 Nairobi Estates

The Nairobi County Government has begun demolishing ageing housing estates as part of a major redevelopment programme aimed at increasing residential capacity across the city.The Nairobi Urban Renewal Project is targe…

Sep 10, 2025
H-1B Visa System Under Fire as US Legislators Push for Stricter Immigration Controls
Immigration

H-1B Visa System Under Fire as US Legislators Push for Stricter Immigration Controls

Lawmakers in the United States are advancing new efforts to reform the H-1B visa system, citing concerns over its impact on domestic employment and wage standards.Once considered a key tool for strengthening the US wo…

Sep 10, 2025
Eldama Ravine Pastor Opens Garage Church to Welcome Addicts and Outcasts
Kenya

Eldama Ravine Pastor Opens Garage Church to Welcome Addicts and Outcasts

A pastor in Poror village, Eldama Ravine, has converted his garage into a place of worship for individuals often excluded from mainstream churches, including those struggling with addiction, poverty, and social stigma…

Sep 10, 2025
Ruto Backs Nile Power Deal, Pledges to Mediate Dispute
Kenya

Ruto Backs Nile Power Deal, Pledges to Mediate Dispute

Kenya has backed Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam following its official launch, with President William Ruto urging continued dialogue among Nile Basin countries to address regional concerns.The Grand Ethiopian Renais…

Sep 10, 2025
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Kenyans Warned to Brace for Increasing Food Shortages in Coming Months
Kenya

Kenyans Warned to Brace for Increasing Food Shortages in Coming Months

Over two million people in Kenya are expected to face acute food insecurity between October and December 2025, as poor rainfall, reduced international aid, and widespread food losses strain national food systems.Accor…

Sep 10, 2025
Gachagua’s High-Stakes Gamble for the Presidency in 2027
Kenya

Gachagua’s High-Stakes Gamble for the Presidency in 2027

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced his candidacy for the 2027 General Election, positioning himself as a direct opponent to President William Ruto.Now seeking to lead that coalition, he argues that…

Sep 10, 2025
Countdown to 2027: Can Ruto Regain Public Confidence?
Kenya

Countdown to 2027: Can Ruto Regain Public Confidence?

President William Ruto’s economic reform agenda is under increasing pressure as rising living costs and new tax proposals continue to draw widespread opposition across Kenya.With two years left in his first term, Ruto…

Sep 10, 2025
Silent Struggles: Coastal Men Endure Shame and Pain of Swollen Testicles
Lifestyle

Silent Struggles: Coastal Men Endure Shame and Pain of Swollen Testicles

Two brothers in Kilifi County, Kenya, are living with severe, untreated cases of lymphatic filariasis that have left them physically disabled and unable to work. Jefwa Kalama Ndiro, 69, and Mganga Kalama Ndiro, 50, fr…

Sep 10, 2025
Delays in Title Deed Issuance Stall Kenya’s Housing Projects and Investment
Real Estate

Delays in Title Deed Issuance Stall Kenya’s Housing Projects and Investment

Delays in issuing title deeds are disrupting housing projects across Kenya and discouraging both local and foreign investment, according to developers and real estate professionals.Despite recent progress in digitisin…

Sep 9, 2025
UK Threatens Visa Restrictions for Countries Rejecting Deportees
Immigration

UK Threatens Visa Restrictions for Countries Rejecting Deportees

The United Kingdom has warned it may suspend visas for countries that do not cooperate in taking back nationals who have been denied the right to remain in Britain.Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood issued the warning dur…

Sep 9, 2025
Kenyan Domestic Violence Survivor Dan Makataya to Receive Reconstructive Surgery in California
Diaspora

Kenyan Domestic Violence Survivor Dan Makataya to Receive Reconstructive Surgery in California

A Kenyan police officer who survived an acid attack is in the United States to undergo reconstructive surgery to restore his ability to breathe.Dan Makataya is scheduled to receive the operation on 20 September at the…

Sep 9, 2025
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Kenyan Woman Fatally Stabbed in UK; Husband Arrested
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Fatally Stabbed in UK; Husband Arrested

A Kenyan woman, identified as Linner, died following a stabbing in Reading on Sunday, 7 September 2025. Police have arrested her 29-year-old husband on suspicion of murder. Thames Valley Police responded to a call at…

Sep 9, 2025
Kenya Launches Astro-Tourism Programme with Planetarium in Samburu
Kenya

Kenya Launches Astro-Tourism Programme with Planetarium in Samburu

Kenya has launched a new astro-tourism programme in Samburu National Reserve, marked by the opening of a planetarium and a public lunar eclipse viewing event.The launch event, held at Sopa Lodge, was led by Tourism Ca…

Sep 9, 2025
Mombasa Officials Seize Sh100 Million in Counterfeit Cooking Oil
Kenya

Mombasa Officials Seize Sh100 Million in Counterfeit Cooking Oil

Authorities in Mombasa have seized counterfeit cooking oil and related assets worth over Sh100 million in a raid targeting an illegal repackaging operation in the Shimanzi area.The operation, led by the Anti-Counterfe…

Sep 9, 2025
Why Muslims Observe Salat al-Khusuf During a Lunar Eclipse
Kenya

Why Muslims Observe Salat al-Khusuf During a Lunar Eclipse

A total lunar eclipse was visible across much of Kenya on Sunday night, drawing large crowds to public spaces as the moon took on a deep reddish hue.Thousands gathered on rooftops, beaches, and open grounds to witness…

Sep 9, 2025
President Ruto to Host Over 3,000 Teachers at State House
Kenya

President Ruto to Host Over 3,000 Teachers at State House

President William Ruto will on Friday host over 3,000 education stakeholders at State House Nairobi in a high-level consultative meeting with union leaders, school heads, and senior government officials.Officials from…

Sep 9, 2025
Kenyan Man Indicted in US Over Alleged Role in $250 Million Child Nutrition Fraud Case
Diaspora

Kenyan Man Indicted in US Over Alleged Role in $250 Million Child Nutrition Fraud Case

A Kenyan national has been indicted in the United States for allegedly helping to launder millions of dollars linked to a large-scale fraud scheme involving a federal child nutrition programme in Minnesota.Ahmednaji M…

Sep 9, 2025
Kenyan Diaspora Launches African Village Project in Canada
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora Launches African Village Project in Canada

A Kenyan-led community initiative in Athabasca, Alberta, is moving forward with plans to establish an African Village, following formal support from local leaders and active involvement from families across Canada.A v…

Sep 8, 2025
Study Permit Approvals in Canada Fall Over 70% in First Half of 2025
Immigration

Study Permit Approvals in Canada Fall Over 70% in First Half of 2025

Canada issued over 214,000 fewer study and work permits in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, marking a drop of nearly 57% in new arrivals.Government data show that the number of study permi…

Sep 8, 2025
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