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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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Ruto’s Housing Programme: 220 Homes Delivered as Millions Await Affordable Units
Real Estate

Ruto’s Housing Programme: 220 Homes Delivered as Millions Await Affordable Units

Ruto’s Affordable Housing Programme Expands as Delivery Targets Remain ElusivePresident William Ruto has handed over 220 affordable homes in Bomet County as his administration expands its housing programme across Keny…

Sep 9, 2026
DCI Sounds Alarm Over TikTok Network Luring Kenyans Into Crime
Kenya

DCI Sounds Alarm Over TikTok Network Luring Kenyans Into Crime

Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has warned the public about a criminal network accused of using TikTok to lure victims into violent attacks.Three suspects were arrested in Ruai, Nairobi County, af…

Sep 9, 2026
Kenya Nurses End 41-Day Strike After KSh13,000 Allowance Deal
Kenya

Kenya Nurses End 41-Day Strike After KSh13,000 Allowance Deal

Kenya’s nurses have ended a 41-day nationwide strike after reaching an agreement with the Council of Governors (CoG) on allowances, with union officials directing nurses to return to work immediately.The Kenya Nationa…

Sep 9, 2026
US Green Card Lottery: 53,939 Africans Could Miss Out Amid Visa Suspension
Immigration

US Green Card Lottery: 53,939 Africans Could Miss Out Amid Visa Suspension

More than 53,000 African applicants selected for the 2026 US Diversity Visa programme face an uncertain future as a suspension of visa issuance threatens to prevent them from completing the process before the 30 Septe…

Sep 9, 2026
Kenyan Students in Hungary Face Rising Costs, Language Barriers and Isolation
Diaspora

Kenyan Students in Hungary Face Rising Costs, Language Barriers and Isolation

Kenyan student leader Dorothy Chebet has called for better preparation and support for scholars travelling abroad, saying scholarships do not always cover the full cost of living or ease the challenges of adapting to…

Sep 9, 2026
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US Green Card Lottery Results: Which African Countries Had the Fewest Winners?
Immigration

US Green Card Lottery Results: Which African Countries Had the Fewest Winners?

The latest United States Department of State figures for the Diversity Visa (DV-2026) programme show a wide disparity in the number of selectees across African countries, with some nations recording only a handful of…

Sep 9, 2026
44% of Kenyans Say Unemployment and Poverty Are the Country’s Biggest Problems
Kenya

44% of Kenyans Say Unemployment and Poverty Are the Country’s Biggest Problems

Unemployment and poverty have emerged as Kenyans’ leading national concerns, with 44 per cent of respondents in a new TIFA survey identifying them as the country’s biggest challenges.The survey, conducted by Trends an…

Sep 9, 2026
NSSF Explains How Kenyans Permanently Moving Abroad Can Access Their Savings
Kenya

NSSF Explains How Kenyans Permanently Moving Abroad Can Access Their Savings

Kenyans permanently relocating outside the East African Community (EAC) can access their NSSF savings through the Emigration Benefit, provided they meet the Fund’s eligibility requirements.The National Social Security…

Sep 9, 2026
Why More Kenyans Are Wearing Glasses
Lifestyle

Why More Kenyans Are Wearing Glasses

Kenya’s optical sector recorded Sh3.14 billion in insured spending in 2025, as the number of people seeking vision care continued to rise.The figure increased from Sh2.99 billion in 2024, according to the Kenya Optica…

Sep 8, 2026
KWS Warns Kenyans After AI-Generated Image Shows Zebra Doing Manual Work
Kenya

KWS Warns Kenyans After AI-Generated Image Shows Zebra Doing Manual Work

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has confirmed that an image showing a zebra carrying water alongside donkeys is AI-generated, warning that wild animals must not be captured, tamed or used for domestic labour.In a sta…

Sep 8, 2026
Mount Kenya Fire: Over 3,000 Hectares Burned as 85% Blaze Is Contained
Kenya

Mount Kenya Fire: Over 3,000 Hectares Burned as 85% Blaze Is Contained

More than 80 percent of the fire in the Mount Kenya Forest has been contained after the blaze burned more than 3,000 hectares of moorland, officials said.Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Dr D…

Sep 8, 2026
Ruto Unveils Sh12 Billion Mombasa Project Set to Create 10,000 Jobs
Kenya

Ruto Unveils Sh12 Billion Mombasa Project Set to Create 10,000 Jobs

President William Ruto on Tuesday presided over the signing of a Sh12 billion agreement between GulfCap Group and global logistics company DP World to develop a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Jomvu, Mombasa.The projec…

Sep 8, 2026
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Eric Omondi Walks Free After Dramatic Arrest in Nairobi
Kenya

Eric Omondi Walks Free After Dramatic Arrest in Nairobi

Comedian Eric Omondi and seven co-accused have been released by a Nairobi court after denying charges of allegedly obstructing traffic along Moi Avenue on 7 September.Omondi was arrested on Monday by plain-clothes off…

Sep 8, 2026
Kenyans Visiting the US: 7 Things That Could Get Your Visa Cancelled
Immigration

Kenyans Visiting the US: 7 Things That Could Get Your Visa Cancelled

The United States has reiterated that B1 and B2 visitor visas may only be used for short-term business and tourism, warning foreign nationals against using them for activities outside their authorised purposes.The B1…

Sep 8, 2026
Comedian Eric Omondi Arrested Again During “Punguza Mzigo” Campaign
Kenya

Comedian Eric Omondi Arrested Again During “Punguza Mzigo” Campaign

Comedian Eric Omondi was arrested in Nairobi on Tuesday during the launch of his latest political campaign and later appeared before the Milimani Law Courts, where he denied charges of obstructing the operation of mot…

Sep 8, 2026
Western Kenya Demands Deputy President Slot Ahead of 2027
Kenya

Western Kenya Demands Deputy President Slot Ahead of 2027

Western Kenya MPs have called for the Deputy President’s position to be reserved for the region as they set out their demands ahead of the 2027 General Election.The demand was made during a consultative meeting in Kis…

Sep 8, 2026
3,949 Kenyans Win US Green Card Lottery 2027 — What Happens Next?
Immigration

3,949 Kenyans Win US Green Card Lottery 2027 — What Happens Next?

A total of 3,949 Kenyans have been provisionally selected in the US Diversity Visa (DV) lottery for the 2027 fiscal year, placing Kenya among the leading African countries in the latest draw.Kenya ranks third in Afric…

Sep 8, 2026
Kenya Gives Foreign Traders 90 Days to Comply After 5-Day Deadline
Kenya

Kenya Gives Foreign Traders 90 Days to Comply After 5-Day Deadline

Kenya has extended the deadline for foreign nationals running small businesses to comply with immigration, work permit, registration and licensing requirements from five days to 90 days.State House spokesperson Hussei…

Sep 8, 2026
Kenya Warns Against Xenophobia as Foreign Nationals Face Harassment
Kenya

Kenya Warns Against Xenophobia as Foreign Nationals Face Harassment

Kenya has warned against the harassment of foreign nationals following new immigration and trade directives, saying those who engage in xenophobic behaviour will face prosecution.Government Spokesperson Charles Owino…

Sep 7, 2026
Kenyans Abroad: What to Know Before Buying Property Back Home
Diaspora

Kenyans Abroad: What to Know Before Buying Property Back Home

Kenyans living abroad are increasingly turning to property investment in Kenya, with residential and commercial developments, vacant land and agricultural property among the available options.Before investing, diaspor…

Sep 7, 2026
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