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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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Ruto–Raila Compensation Plan for Protest Victims Faces Public Backlash
Kenya

Ruto–Raila Compensation Plan for Protest Victims Faces Public Backlash

Kenya is facing growing controversy over a government plan to compensate people harmed during protest-related violence, with critics questioning its legality, morality, and potential for political misuse.The initiativ…

Aug 14, 2025
Ruto Accuses Parliament and Judiciary of Blocking Kenya’s Anti-Corruption Efforts
Kenya

Ruto Accuses Parliament and Judiciary of Blocking Kenya’s Anti-Corruption Efforts

President William Ruto has intensified his administration’s campaign against corruption, openly accusing Parliament and the Judiciary of obstructing progress. Speaking at the opening of the Devolution Conference 2025…

Aug 14, 2025
Woman Awarded Sh7.5 Million Over Baby’s Death and Loss of Womb at Pumwani Hospital
Kenya

Woman Awarded Sh7.5 Million Over Baby’s Death and Loss of Womb at Pumwani Hospital

A Kenyan woman has won a landmark High Court case against Pumwani Maternity Hospital over a traumatic childbirth experience in 2019 that led to the death of her baby and the removal of her womb.The woman, identified i…

Aug 14, 2025
Kenyan Students in the US Risk Deportation for Missing Classes, Embassy Issues Warning
Immigration

Kenyan Students in the US Risk Deportation for Missing Classes, Embassy Issues Warning

The US Embassy in Nairobi has issued a warning to Kenyan students studying in the United States about the increased risk of having their visas revoked if they fail to meet academic requirements. This comes as the US g…

Aug 13, 2025
US to Overhaul H-1B Visa System
Immigration

US to Overhaul H-1B Visa System

The United States is preparing to make a significant change to its H-1B visa program by replacing the current lottery system with a merit-based selection process that prioritizes highly skilled workers and higher sala…

Aug 13, 2025
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'Money Isn’t Everything': Kenyan Workers in Gulf Countries Speak Out
Diaspora

'Money Isn’t Everything': Kenyan Workers in Gulf Countries Speak Out

The shining cities of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries attract many Kenyans who hope for a better life. Drawn by the promise of good pay and financial stability, hundreds of thousands of Kenyans have moved…

Aug 13, 2025
US Report Puts Kenya Under Pressure Over Rising Human Rights Violations
Kenya

US Report Puts Kenya Under Pressure Over Rising Human Rights Violations

A recent report from the United States State Department has raised concerns about Kenya’s human rights situation.The report, suggests that Kenya’s commitment to fundamental freedoms is weakening, especially following…

Aug 13, 2025
Over 500,000 Kenyans Using Cannabis as Drug Abuse Spreads Across Counties
Kenya

Over 500,000 Kenyans Using Cannabis as Drug Abuse Spreads Across Counties

Kenya is dealing with a growing drug problem as more people, especially young people, are using cannabis (also known as marijuana). Government officials and health experts are very concerned about this trend.Interior…

Aug 13, 2025
CAF Fines Kenya Sh6.4 Million Over Security Breaches at Kasarani Stadium During CHAN
Sports

CAF Fines Kenya Sh6.4 Million Over Security Breaches at Kasarani Stadium During CHAN

The cheers of football fans supporting Kenya’s Harambee Stars have been overshadowed by problems with crowd control and security during recent matches. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued fines and…

Aug 13, 2025
Man Jailed 28 Years for $300M COVID Fraud, Bought Nairobi Property With Stolen Funds
Diaspora

Man Jailed 28 Years for $300M COVID Fraud, Bought Nairobi Property With Stolen Funds

A businessman from Minnesota, Abdiaziz Shafii Farah, has been sentenced to 28 years in prison for leading one of the biggest COVID-19 relief fraud cases in US history. Farah, a Somali-American, was found guilty of ste…

Aug 13, 2025
Family Demands Answers Over Son's Mysterious Death at Kenol Police Station
Kenya

Family Demands Answers Over Son's Mysterious Death at Kenol Police Station

Murang’a police have identified the man who allegedly died by suicide inside the operations room at Kenol Police Station on August 5 as 35-year-old Stephen Mwangi.Police say Mwangi secretly entered the secure room and…

Aug 13, 2025
President Ruto Opens 2025 Devolution Conference in Homa Bay
Kenya

President Ruto Opens 2025 Devolution Conference in Homa Bay

President William Ruto has today inaugurated the 2025 Devolution Conference in Homa Bay.Over 10,000 delegates converged upon the lakeside county, heralding four days of intense national dialogue centred on the theme o…

Aug 13, 2025
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IEBC Faces Legal Storm Over November By-Elections Timing
Kenya

IEBC Faces Legal Storm Over November By-Elections Timing

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) finds itself embroiled in a controversy over the scheduling of upcoming by-elections.The decision to hold polls in 24 constituencies on 27 November 2025 has i…

Aug 13, 2025
Rigathi Gachagua Continues US Tour with Visit to Los Angeles, California
Diaspora

Rigathi Gachagua Continues US Tour with Visit to Los Angeles, California

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is currently engaged in a high-stakes gamble across the Atlantic, courting the Kenyan diaspora in the United States while simultaneously unleashing a barrage of criticism again…

Aug 12, 2025
Eldoret Launches American Spaces Bus to Boost Youth Innovation and Digital Access
Kenya

Eldoret Launches American Spaces Bus to Boost Youth Innovation and Digital Access

Eldoret, Kenya, is now home to the American Spaces Bus, a mobile innovation hub designed to bridge the digital divide and empower Kenyan youth. The initiative, launched on Monday, represents a novel approach to intern…

Aug 12, 2025
CAF Threatens Relocation of Kenya CHAN Games Over Security Breaches
Sports

CAF Threatens Relocation of Kenya CHAN Games Over Security Breaches

Kenyan fans planning to watch the Harambee Stars play  Zambia at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Sunday are advised to arrive at Kasarani Stadium at least five hours before kickoff, according to the organis…

Aug 12, 2025
Passengers Injured After Police Officer Strangles Matatu Driver in Moving Vehicle Near Litein
Kenya

Passengers Injured After Police Officer Strangles Matatu Driver in Moving Vehicle Near Litein

A matatu traveling along the Litein-Kericho route was involved in a serious accident near Litein in Kericho County on Tuesday, resulting in multiple casualties.The crash, involving a Nakuru Line matatu on Tuesday morn…

Aug 12, 2025
Kakamega Man Dies in Police Custody Hours After Arrest, Family Demands Probe
Kenya

Kakamega Man Dies in Police Custody Hours After Arrest, Family Demands Probe

A cloud of suspicion hangs over Budonga Police Post following the death of 33-year-old Raymond Nachibati, who died shortly after being detained.His family vehemently disputes the official police account, alleging a co…

Aug 12, 2025
Baby Stolen in Mombasa After Mother Falls Victim to ‘Sponsor’ Scam
Kenya

Baby Stolen in Mombasa After Mother Falls Victim to ‘Sponsor’ Scam

A harrowing case of alleged child trafficking in Mombasa has brought into sharp focus the inadequacies within Kenya’s maternal healthcare system and the dangers lurking within informal support networks. The ordeal beg…

Aug 12, 2025
Kenyans React as Ida Odinga Lands in Chopper to Pick Daughter at Tom Mboya University
Kenya

Kenyans React as Ida Odinga Lands in Chopper to Pick Daughter at Tom Mboya University

A private helicopter ferrying Ida Odinga, wife of prominent political figure Raila Odinga, to collect her daughter Winnie from a university in Homa Bay has triggered a wave of criticism and commentary regarding the op…

Aug 12, 2025
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