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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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Kenyan High Court Upholds Citizenship Rights for Children of Mixed-Status Parents
Immigration

Kenyan High Court Upholds Citizenship Rights for Children of Mixed-Status Parents

In a pivotal decision delivered on 17 July, the Kenyan High Court affirmed that children born in Kenya to at least one Kenyan parent are entitled to full citizenship, irrespective of the other parent's status as a ref…

Jul 27, 2025
Raila Convenes ODM Crisis Meeting to Resolve Rift Over Ties With Ruto Government
Kenya

Raila Convenes ODM Crisis Meeting to Resolve Rift Over Ties With Ruto Government

Raila Odinga, leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has summoned an emergency Central Committee meeting on Tuesday to address escalating internal disputes over the party's evolving relationship with Presiden…

Jul 27, 2025
Activists Allege Mwabili Was Tortured and Injected With Unknown Substance
Kenya

Activists Allege Mwabili Was Tortured and Injected With Unknown Substance

Kenyan human rights campaigner Mwabili Mwagodi, who disappeared in Tanzania last week amid suspicious circumstances, has been found in Kwale County and is currently receiving medical treatment at Pandya Hospital in Mo…

Jul 27, 2025
Records Trace Mysterious KNH Murder Suspect’s Movements From 2022 to 2025
Kenya

Records Trace Mysterious KNH Murder Suspect’s Movements From 2022 to 2025

Detectives are facing mounting pressure to ascertain the true identity of a man, known only as Kennedy Kalombotole, suspected of murdering two patients at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Despite the gravity of the a…

Jul 27, 2025
Kenyan Student Defers Studies for US Internship to Advance Livestock Production in Africa
Diaspora

Kenyan Student Defers Studies for US Internship to Advance Livestock Production in Africa

A veterinary student at Egerton University is leveraging international expertise to tackle the persistent challenges of food security across Sub-Saharan Africa. Lawrence Muchemi, a final year student of Veterinary Med…

Jul 26, 2025
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Meet These Requirements and You Could Become a US Citizen
Immigration

Meet These Requirements and You Could Become a US Citizen

For green card holders in the United States, naturalisation represents the culmination of a journey towards full citizenship, unlocking civic privileges ranging from voting rights to protection against deportation. Wh…

Jul 26, 2025
Florida Launches Deportation Operations From Controversial Everglades Facility
Immigration

Florida Launches Deportation Operations From Controversial Everglades Facility

Florida's state-operated immigration detention centre in the Everglades has commenced deportation operations, igniting a firestorm of legal, environmental, and ethical debate. Governor Ron DeSantis confirmed on Friday…

Jul 26, 2025
Matiang'i, Gachagua Jointly Meet Kenyans in Baltimore
Diaspora

Matiang'i, Gachagua Jointly Meet Kenyans in Baltimore

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i have recently concluded a series of high-profile engagements with the Kenyan diaspora in the United States. Gachagua’s t…

Jul 26, 2025
Parents, Teachers Alarmed as Government Reduces Funding for Public Schools
Kenya

Parents, Teachers Alarmed as Government Reduces Funding for Public Schools

A significant reduction in government funding for Kenya’s Free Primary Education (FPE) and Free Day Secondary Education (FDSE) programmes is generating widespread apprehension among education stakeholders, who warn of…

Jul 26, 2025
Raila Signals Possible Shift on ODM-UDA Agreement, Says Sifuna Has a Point
Kenya

Raila Signals Possible Shift on ODM-UDA Agreement, Says Sifuna Has a Point

Raila Odinga, leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has reaffirmed the party's commitment to democratic principles amid escalating internal tensions over its cooperative agreement with President William Ruto…

Jul 26, 2025
Wealthy Buyers Dominate Nairobi Auctions for Repossessed Homes
Real Estate

Wealthy Buyers Dominate Nairobi Auctions for Repossessed Homes

Nairobi is currently witnessing a stark divergence within its property market, as a surge in auctions reveals a growing chasm between the city’s affluent and middle- to lower-income earners. While prime real estate in…

Jul 25, 2025
US Immigration Backlog Hits 11.3 Million as USCIS Processing Times Surge
Immigration

US Immigration Backlog Hits 11.3 Million as USCIS Processing Times Surge

The US immigration system is facing escalating strain, characterised by substantial backlogs and protracted processing times, according to the latest data released by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). T…

Jul 25, 2025
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Nairobi’s Prime Estates Outpace Satellite Towns in Land Value
Real Estate

Nairobi’s Prime Estates Outpace Satellite Towns in Land Value

Nairobi's high-end suburbs are experiencing a resurgence in land value growth, outpacing the expansion seen in satellite towns for the first time in five years. Data from HassConsult’s latest quarterly report for the…

Jul 25, 2025
Pastor Mackenzie Denies Link to Binzaro Cult After Human Skulls Found in Kilifi
Kenya

Pastor Mackenzie Denies Link to Binzaro Cult After Human Skulls Found in Kilifi

Ongoing investigations into the Shakahola forest massacre have intensified following the discovery of human remains in Binzaro village, Kilifi County, raising renewed concerns about the influence of controversial prea…

Jul 25, 2025
KEBS Cracks Down on Uncertified Goods in Karen, Ngong, and Kiserian
Kenya

KEBS Cracks Down on Uncertified Goods in Karen, Ngong, and Kiserian

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has confiscated uncertified consumer products in Kajiado County, raising concerns about public health and food safety. The operation, conducted on Friday, 25 July, targeted Karen…

Jul 25, 2025
DCP Will Prioritise Voices of Ordinary Kenyans, Gachagua Tells Kenyans in Maryland
Diaspora

DCP Will Prioritise Voices of Ordinary Kenyans, Gachagua Tells Kenyans in Maryland

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is currently on a high-profile tour of the United States, his first international foray since leaving office last October. The visit, which began on 10 July, forms a central pa…

Jul 25, 2025
Why Parliament Must Act Fast to Support IEBC’s 2027 Election Preparations
Kenya

Why Parliament Must Act Fast to Support IEBC’s 2027 Election Preparations

With the 2027 General Elections looming, Kenya's Parliament faces a critical juncture in determining the future integrity of the nation's electoral process. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) i…

Jul 25, 2025
US Embassy in Nairobi Now Requires Visa Applicants to List All Social Media Handles from Past 5 Years
Immigration

US Embassy in Nairobi Now Requires Visa Applicants to List All Social Media Handles from Past 5 Years

The United States Embassy in Nairobi has initiated a new policy requiring all visa applicants to disclose their social media usernames from the past five years, effective Friday, 25 July.This directive, applying to al…

Jul 25, 2025
Kenyan Activist Mwabili Mwagodi Allegedly Abducted in Tanzania
Kenya

Kenyan Activist Mwabili Mwagodi Allegedly Abducted in Tanzania

A Kenyan activist, Mwabili Mwagodi, known for his criticism of political influence within religious institutions, has been reported missing in Tanzania.This intensifies concerns over the safety of human rights defende…

Jul 25, 2025
Kilifi Man Barred from Burying Wife Over Sh146,000 Dowry Dispute After Her Death in Oman
Diaspora

Kilifi Man Barred from Burying Wife Over Sh146,000 Dowry Dispute After Her Death in Oman

A family in Kilifi County is enduring compounded grief as a dowry dispute prevents a widow from burying his wife who died in Oman shortly after giving birth to twins. Lilian Kadzo, a 31-year-old Kenyan national, died…

Jul 25, 2025
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