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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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Why More Kenyan Men Are Choosing Cats Over Conventional Bachelor Life
Lifestyle

Why More Kenyan Men Are Choosing Cats Over Conventional Bachelor Life

A subtle but significant demographic shift is underway across urban Kenya, as an increasing number of single men embrace cats as companions, challenging traditional notions of masculinity and solitude. This emerging t…

Jul 24, 2025
Architects in Nairobi Say Colonial-Era Rules Block Innovation and Growth
Real Estate

Architects in Nairobi Say Colonial-Era Rules Block Innovation and Growth

A Kenyan design firm, LondonConsult, is challenging conventional architectural norms with its "Little Orbit" nursery school concept, which has garnered international recognition at the 2025 Kaira Looro Design Awards. …

Jul 24, 2025
US Immigration Officials Issue Compliance Alert to Green Card Holders
Immigration

US Immigration Officials Issue Compliance Alert to Green Card Holders

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is reminding lawful permanent residents, or green card holders, of their obligation to carry proof of immigration status at all times. The renewed advisory, issued on Wednesday, und…

Jul 24, 2025
Murkomen Launches Crackdown on Illegal Job Agencies Exploiting Kenyans
Diaspora

Murkomen Launches Crackdown on Illegal Job Agencies Exploiting Kenyans

Kenya's government is intensifying its fight against fraudulent job recruitment agencies as the nation grapples with a decline in passport power.Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, speaking at the Jukwaa la…

Jul 24, 2025
Trump's Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship Blocked by Appeals Court
Immigration

Trump's Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship Blocked by Appeals Court

A US federal appeals court has upheld a previous ruling, dismissing President Donald Trump’s executive order which sought to limit birthright citizenship. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals determined the order, signe…

Jul 24, 2025
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Inside Chakama Ranch: Where Cults Thrive and Land Disputes Run Deep
Kenya

Inside Chakama Ranch: Where Cults Thrive and Land Disputes Run Deep

Fresh security fears have gripped Chakama Ranch, the 110,000-acre Kilifi County expanse already scarred by the Shakahola massacre, following the discovery of a potential new cultic site in July 2025. The recent rescue…

Jul 24, 2025
Kenyan Court Upholds Deportation Order for Pakistani NGO Founder
Kenya

Kenyan Court Upholds Deportation Order for Pakistani NGO Founder

A protracted legal battle has culminated in a High Court ruling that has upheld the government's decision to deport Nadeem Khan Shakoor, a Pakistani national and founder of the Blue Heart International Organisation (B…

Jul 24, 2025
Probe into Mediheal Organ Trafficking Stalls Amid Political Interference
Kenya

Probe into Mediheal Organ Trafficking Stalls Amid Political Interference

A parliamentary investigation into alleged organ trafficking at Mediheal Group of Hospitals is facing significant obstacles, raising serious questions about potential political interference and systemic shortcomings. …

Jul 24, 2025
Autopsy Confirms Toto Touch CEO Susan Njoki Was Strangled in Nairobi Hospital
Kenya

Autopsy Confirms Toto Touch CEO Susan Njoki Was Strangled in Nairobi Hospital

Kenyan authorities have launched a formal investigation into the death of Susan Njoki, a prominent mental health advocate and founder of the maternal health enterprise Toto Touch.She died on 15 July while admitted to…

Jul 24, 2025
Edwin Sifuna: ODM Rebel or Raila’s Strategic Voice?
Kenya

Edwin Sifuna: ODM Rebel or Raila’s Strategic Voice?

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is currently navigating a period of internal discord, triggered by its Secretary-General, Edwin Sifuna, who has publicly disavowed the party's cooperation agreement with President…

Jul 24, 2025
Student Denied US F-1 Visa Twice Over Generic Explanations
Immigration

Student Denied US F-1 Visa Twice Over Generic Explanations

A Congolese student's second F-1 student visa denial has ignited concerns over interview practices at the US Embassy in Kinshasa, potentially jeopardising his autumn semester start at the University of Massachusetts B…

Jul 23, 2025
Sofiya Nzau Breaks Barriers with Landmark Performance at Tomorrowland Festival in Belgium
Entertainment

Sofiya Nzau Breaks Barriers with Landmark Performance at Tomorrowland Festival in Belgium

Kenyan singer Sofiya Nzau is currently performing at Tomorrowland 2025, one of the world's premier electronic dance music festivals. The festival, which commenced on July 19 and continues until July 27, is taking plac…

Jul 23, 2025
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UK Cracks Down on Asylum Seekers Working Illegally as Delivery Riders
Immigration

UK Cracks Down on Asylum Seekers Working Illegally as Delivery Riders

In a move to enforce immigration laws, the UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is launching a crackdown on asylum seekers working illegally as food delivery riders. The initiative, announced on 23 July…

Jul 23, 2025
Kenyan Woman in Germany Helps Africans Access Jobs and Education Abroad
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman in Germany Helps Africans Access Jobs and Education Abroad

Caroline Mwangi, a Kenyan expatriate based in Germany, is facilitating pathways to international education and employment for African professionals through her consultancy, AG-Career Hub. Founded in 2018, the firm con…

Jul 23, 2025
Kenyan Journalist Dorothy Kweyu Celebrates Son’s Release After Years on Saudi Death Row
Diaspora

Kenyan Journalist Dorothy Kweyu Celebrates Son’s Release After Years on Saudi Death Row

Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan national also known as Stevo, was released from a Saudi Arabian prison on Tuesday after serving 14 years, marking the end of a protracted legal battle that hinged on a workplace incident in…

Jul 23, 2025
How US Murder Suspect Was Tracked and Arrested in Nairobi
World

How US Murder Suspect Was Tracked and Arrested in Nairobi

Salman S. Haji, a 20-year-old US national, is now in custody at King County Jail in Seattle, Washington, after being extradited from Nairobi.He is yet to face multiple felony charges, including murder, robbery, and at…

Jul 23, 2025
Lagat Denies Resignation, Says He Took Approved Leave
Kenya

Lagat Denies Resignation, Says He Took Approved Leave

Deputy Inspector-General of Police Eliud Lagat has vehemently denied resigning from his position, asserting he is merely on administrative leave. This denial comes amid public outcry and ongoing investigations into th…

Jul 23, 2025
Raila Odinga Says He Gained Nothing from 2018 Handshake with Uhuru Kenyatta
Kenya

Raila Odinga Says He Gained Nothing from 2018 Handshake with Uhuru Kenyatta

ODM leader Raila Odinga has vehemently denied allegations that his 2018 political accord with former President Uhuru Kenyatta, known as the "Handshake," served as a vehicle for personal enrichment. In a recent intervi…

Jul 23, 2025
Khalwale and Nyoro Lead Growing Dissent Within Ruto’s UDA Party
Kenya

Khalwale and Nyoro Lead Growing Dissent Within Ruto’s UDA Party

Kenya's United Democratic Alliance (UDA), the ruling party under President William Ruto, faces escalating internal discord and fragmentation, potentially undermining its stability ahead of the 2027 General Election. O…

Jul 23, 2025
Kenyan Man Dies After Being Pulled from Lake Washington
World

Kenyan Man Dies After Being Pulled from Lake Washington

A Kenyan man has died following a kayaking accident on Lake Washington on Saturday afternoon. Despite rapid intervention by emergency services, the man was pronounced dead at the scene near the 4100 block of Lake Wash…

Jul 23, 2025
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