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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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Why Lake Bogoria’s Waters Suddenly Turned Red
Kenya

Why Lake Bogoria’s Waters Suddenly Turned Red

Residents of Baringo County, Kenya, initially alarmed by a striking red discolouration in a section of Lake Bogoria near the River Waseges inflow, have been reassured by environmental experts who attribute the phenome…

Jul 22, 2025
Sakaja Proposes Penalties for Nairobi Residents Who Obstruct Water Meter Access
Kenya

Sakaja Proposes Penalties for Nairobi Residents Who Obstruct Water Meter Access

Nairobi County is initiating a series of reforms targeting water and electricity access, intending to curtail escalating revenue losses and improve service provision across residential areas. Governor Johnson Sakaja a…

Jul 22, 2025
FBI Extradites 20-Year-Old Murder Suspect From Kenya to Seattle Over Tukwila Shooting
World

FBI Extradites 20-Year-Old Murder Suspect From Kenya to Seattle Over Tukwila Shooting

A 20-year-old man wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman outside a Costco store in Tukwila, Washington, has been extradited from Kenya to face charges.The suspect, who remains unnamed, is now in custo…

Jul 22, 2025
Steve Munyakho Freed From Saudi Death Row After Ksh130 Million Diya Payment
Diaspora

Steve Munyakho Freed From Saudi Death Row After Ksh130 Million Diya Payment

Steve Abdukareem Munyakho, a Kenyan man condemned to death in Saudi Arabia, has been released after more than a decade of imprisonment. His release, confirmed on Tuesday at 10:00 am local time by Foreign Affairs Princ…

Jul 22, 2025
Miami ICE Facility Accused of Forcing Migrants to Kneel While Eating
Immigration

Miami ICE Facility Accused of Forcing Migrants to Kneel While Eating

A coalition of human rights organisations has released a damning report this week, alleging widespread abuse and degrading conditions within three federal immigration detention centres in South Florida. The report, co…

Jul 22, 2025
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Police Impunity Deepens as Cell Death Cases Go Unresolved
Kenya

Police Impunity Deepens as Cell Death Cases Go Unresolved

Kenya is grappling with an escalating crisis of deaths in police custody. The death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang, who died whilst detained at Nairobi's Central Police Station, has become a focal point in the d…

Jul 22, 2025
Likoni Ferry Tragedy: Court Demands Answers Over Missing Footage, Faulty Safety Systems
Kenya

Likoni Ferry Tragedy: Court Demands Answers Over Missing Footage, Faulty Safety Systems

A judicial inquest into the 2019 Likoni ferry tragedy has taken a critical turn, with a Mombasa court summoning senior officials from Kenya Ferry Services (KFS) and the National Police Service to address the mishandli…

Jul 22, 2025
Political Dynasties in Kenya Raise Concerns Over Fair Access to Elective Positions
Kenya

Political Dynasties in Kenya Raise Concerns Over Fair Access to Elective Positions

The upcoming by-elections in Kasipul and Malava constituencies are intensifying scrutiny of Kenya’s political landscape, as endorsements of Boyd Were and Rhyan Injendi to succeed their late fathers spark renewed debat…

Jul 22, 2025
Nairobi High Court: Spouses Must Prove Contribution to Claim Matrimonial Property
Kenya

Nairobi High Court: Spouses Must Prove Contribution to Claim Matrimonial Property

The Kenyan High Court has determined that divorcing spouses must provide evidence of their contribution to matrimonial property, even when the property is registered jointly. The decision, delivered by Justice Reuben…

Jul 22, 2025
Half a million Kenyan Babies Miss lifesaving Breastfeeding, Health Data Shows
Lifestyle

Half a million Kenyan Babies Miss lifesaving Breastfeeding, Health Data Shows

Kenya is facing significant challenges in achieving its national breastfeeding goals, as evidenced by recent Ministry of Health data indicating that only 61 percent of newborns are exclusively breastfed for the recomm…

Jul 21, 2025
Kisumu Plans Las Vegas-Style Transformation for Kondele in Urban Renewal Strategy
Real Estate

Kisumu Plans Las Vegas-Style Transformation for Kondele in Urban Renewal Strategy

Kisumu is embarking on an ambitious urban renewal project, with Kondele slated to become a vibrant entertainment and business district, echoing the energy of Las Vegas. This initiative, a cornerstone of the Kisumu Cit…

Jul 21, 2025
Matiang’i Launches 2027 Presidential Bid in Baltimore, Calls for Diaspora Mobilisation
Diaspora

Matiang’i Launches 2027 Presidential Bid in Baltimore, Calls for Diaspora Mobilisation

Dr Fred Matiang’i, the former Interior Cabinet Secretary, has officially launched his presidential campaign, making a strong appeal to Kenyans living abroad and positioning them as central to his strategy for the 2027…

Jul 21, 2025
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Kenyan Travellers to Pay Over Ksh56,000 for US Visas Starting October 2025
Immigration

Kenyan Travellers to Pay Over Ksh56,000 for US Visas Starting October 2025

Kenyan citizens planning travel to the United States will face substantially higher visa costs starting 1 October 2025, as a new US immigration law introduces a mandatory "Visa Integrity Fee" of $250 (approximately Ks…

Jul 21, 2025
Sudi Slams Gachagua for Urging Kenyans Abroad to Halt Remittances
Diaspora

Sudi Slams Gachagua for Urging Kenyans Abroad to Halt Remittances

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's recent call for Kenyans from the Mt Kenya region living abroad to suspend remittances has ignited a firestorm of political controversy in Kenya. The remarks, made during his…

Jul 21, 2025
Kioni Accuses Raila of Misusing Uhuru’s Name in Government Engagement Narrative
Kenya

Kioni Accuses Raila of Misusing Uhuru’s Name in Government Engagement Narrative

A deepening rift has emerged within Kenya's opposition ranks as Jubilee Party Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni criticised Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga over recent claims of bipartisan governmen…

Jul 21, 2025
Kenyan National Arrested in Morocco Over Links to Mexico’s Notorious Drug Cartel
Diaspora

Kenyan National Arrested in Morocco Over Links to Mexico’s Notorious Drug Cartel

Evidence of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel's (CJNG) growing footprint in East Africa is raising alarm, following the arrest of a Kenyan national linked to the notorious Mexican drug syndicate.Elisha Odhiambo Asumo…

Jul 21, 2025
Ruto: I Didn’t Overpromise—Kenya Needs Bold Goals
Kenya

Ruto: I Didn’t Overpromise—Kenya Needs Bold Goals

President William Ruto has defended his administration's commitment to delivering on its 2022 campaign promises.Speaking at a church service where Reverend Benjamin Kalanzo was installed as head of the African Inland…

Jul 21, 2025
KDF Blocks Meal Allowances—Here’s Why Soldiers Are Worried
Kenya

KDF Blocks Meal Allowances—Here’s Why Soldiers Are Worried

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) initiated a significant overhaul of its personnel welfare system on 1 July 2025, introducing a 'pay-as-you-eat' (Paye) system that fundamentally alters how service members access meal al…

Jul 21, 2025
Raila Pledges Support for Ruto Until 2027
Kenya

Raila Pledges Support for Ruto Until 2027

In a comprehensive interview, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has ignited a renewed debate over Kenya’s political landscape, advocating for radical electoral reforms and clarifying his party’s pos…

Jul 21, 2025
Urban Kenyans Rethink Home-Hosting After Lilian Ng’ang’a’s Viral Statement
Lifestyle

Urban Kenyans Rethink Home-Hosting After Lilian Ng’ang’a’s Viral Statement

A statement by Lilian Ng’ang’a, former First Lady of Machakos County, expressing her aversion to home-hosting has sparked a nationwide debate.Ng'ang'a's candid remark during a YouTube interview – "I don’t like guests…

Jul 20, 2025
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