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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 Embassy in Dublin Steps Up Support as Diaspora Numbers Climb
Diaspora

Kenyan Embassy in Dublin Steps Up Support as Diaspora Numbers Climb

The Kenyan government is intensifying its efforts to strengthen ties with its diaspora community, estimated at four million people worldwide, by launching new initiatives designed to foster greater engagement and impr…

Jul 20, 2025
Nairobi County Cracks Down on Illegal Waste Disposal in Pipeline and Eastleigh
Kenya

Nairobi County Cracks Down on Illegal Waste Disposal in Pipeline and Eastleigh

Nairobi County has launched a stringent crackdown on residents and property owners flouting waste management regulations, beginning with high-density areas such as Pipeline and Eastleigh. The operation, initiated on S…

Jul 20, 2025
US Economic Popularity Declines in Kenya as China Gains Favour
Business

US Economic Popularity Declines in Kenya as China Gains Favour

A recent Pew Research Center survey reveals a notable shift in Kenya’s economic preferences, with China equalling the United States in favourability for the first time. According to the survey conducted between Januar…

Jul 20, 2025
IEBC Lays Out Plan to Expand Voter Register and Strengthen Transparency Before 2027
Kenya

IEBC Lays Out Plan to Expand Voter Register and Strengthen Transparency Before 2027

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is implementing a wide-ranging reform agenda focused on restoring public trust and ensuring transparent, credible elections by 2027. The newly reconstituted c…

Jul 20, 2025
How Uhuru Is Quietly Rebuilding Power Lines Ahead of 2027 Elections
Kenya

How Uhuru Is Quietly Rebuilding Power Lines Ahead of 2027 Elections

As Kenya edges closer to the 2027 general election, former President Uhuru Kenyatta's influence is subtly resurfacing, shaping the political dynamics, particularly in the crucial Mount Kenya region. Though largely abs…

Jul 20, 2025
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Music as a Political Weapon: Kenyan Artists Challenge Power Through Songs
Entertainment

Music as a Political Weapon: Kenyan Artists Challenge Power Through Songs

As Kenyans grapple with the contentious Finance Bill and increased police presence, a resurgence of protest music underscores the nation's enduring tradition of using song as a powerful tool for political expression. …

Jul 19, 2025
Nationwide ICE Arrests During Immigration Hearings Labelled 'Unlawful' in Federal Case
Immigration

Nationwide ICE Arrests During Immigration Hearings Labelled 'Unlawful' in Federal Case

A coalition of legal advocacy organisations has launched a federal class-action lawsuit against the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ), alleging a systematic strategy to circu…

Jul 19, 2025
US Introduces $250 Visa Integrity Fee for All Non-Immigrant Applicants
Immigration

US Introduces $250 Visa Integrity Fee for All Non-Immigrant Applicants

The United States has initiated a $250 "visa integrity fee" for all non-immigrant visa applicants, impacting individuals seeking entry for tourism, education, employment, and cultural exchange. The charge, effective f…

Jul 19, 2025
Mama Kayai Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award in the US
Diaspora

Mama Kayai Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award in the US

Kenyan screen legend Mary Khavere, widely known as Mama Kayai, has received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Myogenic Excellence Awards in the United States, marking a career spanning four decades in East African t…

Jul 19, 2025
Murkomen Issues New Use-of-Force Directive to Police
Kenya

Murkomen Issues New Use-of-Force Directive to Police

Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, has introduced a new policy directive regulating the use of force and firearms by law enforcement officers. The move follows intense public criticism over police…

Jul 19, 2025
Second Patient Murdered at Kenyatta National Hospital
Kenya

Second Patient Murdered at Kenyatta National Hospital

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) is facing renewed scrutiny following the murder of a patient, Edward Maingi Ndegwa, who was discovered on Thursday in Ward 7B. Ndegwa's death, with his throat slit, mirrors the killing…

Jul 19, 2025
Ten Realities of Kenyan Marriages: From Clout Chasers to Toxic Couples
Lifestyle

Ten Realities of Kenyan Marriages: From Clout Chasers to Toxic Couples

The public perception of marriage in Kenya is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the rise of social media and evolving cultural norms. While traditional community celebrations persist, the modern Kenya…

Jul 18, 2025
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9 Major UK Visit Visa Changes in 2025
Immigration

9 Major UK Visit Visa Changes in 2025

The United Kingdom has implemented a series of significant reforms to its visit visa system, effective from 2025. Aimed at modernising border management and enhancing the experience for millions of annual visitors, th…

Jul 18, 2025
US Deportation Deal With Eswatini Sparks Diplomatic Crisis in Southern Africa
Immigration

US Deportation Deal With Eswatini Sparks Diplomatic Crisis in Southern Africa

A diplomatic crisis is escalating across southern Africa following the United States' transfer of five convicted foreign nationals to the Kingdom of Eswatini under a controversial deportation arrangement.The deal has…

Jul 18, 2025
Kenyan Woman in Lebanon Pleads for Help After Being Blamed for Shop Robbery
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman in Lebanon Pleads for Help After Being Blamed for Shop Robbery

A Kenyan domestic worker employed overseas is appealing for assistance after being implicated in a high-value shop robbery. Spenica Ogenja, juggling household duties with retail work, is facing substantial financial d…

Jul 18, 2025
Michelle Watiki Leaves Rolls-Royce to Launch Tech Startup in Nairobi
Diaspora

Michelle Watiki Leaves Rolls-Royce to Launch Tech Startup in Nairobi

Amidst a growing trend of African diaspora professionals returning to the continent, Michelle Watiki, a 27-year-old engineer-turned-entrepreneur, has left a promising career in Britain to tackle the data challenges wi…

Jul 18, 2025
CEO Dies After Alleged Forced Injection in Nairobi, Family Seeks Justice
Kenya

CEO Dies After Alleged Forced Injection in Nairobi, Family Seeks Justice

The Kenyan healthcare system is under intense scrutiny following the death of Susan Kamengere Njoki, CEO and founder of Toto Touch Kenya, and a separate murder within the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Susan Kameng…

Jul 18, 2025
Jalang'o Predicts Ruto’s Re-Election, Says Opposition Has No Match
Kenya

Jalang'o Predicts Ruto’s Re-Election, Says Opposition Has No Match

Lang’ata Member of Parliament (MP) Phelix Odiwuor, known as Jalang'o, has asserted that President William Ruto is highly likely to secure a second term in the 2027 general election.The MP also predicts that Embakasi E…

Jul 18, 2025
Mount Kenya MPs Demand Justice Over July Protest Deaths and Destruction
Kenya

Mount Kenya MPs Demand Justice Over July Protest Deaths and Destruction

In the wake of widespread protests that gripped Kenya in late June and early July, Members of Parliament from the Mount Kenya region are demanding thorough investigations and justice for the violence that resulted in…

Jul 18, 2025
Ruto-Raila MoU Under Scrutiny as ODM Prepares for Nairobi Convention
Kenya

Ruto-Raila MoU Under Scrutiny as ODM Prepares for Nairobi Convention

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is gearing up for a critical National Delegates Convention (NDC) in October 2025. The convention will address the party's leadership structure, ideological direction, and strategic…

Jul 18, 2025
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