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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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Women’s Rights Icon Phoebe Asiyo Dies at 90 in North Carolina
Diaspora

Women’s Rights Icon Phoebe Asiyo Dies at 90 in North Carolina

Phoebe Muga Asiyo, a revered figure in Kenyan politics and a champion of women’s rights, has died in North Carolina, United States, at the age of 90. Her family has confirmed her passing, marking the end of an era for…

Jul 18, 2025
Canada to Issue 10,000 Invitations Under Parents and Grandparents Program Starting 28 July
Immigration

Canada to Issue 10,000 Invitations Under Parents and Grandparents Program Starting 28 July

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is set to issue up to 10,000 invitations starting 28 July 2025, under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), offering a pathway to permanent residency for the p…

Jul 17, 2025
From England to Juja: Kenya’s Oldest Prefab House Marks 120 Years of History
Real Estate

From England to Juja: Kenya’s Oldest Prefab House Marks 120 Years of History

As urban sprawl from Nairobi relentlessly encroaches upon the historic Juja Farm, Juja House, a unique early 20th-century structure, stands as a potent symbol of Kenya's colonial past and evolving heritage. Constructe…

Jul 17, 2025
Why I Left the US to Launch Two Businesses in Nairobi
Diaspora

Why I Left the US to Launch Two Businesses in Nairobi

Sally Ngoje, a 28-year-old management consultant and entrepreneur, has returned to Nairobi from New York, embracing the city's burgeoning startup ecosystem after a period of professional and personal reflection. Her m…

Jul 17, 2025
Global Peace Index Places Kenya Among Least Peaceful Nations
Kenya

Global Peace Index Places Kenya Among Least Peaceful Nations

Kenya is facing escalating internal strife, according to the latest Global Peace Index, which ranks the nation at 127 out of 163 countries. This marks a significant deterioration in national stability, with the countr…

Jul 17, 2025
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Maasai Mara Earns Global Recognition for Annual Wildebeest Migration
Kenya

Maasai Mara Earns Global Recognition for Annual Wildebeest Migration

The Maasai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya has been formally recognised by the World Book of Records, United Kingdom, as the host of the "World’s Greatest Annual Terrestrial Wildlife Migration." This certification acknowle…

Jul 17, 2025
What Kenyans Really Need—KIHBS Survey Set to Reveal Living Standards
Kenya

What Kenyans Really Need—KIHBS Survey Set to Reveal Living Standards

Kenya has commenced its most comprehensive data collection initiative to date, the 2025/26 Kenya Integrated Household Budget Survey (KIHBS), which aims to provide policymakers with detailed insights crucial for develo…

Jul 17, 2025
Kenyan Lawmakers Fault Equalisation Fund for Funding Non-Essential Projects
Kenya

Kenyan Lawmakers Fault Equalisation Fund for Funding Non-Essential Projects

The Equalisation Fund, a critical instrument designed to address developmental disparities in Kenya's marginalised regions, faces serious allegations of misappropriation and constitutional overreach.A session held on…

Jul 17, 2025
Why Nairobi Motorists Are Paying More for Fuel
Business

Why Nairobi Motorists Are Paying More for Fuel

Kenyan motorists are experiencing a sharp rise in fuel prices after the government opted to withhold the fuel stabilisation subsidy for the second consecutive month. This decision, effective until 15 August, has ignit…

Jul 17, 2025
Raila Odinga Urges Luo Community to Rethink Goyo Dala for Modern Housing
Lifestyle

Raila Odinga Urges Luo Community to Rethink Goyo Dala for Modern Housing

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is urging the Luo community in Kenya's Nyanza region to reconsider goyo dala, the longstanding tradition of building individual homesteads. The practice, deeply ingrained in Luo cult…

Jul 17, 2025
Kenya’s Political Heavyweights Gear Up for 2027 in Nationwide By-Elections
Kenya

Kenya’s Political Heavyweights Gear Up for 2027 in Nationwide By-Elections

Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is gearing up for a series of by-elections across 22 electoral positions.The mini polls, encompassing six National Assembly seats, one senatorial post, an…

Jul 17, 2025
PS Njogu Praises Diaspora for Driving Kenya’s Development and Global Influence
Diaspora

PS Njogu Praises Diaspora for Driving Kenya’s Development and Global Influence

Kenya is intensifying its commitment to inclusive development and international diplomacy. Separate events in Meru and Nairobi underscore Kenya’s strategic focus on leveraging global networks and professionalising its…

Jul 16, 2025
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Lupita Nyong’o Joins US Lawmakers to Push for Uterine Fibroid Health Legislation
Diaspora

Lupita Nyong’o Joins US Lawmakers to Push for Uterine Fibroid Health Legislation

Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o has become a prominent voice in public health advocacy, spearheading a campaign for heightened awareness, research funding, and policy changes regarding uterine fibroids, a common…

Jul 16, 2025
Marriage Alone Won’t Make You a US Citizen—Here’s What It Really Takes
Immigration

Marriage Alone Won’t Make You a US Citizen—Here’s What It Really Takes

As the debate over immigration intensifies across the United States, the human cost of bureaucratic delays and evolving enforcement policies is becoming increasingly evident. In Tennessee, one family's experience illu…

Jul 16, 2025
Mombasa on High Alert as Four Die From Mysterious Illness
Kenya

Mombasa on High Alert as Four Die From Mysterious Illness

Mombasa is on high alert as health officials investigate a cluster of unexplained deaths in Matangini, a neighbourhood within Migadini. Since 9 July, four individuals have been found dead in their homes, each displayi…

Jul 16, 2025
Pathologists Unable to Confirm Cause of Death for Protest Victim Julia Wangui
Kenya

Pathologists Unable to Confirm Cause of Death for Protest Victim Julia Wangui

The recent anti-government demonstrations in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, have taken a tragic turn, with the deaths of two individuals now under intense scrutiny.The fatalities, occurring in the context of the Saba Saba…

Jul 16, 2025
Kenya Helpless on Aviator Ban as Game Operates Outside National Jurisdiction
Business

Kenya Helpless on Aviator Ban as Game Operates Outside National Jurisdiction

Kenya's Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) is spearheading sweeping regulatory reforms aimed at tightening control over the country's burgeoning betting industry. The proposals, which include significantly inc…

Jul 16, 2025
Inside Ruto’s Silent Push for 2027
Kenya

Inside Ruto’s Silent Push for 2027

President William Ruto is strategically positioning his administration for the 2027 general election through a calculated blend of policy execution and political alliances. While immediate attention remains on governi…

Jul 16, 2025
Gachagua Criticised for Mourning KK Mwenyewe After Ignoring Him While He Was Alive
Entertainment

Gachagua Criticised for Mourning KK Mwenyewe After Ignoring Him While He Was Alive

The recent death of Kenyan comedian Zakariah Kariuki, known widely as KK Mwenyewe, has ignited public mourning alongside intense scrutiny of a tribute issued by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Kariuki, who d…

Jul 16, 2025
Murkomen: Politicians Under Investigation for Funding Deadly Protests
Kenya

Murkomen: Politicians Under Investigation for Funding Deadly Protests

 The Kenyan Interior Ministry has initiated a comprehensive investigation into allegations that recent violent protests, which took place on 25 June and 7 July, were orchestrated and financed with the intent of destab…

Jul 16, 2025
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