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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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Gachagua and Kalonzo Delay Gusii Campaign as Internal Rifts Surface
Kenya

Gachagua and Kalonzo Delay Gusii Campaign as Internal Rifts Surface

A planned campaign tour of Kisii and Nyamira counties by Kenya's opposition alliance has been postponed, possibly due to logistical constraints and security concerns. The tour, spearheaded by Democracy for the Citizen…

Jul 6, 2025
Raila to Lead Saba Saba Rally at Kamukunji in Strategic Political U-Turn
Kenya

Raila to Lead Saba Saba Rally at Kamukunji in Strategic Political U-Turn

Kenya is on edge as the 35th anniversary of the Saba Saba protests approaches, coinciding with heightened political tensions fuelled by opposition leader Raila Odinga's planned return to Kamukunji Grounds on Monday. T…

Jul 6, 2025
Kenya’s Diaspora Population Hits 4 Million as Overseas Births Surge
Diaspora

Kenya’s Diaspora Population Hits 4 Million as Overseas Births Surge

The number of Kenyan children born outside the country has risen sharply, reflecting the growing impact of government-backed foreign employment initiatives. New data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)…

Jul 6, 2025
Kenyan Government Cracks Down on Rogue Agencies as Diaspora Job Placements Top 400,000
Diaspora

Kenyan Government Cracks Down on Rogue Agencies as Diaspora Job Placements Top 400,000

Nairobi is intensifying efforts to safeguard Kenyan workers abroad, as evidenced by a recent meeting between Kenyan officials and representatives from GR8 Recruitment, a Channel Islands-based firm. The discussions, wh…

Jul 6, 2025
Gen Z to Lead Nairobi Saba Saba Protests Demanding Ruto’s Resignation
Kenya

Gen Z to Lead Nairobi Saba Saba Protests Demanding Ruto’s Resignation

Anticipated protests on 7 July, coinciding with Saba Saba Day, are set to test President William Ruto's government as the youth-led Gen Z movement intensifies its demands for systemic reform and accountability.These d…

Jul 6, 2025
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Ruto’s Church at Nairobi State House Echoes Lavish Religious Projects by African Leaders
Kenya

Ruto’s Church at Nairobi State House Echoes Lavish Religious Projects by African Leaders

President William Ruto's initiative to build a church on the grounds of the State House in Kenya has ignited a national debate, echoing similar controversies surrounding religious monuments commissioned by African lea…

Jul 6, 2025
Kenyan Diaspora Brides Drive Nairobi Wedding Planning Boom With High-Budget Outsourcing
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora Brides Drive Nairobi Wedding Planning Boom With High-Budget Outsourcing

Kenya's wedding industry is undergoing a significant transformation, spurred by the increasing number of diaspora brides seeking meticulously planned, high-budget ceremonies. This trend is redefining traditional notio…

Jul 5, 2025
Trump’s ‘Beautiful Bill’ Imposes 1% Remittance Tax, Threatening Kenyan Diaspora Support Systems
Diaspora

Trump’s ‘Beautiful Bill’ Imposes 1% Remittance Tax, Threatening Kenyan Diaspora Support Systems

A newly enacted US federal tax on international remittances is poised to significantly impact the finances of Kenyans residing and working in the United States. The legislation, signed into law on 4 July by President…

Jul 5, 2025
Mombasa Court Bans Internet Access for Woman Accused of Distributing Child Pornography
Kenya

Mombasa Court Bans Internet Access for Woman Accused of Distributing Child Pornography

A woman facing multiple child exploitation charges has been barred from accessing any internet-connected device during her trial. The accused, known by several aliases including Regina, Mama Gloria, Big Mama, and Regi…

Jul 5, 2025
UK Police Investigate Death of Kenyan Woman Killed During Caregiving Duty in Birmingham
Diaspora

UK Police Investigate Death of Kenyan Woman Killed During Caregiving Duty in Birmingham

A Kenyan caregiver, identified as Wanjiru, has died following a violent incident in Birmingham. Her death occurred on 23 June at a residence in Winson Green, days after her children joined her in the United Kingdom. W…

Jul 5, 2025
Gachagua Asks Kalonzo and Karua to Join Court Defence for Rearrested DCP Youth Officials
Kenya

Gachagua Asks Kalonzo and Karua to Join Court Defence for Rearrested DCP Youth Officials

In a week of heightened political tensions, Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has appealed for solidarity among senior opposition figures following a series of arrests and reported harassment…

Jul 5, 2025
IEBC Denies Plan to Delete 2 Million Voters From Register
Kenya

IEBC Denies Plan to Delete 2 Million Voters From Register

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has refuted claims of an imminent voter register purge circulating widely on social media.This comes amidst an ongoing leadership vacuum and legal challenges…

Jul 5, 2025
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Kenya’s Real Estate Sector Moves Online as Unlicensed Brokers Lose Ground
Real Estate

Kenya’s Real Estate Sector Moves Online as Unlicensed Brokers Lose Ground

Kenya's real estate sector is currently undergoing a significant transformation, driven by technological advancements, stricter government regulation, and evolving consumer demands. This shift is diminishing the influ…

Jul 4, 2025
Kenya Airways Adds Three Weekly London Gatwick Flights to Ease Heathrow Pressure
Business

Kenya Airways Adds Three Weekly London Gatwick Flights to Ease Heathrow Pressure

Kenya Airways has strategically bolstered its presence in the United Kingdom by launching three weekly flights to London Gatwick Airport, supplementing its existing daily service to Heathrow. The inaugural Gatwick fli…

Jul 4, 2025
Non-Criminal Immigrants Now Make Up Fastest-Growing Segment in US ICE Detention
Immigration

Non-Criminal Immigrants Now Make Up Fastest-Growing Segment in US ICE Detention

Amid the Trump administration's intensified immigration enforcement campaign, new data reveals a significant increase in the detention of undocumented immigrants without criminal records, prompting growing concern and…

Jul 4, 2025
Colourful Exteriors Redefine Urban Architecture Across Nairobi and Other Towns
Real Estate

Colourful Exteriors Redefine Urban Architecture Across Nairobi and Other Towns

A chromatic wave is sweeping across Kenya's urban centres, transforming the once-monochromatic skylines of its cities into vibrant tapestries of colour. This aesthetic shift, particularly evident in Nairobi and other…

Jul 4, 2025
MPs Slam Kabogo Over Unlawful Suspension of TV Stations Covering Demonstrations
Kenya

MPs Slam Kabogo Over Unlawful Suspension of TV Stations Covering Demonstrations

Kenya's Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) Cabinet Secretary (CS), William Kabogo, faced rigorous questioning this week regarding his controversial decision to suspend broadcasting signals for three nati…

Jul 4, 2025
DCI Summons Gachagua Allies in Nakuru Over Alleged Involvement in June 25 Protests
Kenya

DCI Summons Gachagua Allies in Nakuru Over Alleged Involvement in June 25 Protests

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has intensified its inquiry into the deadly protests that occurred on 25 June, summoning several political figures associated with former Deputy President Rigathi Gacha…

Jul 4, 2025
Canada Issues Travel Advisory for Kenya Ahead of Saba Saba Protests on July 7
Kenya

Canada Issues Travel Advisory for Kenya Ahead of Saba Saba Protests on July 7

As Kenya prepares for nationwide demonstrations scheduled for 7 July 2025, foreign missions are escalating security advisories, citing potential violence and the enduring threat of terrorism. The Canadian Embassy has…

Jul 4, 2025
Kenyan Sex Offender Worked in Minnesota Education Department After Ignoring Deportation Order
Diaspora

Kenyan Sex Offender Worked in Minnesota Education Department After Ignoring Deportation Order

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is facing intense scrutiny over its hiring protocols after it emerged that a Kenyan national with a prior conviction for criminal sexual conduct briefly held a senior positi…

Jul 4, 2025
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