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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 Politician Among 12 Arrested in Minnesota Over Attempt to Solicit Sex from Minor
Diaspora

Kenyan Politician Among 12 Arrested in Minnesota Over Attempt to Solicit Sex from Minor

A former Kenyan parliamentary aspirant is amongst twelve men arrested in Minnesota following a coordinated law enforcement operation targeting suspected child exploitation. The Eden Prairie Police Department confirmed…

Jul 4, 2025
Ruto Tells Kenyans in the UK to Avoid Job Hunting on Student and Tourist Visas
Diaspora

Ruto Tells Kenyans in the UK to Avoid Job Hunting on Student and Tourist Visas

President William Ruto's official visit to the United Kingdom on 2 July 2025 culminated in the signing of the Kenya-UK Strategic Partnership 2025-2030. The agreement, witnessed by UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at…

Jul 3, 2025
Resident Associations’ Role in Zoning and Development Approvals Across Kenya
Real Estate

Resident Associations’ Role in Zoning and Development Approvals Across Kenya

Kenya's Resident Associations (RAs), initially established for local concerns such as security and road maintenance, are increasingly wielding influence in urban governance.These grassroots organisations, while lauded…

Jul 3, 2025
Rachuonyo North Mourners Burn Police Station Demanding Justice for Albert Ojwang
Kenya

Rachuonyo North Mourners Burn Police Station Demanding Justice for Albert Ojwang

Mawego Police Station in Rachuonyo North, Homa Bay County, was set ablaze on Thursday by mourners protesting the death of teacher Albert Ojwang while in police custody. The unrest began when mourners, accompanying a h…

Jul 3, 2025
High Court Bars DCI from Arresting Blogger Ndiangui Kinyangia
Kenya

High Court Bars DCI from Arresting Blogger Ndiangui Kinyangia

The High Court has granted protective orders barring the police from arresting blogger and activist Ndiangui Kinyangia, who resurfaced on 3 July after being missing for almost two weeks. Justice Chacha Mwita issued th…

Jul 3, 2025
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Liverpool Star Diogo Jota Dies in Car Accident Two Weeks After His Wedding
Sports

Liverpool Star Diogo Jota Dies in Car Accident Two Weeks After His Wedding

Diogo Jota, the Liverpool and Portugal forward, has died in a car crash in north-western Spain. The 28-year-old died alongside his younger brother, André Silva, also a professional footballer, in the early hours of Th…

Jul 3, 2025
Does This Viral App Help Immigrants Evade Enforcement in US Cities—Is it Legal?
Immigration

Does This Viral App Help Immigrants Evade Enforcement in US Cities—Is it Legal?

A mobile application designed to alert users to nearby immigration enforcement activity, ICEBlock, has become a lightning rod in a national debate, rocketing to the top of the US App Store charts following public crit…

Jul 3, 2025
Passaris’s Protest Bill Mirrors Demo Rules Drafted by Kindiki
Kenya

Passaris’s Protest Bill Mirrors Demo Rules Drafted by Kindiki

A legislative proposal currently before the Kenyan parliament is generating significant controversy over its potential impact on civil liberties and democratic expression. The Public Order (Amendment) Bill 2025, spons…

Jul 3, 2025
Kenyan Nutritionists Warn of Health Risks as Instant Noodles Become Household Staple
Lifestyle

Kenyan Nutritionists Warn of Health Risks as Instant Noodles Become Household Staple

Instant noodles, once a novelty, have become a dietary staple in many Kenyan homes, driven by urban lifestyles and economic realities. While offering a quick and affordable meal option, this growing reliance raises se…

Jul 3, 2025
Murkomen Under Legal Fire for Allegedly Authorising Force Against Demonstrators
Kenya

Murkomen Under Legal Fire for Allegedly Authorising Force Against Demonstrators

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is embroiled in a High Court battle following controversial statements interpreted as advocating lethal force against anti-government demonstrators.A coalition of civil so…

Jul 3, 2025
Kenyan Diaspora Leaders in Scotland Call for Formal Recognition to Boost Foreign Investment
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora Leaders in Scotland Call for Formal Recognition to Boost Foreign Investment

The Kenyan government's pursuit of foreign investment, marked by costly international delegations and business engagements, often encounters bureaucratic obstacles. A potentially more effective and readily available r…

Jul 2, 2025
Who Qualifies for the US EB-1 Visa? A Closer Look at the ‘Einstein Green Card’ Program
Immigration

Who Qualifies for the US EB-1 Visa? A Closer Look at the ‘Einstein Green Card’ Program

A renewed debate surrounding the EB-1 visa, often termed the "Einstein visa," has erupted following a House Judiciary Committee hearing that scrutinised the eligibility criteria and raised questions of potential doubl…

Jul 2, 2025
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Fred Matiang’i Denies Fleeing Kenya, Says 2023 UK Trip Was Approved by State
Kenya

Fred Matiang’i Denies Fleeing Kenya, Says 2023 UK Trip Was Approved by State

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has publicly addressed allegations that he fled Kenya in early 2023, asserting that his departure for the United Kingdom was officially sanctioned and transparent. In a…

Jul 2, 2025
Diaspora Mourns Evans Kangogo and Eliud Kipsang Following Deaths in Washington State
Diaspora

Diaspora Mourns Evans Kangogo and Eliud Kipsang Following Deaths in Washington State

The Kenyan community in the United States is in mourning following the recent deaths of two young men, Evans Kibiwott Kangogo in Seattle and Eliud Kipsang in Washington State.Evans Kibiwott Kangogo, a Kenyan national…

Jul 2, 2025
Trump Tours Controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center in Florida Everglades
Immigration

Trump Tours Controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center in Florida Everglades

A recently established immigration detention facility in the Florida Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz", is currently under intense scrutiny after a visit by President Donald Trump.The site, located within the Da…

Jul 2, 2025
Washington and Nairobi Reassess Civil Liberties as Denaturalisation and Protest Limits Advance
Kenya

Washington and Nairobi Reassess Civil Liberties as Denaturalisation and Protest Limits Advance

Washington, D.C., and Nairobi are at the centre of parallel debates concerning the balance between state authority, civil liberties and national order. The US government is intensifying its pursuit of denaturalisation…

Jul 2, 2025
Kenyan-Born US Veteran Dies by Suicide in Isolation in Los Angeles
Diaspora

Kenyan-Born US Veteran Dies by Suicide in Isolation in Los Angeles

The suicide of Patrick Kariuki, a 51-year-old Kenyan-born former US Marine, in Azusa, Los Angeles County, in late May has brought into sharp focus the challenges faced by members of the African diaspora living far fro…

Jul 2, 2025
Over 100 Ukambani MCAs Break Ranks with Wiper to Back Kenya Kwanza Government
Kenya

Over 100 Ukambani MCAs Break Ranks with Wiper to Back Kenya Kwanza Government

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's recent development tour of the Ukambani region has ignited political tensions, exposing fractures within the opposition and intensifying the competition for regional influence as the…

Jul 2, 2025
Uhuru Restores Control Over Jubilee as Kalonzo Rebrands Wiper
Kenya

Uhuru Restores Control Over Jubilee as Kalonzo Rebrands Wiper

In advance of Kenya's 2027 general elections, significant realignments are underway within the country's political parties, signalling a period of intense competition and strategic repositioning. Former President Uhur…

Jul 2, 2025
IEBC in Crisis: Legal, and Financial Challenges Threaten Kenya’s 2027 Election Preparedness
Kenya

IEBC in Crisis: Legal, and Financial Challenges Threaten Kenya’s 2027 Election Preparedness

Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is at a critical juncture as the 2027 General Election draws nearer, grappling with a confluence of legal battles, financial constraints, and political op…

Jul 2, 2025
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