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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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African Students in Moscow Grapple with Isolation, Mental Health Struggles
Diaspora

African Students in Moscow Grapple with Isolation, Mental Health Struggles

The pursuit of international education remains a powerful draw for ambitious young Africans seeking personal and professional advancement. However, a stark disconnect often exists between the idealized images portraye…

Jun 22, 2025
Immigration Raids Stir Fear Among Undocumented Workers Across the US
Immigration

Immigration Raids Stir Fear Among Undocumented Workers Across the US

Recent shifts in immigration enforcement policies under the Trump administration are triggering widespread disruption across critical sectors of the US economy, specifically agriculture, hospitality, and construction…

Jun 22, 2025
Kalonzo Accuses Raila of Betraying Kenyans Over Adani Airport Deal
Kenya

Kalonzo Accuses Raila of Betraying Kenyans Over Adani Airport Deal

A significant rift has emerged within Kenya's opposition ranks following the cancellation of a contentious airport concession agreement with India's Adani Group.The disagreement centres on a proposed 30-year concessio…

Jun 22, 2025
Iran Launches Missile Barrage on Israel After US Strikes Nuclear Sites
World

Iran Launches Missile Barrage on Israel After US Strikes Nuclear Sites

A major escalation of tensions in the Middle East has unfolded as Iran launched a large-scale missile assault on Israel in retaliation for a series of United States airstrikes targeting key Iranian nuclear facilities…

Jun 22, 2025
Double Tragedy in Mwiki: Teen Girl Killed, Protester Shot Dead
Kenya

Double Tragedy in Mwiki: Teen Girl Killed, Protester Shot Dead

The Mwiki area of Nairobi is reeling from the deaths of two 18-year-olds, Abby Wanjiku and Joshua Mwangi, whose lives were tragically cut short within hours of each other. Abby Wanjiku was found dead in her mother's h…

Jun 22, 2025
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Ruto Gives Cabinet Two Weeks to Deliver Flagship Project Plans
Kenya

Ruto Gives Cabinet Two Weeks to Deliver Flagship Project Plans

President William Ruto has issued a two-week ultimatum to his Cabinet, demanding detailed implementation plans for flagship projects. The directive, delivered at a National Executive Retreat in Karen, underscores the…

Jun 22, 2025
Brain Drain Crisis Deepens as Kenyan Nurses Flee to the US and Gulf States
Diaspora

Brain Drain Crisis Deepens as Kenyan Nurses Flee to the US and Gulf States

Kenya's healthcare system is facing a critical challenge as a growing number of nurses seek employment opportunities abroad, threatening to exacerbate existing workforce shortages. This escalating brain drain is fuele…

Jun 21, 2025
Undocumented Families Brace for Arrest as Trump's Enforcement Sweeps Expand
Immigration

Undocumented Families Brace for Arrest as Trump's Enforcement Sweeps Expand

Approximately 50 demonstrators gathered outside a Los Angeles hotel on Thursday night, staging a protest against the immigration enforcement policies of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The demonstrat…

Jun 21, 2025
Viral Video of Homeless Kenyan Woman in the US Sparks Diaspora Outcry
Diaspora

Viral Video of Homeless Kenyan Woman in the US Sparks Diaspora Outcry

A viral TikTok video featuring a homeless Kenyan woman in the United States has ignited a wave of concern and calls for action within the global Kenyan diaspora. The brief video shows a woman identifying herself as Ra…

Jun 21, 2025
Blow to Governors as Senate Demands End to Self-Promotion on Public Infrastructure
Kenya

Blow to Governors as Senate Demands End to Self-Promotion on Public Infrastructure

The Kenyan Senate has issued a stern rebuke against the growing trend of county leaders branding publicly funded projects and vehicles with their names, images, and slogans, denouncing it as a misuse of power and a br…

Jun 21, 2025
Kenyan High Court Strikes Down Discriminatory Inheritance Clause Against Widowers
Kenya

Kenyan High Court Strikes Down Discriminatory Inheritance Clause Against Widowers

The Kenyan High Court has invalidated a section of the Law of Succession Act that imposed a discriminatory requirement on widowers to demonstrate financial dependence on their deceased wives to inherit property. The r…

Jun 21, 2025
Deaths in Detention: Are Kenyan Police Cells Safe?
Kenya

Deaths in Detention: Are Kenyan Police Cells Safe?

Recent inquiries into custodial deaths in Kenya are casting a stark light on a persistent crisis of accountability, raising concerns about alleged cover-ups and systemic failures within the country's law enforcement a…

Jun 21, 2025
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Superbrands East Africa Honours Mi Vida for Raising Real Estate Standards in Nairobi
Real Estate

Superbrands East Africa Honours Mi Vida for Raising Real Estate Standards in Nairobi

Mi Vida, a Nairobi-based real estate developer, has been recognised as a Superbrand by Superbrands East Africa, solidifying its position as a leading and trusted corporate entity within the region. This achievement, a…

Jun 20, 2025
USCIS Updates Medical Exam Policy, Effective June 2025
Immigration

USCIS Updates Medical Exam Policy, Effective June 2025

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is set to implement stricter guidelines on the use of Form I-693, the medical examination report required for various immigration applications, from 11 June 2025. Un…

Jun 20, 2025
Web Developer Rose Njeri Acquitted in Nairobi Over Viral Campaign Opposing Finance Bill 2025
Kenya

Web Developer Rose Njeri Acquitted in Nairobi Over Viral Campaign Opposing Finance Bill 2025

A Nairobi court on Friday dismissed criminal charges against Web Developer and Activist Rose Njeri, citing insufficient legal grounds for prosecution. The charges, stemming from her digital campaign against the conten…

Jun 20, 2025
Federal Agents Barred From Dodger Stadium as Immigration Tensions Flare
Immigration

Federal Agents Barred From Dodger Stadium as Immigration Tensions Flare

A controversial episode unfolded near Dodger Stadium on Thursday, stirring up a blend of public concern and protest. The incident commenced with an appearance by a convoy of unmarked government vehicles, sparking a mi…

Jun 20, 2025
Deliver on Pledges, Ruto Tells Cabinet at Karen Retreat
Kenya

Deliver on Pledges, Ruto Tells Cabinet at Karen Retreat

President William Ruto has issued a firm ultimatum to his Cabinet and senior government officials: deliver on campaign promises to the Kenyan populace or risk jeopardising the nation's future. Speaking at the Third Na…

Jun 20, 2025
Gachagua Faces Backlash Over Past Support for Police Crackdowns Against Protests
Kenya

Gachagua Faces Backlash Over Past Support for Police Crackdowns Against Protests

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dramatically shifted his political allegiance, transforming from a staunch supporter of President William Ruto into a prominent critic. Gachagua's change of heart follows his remo…

Jun 20, 2025
Raila Regrets Collapse of Sh637 Billion Adani Airport Deal
Kenya

Raila Regrets Collapse of Sh637 Billion Adani Airport Deal

Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has voiced his regret over the abandonment of a Sh637 billion project with India's Adani Group, intended to transform Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) into a premier…

Jun 20, 2025
DusitD2 Terror Attack Facilitators Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison
Kenya

DusitD2 Terror Attack Facilitators Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison

Two men have been sentenced to 30 years in prison by the High Court in Kenya for their roles in facilitating the 2019 DusitD2 hotel complex attack in Nairobi. The attack, orchestrated by Al-Shabaab militants, resulted…

Jun 20, 2025
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