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Martin Olage

News Writer

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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How Nairobi Women Are Transforming Nightlife Scene
Lifestyle

How Nairobi Women Are Transforming Nightlife Scene

Nairobi's nightlife scene is undergoing a significant shift as women are establishing curated, inclusive spaces focused on fostering genuine connection over high-energy club experiences. These alternative gatherings…

Jun 13, 2025
500,000 immigrants face removal as US terminates CHNV parole protections
Immigration

500,000 immigrants face removal as US terminates CHNV parole protections

The US government has begun dismantling the Cuba-Haiti-Nicaragua-Venezuela (CHNV) parole program, initiating the revocation of temporary protections for approximately 500,000 immigrants. The Department of Homeland Sec…

Jun 13, 2025
Mexican Citizen Dies in US Immigration Detention Center
Immigration

Mexican Citizen Dies in US Immigration Detention Center

The death of Jesus Molina-Veya, a 45-year-old Mexican national, while in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Stewart Detention Centre in Lumpkin, Georgia, has ignited fresh concerns rega…

Jun 13, 2025
Kindiki Wraps Up Ukambani Visit, Calls for Regional Unity and Economic Growth
Kenya

Kindiki Wraps Up Ukambani Visit, Calls for Regional Unity and Economic Growth

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has concluded a week-long tour of Ukambani, culminating in an address to residents in Mwala, Machakos County, where he reiterated the government's commitment to equitable development a…

Jun 13, 2025
Petitioners Demand DIG Lagat’s Suspension Over Alleged Evidence Tampering
Kenya

Petitioners Demand DIG Lagat’s Suspension Over Alleged Evidence Tampering

A legal and public outcry has erupted following the death of Albert Ojwang, a social media influencer and teacher, while in police custody. A petition filed on Friday, June 13, at the Milimani Law Courts seeks action…

Jun 13, 2025
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Air India Sole Survivor Narrates How He Escaped Through Broken Fuselage
World

Air India Sole Survivor Narrates How He Escaped Through Broken Fuselage

An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of a majority of the 221 passengers and crew onboard, alongside others on the ground. The aircra…

Jun 13, 2025
Protest Tensions Keep MPs Away as Budget Reading Proceeds
Kenya

Protest Tensions Keep MPs Away as Budget Reading Proceeds

Kenya's National Assembly on Thursday hosted the unveiling of the Sh4.2 trillion budget for the 2025/26 financial year, an event marked by heightened security, subdued attendance, and a backdrop of public concern rega…

Jun 13, 2025
Kenya Secures EAC Tax Relief for Wheat and Rice Imports
Business

Kenya Secures EAC Tax Relief for Wheat and Rice Imports

Kenya has been granted an extension by the East African Community (EAC) Council of Ministers to continue importing wheat and rice at preferential duty rates, a move announced by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi d…

Jun 13, 2025
Njuri Ncheke Elders at Odds as Leadership Dispute Threatens Council’s Unity
Kenya

Njuri Ncheke Elders at Odds as Leadership Dispute Threatens Council’s Unity

The Njuri Ncheke Council of Elders, a revered institution traditionally serving as the moral compass and primary arbitration body of the Ameru community, is currently embroiled in a debilitating leadership crisis that…

Jun 13, 2025
Nairobi Demonstrations Paralyse CBD as Citizens Rally for Justice
Kenya

Nairobi Demonstrations Paralyse CBD as Citizens Rally for Justice

Protests ignited by the death of teacher Albert Ojwang while in police custody escalated into a national security crisis yesterday, paralysing the city's central business district and disrupting parliamentary proceedi…

Jun 13, 2025
How to Apply for a US F-1 Student Visa: Requirements, Fees, and Key Steps
Immigration

How to Apply for a US F-1 Student Visa: Requirements, Fees, and Key Steps

As the United States remains a top destination for international students, welcoming over a million scholars annually, prospective students must navigate a complex but crucial process: securing the F-1 student visa. T…

Jun 12, 2025
USCIS Tightens Medical Exam Rules for Green Card Applicants
Immigration

USCIS Tightens Medical Exam Rules for Green Card Applicants

In a policy shift that could significantly impact green card applicants, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has revised the validity rules for Form I-693, the medical examination report required for p…

Jun 12, 2025
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Food Safety Crackdown: Nairobi County Shuts Down Shops Over Filth
Kenya

Food Safety Crackdown: Nairobi County Shuts Down Shops Over Filth

Nairobi County authorities have launched an intensified crackdown on food vendors to enforce hygiene standards following alarming discoveries of unsanitary practices that pose significant public health risks. The init…

Jun 12, 2025
Nairobi’s Newly Installed CBD Dustbins Vandalised During Protests
Kenya

Nairobi’s Newly Installed CBD Dustbins Vandalised During Protests

Demonstrations demanding justice for Albert Ojwang, a teacher and blogger who died while in police custody, escalated into violent clashes in Nairobi's central business district on Thursday. The protests disrupted sch…

Jun 12, 2025
Pregnant Woman Suffers Miscarriage in Kinangop Police Custody
Kenya

Pregnant Woman Suffers Miscarriage in Kinangop Police Custody

A pregnant woman's tragic miscarriage while in police custody has ignited a national uproar, prompting the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) to call for an immediate and thorough investigation. The incide…

Jun 12, 2025
DCI Granted Sh100 Million for DCI Internet and SIM Card Surveillance
Kenya

DCI Granted Sh100 Million for DCI Internet and SIM Card Surveillance

The Kenyan government's proposed enhancements to internet surveillance are generating significant controversy, raising alarms about potential infringements on privacy and freedom of speech. The catalyst for this debat…

Jun 12, 2025
Ruto Defies Court Order, Appoints New IEBC Commissioners
Kenya

Ruto Defies Court Order, Appoints New IEBC Commissioners

President William Ruto's recent appointment of new commissioners to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), including Erastus Edung Ethekon as chairperson, has ignited a legal and political firesto…

Jun 12, 2025
Why Young Kenyans in Coast Are Opting Out of State-Sponsored UAE Jobs
Diaspora

Why Young Kenyans in Coast Are Opting Out of State-Sponsored UAE Jobs

A government initiative designed to address youth unemployment by placing Kenyans in jobs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is facing a wave of criticism as beneficiaries report unforeseen costs and bureaucratic chall…

Jun 12, 2025
Mbadi to Present 2025/2026 Budget
Business

Mbadi to Present 2025/2026 Budget

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is scheduled to address Parliament this afternoon, unveiling the government's budget estimates and revenue-raising strategies for the 2025/2026 financial year. Mbadi, a seasoned p…

Jun 12, 2025
Nationwide Outrage as Pressure Builds on Lagat to Step Down Over Slain Teacher
Kenya

Nationwide Outrage as Pressure Builds on Lagat to Step Down Over Slain Teacher

Mounting public outrage and international scrutiny are intensifying pressure on the Kenyan government to ensure accountability in the death of Albert Ojwang, a teacher and farmer who died while in police custody. The…

Jun 12, 2025
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