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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.

9,220 articles

Virginia Mwaura: The Kenyan Nurse Investing Her Diaspora Success in Healing Lives
Diaspora

Virginia Mwaura: The Kenyan Nurse Investing Her Diaspora Success in Healing Lives

Virginia Mwaura, a paediatric nurse who built her career in the United States, has converted her four-bedroom family home in Njoro, Nakuru County, into a rehabilitation centre for people struggling with alcoholism, su…

Aug 31, 2026
Kenyan Immigrant in Canada Builds Support Network for Vulnerable Women
Diaspora

Kenyan Immigrant in Canada Builds Support Network for Vulnerable Women

Nicolete Ngaruiya, a Kenyan immigrant in Canada, has built an organisation supporting women facing abuse, isolation, housing difficulties and economic hardship.Ngaruiya was 20 when she left Nairobi for Canada in 2016…

Aug 31, 2026
Nairobi’s Expansion Puts Kiambu Families Under Growing Land Pressure
Real Estate

Nairobi’s Expansion Puts Kiambu Families Under Growing Land Pressure

A new book by anthropologist Peter Lockwood examines how Nairobi’s rapid expansion into Kiambu County is reshaping smallholder communities, driving land sales and deepening tensions within families.In Peasants to Paup…

Aug 31, 2026
US Court Blocks Trump Administration From Deporting Students Over Political Views
Immigration

US Court Blocks Trump Administration From Deporting Students Over Political Views

A federal court in California has ruled that international students cannot be deported for their political views, dealing a setback to the Trump administration’s efforts to use immigration law against political speech…

Aug 31, 2026
Kenya Mission in Canada Strengthens Ties With Diaspora Community
Diaspora

Kenya Mission in Canada Strengthens Ties With Diaspora Community

Kenya’s High Commission in Canada has reaffirmed its commitment to engaging the Kenyan diaspora during a community summer barbecue in the National Capital Region.On 30 August, Ambassador Geoffrey Kaituko joined High C…

Aug 31, 2026
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Kenya Expands Overseas Farming Jobs for Youth Through Mkulima Majuu
Diaspora

Kenya Expands Overseas Farming Jobs for Youth Through Mkulima Majuu

Kenya is seeking to create more overseas agricultural opportunities for young people through the Mkulima Majuu programme, as the government works to promote farming as a skilled and viable career.The programme is part…

Aug 31, 2026
How America’s Ageing Population Is Creating Jobs for Kenyan Care Workers
Diaspora

How America’s Ageing Population Is Creating Jobs for Kenyan Care Workers

The Villages in central Florida, the world’s largest master-planned retirement community, has more than 130,000 residents in its wider metropolitan area and offers a model of later-life living built around independenc…

Aug 31, 2026
US Resumes Immigrant Visa Processing After Court Overturns Seven-Month Freeze
Immigration

US Resumes Immigrant Visa Processing After Court Overturns Seven-Month Freeze

The US State Department has resumed normal immigrant visa processing after a federal court struck down a seven-month suspension affecting applicants from 75 countries.The suspension was overturned by Judge Jeannette A…

Aug 31, 2026
Rosemary Chemutai Koech Burial Dispute Ends as Husband Withdraws Court Case
Kenya

Rosemary Chemutai Koech Burial Dispute Ends as Husband Withdraws Court Case

The burial dispute involving KCB executive Rosemary Chemutai Koech has ended after her husband, Kevin Migwe Kimwatu, withdrew his legal challenge against her family.Mr Kimwatu confirmed the withdrawal during a virtual…

Aug 31, 2026
Thousands Stranded as Kenya Aviation Strike Triggers Flight Cancellations
Kenya

Thousands Stranded as Kenya Aviation Strike Triggers Flight Cancellations

Kenya’s aviation workers’ strike has entered its second day, leaving thousands of passengers stranded in Kenya and abroad as flights face delays, cancellations and rescheduling.At Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (…

Aug 31, 2026
‘Back Us 100% or Support Ruto’: Babu Owino Warns Linda Mwananchi Members
Kenya

‘Back Us 100% or Support Ruto’: Babu Owino Warns Linda Mwananchi Members

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has warned members of the Linda Mwananchi movement against supporting rival political camps, saying the group must remain united ahead of the 2027 elections.Speaking at a rally in Meru Coun…

Aug 30, 2026
32 Kenyan Families to Receive Sh353 Million Each in Boeing Compensation
Kenya

32 Kenyan Families to Receive Sh353 Million Each in Boeing Compensation

Nearly seven years after the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash, 32 Kenyan families are set to receive fresh compensation from Boeing of $2.73 million (about Sh353 million) each.The new settlements total $87.36 milli…

Aug 30, 2026
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Trump Administration Revives Plan to End H-4 Spouses’ Work Permits
Immigration

Trump Administration Revives Plan to End H-4 Spouses’ Work Permits

The Trump administration has revived plans to end employment authorisation for certain H-4 visa holders, putting the future of work permits for thousands of spouses of H-1B workers back under review.The Department of…

Aug 30, 2026
Kenyans in Sydney Cheer Jepchirchir to Marathon Victory
Diaspora

Kenyans in Sydney Cheer Jepchirchir to Marathon Victory

Peres Jepchirchir won the Sydney Marathon in 2:18:31, leading a Kenyan one-two after defeating Irine Cheptai by almost four minutes.The Olympic and world champion took control of the women’s race after the 30km mark a…

Aug 30, 2026
JKIA Workers Resume Strike, Leaving Passengers Stranded and Flights Disrupted
Kenya

JKIA Workers Resume Strike, Leaving Passengers Stranded and Flights Disrupted

Workers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) resumed strike action on Saturday night, disrupting flights and leaving passengers facing delays and uncertainty over their travel plans.Travellers arriving at JKI…

Aug 30, 2026
Saudi Arabia Restricts Foreign Worker Visas as Companies Face New Quotas
Immigration

Saudi Arabia Restricts Foreign Worker Visas as Companies Face New Quotas

Saudi Arabia has introduced new limits on instant work visas for private-sector employers, with the number available to a company now linked to its age and, in some cases, its Nitaqat classification.The revised rules…

Aug 29, 2026
Kenyan Truck Drivers Suspend South Sudan Operations After Fresh Attacks
Diaspora

Kenyan Truck Drivers Suspend South Sudan Operations After Fresh Attacks

Kenyan truck drivers have been advised to suspend operations in South Sudan after a driver was allegedly abducted and assaulted by security personnel along the Juba–Wau route.The Long Distance Drivers and Conductors A…

Aug 29, 2026
Why KCB Manager Rosemary Koech Was Buried at Night
Kenya

Why KCB Manager Rosemary Koech Was Buried at Night

The burial of KCB Bank senior manager Rosemary Chemutai Koech has triggered a legal dispute between her parents and her estranged husband over who had the right to decide where she would be laid to rest.Rosemary, 40…

Aug 29, 2026
Google to Deduct 5% Tax From YouTube Earnings of Kenyan Creators
Entertainment

Google to Deduct 5% Tax From YouTube Earnings of Kenyan Creators

Google will deduct a 5 percent withholding tax from YouTube earnings paid to creators with AdSense accounts registered in Kenya, starting with September 2026 revenue paid in October.The deduction is being introduced t…

Aug 29, 2026
Ruto’s Housing Programme Builds Momentum as 274,000 Homes Rise Across Kenya
Real Estate

Ruto’s Housing Programme Builds Momentum as 274,000 Homes Rise Across Kenya

Kenya’s affordable housing programme completed 7,148 residential units in 2025, while more than 274,000 additional homes were under construction by August 2026.The figures highlight a sharp increase in construction ac…

Aug 29, 2026