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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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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
Kenya Airways Crowned Africa’s Leading Airline in 2026 World Travel Awards
Kenya

Kenya Airways Crowned Africa’s Leading Airline in 2026 World Travel Awards

Kenya Airways has won four awards at the 2026 World Travel Awards in Zanzibar, including Africa’s Leading Airline, as the national carrier strengthens its position in the continent’s competitive aviation market.The ai…

Aug 29, 2026
‘Wamama Hawajalalamika’: Kindiki Hits Back at Gachagua Over Voice Jibes
Kenya

‘Wamama Hawajalalamika’: Kindiki Hits Back at Gachagua Over Voice Jibes

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has hit back at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over repeated remarks about his voice, responding with humour during a meeting with grassroots leaders in Embu County on Friday…

Aug 28, 2026
Why Limuru Is Becoming Kenya’s New Luxury Property Hotspot
Real Estate

Why Limuru Is Becoming Kenya’s New Luxury Property Hotspot

Kenya’s prime residential market recorded higher rents and sale prices in the first half of 2026, with Limuru emerging as an increasingly attractive alternative to Nairobi’s established high-end neighbourhoods.Monthly…

Aug 28, 2026
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Why the UK Rejects So Many Kenyan Visa Applications
Immigration

Why the UK Rejects So Many Kenyan Visa Applications

Kenyan nationals applying for UK visas face refusal rates of more than 15 percent each year, highlighting the difficulty of meeting the Home Office’s requirements.The UK operates a points-based immigration system gove…

Aug 28, 2026
Canada Launches New Skilled Worker Categories — The Jobs Kenyans Can Target
Immigration

Canada Launches New Skilled Worker Categories — The Jobs Kenyans Can Target

Canada has introduced ten new Express Entry categories targeting skilled professionals in sectors facing labour shortages, creating new opportunities for qualified workers from Kenya and other African countries.The an…

Aug 28, 2026
Why Kenyans Believe Flies Mean Their Meat Is Fresh and Safe
Lifestyle

Why Kenyans Believe Flies Mean Their Meat Is Fresh and Safe

Flies gathering around meat are often seen by some Kenyan consumers as a sign that the meat is fresh and free from chemical preservatives, rather than as a hygiene concern.The belief is particularly common around neig…

Aug 28, 2026
Chaos in Nairobi CBD as Police Fire Teargas at Protesting Traders
Kenya

Chaos in Nairobi CBD as Police Fire Teargas at Protesting Traders

Nairobi’s central business district was disrupted on Friday, 28 August, as small-scale traders protested against a Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) increase in the customs minimum benchmark for consolidated cargo.The dem…

Aug 28, 2026
Kenyans in Dubai Warned as New Shared Accommodation Law Takes Effect
Diaspora

Kenyans in Dubai Warned as New Shared Accommodation Law Takes Effect

Dubai has begun enforcing new rules governing shared accommodation, requiring property owners and licensed operators to obtain permits and register tenancy contracts under Law No. (4) of 2026.The law came into effect…

Aug 28, 2026
IEBC Rejects Gachagua’s Allegations of a Rigged 2027 Election System
Kenya

IEBC Rejects Gachagua’s Allegations of a Rigged 2027 Election System

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has rejected allegations by Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua that its preparations for the 2027 General Election have been compr…

Aug 28, 2026
Gachagua Arrives in the US for 50-Day Tour to Meet Kenyans
Diaspora

Gachagua Arrives in the US for 50-Day Tour to Meet Kenyans

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has arrived in the United States for a 50-day tour that will take him to Kenyan communities in several states, including Washington, Oregon, Kansas, Texas and Massachusetts.Gac…

Aug 28, 2026
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Ruto Orders Police to Crush Political Gangs Ahead of 2027 Elections
Kenya

Ruto Orders Police to Crush Political Gangs Ahead of 2027 Elections

President William Ruto has directed newly graduated Kenya Police Service officers to take firm action against political gangs ahead of the 2027 General Election.Speaking at the Kiganjo Police Training College, Ruto sa…

Aug 28, 2026
Over 500,000 Kenyans Secure Jobs Abroad Through Kazi Majuu Programme
Diaspora

Over 500,000 Kenyans Secure Jobs Abroad Through Kazi Majuu Programme

More than 500,000 Kenyans have secured jobs abroad through the government’s Kazi Majuu programme, Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu has said.Speaking in Meru County during the second edition of the K…

Aug 27, 2026
US Tightens Ebola Travel Rules, Blocks Passengers from DRC, Uganda and South Sudan
Kenya

US Tightens Ebola Travel Rules, Blocks Passengers from DRC, Uganda and South Sudan

The United States has tightened Ebola-related travel restrictions, directing passengers denied boarding for flights to the country to seek assistance from the Department of Homeland Security.In a notice issued by the…

Aug 27, 2026
Ole Kasasi’s Property Boom: How a Pastoral Settlement Became a Estate Hotspot
Diaspora

Ole Kasasi’s Property Boom: How a Pastoral Settlement Became a Estate Hotspot

Ole Kasasi in Kajiado County is experiencing a rapid rise in property development, with increasing demand for homes and land driving up prices across the area.Construction sites, apartment blocks and gated estates now…

Aug 27, 2026
Music, Fashion and Kikuyu Culture to Take Centre Stage at Ngemi Cia UK
Diaspora

Music, Fashion and Kikuyu Culture to Take Centre Stage at Ngemi Cia UK

The Ngemi Cia UK Homecoming Festival will return to Stoneleigh Park’s NAEC venue, bringing together Kenyans from across Britain for a day of music, comedy and cultural activities.The second edition will feature perfor…

Aug 27, 2026
Kenyan-Born Cybersecurity Expert Making Waves in the US Tech Industry
Diaspora

Kenyan-Born Cybersecurity Expert Making Waves in the US Tech Industry

Kenyan-born cybersecurity expert Noureen Njoroge has built a career in the United States focused on protecting digital systems and developing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.Based in North Carolina…

Aug 27, 2026
Florida Suspects Arrested Over $500,000 Burglary at Home of Kenya Crash Victims
World

Florida Suspects Arrested Over $500,000 Burglary at Home of Kenya Crash Victims

Two suspects have been arrested in Florida over the alleged burglary of the home of two men who died in a helicopter crash in Kenya last week.Coral Gables police said a 40-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman were arr…

Aug 27, 2026
Dennis Muthui: Kenyan Man Missing After Alleged Russian Military Recruitment
Diaspora

Dennis Muthui: Kenyan Man Missing After Alleged Russian Military Recruitment

Dennis Ngunga Muthui, a 33-year-old Kenyan from Kitui, has been missing since 1 October 2026 after telling his family he had been recruited into the Russian military.Dennis left Kenya on 25 August 2025 with several ot…

Aug 27, 2026
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