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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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How Meru Shaped MP Charles Were’s Wealth and Controversial Legacy
Kenya

How Meru Shaped MP Charles Were’s Wealth and Controversial Legacy

Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Were was fatally shot Wednesday night in Nairobi, bringing a sudden and tragic end to a life marked by entrepreneurial success, political influence, and persistent controversy. The…

May 4, 2025
Kenyan Business Leaders and Politicians Face Auction Over Unpaid Debts
Kenya

Kenyan Business Leaders and Politicians Face Auction Over Unpaid Debts

In Kenya’s dynamic business arena, a confluence of economic challenges has led numerous prominent entrepreneurs and political figures to confront escalating financial pressures, as creditors resort to aggressive asset…

May 4, 2025
Gusii Leaders Abandon Ruto, Raila to Back Matiang’i’s Presidential Bid
Kenya

Gusii Leaders Abandon Ruto, Raila to Back Matiang’i’s Presidential Bid

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i's announcement of his presidential bid for the 2027 elections has ignited a significant political realignment in the Gusii region.This potentially challenges the establ…

May 4, 2025
Gachagua, Karua, Kalonzo, and Matiang’i Lead Coalition Against Ruto
Kenya

Gachagua, Karua, Kalonzo, and Matiang’i Lead Coalition Against Ruto

A coalition of prominent Kenyan politicians convened on Tuesday.The engagement included former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, ex-Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, an…

May 4, 2025
ICE Fines Colorado Companies $8M for Hiring Unauthorised Workers
Immigration

ICE Fines Colorado Companies $8M for Hiring Unauthorised Workers

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced substantial fines totalling over $8 million against three Colorado businesses accused of hiring unauthorised workers. Simultaneously, the US Department of Jus…

May 4, 2025
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Study Reveals High Abortion Rates Among Married Christian Women in Kenya
Kenya

Study Reveals High Abortion Rates Among Married Christian Women in Kenya

A comprehensive study on induced abortions in Kenya has revealed a concerning trend, indicating a significant prevalence of abortions among married and educated women, particularly those with prior childbirth experien…

May 3, 2025
Results of the US Green Card Lottery 2026 (DV-2026) Now Available Online
Immigration

Results of the US Green Card Lottery 2026 (DV-2026) Now Available Online

If you participated in last year’s US green card lottery (DV-2026), you can now check if you are one of the lucky winners.Results of DV-2026 are now available online at the Electronic Diversity Visa website run by the…

May 3, 2025
Kenyan Diaspora in Qatar Urged to Promote National Image and Invest in Growth
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora in Qatar Urged to Promote National Image and Invest in Growth

Kenyan diaspora has been urged to champion national image and invest in growth, as highlighted by Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu in Doha, Qatar. Speaking to Kenyan professionals, entrepreneurs…

May 3, 2025
US Launches DNA Testing to Verify Sponsors of Unaccompanied Migrant Minors
Immigration

US Launches DNA Testing to Verify Sponsors of Unaccompanied Migrant Minors

The Trump administration has initiated a comprehensive review of the placements of approximately 450,000 unaccompanied migrant children who entered the United States via the US-Mexico border during the Biden administr…

May 3, 2025
Five Police Officers Killed, Eight Injured in Al-Shabaab Attack
Kenya

Five Police Officers Killed, Eight Injured in Al-Shabaab Attack

Kenyan security forces have escalated their operations in and around the Boni Forest following a fatal ambush by suspected al-Shabaab militants that resulted in the deaths of five police officers and injuries to eight…

May 3, 2025
Kenyans Can Now Check 2026 Green Card Lottery Results Online
Immigration

Kenyans Can Now Check 2026 Green Card Lottery Results Online

Thousands of Kenyans who participated in the 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Program, commonly known as the Green Card Lottery, can now check their application status online following the official release of results…

May 3, 2025
Filmmakers Detained Over ‘Blood Parliament’ Documentary Released
Kenya

Filmmakers Detained Over ‘Blood Parliament’ Documentary Released

Four Kenyan filmmakers were released Saturday without charges, following their Friday night arrest, which has sparked widespread criticism and renewed concerns about press freedom in Kenya. However, authorities contin…

May 3, 2025
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Fred Matiang’i Declares 2027 Presidential Bid in Kisii Homecoming Tour
Kenya

Fred Matiang’i Declares 2027 Presidential Bid in Kisii Homecoming Tour

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has officially declared his intention to run for president in the 2027 general elections. This marks his first public statement regarding his political ambitions si…

May 3, 2025
How Assassins Tracked Kasipul MP Charles Were Before Nairobi Shooting
Kenya

How Assassins Tracked Kasipul MP Charles Were Before Nairobi Shooting

Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were was assassinated on Wednesday night at the Nairobi Funeral Home roundabout, prompting an intensive investigation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). …

May 3, 2025
Surgeons in heels: The women defying medicine's ultimate gender barrier
Lifestyle

Surgeons in heels: The women defying medicine's ultimate gender barrier

As a severe shortage of medical professionals grips the African continent, a transformative movement is taking shape in Kenya's operating rooms. Women surgeons, who have long faced underrepresentation and gender biase…

May 2, 2025
South African Woman Convicted of Kidnapping Daughter Joshlin Smith
World

South African Woman Convicted of Kidnapping Daughter Joshlin Smith

In a verdict delivered Friday at the Western Cape High Court, Kelly Smith, along with her boyfriend Jacquen Apollis, and associate Steveno Van Rhyn, were found guilty of kidnapping and trafficking six-year-old Joshlin…

May 2, 2025
How Black Women in Dubai Face Racial and Gender Discrimination
Diaspora

How Black Women in Dubai Face Racial and Gender Discrimination

Dubai, the glittering jewel of the UAE, has rapidly transformed itself into a global hub for luxury tourism, commerce, and architectural innovation. This transformation, however, is underpinned by a vast migrant workf…

May 2, 2025
Homeland Security Agents Conduct ‘Wellness Checks’ on Migrant Minors
Immigration

Homeland Security Agents Conduct ‘Wellness Checks’ on Migrant Minors

Unannounced home visits by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to check on unaccompanied immigrant minors placed under the care of guardians are sparking significant concern among legal advocates, social work…

May 2, 2025
Kenya Moves to Scrap Excise Duties on Imported Eggs, Onions, and Potatoes
Business

Kenya Moves to Scrap Excise Duties on Imported Eggs, Onions, and Potatoes

The Kenyan government has proposed eliminating excise duties on imported eggs, onions, and potatoes through the Finance Bill, 2025. This policy shift is aimed at alleviating consumer burden and resolving regional trad…

May 2, 2025
DCI Identifies Potential Suspects in Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were’s Murder
Kenya

DCI Identifies Potential Suspects in Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were’s Murder

Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were was fatally shot in Nairobi on the evening of April 30, 2025. Authorities are treating the incident as a targeted assassination, triggering an intensive investigation…

May 2, 2025
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