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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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Kenyan Students Flock to Austria for Fully Funded Erasmus Mundus Programmes
Diaspora

Kenyan Students Flock to Austria for Fully Funded Erasmus Mundus Programmes

As more Kenyan students enrol in top European programmes, Austria is emerging as a key destination, offering world-class education and fully funded scholarships.The Erasmus Mundus programme, which incorporates several…

Apr 25, 2025
Green Card Holder Detained in Seattle Over Past Convictions Despite Rehabilitation
Immigration

Green Card Holder Detained in Seattle Over Past Convictions Despite Rehabilitation

Cliona Ward, a 54-year-old legal US resident and longtime California resident, remains in federal custody following two recent detentions by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The detentions, which began in late…

Apr 25, 2025
President Ruto Promises Enhanced Support for Kenyan Diaspora in Beijing Address
Diaspora

President Ruto Promises Enhanced Support for Kenyan Diaspora in Beijing Address

Kenyan President William Ruto yesterday addressed the Kenyan diaspora in Beijing, outlining new initiatives to integrate overseas citizens into the nation’s development agenda. During the Presidential Townhall, Ruto e…

Apr 25, 2025
Why Drinking Beer Makes You More Attractive to Mosquitoes
Lifestyle

Why Drinking Beer Makes You More Attractive to Mosquitoes

New research underscores the nuanced factors influencing mosquito attraction to humans, revealing that lifestyle choices and inherent biological traits play a significant role in determining who becomes a frequent tar…

Apr 25, 2025
California Resident Faces Deportation Despite Valid Birth Certificate
Immigration

California Resident Faces Deportation Despite Valid Birth Certificate

A recent case in California, involving a US-born citizen facing deportation, has ignited a renewed debate over the effectiveness and fairness of the nation’s immigration enforcement system. The incident, where a man's…

Apr 25, 2025
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Finland President Alexander Stubb to Visit Kenya in May
Kenya

Finland President Alexander Stubb to Visit Kenya in May

In a move signalling strengthened bilateral ties, Finnish President Alexander Stubb is scheduled to conduct a state visit to Kenya from May 12 to May 14, 2025. This marks the first time a Finnish head of state has vis…

Apr 25, 2025
What Pope Francis Will Take to His Final Resting Place
Kenya

What Pope Francis Will Take to His Final Resting Place

The Vatican is making final preparations for the funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88.The ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, at St. Peter’s Square. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, an…

Apr 25, 2025
KPB Issues Nationwide Recall of Unsafe Drugs, Including Paracetamol
Kenya

KPB Issues Nationwide Recall of Unsafe Drugs, Including Paracetamol

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) of Kenya has initiated an urgent recall of several widely distributed pharmaceutical products due to significant safety and quality issues. The recall includes specific batches of…

Apr 25, 2025
Safaricom at the Centre of Controversial Sh104 Billion E-Health Investment
Kenya

Safaricom at the Centre of Controversial Sh104 Billion E-Health Investment

New regulations gazetted on April 9, 2025, have authorised a Safaricom-led consortium to begin receiving monthly payments for its substantial Sh104 billion investment in Kenya's digital health infrastructure. The move…

Apr 25, 2025
Kenyan Woman Fatally Shot by Ex-Partner in Ramsey, Minnesota
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Fatally Shot by Ex-Partner in Ramsey, Minnesota

The Kenyan diaspora and the wider community in Ramsey, Minnesota, are in mourning following a devastating murder-suicide that claimed the lives of Hulda Bochere Mosiori and Mel Melchizedek, 51, her former partner. Hul…

Apr 25, 2025
Non-Compliant Nairobi Landowners Face Auctions as County Cracks Down on Taxes
Real Estate

Non-Compliant Nairobi Landowners Face Auctions as County Cracks Down on Taxes

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has issued a stern warning to landowners within the county who are delinquent in their property tax payments.The county government has set an April 30 deadline after which the county wi…

Apr 24, 2025
Kenya Seeks Formal Recognition as English-Speaking Nation to Boost Educator Jobs in China
Diaspora

Kenya Seeks Formal Recognition as English-Speaking Nation to Boost Educator Jobs in China

Kenyan President William Ruto is actively pursuing an agreement with China to formally recognise Kenya as an English-speaking nation, potentially unlocking thousands of employment opportunities for Kenyan educators. T…

Apr 24, 2025
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DCI Takes Over Investigation into Sudden Death of Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve
Kenya

DCI Takes Over Investigation into Sudden Death of Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has assumed control of the investigation into the sudden death of Joel Munuve, the Member of the County Assembly (MCA) for Kariobangi North in Nairobi. The postmortem e…

Apr 24, 2025
Trump Administration Suspends Green Card Processing for Refugees and Asylees
Immigration

Trump Administration Suspends Green Card Processing for Refugees and Asylees

The Trump administration's recent suspension of green card processing for refugees and asylees has ignited a firestorm of criticism.The move has raised concerns about transparency, fairness, and the potential exacerba…

Apr 24, 2025
Mathematics Reintroduced in Arts and Social Sciences Under Revised CBC Policy
Kenya

Mathematics Reintroduced in Arts and Social Sciences Under Revised CBC Policy

Kenya’s Ministry of Education has reversed its previous stance and mandated mathematics education across all senior secondary school pathways. The announcement, made by Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba during the Natio…

Apr 24, 2025
Political Rift Deepens as ODM Leaders Accuse Ruto Government of Undermining Devolution
Kenya

Political Rift Deepens as ODM Leaders Accuse Ruto Government of Undermining Devolution

A growing political rift threatens the stability of Kenya's broad-based government, as opposition leaders intensify their criticism of President William Ruto's administration.They are accusing the administration of un…

Apr 24, 2025
Mwalimu Dida Released from US Prison, Revives Charitable Work in Minnesota
Diaspora

Mwalimu Dida Released from US Prison, Revives Charitable Work in Minnesota

Mohamed Abduba Dida, the former Kenyan presidential candidate known for his unconventional campaigns, was released on parole from the Big Muddy Correctional Centre in Illinois on March 4, 2025, after serving a three-y…

Apr 24, 2025
Top Contenders for IEBC Chair Role Revealed
Kenya

Top Contenders for IEBC Chair Role Revealed

The selection process for the chairperson of Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is drawing to a close, with the selection panel focused on four leading candidates. This critical juncture co…

Apr 24, 2025
Kenyan Woman’s Plea for Help Days Before Her Death in Saudi Arabia
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman’s Plea for Help Days Before Her Death in Saudi Arabia

The family of Catherine Adhiambo, a 43-year-old Kenyan woman, is demanding answers following her death in Saudi Arabia, where she worked as a domestic worker. Adhiambo died on April 16, 2025, just seven months after l…

Apr 24, 2025
Arson Atack Kills Family of Nine in Siaya Over Longstanding Land Dispute
Kenya

Arson Atack Kills Family of Nine in Siaya Over Longstanding Land Dispute

A family of nine, including five children, perished in a devastating fire late Tuesday night in Upanda village, Siaya County. Authorities suspect the blaze was intentionally set, motivated by a protracted land dispute…

Apr 24, 2025
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