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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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Kenyan Youth Invited to Apply for US Exchange Program Offering 3-Month Visas
Immigration

Kenyan Youth Invited to Apply for US Exchange Program Offering 3-Month Visas

Kenyan youth aged 21-27 are invited to apply for the US State Department-sponsored Community Engagement Exchange (CEE) Program. The program is a fully funded initiative designed to cultivate leadership skills and driv…

Apr 23, 2025
Kenya's Real Estate Surges as Dollar Millionaires Drive Nairobi Luxury Market
Real Estate

Kenya's Real Estate Surges as Dollar Millionaires Drive Nairobi Luxury Market

Kenya's residential property market is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by increasing demand from local buyers, expatriates, and international investors. This surge is expected to be a central topic at the 20…

Apr 23, 2025
Mediheal Denies Organ Trafficking Allegation
Kenya

Mediheal Denies Organ Trafficking Allegation

The Mediheal Group of Hospitals is vehemently denying allegations of involvement in organ trafficking, asserting its commitment to ethical medical practices and vowing full cooperation with ongoing investigations.The…

Apr 23, 2025
How US Citizens Can Respond to Mistaken Deportation Notices from Authorities
Immigration

How US Citizens Can Respond to Mistaken Deportation Notices from Authorities

Recent incidents of US citizens mistakenly receiving deportation notices from immigration authorities have ignited concerns over administrative errors within the nation's immigration system. These errors, while uncomm…

Apr 23, 2025
Kenyan Jobs at Risk as Trump Administration Restructures US State Department
Kenya

Kenyan Jobs at Risk as Trump Administration Restructures US State Department

The US State Department is poised for a significant reorganisation, spearheaded by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, set to take effect on July 1. The restructuring aligns with the Trump administration's "America First"…

Apr 23, 2025
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Sudan Protests Kenya’s Alleged Role in RSF Activities Destabilising the Region
Kenya

Sudan Protests Kenya’s Alleged Role in RSF Activities Destabilising the Region

Kenya is facing a significant diplomatic challenge amid allegations that it has been supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a Sudanese paramilitary group. The accusations, which have sparked controversy and raised…

Apr 23, 2025
Kenya Secures Sh107 Billion in Chinese Investments During Ruto’s Beijing Visit
Kenya

Kenya Secures Sh107 Billion in Chinese Investments During Ruto’s Beijing Visit

Kenya has secured a substantial influx of Sh107 billion in investment commitments from Chinese companies during President William Ruto's state visit to Beijing.This marks a significant stride in the country's economic…

Apr 23, 2025
Kenyan Educators Offered Opportunity to Teach Kiswahili in the US Under Fulbright Program
Kenya

Kenyan Educators Offered Opportunity to Teach Kiswahili in the US Under Fulbright Program

The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has announced a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) program, providing Kenyan educators a chance to teach Kiswahili in American institutions during the 2026-2027 academic y…

Apr 23, 2025
Floodwaters Claim Lives in Mathare and Mukuru as Nairobi Grapples with Heavy Rainfall
Kenya

Floodwaters Claim Lives in Mathare and Mukuru as Nairobi Grapples with Heavy Rainfall

Heavy rains sweeping across Kenya this week have led to tragic consequences, with Nairobi and Narok County bearing the brunt of the devastation. The downpours have claimed multiple lives, displaced hundreds, and expos…

Apr 23, 2025
Migori Cult Discovery: Two Dead, Dozens Rescued
Kenya

Migori Cult Discovery: Two Dead, Dozens Rescued

Kenya is currently confronting a disturbing surge in cult-related incidents, marked by the recent exhumations in Shakahola and ongoing investigations in Migori County. These incidents have exposed the devastating impa…

Apr 23, 2025
Kenyans in the UK Football Tournament Kicks Off in Stoke-on-Trent
Diaspora

Kenyans in the UK Football Tournament Kicks Off in Stoke-on-Trent

The highly anticipated Kenyans in the UK Football Tournament 2025 commenced on April 19 at the Excel Academy grounds in Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent. The event, featuring ten teams representing cities across the United…

Apr 22, 2025
USCIS Reminds Immigrants in the US to Update Address Within 10 Days
Immigration

USCIS Reminds Immigrants in the US to Update Address Within 10 Days

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is reminding immigrants residing in the US of their legal obligation to report any change of address within 10 days of moving. Failure to do so can lead t…

Apr 22, 2025
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Green Card Lottery 2026: Where and When to Check Results
Immigration

Green Card Lottery 2026: Where and When to Check Results

The US Department of State will release the results of the DV-2026 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery on May 3, 2025, offering selected applicants worldwide a chance to obtain permanent residency in the United States. The hi…

Apr 22, 2025
Seven Chinese Nationals Jailed for Illegal Quartz Extraction in West Pokot
Kenya

Seven Chinese Nationals Jailed for Illegal Quartz Extraction in West Pokot

A Kenyan court has sentenced seven Chinese nationals to prison terms for engaging in illegal mining activities along the Wei-Wei River in West Pokot County.This marks a significant escalation in the government's effor…

Apr 22, 2025
Concerns Mount Over IEBC's Capacity to Manage 2027 General Elections
Kenya

Concerns Mount Over IEBC's Capacity to Manage 2027 General Elections

As Kenya gears up for the 2027 general elections, concerns are mounting regarding the readiness of the newly appointed commissioners at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Former IEBC Chief Exe…

Apr 22, 2025
Efforts to Repatriate Kenyan Victims of Sharjah Fire Face High Costs, Complexities
Diaspora

Efforts to Repatriate Kenyan Victims of Sharjah Fire Face High Costs, Complexities

The aftermath of a devastating fire that engulfed a high-rise apartment building in Sharjah on April 13 has left Kenyan families in mourning, as efforts to repatriate the remains of three Kenyan victims are underway. …

Apr 22, 2025
Kenyan Lecturer Develops Omena-Based Biscuit to Combat Childhood Malnutrition
Lifestyle

Kenyan Lecturer Develops Omena-Based Biscuit to Combat Childhood Malnutrition

In response to Kenya's persistent struggle with childhood malnutrition, Esther Ateka, a lecturer at the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, has developed Omebix.The nutrient-dense biscuit is crafted from omena to p…

Apr 22, 2025
Kenya Considers Tax Amendments to Spur Manufacturing
Business

Kenya Considers Tax Amendments to Spur Manufacturing

Kenya's National Assembly is currently deliberating critical amendments to the country's tax laws, intending to stimulate investment in the manufacturing sector and reduce costs within the power industry. The proposed…

Apr 22, 2025
Kenyans Mourn Pope Francis’ Easter Death, Reflect on Symbolism
Kenya

Kenyans Mourn Pope Francis’ Easter Death, Reflect on Symbolism

Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, died yesterday at the age of 88, following years of reported health challenges. His passing marks the end of a transformative era for the Church and has el…

Apr 22, 2025
Mediheal Report Shows Majority of Kidney Donors Came From Mt Kenya Region
Kenya

Mediheal Report Shows Majority of Kidney Donors Came From Mt Kenya Region

Mediheal Hospital, a prominent medical facility in Kenya, is currently under intense scrutiny following allegations of unethical kidney transplant practices and potential involvement in organ trafficking. An investiga…

Apr 22, 2025
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