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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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International Students Sue the US Government Over Visa Revocations, Alleging Disrupted Academic Pursuits
Immigration

International Students Sue the US Government Over Visa Revocations, Alleging Disrupted Academic Pursuits

Over 130 international students have initiated legal action against the US government, alleging unjust visa revocations that have disrupted their academic pursuits. The lawsuit, which originated with 17 students in Ge…

Apr 19, 2025
US-Born Connecticut Doctor Erroneously Ordered to Leave Country by Homeland Security
Immigration

US-Born Connecticut Doctor Erroneously Ordered to Leave Country by Homeland Security

Dr. Lisa Anderson, a physician residing in Connecticut, is seeking legal counsel after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mistakenly instructed her to leave the United States. The email, received by Anderson, a…

Apr 19, 2025
Dubai High-Rise Fire Kills Three Kenyans, Families Criticise Delayed Emergency Response
Diaspora

Dubai High-Rise Fire Kills Three Kenyans, Families Criticise Delayed Emergency Response

A deadly fire that ripped through a 52-story residential building in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, has claimed the lives of five individuals, including three Kenyan nationalsThe incident has ignited widespread grief…

Apr 19, 2025
Matiang'i Returns to Kenya Amid Growing Presidential Bid Speculation
Kenya

Matiang'i Returns to Kenya Amid Growing Presidential Bid Speculation

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) late Thursday.This marks his return to Kenya amid increasing speculation regarding a potential presidential bid in…

Apr 19, 2025
Nairobi Client Robbed of KSh 280,000 by Men Posing as Female Massage Therapists
Kenya

Nairobi Client Robbed of KSh 280,000 by Men Posing as Female Massage Therapists

Kenyan authorities have apprehended two men, Alex Mugo Wachira and Simon Chomba Mbogo, in connection with a deceptive online advertising scheme that led to the robbery of a male client seeking massage therapy services…

Apr 19, 2025
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Govt Designates New State Lodges for Ruto in Bungoma and Kwale
Kenya

Govt Designates New State Lodges for Ruto in Bungoma and Kwale

The Kenyan government has broadened its network of State Lodges, designating new facilities in Bungoma and Kwale counties. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has formalised the expansion through a gazette n…

Apr 18, 2025
US Immigration Officials Intensify Scrutiny of Marriage-Based Green Card Applications
Immigration

US Immigration Officials Intensify Scrutiny of Marriage-Based Green Card Applications

The path to permanent residency in the United States through marriage is becoming increasingly challenging, with recent policy changes leading to more rigorous vetting of applications. Under the current administration…

Apr 17, 2025
USCIS Implements New Registration Rule for Undocumented Immigrants
Immigration

USCIS Implements New Registration Rule for Undocumented Immigrants

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has launched a new regulation requiring certain immigrants residing in the US without formal immigration records to formally register with the government, effective…

Apr 17, 2025
Kenya Launches Nationwide Closure of Children's Homes
Kenya

Kenya Launches Nationwide Closure of Children's Homes

Kenya is embarking on an ambitious overhaul of its child welfare system, transitioning from institutional care to family and community-based alternatives. Spearheaded by the National Council for Children Services, the…

Apr 17, 2025
10 Red Flags for F-1, H-1B, and Green Card Holders Amid Nationwide Crackdown
Immigration

10 Red Flags for F-1, H-1B, and Green Card Holders Amid Nationwide Crackdown

The United States is experiencing a significant shift in its immigration landscape as a result of increasingly restrictive policies and enforcement measures. International students, foreign workers, and green card hol…

Apr 17, 2025
Nyali MP Mohammed Ali Considers Exit from UDA Amidst Internal Strife
Kenya

Nyali MP Mohammed Ali Considers Exit from UDA Amidst Internal Strife

Nyali Member of Parliament Mohammed Ali, popularly known as "Jicho Pevu," has signalled his readiness to depart from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) due to escalating internal tensions with the party’s leadership…

Apr 15, 2025
Governor Wamatangi Arrested as EACC Seizes Ksh13 Million in Corruption Probe
Kenya

Governor Wamatangi Arrested as EACC Seizes Ksh13 Million in Corruption Probe

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi and nine senior county officials were apprehended Tuesday morning by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) following a raid that uncovered millions of Kenyan shillings suspe…

Apr 15, 2025
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Gachagua Alleges Six Assassination Attempts Following October Impeachment
Kenya

Gachagua Alleges Six Assassination Attempts Following October Impeachment

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has levelled serious accusations against state security agencies, alleging negligence and complicity in what he describes as a coordinated effort to endanger his life. In a for…

Apr 15, 2025
Another Student Arrested by US Immigration Officials
Immigration

Another Student Arrested by US Immigration Officials

Mohsen Mahdawi, a Columbia University student and vocal pro-Palestinian advocate, was arrested by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers in Vermont on Monday during what was anticipated to be a routine citizen…

Apr 15, 2025
Kenyan National Remains Jailed in UAE for Fraud Committed While He Was Already in Prison
Diaspora

Kenyan National Remains Jailed in UAE for Fraud Committed While He Was Already in Prison

James Kariuki Thiong’o, a Kenyan national, remains imprisoned in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), embroiled in a protracted legal battle to clear his name after being convicted of fraud he claims was committed by an im…

Apr 15, 2025
Kenyan Hospitals Overwhelmed as Motorcycle Accidents Reach Crisis Levels
Kenya

Kenyan Hospitals Overwhelmed as Motorcycle Accidents Reach Crisis Levels

Kenyan hospitals are facing an unprecedented surge in motorcycle accident victimsThis highlights a critical public health crisis linked to the rapid expansion and unregulated nature of the boda boda industry. With fat…

Apr 15, 2025
Two Young Sisters Found Murdered After Parent's Drinking Spree
Kenya

Two Young Sisters Found Murdered After Parent's Drinking Spree

Residents of Tachasis village in the Konoin Constituency, Bomet County, are in mourning following the tragic deaths of two young sisters. The girls, aged seven and one-and-a-half, were found deceased in their home lat…

Apr 15, 2025
Nairobi Authorities Ramp Up Enforcement of Shisha Ban
Kenya

Nairobi Authorities Ramp Up Enforcement of Shisha Ban

Authorities in Nairobi intensified efforts to enforce the nationwide ban on shisha this past weekend, conducting coordinated crackdowns on illegal outlets. The operation, led by the Ministry of Health (MoH) in collabo…

Apr 14, 2025
Ruto's Cabinet Nominee Ruku Declares Sh377 Million Net Worth
Kenya

Ruto's Cabinet Nominee Ruku Declares Sh377 Million Net Worth

Geoffrey Ruku, President William Ruto’s nominee for Cabinet Secretary of Public Service, Human Capital Development, and Special Programmes, underwent a rigorous vetting process before the National Assembly Committee o…

Apr 14, 2025
Parents Prepare US-Born Children for Possible Return to Home Countries Amid Self-Deportation Campaign
Immigration

Parents Prepare US-Born Children for Possible Return to Home Countries Amid Self-Deportation Campaign

In the wake of a revitalized push for self-deportation policies by the Trump administration, immigrant families across the United States are facing heightened uncertainty and emotional distress. As the administration…

Apr 14, 2025
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