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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 Mother Demands Answers After 19-Year-Old Son Dies in Spanish Prison
Diaspora

Kenyan Mother Demands Answers After 19-Year-Old Son Dies in Spanish Prison

A Kenyan mother living in Spain is seeking an independent autopsy and answers over the death of her 19-year-old son in prison on 13 August 2026.The family alleges that the young man died from smoke inhalation while be…

Aug 23, 2026
Uhuru Dismisses Claims He Is Funding Opposition
Kenya

Uhuru Dismisses Claims He Is Funding Opposition

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has denied financing or directing opposition activities against President William Ruto’s administration, saying he has left active politics and that Kenyans will decide who leads the c…

Aug 23, 2026
Kenyan Businesswoman Among Three Foreigners Arrested in Zanzibar Over Unlicensed Tourism
Diaspora

Kenyan Businesswoman Among Three Foreigners Arrested in Zanzibar Over Unlicensed Tourism

Three foreign nationals, including a Kenyan businesswoman, have been detained in Zanzibar over allegations that they operated tourism businesses without the required licences.Esther Mutheu Samuka, a Kenyan citizen, wa…

Aug 22, 2026
Racism Behind the Scrubs: Kenyan Nurses Reveal Abuse in UK Hospitals
Diaspora

Racism Behind the Scrubs: Kenyan Nurses Reveal Abuse in UK Hospitals

Kenyan nurses recruited to work in the UK have reported racist abuse and discrimination from patients, despite being recruited through a bilateral labour agreement intended to address staffing shortages in the NHS.Cat…

Aug 22, 2026
Several Feared Dead in Multiple-Vehicle Crash at Salgaa Along Nakuru–Eldoret Highway
Kenya

Several Feared Dead in Multiple-Vehicle Crash at Salgaa Along Nakuru–Eldoret Highway

Several people are feared dead after multiple vehicles were involved in a crash near Simba Cement in Salgaa along the Nakuru–Eldoret Highway on Saturday afternoon.Police and emergency responders rushed to the scene to…

Aug 22, 2026
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Former Judge Joseph Mutava Dies Suddenly While Being Rushed to Hospital
Kenya

Former Judge Joseph Mutava Dies Suddenly While Being Rushed to Hospital

Former High Court Judge Joseph Mbalu Mutava has died after falling ill on Friday night while being taken to hospital in Makueni County.Mutava, who was married to Kibwezi East MP Jessica Nduku Mbalu, fell ill after att…

Aug 22, 2026
Kenya Pledges Swift Probe Into Helicopter Crash That Killed Ecuador Intelligence Chief
Kenya

Kenya Pledges Swift Probe Into Helicopter Crash That Killed Ecuador Intelligence Chief

Kenya has pledged to expedite investigations into the helicopter crash that killed Ecuador’s intelligence chief, Michele Sensi-Contugi Ycaza, and his wife, Stephany María Hollihan.Principal Secretary for Foreign Affai…

Aug 22, 2026
UAE Introduces New Labour Classification, Sets AED 4,000 Minimum Salary
Diaspora

UAE Introduces New Labour Classification, Sets AED 4,000 Minimum Salary

The United Arab Emirates has introduced a nine-tier labour classification system that sets a minimum monthly salary of AED 4,000 for recognised professions.The new framework, introduced by the Ministry of Human Resour…

Aug 21, 2026
Kenya Closes Havana Embassy, Shifts Caribbean Diplomacy to Jamaica
Kenya

Kenya Closes Havana Embassy, Shifts Caribbean Diplomacy to Jamaica

Kenya has closed its embassy in Havana and moved its Caribbean diplomatic operations to Kingston, Jamaica, following the opening of a resident High Commission there in July.The transition marks a restructuring of Nair…

Aug 21, 2026
Amboseli Elephant Poisoning: 18 Dead as Two Farmers Arrested
Kenya

Amboseli Elephant Poisoning: 18 Dead as Two Farmers Arrested

Eighteen elephants have died in the Amboseli ecosystem after ingesting suspected cyanide poisoning, with two farmers arrested over the killings.The arrests followed a joint operation involving Kenya Wildlife Service (…

Aug 21, 2026
Kenyan-Born Politician Terry Atieno to Exit German Local Assembly After Current Term
Diaspora

Kenyan-Born Politician Terry Atieno to Exit German Local Assembly After Current Term

Kenyan-born politician Terry Atieno, popularly known as Terry Chocolate, will not seek re-election to the local assembly in Germany’s Stade district after serving her current legislative term.Atieno, who has lived in…

Aug 21, 2026
Kenyan Applicant Reveals Chevening Scholarship Lessons After Reaching Interview Stage
Diaspora

Kenyan Applicant Reveals Chevening Scholarship Lessons After Reaching Interview Stage

A Kenyan content creator, Sally Ndwiga, has shared practical advice on applying for the Chevening Scholarship, drawing on her own experience of reaching the interview stage.In a TikTok video posted on 19 August, Ndwig…

Aug 21, 2026
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Young Kenyans in Slough Learn, Explore and Build Friendships at Ufton Court
Diaspora

Young Kenyans in Slough Learn, Explore and Build Friendships at Ufton Court

Young Kenyans in Slough took part in an outdoor learning day at Ufton Court in Reading on 18 August, participating in activities designed to build confidence, teamwork and social skills.The programme was organised by…

Aug 21, 2026
Ecuador Declares Three Days of Mourning After Couple Dies in Kenya Helicopter Crash
Kenya

Ecuador Declares Three Days of Mourning After Couple Dies in Kenya Helicopter Crash

Ecuador has declared three days of national mourning after intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife, Stephany Hollihan, were killed in a helicopter crash in northern Kenya.President Daniel Noboa described…

Aug 21, 2026
Senator Khalwale Bans Ruto From Wife Gloria’s Burial as He Endorses Sifuna
Kenya

Senator Khalwale Bans Ruto From Wife Gloria’s Burial as He Endorses Sifuna

The wife of Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, Gloria Sekeiyan Khalwale, was buried at Malinya Stadium on Friday, 21 August, with President William Ruto and several senior Kenya Kwanza leaders absent from the ceremony.Kh…

Aug 21, 2026
Gachagua Pledges to Build Mausoleum for Late MP Johana Ng’eno
Kenya

Gachagua Pledges to Build Mausoleum for Late MP Johana Ng’eno

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has pledged to personally fund the construction of a mausoleum at the grave of former Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno in Mogondo, Narok County.Gachagua made the pledge on Friday…

Aug 21, 2026
Court of Appeal Rules Spouses Are Not Automatically Entitled to 50% of Matrimonial Property
Kenya

Court of Appeal Rules Spouses Are Not Automatically Entitled to 50% of Matrimonial Property

The Court of Appeal has ruled that spouses are not automatically entitled to an equal share of property acquired during marriage, saying distribution must be based on proven contribution.The case involved a long-stand…

Aug 20, 2026
IEBC Warns Aspirants: No Campaigning Before May 29, 2027
Kenya

IEBC Warns Aspirants: No Campaigning Before May 29, 2027

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned political aspirants against campaigning before the official period begins on 29 May 2027.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said candidates may only…

Aug 20, 2026
Germany Seeks Foreign Workers for More Than 1,300 Transport and Logistics Jobs
Immigration

Germany Seeks Foreign Workers for More Than 1,300 Transport and Logistics Jobs

Germany is advertising more than 1,300 jobs in transport and logistics as it seeks to address a growing shortage of professional drivers and other skilled workers.The vacancies are listed on the official Make it in Ge…

Aug 20, 2026
Kenyan Woman Denied Canada Visa Despite Employment, Property and UK Travel History
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Denied Canada Visa Despite Employment, Property and UK Travel History

A Kenyan woman has expressed her disappointment after Canada rejected her tourist visa application, forcing her to abandon plans for a three-week holiday in September.The refusal, issued in early August, came despite…

Aug 20, 2026
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