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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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We Won't Back Ruto in 2027, ODM Officials Declare
Kenya

We Won't Back Ruto in 2027, ODM Officials Declare

Opposition leader Raila Odinga allies have reaffirmed their support for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), distancing themselves from President William Ruto's administration. This shift positions ODM to actively pu…

Feb 10, 2025
Mass Protests Erupt in Denver After Trump's 'Operation Aurora' Immigration Raids
Immigration

Mass Protests Erupt in Denver After Trump's 'Operation Aurora' Immigration Raids

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Denver last week in response to a series of aggressive ICE raids targeting undocumented immigrants, an initiative branded "Operation Aurora" by President Donald Trump…

Feb 10, 2025
Food Poisoning Incident at Embu School Contained, All Students Stable
Kenya

Food Poisoning Incident at Embu School Contained, All Students Stable

Health officials have effectively addressed a food poisoning incident at St. Thomas Aquinas Igumori Secondary School in Embu County. Public Health Permanent Secretary Mary Muthoni confirmed on Monday that her departme…

Feb 10, 2025
Wetang'ula Leads Tributes as Kenya Mourns Speaker Kingi's Father's Death
Kenya

Wetang'ula Leads Tributes as Kenya Mourns Speaker Kingi's Father's Death

In a wave of heartfelt condolences, prominent leaders have expressed their sympathies to Senate Speaker Amason Kingi and his family following the death of his father, Mzee Kingi Mwaruwa, as announced by Speaker Kingi…

Feb 10, 2025
Kenya's Prime Office Market Faces Oversupply as Major Projects Complete
Real Estate

Kenya's Prime Office Market Faces Oversupply as Major Projects Complete

Kenya’s prime office occupancy rate has experienced a significant decline, falling from 77.2 percent in the first half of 2024 to 72.7 percent in the latter half. This is as highlighted in the latest report by Knight…

Feb 9, 2025
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UK's Most Sought-After Jobs and How to Secure Work Visas
Immigration

UK's Most Sought-After Jobs and How to Secure Work Visas

The United Kingdom is grappling with a pressing labour crisis that spans multiple sectors. This has prompted the government to introduce new visa schemes and streamline recruitment processes aimed at foreign workers…

Feb 9, 2025
Nairobi High Court Orders Makini School to Pay Sh600,000 for Unjust Student Expulsions
Kenya

Nairobi High Court Orders Makini School to Pay Sh600,000 for Unjust Student Expulsions

The High Court in Nairobi has ordered Makini School to compensate the parents of two minors, identified by the alias RAB, with Sh600,000 following their expulsion from the institution. Justice Lawrence Mugambi preside…

Feb 9, 2025
Undocumented Kenyans in the US Face Growing Deportation Fears Amid Policy Crackdown
Diaspora

Undocumented Kenyans in the US Face Growing Deportation Fears Amid Policy Crackdown

As the socio-political climate in the United States remains tense, many Kenyans and other undocumented immigrants live under constant threat of deportation, navigating an existence fraught with fear and uncertainty. T…

Feb 9, 2025
Raila's Legacy at Stake as AUC Election Nears
Kenya

Raila's Legacy at Stake as AUC Election Nears

In a critical moment for Kenyan politics, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is on the verge of potentially securing a historic nomination as the new chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). The election, sc…

Feb 9, 2025
Kalonzo Calls Azimio Meeting After Court Affirms Coalition's Majority Status
Kenya

Kalonzo Calls Azimio Meeting After Court Affirms Coalition's Majority Status

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has announced plans to convene a meeting with officials from the Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya Coalition, which includes representatives from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and Jub…

Feb 9, 2025
Immigration Fears Force Parents to Pull Children from US Daycare Centers
Immigration

Immigration Fears Force Parents to Pull Children from US Daycare Centers

In Albuquerque, New Mexico, the effects of recent immigration policies have become alarming for local childcare providers and the families they serve. Maggie, a 47-year-old former lawyer from Mexico operating a home-b…

Feb 8, 2025
Nairobi Land Court Freezes Kileleshwa High-Rise Projects, Mandates 16-Floor Maximum
Real Estate

Nairobi Land Court Freezes Kileleshwa High-Rise Projects, Mandates 16-Floor Maximum

The Nairobi Environment and Land Court has imposed a 16-floor maximum height limit on high-rise developments in Kileleshwa and adjacent areas, effectively nullifying many previously granted permits for taller structur…

Feb 8, 2025
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Court to Rule on Removal of Parliament's Skeleton Carvings in June
Kenya

Court to Rule on Removal of Parliament's Skeleton Carvings in June

Justice Chacha Mwita is poised to issue a ruling in June regarding a contentious legal case that could compel the Parliament of Kenya to remove the skeleton carvings at the entrance of the National Assembly and on the…

Feb 8, 2025
Why Putting Food on the Table is Now a Struggle in Nairobi
Kenya

Why Putting Food on the Table is Now a Struggle in Nairobi

Nairobi is grappling with a severe food and energy crisis, as escalating prices prompt residents, particularly in informal settlements, to forgo essential meals. According to a recent report from the African Cities Re…

Feb 8, 2025
'Court Order Won't Stop Me,' Speaker Wetang'ula Defies High Court Directive
Kenya

'Court Order Won't Stop Me,' Speaker Wetang'ula Defies High Court Directive

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has declared his intention to retain both his roles as Speaker and party leader of Ford-Kenya, despite a recent High Court ruling that pronounced his dual position unconstitu…

Feb 8, 2025
Nairobi River Restoration Project Expands to Employ 50,000 Youth
Kenya

Nairobi River Restoration Project Expands to Employ 50,000 Youth

In a move to restore the Nairobi River Basin and create employment opportunities for young people, the Kenyan government has announced the engagement of an additional 30,000 youth, raising the total participation in t…

Feb 8, 2025
Parents' Anguish Grows as Baby's Body Disappears from Nakuru Hospital
Kenya

Parents' Anguish Grows as Baby's Body Disappears from Nakuru Hospital

The Nakuru Teaching and Referral Hospital is facing significant backlash following the disturbing disappearance of a seven-month-old infant’s body from its mortuary. This has intensified the grief of the child's paren…

Feb 8, 2025
USCIS H-1B Visa Registration Opens March 7 with $215 Fee
Immigration

USCIS H-1B Visa Registration Opens March 7 with $215 Fee

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially announced the registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 H-1B visa cap, commencing at noon Eastern on March 7, 2025, and concluding at noon Eas…

Feb 7, 2025
Kwale Mother Pleads: Don't Bury Daughter in Saudi Arabia
Diaspora

Kwale Mother Pleads: Don't Bury Daughter in Saudi Arabia

A family in Kwale County is navigating the complex and emotional process of repatriating the body of Mwandazi Athuman Mohammed. Mwandazi passed away on January 24, 2025, in Saudi Arabia following a brief illness. This…

Feb 7, 2025
Funding Freeze by Trump Administration Impacts Healthcare in Makueni County
Kenya

Funding Freeze by Trump Administration Impacts Healthcare in Makueni County

Makueni County, Kenya, is currently facing a critical healthcare crisis due to a funding freeze mandated by the administration of US President Donald Trump. This halt has put ten hospitals at risk of closure, with 269…

Feb 7, 2025
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