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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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Canafric Village to Celebrate African Heritage and the Diaspora in Alberta
Diaspora

Canafric Village to Celebrate African Heritage and the Diaspora in Alberta

The Canafric Heritage Association is planning a permanent African cultural village in Athabasca County, northern Alberta, to preserve and celebrate African heritage while creating a space for education, tourism and co…

Aug 18, 2026
ODM Calls for Accountability After Deadly Violence at Homa Bay Rally
Kenya

ODM Calls for Accountability After Deadly Violence at Homa Bay Rally

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has condemned the violence at the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay, where four people died and dozens of others were injured.In a statement issued on Tuesday, ODM Secretary Genera…

Aug 18, 2026
Kenyan Men in the US: What Happens When Life Falls Apart Abroad?
Diaspora

Kenyan Men in the US: What Happens When Life Falls Apart Abroad?

Kenyan men facing homelessness, legal problems and financial hardship in the United States are often left reliant on informal community support when institutional assistance is unavailable.The limits of diaspora welfa…

Aug 18, 2026
Kenyan Scientist in Germany Turns Life’s Struggles Into Gospel Music
Diaspora

Kenyan Scientist in Germany Turns Life’s Struggles Into Gospel Music

Dr Joseph Alulu, known in music circles as Dr Jay Tribbette, has combined a career in scientific research in Germany with a growing gospel music ministry.Alulu grew up in rural Vihiga, Kenya, where financial difficult…

Aug 18, 2026
Kuwait Gives Kenyans and Other Foreign Workers Until August 27 to Verify Academic Certificates
Diaspora

Kuwait Gives Kenyans and Other Foreign Workers Until August 27 to Verify Academic Certificates

Kuwait has ordered public- and private-sector employees to regularise their academic qualification records by close of business on Thursday, 27 August 2026, as part of a crackdown on fraudulent credentials.Administrat…

Aug 18, 2026
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Kenyan Cleaner in Germany Reveals How Her Job Helped Bring Her Sons to Europe
Diaspora

Kenyan Cleaner in Germany Reveals How Her Job Helped Bring Her Sons to Europe

Kenyan migrant Charity Watetu says her work as a hotel cleaner enabled her to meet the financial requirements that allowed her sons to join her in Germany.Watetu moved to Germany hoping to eventually bring her childre…

Aug 18, 2026
US Immigration: New Ruling Puts Advance Parole Travellers at Risk of Re-Entry Bans
Immigration

US Immigration: New Ruling Puts Advance Parole Travellers at Risk of Re-Entry Bans

The US Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) has ruled that travelling abroad on Advance Parole can count as a formal departure from the country, potentially exposing some immigrants to three- and ten-year re-entry bars…

Aug 18, 2026
Kisii Family Seeks KSh500,000 to Bring Home Kenyan Who Died in Dubai
Diaspora

Kisii Family Seeks KSh500,000 to Bring Home Kenyan Who Died in Dubai

A family in Kisii County is seeking KSh500,000 to repatriate the body of 26-year-old Stephen Nyang’au Sereti, who was found dead on a road in Dubai under circumstances that remain unclear.Sereti, from Engoto Village i…

Aug 17, 2026
Russia-Ukraine War: The Fate of Kenyans Captured Fighting for Russia
Diaspora

Russia-Ukraine War: The Fate of Kenyans Captured Fighting for Russia

Four Kenyans captured while fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine are being held as prisoners of war as Nairobi seeks their safe return.Evans Kibet, Joseph Kabugi, Willy Macharia and Francis Ndarua were captured whil…

Aug 17, 2026
Ndindi Nyoro Dumps UDA, Joins Opposition Ahead of 2027 Election
Kenya

Ndindi Nyoro Dumps UDA, Joins Opposition Ahead of 2027 Election

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has left President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and declared his allegiance to the People’s Party of Kenya (PPK), placing himself in the opposition ahead of the 2027 General E…

Aug 17, 2026
How Membley Changed From Empty Plots to a Sh35 Million Property Hotspot
Real Estate

How Membley Changed From Empty Plots to a Sh35 Million Property Hotspot

Membley has rapidly developed from a sparsely populated estate into a densely built residential area, with apartment blocks, hardware shops and gated courts replacing many of its former vacant plots.The estate has lar…

Aug 17, 2026
Homa Bay Violence: Civilians Flee to Church as Clashes Leave 2 Dead and 46 Injured
Kenya

Homa Bay Violence: Civilians Flee to Church as Clashes Leave 2 Dead and 46 Injured

Violence surrounding a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay on Sunday spilled into the grounds of the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s Lake Victoria Field headquarters, where civilians seeking refuge were caught up in furt…

Aug 17, 2026
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Married for Just 3 Hours: Postmortem Reveals Murang’a Couple’s Cause of Death
Kenya

Married for Just 3 Hours: Postmortem Reveals Murang’a Couple’s Cause of Death

Police in Murang’a County are investigating the deaths of a young couple in what is suspected to be a murder–suicide.Patrick Mwangi, 28, and his partner Jackline Wambui were found dead on 9 August, only hours after mo…

Aug 17, 2026
High Court Rejects Paul Makenzi’s Bid to Leave Shimo la Tewa Prison
Kenya

High Court Rejects Paul Makenzi’s Bid to Leave Shimo la Tewa Prison

The High Court has rejected an application by controversial preacher Paul Makenzi to be transferred from Shimo la Tewa Prison, ruling that his continued isolation at the facility is lawful and necessary.Justice Jairus…

Aug 17, 2026
UK Student Visa 2026: How Much Money Kenyan Students Need to Prove
Diaspora

UK Student Visa 2026: How Much Money Kenyan Students Need to Prove

Kenyan students applying for UK student visas must show they have enough money to cover their tuition fees and living costs, with specific financial requirements applying to applicants from Kenya.The amount required f…

Aug 17, 2026
Tom Ochieng Atonga Steps Down as Chairman of Kenyans in Botswana Diaspora Association
Diaspora

Tom Ochieng Atonga Steps Down as Chairman of Kenyans in Botswana Diaspora Association

Tom Ochieng Atonga has stepped down as chairman of the Kenyans in Botswana Diaspora Association (KEBODIA) after a tenure that strengthened the organisation’s structure and role within the Kenyan community in Botswana…

Aug 17, 2026
USCIS to Enforce New I-539 and I-765 Editions from 15 September
Immigration

USCIS to Enforce New I-539 and I-765 Editions from 15 September

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will require applicants to use new editions of Forms I-539 and I-765 from 15 September 2026, with earlier versions rejected and no transition period.Form I-539 is used t…

Aug 17, 2026
3,500 Kenyans Pack Seattle as Mugithi Meets American Country Music
Diaspora

3,500 Kenyans Pack Seattle as Mugithi Meets American Country Music

More than 3,500 people, most of them Kenyans, gathered in Seattle earlier this month for Country Meets Mugithi, an event that brought American country music together with Kenya’s Mugithi sound.The event featured a str…

Aug 17, 2026
Kenyans Travelling to Europe in 2026 Face Strict Schengen Visa Requirements
Immigration

Kenyans Travelling to Europe in 2026 Face Strict Schengen Visa Requirements

Kenyan citizens applying to travel to Europe in 2026 must meet strict Schengen visa requirements, including detailed financial and travel documentation.The Schengen visa allows stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day…

Aug 17, 2026
Matiang'i Claims Homa Bay Goons Were Mobilised With Ruto's Knowledge
Kenya

Matiang'i Claims Homa Bay Goons Were Mobilised With Ruto's Knowledge

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has accused President William Ruto’s administration of using violence to suppress political opponents, citing a series of incidents reported in several counties over th…

Aug 17, 2026
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