QR code: Mwakilishi app on Google PlayGet the Mwakilishi appFree on Google PlayKenya diaspora news on your phone, free on Google Play. Scan the code with your phone's camera to install.Get the app
Updates
Death Announcement: Javan Ngethe Ngaii of Laurel, MarylandDV-2027 Registration Opens by November 1: What Kenyans Should Prepare NowTrendingKenyans Among Those Charged in $130 Million US Ghost Student Aid Fraud SchemeTrendingValid Papers, Wrong Status: Kenyan Employee Arrested by ICE in Washington StateTrendingHow Jealousy is Tearing Apart the Kenyan Diaspora in AmericaTrendingBayern Munich and Ajax to Open Nairobi's New Talanta Stadium as Excitement Meets Political ScepticismTrendingUS Seizes $750,000 in Stolen Student Aid Funneled Through Fake Kenyan Safari Company in 'Ghost Students' Fraud BustTrendingKenyan PhD Fellow Dies Abroad as Family Struggles to Bring His Body Home
QR code: Mwakilishi app on Google PlayGet the Mwakilishi appFree on Google PlayKenya diaspora news on your phone, free on Google Play. Scan the code with your phone's camera to install.Get the app
AdvertisementTop banner · 970×90 / 728×90
MO

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.

9,310 articles

How Show-Off Spending During Festivities Bankrupts Nairobi's Middle-class
Lifestyle

How Show-Off Spending During Festivities Bankrupts Nairobi's Middle-class

As the festive season draws near, an observable trend emerges among urban dwellers who return to their rural homes, often engaging in extravagant spending designed to impress family and friends. This phenomenon, preva…

Dec 20, 2024
Poor Planning Transforms Kajiado into an Urban Mess
Real Estate

Poor Planning Transforms Kajiado into an Urban Mess

The rapid growth of Kajiado town has emerged as a considerable challenge for the county government, driven by a significant rise in population and the proliferation of informal settlements. The Kajiado Municipality In…

Dec 20, 2024
Uhuru Allies Dominate Ruto's New Cabinet Appointments
Kenya

Uhuru Allies Dominate Ruto's New Cabinet Appointments

President William Ruto has reinstated several former allies of ex-President Uhuru Kenyatta into his administration. This strategic move follows the dismissal of two Cabinet Secretaries, as announced by Head of Public…

Dec 20, 2024
Karua Condemns Raila Over Political Agreement with President Ruto
Kenya

Karua Condemns Raila Over Political Agreement with President Ruto

NARC-Kenya leader Martha Karua has expressed her discontent with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, accusing him of betrayal for aligning himself with President William Ruto's administration. Karua contends that Odin…

Dec 20, 2024
UK-Based Family Unable to Bury Father as Metropolitan Hospital Demands Sh8M Medical Bill
Diaspora

UK-Based Family Unable to Bury Father as Metropolitan Hospital Demands Sh8M Medical Bill

The Theuri family of Borehamwood, England, is grappling with profound grief and an arduous struggle following the death of their father, 82-year-old Titus Gatuthu Kabûrû Theuri, on October 24. Titus fell ill while vis…

Dec 20, 2024
AdvertisementIn-feed ad
Kenya to Host Grammy Academy Headquarters, Not Awards Show as Previously Reported
Entertainment

Kenya to Host Grammy Academy Headquarters, Not Awards Show as Previously Reported

The Kenyan government has officially announced its plans to establish a creative music academy, marking a strategic collaboration with Grammy Global Ventures (GGV), rather than hosting the Grammy Awards as previously…

Dec 20, 2024
Heavy Traffic Forces Drivers to Abandon Cars on Nairobi-Nakuru Highway
Kenya

Heavy Traffic Forces Drivers to Abandon Cars on Nairobi-Nakuru Highway

As the festive season approaches, motorists are strongly advised to avoid the Nairobi-Nakuru highway due to severe traffic congestion. Individuals who began their journeys on Friday, December 20, have encountered exte…

Dec 20, 2024
Tourist Boom Drives Kenya's Largest Hotel Building Spree
Real Estate

Tourist Boom Drives Kenya's Largest Hotel Building Spree

Kenya's tourism industry is experiencing a notable surge as evidenced by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) reporting a remarkable increase in international tourist arrivals. The numbers escalated from 1.5…

Dec 20, 2024
US Deportations Hit 10-Year Peak as Biden Administration Concludes
Immigration

US Deportations Hit 10-Year Peak as Biden Administration Concludes

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reports a notable rise in deportations, totalling 271,484 immigrants removed from the United States to nearly 200 countries during the last fiscal year. This figure rep…

Dec 20, 2024
Kenya Aviation Workers Threaten New Strike as Holiday Travel Looms at JKIA
Kenya

Kenya Aviation Workers Threaten New Strike as Holiday Travel Looms at JKIA

Kenya's aviation sector faces a looming crisis as the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has issued a strike notice amid claims of discrimination and inadequate compensation. The union's announcement comes just four…

Dec 19, 2024
Kenya Thwarts 47 Terror Attacks in Two Years - Mudavadi
Kenya

Kenya Thwarts 47 Terror Attacks in Two Years - Mudavadi

Over the past two years, Kenya has successfully thwarted a total of 47 terrorist attacks, according to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Mudavadi detailed significan…

Dec 19, 2024
Trapped Kenyan Mother Describes Cutting Own Umbilical Cord After Denied Medical Care in Saudi
Diaspora

Trapped Kenyan Mother Describes Cutting Own Umbilical Cord After Denied Medical Care in Saudi

Five Kenyan women working in Saudi Arabia have become trapped in the country due to the lack of legal documentation for their children born out of wedlock. These children, without birth certificates, are rendered stat…

Dec 19, 2024
AdvertisementIn-feed ad
Energy CS Wandayi Pledges Enhanced Power Restoration After Nationwide Blackout
Kenya

Energy CS Wandayi Pledges Enhanced Power Restoration After Nationwide Blackout

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has assured the public of enhanced restoration efforts aimed at reducing future blackouts. His statement follows the recent nationwide power outage that left millions of Kenyans…

Dec 19, 2024
Mombasa Port Reports 300% Surge in Transhipment Activity
Business

Mombasa Port Reports 300% Surge in Transhipment Activity

The Mombasa Port is currently witnessing a substantial surge in vessel traffic, reported by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) to have increased transhipment activity by an impressive 300%. This remarkable uptick in mari…

Dec 19, 2024
Tycoon's Three Nairobi Properties Face Auction Over Ex-Wife's Maintenance Claims
Kenya

Tycoon's Three Nairobi Properties Face Auction Over Ex-Wife's Maintenance Claims

Businessman Suresh Nanalal Kantaria has returned to the High Court in an effort to stop the imminent auction of three of his properties in Nairobi. Scheduled for auction on January 21, 2025, these assets are expected…

Dec 19, 2024
Why US Supreme Court Ruling Could Trigger Mass Deportation
Immigration

Why US Supreme Court Ruling Could Trigger Mass Deportation

The US Supreme Court has unanimously affirmed the power of federal agencies to revoke visas in cases involving fraudulent marriages. This decision, which may shape future deportation policies amidst the incoming Trump…

Dec 19, 2024
Gachagua Calls for Ukambani Voter Base Expansion to Support Kalonzo's 2027 Presidential Bid
Kenya

Gachagua Calls for Ukambani Voter Base Expansion to Support Kalonzo's 2027 Presidential Bid

Former deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reiterated the urgent need for Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to expand his voter base in the Ukambani region as a strategic move to gain support from the influential M…

Dec 19, 2024
Why Drowning Risks Surge During Holidays
Kenya

Why Drowning Risks Surge During Holidays

As families gather for the festive season, marked by joy and togetherness, the risk of drowning incidents increases significantly. Research from Australia has highlighted a concerning spike in drowning deaths during D…

Dec 18, 2024
Top 5 Kenyan Cities Attracting Highest Real Estate Investment in 2025
Real Estate

Top 5 Kenyan Cities Attracting Highest Real Estate Investment in 2025

Kenya's real estate market is characterized by rapid urbanization, significant infrastructure initiatives, and a growing middle class. These factors are drawing an influx of investors to various regions, each presenti…

Dec 18, 2024
Kenya Sets January 2025 for Critical Examination of Visa-Free Entry Implementation
Immigration

Kenya Sets January 2025 for Critical Examination of Visa-Free Entry Implementation

The Kenyan government has announced a thorough review of the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system. This decision, approved during a Cabinet meeting led by President William Ruto on December 17 at State House…

Dec 18, 2024
‹ NewerOlder stories ›