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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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Raila Odinga Champions African Unity and Vision 2063 in AU Debate
Kenya

Raila Odinga Champions African Unity and Vision 2063 in AU Debate

Kenya's candidate for the chairperson of the African Union Commission Raila Odinga made a compelling case for his leadership during the recent African Union Leadership debate, known as Mjadala Afrika. Odinga pledges t…

Dec 13, 2024
DHS Extends Work Permit Renewal to 540 Days for H-1B and L-1 Visa Spouses
Immigration

DHS Extends Work Permit Renewal to 540 Days for H-1B and L-1 Visa Spouses

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced an extension of the automatic work permit renewal period for spouses of H-1B and L-1 visa holders. This change, which will take effect on January 13, 2025, ex…

Dec 13, 2024
Kenyan Donors Transform Life of Lebanon Returnee with New Nyandarua Home
Diaspora

Kenyan Donors Transform Life of Lebanon Returnee with New Nyandarua Home

Tabitha Njoki, a young woman from Nyandarua, has expressed profound gratitude towards the compassionate individuals who facilitated her mother’s relocation to a new home. Recently, Njoki’s situation captured the atten…

Dec 13, 2024
Haitian PM Celebrates Kenya's Independence with Multinational Troops
Kenya

Haitian PM Celebrates Kenya's Independence with Multinational Troops

Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé visited Multinational Security Support (MSS) troops stationed at LSA 2 to commemorate the 61st anniversary of Kenya's independence from British colonial rule. The Prime Min…

Dec 13, 2024
Saudi Employer Destroys Kenyan Worker's Belongings, Triggers Family's Desperate Search
Diaspora

Saudi Employer Destroys Kenyan Worker's Belongings, Triggers Family's Desperate Search

A family in Kitengela is in distress following the disappearance of their relative, Maurine Omari Omulama, who has been working in Saudi Arabia. The situation has raised serious concerns for her safety after a troubli…

Dec 13, 2024
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Nairobi Woman Attempts to Smuggle Cannabis in Maize Flour Packets
Kenya

Nairobi Woman Attempts to Smuggle Cannabis in Maize Flour Packets

On Thursday, December 12, detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) successfully intercepted a 27-year-old woman at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) who was attempting to smuggle two kilograms of Cannabi…

Dec 13, 2024
Raila Odinga Arrives in Addis Ababa for AUC debate
Kenya

Raila Odinga Arrives in Addis Ababa for AUC debate

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Wednesday to participate in the Mjadala Afrika debate, where he will present his candidacy for the chairmanship of the African…

Dec 13, 2024
Ruto Pledges to Prove Critics Wrong on Government Performance
Kenya

Ruto Pledges to Prove Critics Wrong on Government Performance

During the 61st Jamhuri Day celebrations held at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, President William Ruto reaffirmed his administration's commitment to fulfilling its campaign promises amidst escalating public criticism of hi…

Dec 13, 2024
Trump Plans to Dismantle ICE Protections for Undocumented Immigrants in Churches, Hospitals
Immigration

Trump Plans to Dismantle ICE Protections for Undocumented Immigrants in Churches, Hospitals

President-elect Donald Trump is set to implement a significant policy change that would allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents expanded authority to detain undocumented immigrants in traditionally prot…

Dec 13, 2024
Nairobi Governor Honours Rap Icon E-Sir with Road Naming in South C
Entertainment

Nairobi Governor Honours Rap Icon E-Sir with Road Naming in South C

Nairobi County has unveiled an initiative to honour prominent Kenyan artists by renaming several city roads after them. The decision was announced by Governor Johnson Sakaja during the 2024 Jamhuri Day celebrations at…

Dec 12, 2024
Biden Grants Clemency to Nearly 1,500 Individuals in Historic Presidential Pardon
World

Biden Grants Clemency to Nearly 1,500 Individuals in Historic Presidential Pardon

In a historic move, President Joe Biden has granted clemency to many individuals, issuing 39 pardons and commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 others. This represents the largest single-day act of presidential cleme…

Dec 12, 2024
US Simplifies Visa Process for J-1 Holders Seeking Permanent Residency
Immigration

US Simplifies Visa Process for J-1 Holders Seeking Permanent Residency

The United States Department of State has announced an update to the Exchange Visitor Skills List, set to take effect on December 9, 2024. This pivotal change removes the mandatory two-year home residency requirement…

Dec 12, 2024
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Lamu Authorities Urge Caution on Treacherous Indian Ocean Beaches
Kenya

Lamu Authorities Urge Caution on Treacherous Indian Ocean Beaches

As the festive season approaches, Lamu County authorities have issued a critical advisory for tourists and locals regarding the potential dangers of swimming at the region's celebrated Indian Ocean beaches. This warni…

Dec 12, 2024
Kenya Loses 6 Million Eucalyptus Trees in Six Months
Kenya

Kenya Loses 6 Million Eucalyptus Trees in Six Months

The Kenya Forestry Research Institute (Kefri) has raised alarms regarding a significant depletion of the nation’s eucalyptus forests, alerting the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry an…

Dec 12, 2024
Sonko to Appeal Court's Reversal of Sh357 Million Corruption Case Acquittal
Kenya

Sonko to Appeal Court's Reversal of Sh357 Million Corruption Case Acquittal

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has announced plans to appeal a recent court ruling that overturned his previous acquittal in a Sh357 million corruption case. This decision, made by Justice Nixon Sifuna on Wednesda…

Dec 12, 2024
How Kenyans Can Acquire and Maintain Dual Nationality
Immigration

How Kenyans Can Acquire and Maintain Dual Nationality

The issue of dual citizenship has gained prominence as Kenyans increasingly seek opportunities abroad. The 2010 Constitution of Kenya addresses this concern, allowing citizens to hold dual nationality, provided that t…

Dec 12, 2024
Kenya's PPB Recalls Defective Sure Condom Batch Over Quality Concerns
Kenya

Kenya's PPB Recalls Defective Sure Condom Batch Over Quality Concerns

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) of Kenya has urgently recalled a specific batch of Sure lubricated condoms following serious quality concerns. The recall pertains to Batch Number 2405055, which failed crucial int…

Dec 12, 2024
No Arrest Planned for Ruto Silhouette Creator, Says PS Omollo
Kenya

No Arrest Planned for Ruto Silhouette Creator, Says PS Omollo

In recent weeks, a trend featuring silhouettes resembling President William Ruto has surged across Kenyan social media. The trend now raised questions about the government’s response and the fate of the artist behind…

Dec 12, 2024
Hulda Momanyi: Immigrant Economy Will Shield Kenyans from Trump Mass Deportation Plans
Diaspora

Hulda Momanyi: Immigrant Economy Will Shield Kenyans from Trump Mass Deportation Plans

Hulda Momanyi has made history as the newly elected representative for Minnesota's 38A district in the United States House of Representatives. At 39, Momanyi remains connected to her cultural roots, fluent in Kisii, a…

Dec 12, 2024
USCIS Announces Major Reforms to Green Card Application Submission Guidelines
Immigration

USCIS Announces Major Reforms to Green Card Application Submission Guidelines

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced updates to Form I-485, the Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, with the revised edition set to take effect on Febr…

Dec 11, 2024
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