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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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Why Exchange Rates Matter More Than Transfer Fees When Sending Money to Kenya
Diaspora

Why Exchange Rates Matter More Than Transfer Fees When Sending Money to Kenya

The exchange rate applied to a money transfer can significantly affect how much Kenyan families receive, even when the transfer fee is low or waived.For Kenyans living abroad, sending money home supports household exp…

Aug 13, 2026
Kenyan Woman in Maryland Secures $800,000 US Grant to Grow Managu, Misheveve
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman in Maryland Secures $800,000 US Grant to Grow Managu, Misheveve

Dr Truphena Choti, founder of the AfriThrive Community Food Center in Maryland, has secured an $800,000 federal grant to expand her work growing traditional African vegetables in the United States.The grant was formal…

Aug 13, 2026
UK Publishes New List of Institutions Approved to Sponsor Kenyan Students
Immigration

UK Publishes New List of Institutions Approved to Sponsor Kenyan Students

The UK has updated its official register of institutions authorised to sponsor international students, with the latest list published on 12 August 2026.The register identifies universities, schools and colleges that c…

Aug 13, 2026
Gachagua’s Wamunyoro, Kindiki’s Irunduni and Kariuki’s Gacharu: The New Power Centres in Mt Kenya
Kenya

Gachagua’s Wamunyoro, Kindiki’s Irunduni and Kariuki’s Gacharu: The New Power Centres in Mt Kenya

Rival political centres are emerging in Mt Kenya as key figures compete for influence ahead of the 2027 General Election, threatening to further divide a region that has long voted as a powerful bloc.Former Deputy Pre…

Aug 13, 2026
Kenyan Travellers Can Now Apply Online for UAE 14-Day Visit Permit Through Emirates
Immigration

Kenyan Travellers Can Now Apply Online for UAE 14-Day Visit Permit Through Emirates

Kenyan passport holders travelling to the United Arab Emirates on Emirates can now apply online for a pre-approved 14-day Visit Entry Permit through VFS Global.The new system is available to travellers planning stays…

Aug 13, 2026
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US Warns Visa Applicants Over Fake Documents
Immigration

US Warns Visa Applicants Over Fake Documents

The United States has warned visa applicants that submitting fraudulent documents could result in permanent exclusion from the country as consular officers increase scrutiny of applications.Officials at the Department…

Aug 13, 2026
Kenya Could See Heavy Rains From September as El Niño Strengthens
Kenya

Kenya Could See Heavy Rains From September as El Niño Strengthens

Kenya could face an unusually early and intense rainy season, with pre-season showers potentially arriving as early as September and heavy rainfall expected to spread across the country from October.Climate specialist…

Aug 13, 2026
How Njeri Waithaka Is Bringing Hope to Isolated Kenyans in South Africa
Diaspora

How Njeri Waithaka Is Bringing Hope to Isolated Kenyans in South Africa

Njeri Waithaka, a Kenyan community leader in South Africa, is helping migrants facing isolation, legal difficulties and other challenges through organised community support.Waithaka, a professional in the insurance se…

Aug 13, 2026
Kenyan, 56, Arrested in Zambia Over Alleged Plot to Launch Election Cyberattacks
Diaspora

Kenyan, 56, Arrested in Zambia Over Alleged Plot to Launch Election Cyberattacks

Zambian authorities have arrested a 56-year-old Kenyan national accused of being contracted to carry out cyberattacks targeting state infrastructure ahead of Thursday’s general election.The Ministry of Home Affairs an…

Aug 13, 2026
Kenyans Married to Americans Face Increased US Immigration Scrutiny
Immigration

Kenyans Married to Americans Face Increased US Immigration Scrutiny

US authorities have arrested 11 people in connection with an alleged scheme that arranged more than 1,000 sham marriages between US citizens and foreign nationals over about a decade.According to the Department of Jus…

Aug 13, 2026
Total Solar Eclipse Sweeps Across Europe
World

Total Solar Eclipse Sweeps Across Europe

A total solar eclipse crossed the northern hemisphere on Wednesday, passing from Russia’s Arctic frontier through Greenland and Iceland before reaching southern Europe.The eclipse began in northern Russia at about 170…

Aug 12, 2026
Uhuru Office Disowns Statement Criticising Gachagua’s Political Style
Kenya

Uhuru Office Disowns Statement Criticising Gachagua’s Political Style

The Office of the Fourth President has dismissed as fake a statement claiming that retired President Uhuru Kenyatta repeatedly rejected requests to meet former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.The statement, which ca…

Aug 12, 2026
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Kenya Under Pressure Over Russia Recruitment Drive Targeting Young Women
Diaspora

Kenya Under Pressure Over Russia Recruitment Drive Targeting Young Women

Kenya’s National Employment Authority is facing questions over advertisements recruiting young Kenyan women for jobs under the “Alabuga Start” programme in Russia, amid concerns over the safety of citizens recruited t…

Aug 12, 2026
Kenya Seeks Churches’ Help to Keep Diaspora Families Connected
Diaspora

Kenya Seeks Churches’ Help to Keep Diaspora Families Connected

Government officials, church leaders and community representatives met in Mombasa this week to discuss how to support Kenyan families separated by migration.The discussions took place during the 2nd Annual Internation…

Aug 12, 2026
Kenyan-born Huldah Momanyi Wins Party Nomination for Minnesota House
Diaspora

Kenyan-born Huldah Momanyi Wins Party Nomination for Minnesota House

Huldah Hiltsley Momanyi has won her party’s nomination for the Minnesota House of Representatives, securing a place on the ballot for the general election on 3 November 2026.Momanyi celebrated the primary victory in a…

Aug 12, 2026
Kenya Taps Diaspora Teachers’ Global Experience to Boost Education
Diaspora

Kenya Taps Diaspora Teachers’ Global Experience to Boost Education

Kenya is seeking to use the expertise of teachers living abroad to strengthen early childhood education and support skills transfer, with a recent workshop in Nairobi highlighting the potential of play-based learning…

Aug 12, 2026
Trump Moves to Overhaul H-1B Visa Programme With New Rules
Immigration

Trump Moves to Overhaul H-1B Visa Programme With New Rules

The Trump administration is preparing to advance a major overhaul of the H-1B visa programme, with a new rule scheduled for action in August 2026. The proposal, titled “Reforming the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Classificat…

Aug 12, 2026
Kenyan Man Living in Walmart Parking Lot in Atlanta Turns to Diaspora for Help
Diaspora

Kenyan Man Living in Walmart Parking Lot in Atlanta Turns to Diaspora for Help

A Kenyan man living in the Atlanta metropolitan area is facing homelessness and declining health, prompting an appeal for support from members of the Kenyan diaspora.The case came to light after digital creator Karanj…

Aug 12, 2026
Ruto Awards Kenya an A for Progress Under Vision 2030
Kenya

Ruto Awards Kenya an A for Progress Under Vision 2030

President William Ruto has called for a new national development compact to guide Kenya beyond 2030, saying technological disruption, artificial intelligence and climate change have changed the conditions under which…

Aug 12, 2026
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mausoleum Closed as New Raila Memorial Takes Shape
Kenya

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mausoleum Closed as New Raila Memorial Takes Shape

The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mausoleum in Bondo has been closed to the public until 30 October to allow major construction and renovation works to take place.The National Museums of Kenya said the site was closed on 20…

Aug 12, 2026
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