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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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Raila Odinga Mausoleum in Bondo Set for October 15 Unveiling
Kenya

Raila Odinga Mausoleum in Bondo Set for October 15 Unveiling

The construction of Raila Odinga’s mausoleum in Bondo has entered a key phase ahead of its planned unveiling on 15 October, the first anniversary of his death.Ambassador Ida Odinga, Kenya’s Permanent Representative to…

Aug 11, 2026
Huduma Kenya Explains How to Correct Wrong Names on Birth Certificates
Kenya

Huduma Kenya Explains How to Correct Wrong Names on Birth Certificates

Huduma Kenya has clarified the procedure for correcting birth certificates where children were mistakenly registered under their grandfather’s name instead of their father’s.The agency said such errors can be correcte…

Aug 11, 2026
Gachagua Raises Fuel Questions Over Helicopter Crash That Killed Ng’eno
Kenya

Gachagua Raises Fuel Questions Over Helicopter Crash That Killed Ng’eno

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that irregularities in the refuelling of the helicopter that crashed and killed former Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno may have contributed to the accident.Speaking…

Aug 11, 2026
Kenya Loan Scam: UK Accountant Sentenced Over Ksh13 Million Council Theft
Diaspora

Kenya Loan Scam: UK Accountant Sentenced Over Ksh13 Million Council Theft

A former Portsmouth City Council accountant has avoided immediate imprisonment after admitting to stealing more than £72,000 from public funds while being coerced by online fraudsters.The 49-year-old, who had worked f…

Aug 11, 2026
Canada Visa: 4 Applicants Who May Be Exempt From New Medical Exam
Immigration

Canada Visa: 4 Applicants Who May Be Exempt From New Medical Exam

Canada has outlined four circumstances in which some visa applicants may be exempt from a new Immigration Medical Examination (IME), potentially reducing the cost and administrative burden for eligible applicants.The…

Aug 11, 2026
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Sending Money Abroad? 10 Ways to Protect Your Funds From Fraud
Diaspora

Sending Money Abroad? 10 Ways to Protect Your Funds From Fraud

Digital money transfers offer greater convenience for people sending funds across borders, but fraud, payment errors and data breaches remain significant risks. Choosing a secure provider and checking recipient detail…

Aug 11, 2026
Kenya Offers 5,000 Online Scholarships Through New Diaspora Partnership
Immigration

Kenya Offers 5,000 Online Scholarships Through New Diaspora Partnership

Kenya’s State Department for Diaspora Affairs has partnered with the European Business University of Luxembourg (EBU) to offer 5,000 online scholarships to learners seeking to improve their academic and professional s…

Aug 11, 2026
Kenya’s New UK Deputy Envoy Irene Maswan Makes First Public Appearance
Diaspora

Kenya’s New UK Deputy Envoy Irene Maswan Makes First Public Appearance

Kenya’s newly appointed Deputy High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Irene Maswan, made her first public appearance in the role at the launch of Kalenjin Gaa Nenyon UK 2026 in Bristol.The event, held at…

Aug 11, 2026
Kenyan Woman Returns From Lebanon After Spending Nearly a Year in Prison
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Returns From Lebanon After Spending Nearly a Year in Prison

Vicoty Jeruto, a Kenyan domestic worker from Ziwa in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, has returned home after spending nearly a year in a Lebanese prison following a theft accusation.Jeruto left Kenya in November 2023 to…

Aug 11, 2026
Who Can Skip US Citizenship English Test?
Immigration

Who Can Skip US Citizenship English Test?

Older immigrants seeking US citizenship may be exempt from the English language test if they meet specific age and residency requirements. Applicants with certain serious medical conditions may also qualify for exempt…

Aug 11, 2026
Oburu Oginga Resigns as Senate Energy Committee Chairperson
Kenya

Oburu Oginga Resigns as Senate Energy Committee Chairperson

Siaya Senator and ODM party leader Oburu Oginga has resigned as chairperson of the Senate Energy Committee, saying the decision was voluntary and driven by circumstances beyond his control.The announcement was made du…

Aug 11, 2026
Kenya to Alaska: Inside Kim Musau’s Extraordinary Land Rover Expedition
Diaspora

Kenya to Alaska: Inside Kim Musau’s Extraordinary Land Rover Expedition

Kenyan adventurer Kim Musau has driven his Nairobi-registered Land Rover, KAJ 655S, from Nova Scotia across Canada and into Alaska as part of a long-distance overland expedition.Musau, who runs Alpha Land Rover, began…

Aug 11, 2026
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Kenya Appoints Irene Maswan Deputy High Commissioner to the UK
Diaspora

Kenya Appoints Irene Maswan Deputy High Commissioner to the UK

Kenya has appointed Ambassador Irene Maswan as Deputy High Commissioner in London, marking a new phase in its diplomatic engagement with the United Kingdom.Maswan takes up the position as Kenya seeks to strengthen its…

Aug 10, 2026
How Diaspora Votes Could Shape Kenya’s 2027 Election
Diaspora

How Diaspora Votes Could Shape Kenya’s 2027 Election

Kenya’s diaspora is seeking a greater political role ahead of the August 2027 General Election, with calls growing for easier access to voting and dedicated representation in Parliament.For millions of Kenyans living…

Aug 10, 2026
Kenyans in UAE Asked to Register for Upcoming Consular Services
Diaspora

Kenyans in UAE Asked to Register for Upcoming Consular Services

Kenya’s State Department for Diaspora Affairs plans to extend its Mobile Consular Services (MCS) programme to the United Arab Emirates in the coming months, bringing government services closer to Kenyans living and wo…

Aug 10, 2026
Kenyans in America: Who Can Become US Citizens Without English Test?
Immigration

Kenyans in America: Who Can Become US Citizens Without English Test?

Older immigrants in the United States who meet certain age and residency requirements can now apply for naturalisation without taking the English language test, under exemptions confirmed by US Citizenship and Immigra…

Aug 10, 2026
USCIS Tightens Filing Rules, Warns Applicants Over Incomplete Immigration Applications
Immigration

USCIS Tightens Filing Rules, Warns Applicants Over Incomplete Immigration Applications

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has tightened its filing procedures, giving officers greater authority to reject incomplete applications without first issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE) or Notice of…

Aug 10, 2026
Kalenjin Gaa Nenyoo Launched in Bristol to Unite Kenyans Through Culture and Sport
Diaspora

Kalenjin Gaa Nenyoo Launched in Bristol to Unite Kenyans Through Culture and Sport

A new community initiative bringing Kenyans in Britain together through culture, sport and entertainment has been launched in Bristol.The Kalenjin Gaa Nenyoo UK initiative was formally unveiled on 8 August at the Kip…

Aug 10, 2026
US Moves to Raise H-1B Minimum Salaries by About 30% for Foreign Workers
Immigration

US Moves to Raise H-1B Minimum Salaries by About 30% for Foreign Workers

The US government has proposed raising the minimum salaries required for foreign workers under the H-1B visa programme by about 30 per cent across four skill levels.The proposed changes would significantly increase th…

Aug 9, 2026
Gachagua Tells Kindiki: ‘Don’t Call Me Your Brother’
Kenya

Gachagua Tells Kindiki: ‘Don’t Call Me Your Brother’

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused his successor, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, of failing to respect him after he left office, rejecting Kindiki’s description of him as a brother.Speaking at the…

Aug 9, 2026
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