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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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Nairobi High-Rise Rules Face Supreme Court Challenge
Real Estate

Nairobi High-Rise Rules Face Supreme Court Challenge

Kenya’s Supreme Court has reserved its decision in a dispute over a proposed 16-storey apartment development in Lavington, Nairobi, with the case centred on which zoning rules applied when the project was approved.A f…

Aug 9, 2026
Kenyan Woman Tells Court She Saw Paul Mackenzie Turn Into a Snake
Kenya

Kenyan Woman Tells Court She Saw Paul Mackenzie Turn Into a Snake

A witness in the trial of preacher Paul Mackenzie has told a Kenyan court that she saw him apparently transform into a snake before the creature bit her husband and disappeared into a hole.The woman, identified as L.A…

Aug 9, 2026
Kenyan Man Found Guilty of Murdering Partner in UK
Diaspora

Kenyan Man Found Guilty of Murdering Partner in UK

A Kenyan man has been convicted in London of murdering his partner after an investigation uncovered a pattern of abuse within their relationship.Alvin Gitahi, 43, of Uxbridge Road, Ealing, was found guilty at Southwar…

Aug 9, 2026
Naivasha Retreat: Ruto, Oburu to Lead UDA-ODM Talks on 2027 Power Deal
Kenya

Naivasha Retreat: Ruto, Oburu to Lead UDA-ODM Talks on 2027 Power Deal

President William Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Odinga are set to lead a three-day retreat in Naivasha from Sunday, bringing together governors, deputy governors and MPs from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the O…

Aug 9, 2026
Kenyan Automotive Technician Returns Home After Struggling to Find Work in Italy
Diaspora

Kenyan Automotive Technician Returns Home After Struggling to Find Work in Italy

Kenyan automotive technician Sheilanne Chabi has returned home from Italy after struggling to secure work in Europe, taking up a new role as Executive Director at CAC & Accessories in Syokimau.Chabi holds a Bachelor’s…

Aug 9, 2026
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Massachusetts Authorities Seek Family of Kenyan Man Who Died in Boston
Diaspora

Massachusetts Authorities Seek Family of Kenyan Man Who Died in Boston

Authorities in Massachusetts are seeking relatives of Kenyan national Joachim “Jimmy” Waweru Nganga, who died in Boston nearly three weeks ago. His remains are being held by state officials pending contact with a fami…

Aug 9, 2026
Kenyan Families Targeted by ‘Death Brokers’ Promising Millions in Russia-Ukraine War Compensation
Diaspora

Kenyan Families Targeted by ‘Death Brokers’ Promising Millions in Russia-Ukraine War Compensation

Kenyan families seeking information about relatives recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine are being approached by intermediaries offering large compensation payments, despite providing little evidence of official a…

Aug 9, 2026
US May End 60-Day Grace Period for H-1B Workers After Job Loss
Immigration

US May End 60-Day Grace Period for H-1B Workers After Job Loss

The US Department of Homeland Security is considering a proposal to end the 60-day grace period that allows H-1B visa holders and other non-immigrant workers to remain in the country after losing their jobs.The propos…

Aug 8, 2026
Kenyan Officer Isaac Lenkume Graduates From Prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Diaspora

Kenyan Officer Isaac Lenkume Graduates From Prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

Kenyan Army officer Second Lieutenant Isaac Lenkume has completed his officer training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom and has been formally commissioned.Kenya’s High Commissioner to the…

Aug 8, 2026
Charlene Ruto’s Koito: Inside the Traditional Kalenjin Engagement Ceremony
Kenya

Charlene Ruto’s Koito: Inside the Traditional Kalenjin Engagement Ceremony

Charlene Ruto, daughter of President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto, is at the centre of a traditional Kalenjin engagement ceremony, known as Koito, being held at Intonna Heritage Farm in Kilgoris, Narok Coun…

Aug 8, 2026
Sifuna Seeks Oparanya’s Blessing as Linda Mwananchi Steps Up 2027 Campaign
Kenya

Sifuna Seeks Oparanya’s Blessing as Linda Mwananchi Steps Up 2027 Campaign

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has asked former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya to endorse his political journey as the Linda Mwananchi movement stepped up its grassroots campaign in Western Kenya.Speaking to suppor…

Aug 8, 2026
‘Polygamist’ Author Sue Nyathi Visits Kenya as Book Becomes Netflix Series
Lifestyle

‘Polygamist’ Author Sue Nyathi Visits Kenya as Book Becomes Netflix Series

Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi is in Nairobi as her novel The Polygamist reaches a wider audience through its Netflix adaptation.The South African drama series, based on Nyathi’s 2012 novel, marks the latest stage in a…

Aug 8, 2026
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PS Omollo Calls for Calm at Elvis ‘Beast’ Otieno Burial
Kenya

PS Omollo Calls for Calm at Elvis ‘Beast’ Otieno Burial

Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo has urged mourners in Kisumu County to maintain peace and unity during the burial of former student leader Elvis “Beast” Otieno.Spea…

Aug 8, 2026
How Political Handouts Turned Into a Monster Kenya Can’t Contain
Kenya

How Political Handouts Turned Into a Monster Kenya Can’t Contain

Kenya’s political rallies are increasingly being disrupted by demands for cash, with politicians facing pressure to pay crowds before they listen to speeches, allow convoys to pass or permit helicopters to take off.Th…

Aug 8, 2026
Missing Documents? Your US Visa Application Could Be Rejected
Immigration

Missing Documents? Your US Visa Application Could Be Rejected

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced new filing rules that allow immigration officers to reject incomplete applications without first issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE) or a…

Aug 7, 2026
Kenyan WNBA Star Madina Okot Lands Australian Basketball Deal
Sports

Kenyan WNBA Star Madina Okot Lands Australian Basketball Deal

Madina Okot will play for Tasmania Jewels in Australia's Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) during the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) off-season. The 21-year-old Atlanta Dream guard is due to jo…

Aug 7, 2026
Sifuna Leads Linda Mwananchi Rallies in Busia as 2027 Politics Intensify
Kenya

Sifuna Leads Linda Mwananchi Rallies in Busia as 2027 Politics Intensify

The Linda Mwananchi movement began a three-day campaign tour of Western Kenya in Busia on Friday, with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna leading rallies in Bumala, Murumba, Butula and Nambale as the group seeks to strength…

Aug 7, 2026
Kenya Moves to Boost Diaspora Investment in Nairobi Securities Exchange
Diaspora

Kenya Moves to Boost Diaspora Investment in Nairobi Securities Exchange

The State Department for Diaspora Affairs has begun formal discussions with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) to increase participation by Kenyans living abroad in the country's capital markets.The meeting was cha…

Aug 7, 2026
Karen Land Prices Surge 10% as New Zoning Rules Boost Investor Demand
Real Estate

Karen Land Prices Surge 10% as New Zoning Rules Boost Investor Demand

Land prices in Karen and Langata recorded the strongest growth among Nairobi’s prime suburbs over the past year after new zoning rules allowed higher-density developments in parts of both areas.The gains followed the…

Aug 7, 2026
Kenya Moves to Strengthen Credential Checks for Citizens Seeking Jobs Overseas
Diaspora

Kenya Moves to Strengthen Credential Checks for Citizens Seeking Jobs Overseas

Kenya's State Department for Diaspora Affairs is working with DataFlow Group and the World Continuing Education Alliance (WCEA) to strengthen credential verification and improve protections for Kenyans seeking employm…

Aug 7, 2026
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