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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’s Property Boom Loses Steam as Satellite Towns See Falling Prices
Real Estate

Nairobi’s Property Boom Loses Steam as Satellite Towns See Falling Prices

Nairobi’s satellite towns are recording falling house prices and weaker land values, signalling a slowdown in the property market after years of strong growth, according to the latest HassConsult quarterly property in…

Aug 7, 2026
Kenyan Diaspora Sacco in Canada Launches Sharia-Compliant Financing
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora Sacco in Canada Launches Sharia-Compliant Financing

Kenyans living in Canada can now access Sharia-compliant financing through new loan products introduced by Pamoja Canada Diaspora Sacco. The products were launched during the Salama Community Association’s Annual Summ…

Aug 7, 2026
New US Rule Requires Some Family-Based Green Card Applicants to Post Public Charge Bond
Immigration

New US Rule Requires Some Family-Based Green Card Applicants to Post Public Charge Bond

Foreign nationals applying for permanent residency in the United States may now be required to pay a Public Charge Bond if immigration authorities determine they are likely to become a public charge. The measure gives…

Aug 7, 2026
Ngemi Cia UK Announces New Approach to Engage Kenyans in Diaspora
Diaspora

Ngemi Cia UK Announces New Approach to Engage Kenyans in Diaspora

With weeks to go before the Ngemi Cia UK Homecoming Festival, organisers have announced a stronger focus on involving the diaspora community in shaping this year’s event through online and in-person engagement session…

Aug 7, 2026
Kalonzo Revamps Wiper Leadership, Appoints Mohamed Ali Deputy Leader
Kenya

Kalonzo Revamps Wiper Leadership, Appoints Mohamed Ali Deputy Leader

Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka has announced a major reorganisation of the party's leadership, appointing former Cabinet minister Jamleck Kamau as chairperson, Nyali MP Mohamed Ali as deputy party le…

Aug 7, 2026
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TUM Students Feared Dead After University Bus Overturns on Kisumu–Awasi Highway
Kenya

TUM Students Feared Dead After University Bus Overturns on Kisumu–Awasi Highway

Several students from the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) are feared dead after a university bus carrying mourners overturned along the Kisumu–Awasi highway on Friday, 7 August. The group was travelling to the b…

Aug 7, 2026
DCI Boss Amin: Serving Cop Fatally Shot Dr Victoria Mutiso
Kenya

DCI Boss Amin: Serving Cop Fatally Shot Dr Victoria Mutiso

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) says serving police officers are among those implicated in the fatal shooting of clinical psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso, with one officer identified as the alleged gu…

Aug 7, 2026
Gachagua Proposes 'Hyena Coalition' as DCP Prioritises Party Growth
Kenya

Gachagua Proposes 'Hyena Coalition' as DCP Prioritises Party Growth

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has proposed forming a coalition of political parties supporting the Mt Kenya region's "one-term" campaign while maintaining that individual parties should st…

Aug 6, 2026
US to Toughen Citizenship Test as Trump Pushes New Naturalisation Standards
Immigration

US to Toughen Citizenship Test as Trump Pushes New Naturalisation Standards

The Trump administration is preparing changes to the US citizenship test that would introduce new educational standards for naturalisation and give officials greater control over how the exam is conducted.The proposal…

Aug 6, 2026
Kenya Meets Diaspora Leaders Across East Africa to Improve Services for Citizens
Diaspora

Kenya Meets Diaspora Leaders Across East Africa to Improve Services for Citizens

Kenya's State Department for Diaspora Affairs held a virtual meeting with Kenyan community leaders across the East African Community (EAC) to discuss the needs of citizens living, working and studying in the region, a…

Aug 6, 2026
Three Kenyans to Be Extradited to the US Over Alleged Multi-Million Cyber Fraud Scheme
Diaspora

Three Kenyans to Be Extradited to the US Over Alleged Multi-Million Cyber Fraud Scheme

A Nairobi court has approved the extradition of three Kenyan nationals to the United States to face cybercrime charges, including wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. The ruling allows Francis Asanyo, Peter Omari…

Aug 6, 2026
How a Kenyan Entrepreneur Turned Farming in Nigeria Into a Multi-Million Naira Venture
Diaspora

How a Kenyan Entrepreneur Turned Farming in Nigeria Into a Multi-Million Naira Venture

Kenyan entrepreneur Samuel Magara has built Patan Farm in Oyo State, Nigeria, into a commercial vegetable farming business, applying modern farming methods and a business-focused approach to year-round food production…

Aug 6, 2026
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Kenyan Convicted of Murder in California Arrested by ICE for Deportation
Diaspora

Kenyan Convicted of Murder in California Arrested by ICE for Deportation

A Kenyan man convicted of murder in Compton, California, has been taken into custody by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed.DHS said the arrest forms p…

Aug 6, 2026
Faith Odhiambo Compares Boda Boda Rider's Death to Albert Ojwang Case
Kenya

Faith Odhiambo Compares Boda Boda Rider's Death to Albert Ojwang Case

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has taken over investigations into the death of 19-year-old Erick Otieno, a boda boda rider from Mathare who died shortly after being released from Muthaiga Police S…

Aug 5, 2026
Trump Administration Moves to Raise H-1B Minimum Salaries by 30%
Immigration

Trump Administration Moves to Raise H-1B Minimum Salaries by 30%

The United States Department of Labour has proposed raising the minimum wages that employers must pay when hiring foreign workers under the H-1B visa programme by about 30 per cent across all four wage levels. The dra…

Aug 5, 2026
Kenyan Flag Steals the Spotlight at One of the World's Biggest Reggae Festivals
Diaspora

Kenyan Flag Steals the Spotlight at One of the World's Biggest Reggae Festivals

Members of Morgan Heritage, Beenie Man and Kenyan reggae artist Kriss Darling appeared with the Kenyan flag at Reggae Land 2026, placing Kenya at the centre of one of the world's leading reggae festivals and highlight…

Aug 5, 2026
Gachagua Says Police Cannot Be Trusted to Safeguard 2027 Votes
Kenya

Gachagua Says Police Cannot Be Trusted to Safeguard 2027 Votes

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended calls for opposition supporters to guard their votes during the 2027 general elections, rejecting Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen’s warning against m…

Aug 5, 2026
Fake Overseas Jobs Leave More Kenyans Trapped in Asian Scam Networks
Diaspora

Fake Overseas Jobs Leave More Kenyans Trapped in Asian Scam Networks

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has warned that increasing numbers of East Africans are being trafficked into scam compounds in Asia, where they are forced to carry out online fraud under abusive co…

Aug 5, 2026
How Winnie Musau Is Keeping Kenyan Culture Alive in the UK
Diaspora

How Winnie Musau Is Keeping Kenyan Culture Alive in the UK

Winnie Musau, founder of Jamhuri Cultural Vibes CIC, is working to strengthen ties among Kenyans living in the United Kingdom by promoting cultural heritage through community events, youth programmes and business netw…

Aug 5, 2026
Major OPT Changes: Here's What to Know Before September 15
Immigration

Major OPT Changes: Here's What to Know Before September 15

The Trump administration is considering major changes to the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, including a proposed $100,000 participation fee and stricter limits on how long international students can rema…

Aug 5, 2026
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