QR code: Mwakilishi app on Google PlayGet the Mwakilishi appFree on Google PlayKenya diaspora news on your phone, free on Google Play. Scan the code with your phone's camera to install.Get the app
Latest
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Evening Edition, Sunday 01 November 2026Gachagua Rules Out Mediation With Uhuru Kenyatta, Declares 'We Are One Team'Unpaid Taxes Could Jeopardize US Green Card Applications, Immigration Lawyers Warn as USCIS Scrutinizes Tax ComplianceKenya Pushes for Strawberry and Vanilla Ugali to Feed 70 Million by 2050Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Midday Edition, Sunday 01 November 2026Sheila Chepkirui Storms to New York City Marathon Glory as Kenya's Reign ContinuesTrendingHow Jealousy is Tearing Apart the Kenyan Diaspora in AmericaTrendingUK Police Continue Investigation into Mysterious Death of Kenyan Student Nelbert Kipruto
QR code: Mwakilishi app on Google PlayGet the Mwakilishi appFree on Google PlayKenya diaspora news on your phone, free on Google Play. Scan the code with your phone's camera to install.Get the app
AdvertisementTop banner · 970×90 / 728×90
MO

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.

9,322 articles

Kendrick Lamar's Unexpected Role in Kenya's Youth-Led Political Revolution
Entertainment

Kendrick Lamar's Unexpected Role in Kenya's Youth-Led Political Revolution

Kenya has faced significant challenges in establishing its diplomatic standing since gaining independence from Britain in 1962. A small group of wealthy and influential Kenyans swiftly consolidated power, leveraging t…

Jul 13, 2024
Senate Probes Alleged Negligence at Kenyan Embassy in Saudi Arabia
Diaspora

Senate Probes Alleged Negligence at Kenyan Embassy in Saudi Arabia

The Kenyan embassy in Saudi Arabia has come under scrutiny from a group of Kenyan senators who argue that it has failed to adequately fulfil its responsibilities in the Gulf nation. During a Senate session attended by…

Jul 12, 2024
How Minor Offenses Cost Kenyans Their American Stay
Diaspora

How Minor Offenses Cost Kenyans Their American Stay

The increasing disillusionment with the government of Kenya has led many citizens to seek opportunities abroad, with the United States emerging as a primary destination. Approximately 157,000 Kenyans currently reside…

Jul 12, 2024
56 Victims Rescued from Human Trafficking Network in Embakasi
Kenya

56 Victims Rescued from Human Trafficking Network in Embakasi

The Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU) of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have today arrested two suspected human traffickers in Embakasi, Nairobi. The suspects, aged 20 and 30, are allegedly i…

Jul 12, 2024
Six Bodies Found in Nairobi Quarry Linked to Anti-government Protests
Kenya

Six Bodies Found in Nairobi Quarry Linked to Anti-government Protests

Six bodies have today been discovered in an abandoned quarry pit near Kware Police Station in Mukuru, Nairobi. This gruesome find has sent shockwaves through the local community with the identities of the deceased sti…

Jul 12, 2024
AdvertisementIn-feed ad
Curtain Falls on Kenya's Billionaire Cabinet Secretaries
Kenya

Curtain Falls on Kenya's Billionaire Cabinet Secretaries

President William Ruto yesterday disbanded his entire Cabinet which included 22 Cabinet secretaries and the Attorney General. This group of officials, with a combined net worth of at least Sh15.83 billion, is widely r…

Jul 12, 2024
Koome Resigns, Kanja Takes Helm of Kenya's Police Service
Kenya

Koome Resigns, Kanja Takes Helm of Kenya's Police Service

President William Ruto of Kenya has announced changes within the National Police Service (NPS). The most notable development is the acceptance of Inspector General Japhet Koome's resignation, paving the way for a tran…

Jul 12, 2024
President Ruto Dissolves Entire Cabinet After Anti-Government Protests
Kenya

President Ruto Dissolves Entire Cabinet After Anti-Government Protests

President William Ruto has dismissed all Cabinet Secretaries and the Attorney General with the exception of the Prime Cabinet Secretary and the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs. This decision, made u…

Jul 11, 2024
Kenyans Decry Processing Delays at Nyayo House
Immigration

Kenyans Decry Processing Delays at Nyayo House

The Kenyan passport has become a source of frustration for many citizens due to significant processing delays. The digitalization of procedures has necessitated online applications and scheduled appointments for biome…

Jul 11, 2024
730 Kenyans Deported from Various Countries Since 2022
Diaspora

730 Kenyans Deported from Various Countries Since 2022

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has revealed that since 2022, approximately 730 Kenyans who had been deported have been readmitted to the country. The deportation figures provided by Mudavadi show a significa…

Jul 11, 2024
US Businesses Expose Corruption Among Kenya Government Officials
Business

US Businesses Expose Corruption Among Kenya Government Officials

American investors seeking opportunities in Kenya face the challenge of persistent demands for bribes from government officials. This issue has come to light in the 2024 Biennial Report on the Implementation of the Af…

Jul 11, 2024
SDA Church Reverses Suspension of Pastor Mokoro and 4 Others After Backlash
Kenya

SDA Church Reverses Suspension of Pastor Mokoro and 4 Others After Backlash

The Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church has reversed its decision to suspend four religious leaders from ministering in their pulpits. This reversal comes in the wake of significant online controversy and public outcry…

Jul 11, 2024
AdvertisementIn-feed ad
Ugandan TikToker Gets 6 Years in Jail for Mocking Museveni
World

Ugandan TikToker Gets 6 Years in Jail for Mocking Museveni

24-year-old Edward Awebwa has been sentenced to six years in prison for posting a video on TikTok that was deemed offensive to President Yoweri Museveni and his family. The case highlights the ongoing tension between…

Jul 11, 2024
Nairobi Climbs to 4th Place in Africa's High-Rent City Rankings
Real Estate

Nairobi Climbs to 4th Place in Africa's High-Rent City Rankings

Nairobi has distinguished itself as a frontrunner in Africa's rental market experiencing a substantial 28% increase in rental rates over the past three years. This upward trajectory can be attributed to a confluence o…

Jul 11, 2024
Kalonzo Musyoka Challenges Dialogue Approach as Gen Z Demands Action
Kenya

Kalonzo Musyoka Challenges Dialogue Approach as Gen Z Demands Action

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has said that there should be no dialogue. His comments come just a day after President William Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga announced a six-day national dialogue under the National…

Jul 10, 2024
5 Changes in Germany’s New Citizenship Law
Immigration

5 Changes in Germany’s New Citizenship Law

Germany has ushered in a new era of citizenship with a groundbreaking law that took effect on June 27, 2024. This legislation marks a significant shift in the country's approach to naturalization, offering a more acce…

Jul 10, 2024
US Reports Forced Labor Among Chinese Workers in Kenya
Kenya

US Reports Forced Labor Among Chinese Workers in Kenya

Kenya has recently come under scrutiny due to concerns about human trafficking. Of particular concern is the trafficking of Chinese nationals working in the country, which has raised significant alarm. The 2024 Traffi…

Jul 10, 2024
Raila Responds to Gen Z Concerns on Handshake
Kenya

Raila Responds to Gen Z Concerns on Handshake

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has acknowledged receiving messages from Kenyans expressing opposition to a potential handshake with President Ruto. This comes after Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga and President Willia…

Jul 10, 2024
NCIC Summons MP Farah Maalim Over Alleged Inflammatory Remarks
Kenya

NCIC Summons MP Farah Maalim Over Alleged Inflammatory Remarks

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has taken decisive action in response to controversial remarks attributed to Dadaab Member of Parliament, Farah Maalim. The comments, allegedly captured in a vir…

Jul 10, 2024
Body of Missing Anti-Ruto Protester Dancun Onsongo Discovered at City Mortuary
Kenya

Body of Missing Anti-Ruto Protester Dancun Onsongo Discovered at City Mortuary

The frantic search for a family from Kisii County ended at City Mortuary in Nairobi where they discovered the body of their 26-year-old son. Dancun Onsongo, a fruit vendor from Kisii County, disappeared on July 2 duri…

Jul 10, 2024
‹ NewerOlder stories ›