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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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The 2019 JKIA Mystery: How Did a Kenyan Man Fall from the Sky Over London?
Diaspora

The 2019 JKIA Mystery: How Did a Kenyan Man Fall from the Sky Over London?

A young man who fell from a Kenya Airways flight over South London in June 2019 has never been identified, despite extensive investigations in Kenya and the United Kingdom. The case remains one of the most unusual and…

Jul 31, 2026
No Pay, No Exams: Teachers Warn They Will Not Supervise KCSE 2026
Kenya

No Pay, No Exams: Teachers Warn They Will Not Supervise KCSE 2026

Teachers’ unions have threatened to withdraw from administering the 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations unless outstanding allowances from last year’s examinations are paid. The warning c…

Jul 31, 2026
Joseph Njata: Grief as 47-Year-Old Kenyan Is Found Floating in Washington Lake
Diaspora

Joseph Njata: Grief as 47-Year-Old Kenyan Is Found Floating in Washington Lake

The body of 47-year-old Joseph Njata was recovered from Medical Lake in Washington State earlier this week after a passer-by reported seeing a person floating near the southern end of the lake, close to South Lefevre…

Jul 31, 2026
Trump Administration Considers $100,000 OPT Fee for International Students
Immigration

Trump Administration Considers $100,000 OPT Fee for International Students

The Trump administration is considering a proposal to charge a $100,000 fee for participation in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, which allows international students to work in the United States after…

Jul 31, 2026
Ruto Unveils New Economic Blueprint to Replace Vision 2030
Kenya

Ruto Unveils New Economic Blueprint to Replace Vision 2030

President William Ruto has proposed a new constitutional development charter to guide Kenya's long-term priorities after Vision 2030 ends.The proposal, announced in a national address on Thursday evening, will form th…

Jul 30, 2026
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Kenyan Commuters Can Now Request Bolt Rides Through ChatGPT Conversations
Kenya

Kenyan Commuters Can Now Request Bolt Rides Through ChatGPT Conversations

Bolt has launched a ChatGPT integration in Kenya that allows commuters to request rides, check fares and manage journeys through a conversation instead of navigating the traditional app interface.The new feature enabl…

Jul 30, 2026
Kenyan Woman in Canada Offers Tips for New Migrants Choosing Where to Settle
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman in Canada Offers Tips for New Migrants Choosing Where to Settle

A Kenyan resident in Canada, Nyambura Arnold, has advised prospective Kenyan migrants to carefully consider their choice of province before applying to move to Canada, warning that the decision can affect both financi…

Jul 30, 2026
Wiper Denies Reports Linking Kalonzo to Private Talks With Ruto
Kenya

Wiper Denies Reports Linking Kalonzo to Private Talks With Ruto

The Wiper Democratic Movement has dismissed claims that its leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, recently held private talks with President William Ruto about a possible political alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election.Speak…

Jul 30, 2026
'We Never Saw Any Warning Signs': Family Speaks After Death of Presidential Escort Officer
Kenya

'We Never Saw Any Warning Signs': Family Speaks After Death of Presidential Escort Officer

Police in Ruiru are investigating the death of Dennis Kibet Cheruyot, an officer attached to the Presidential Escort Unit, who was found dead at his home in what detectives believe was a self-inflicted shooting.Invest…

Jul 30, 2026
Planning to Work in the UK? New Visa Changes Could Limit Job Opportunities
Immigration

Planning to Work in the UK? New Visa Changes Could Limit Job Opportunities

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended reducing the UK's Temporary Shortage List (TSL) from 52 occupations to 28. If the government accepts the proposal, employers would have fewer options to sponsor o…

Jul 30, 2026
Cheap or Expensive? How Your Mortgage Choice Could Cost You Million
Real Estate

Cheap or Expensive? How Your Mortgage Choice Could Cost You Million

The cost of financing a home is becoming as important as the purchase price for Kenyan buyers, with mortgage terms increasingly determining whether home ownership remains affordable over the long term.As residential p…

Jul 30, 2026
Aisha Jumwa Quits UDA Ahead of 2027 General Election
Kenya

Aisha Jumwa Quits UDA Ahead of 2027 General Election

Former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has announced that she has left the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), ending her association with President William Ruto’s ruling party ahead of the 2027 General Election.Ju…

Jul 30, 2026
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Six Kenyans Wanted in the US Over Alleged KSh96m Cyber Fraud Scheme
Kenya

Six Kenyans Wanted in the US Over Alleged KSh96m Cyber Fraud Scheme

Kenya's judiciary is hearing extradition proceedings against six Kenyan citizens wanted by the United States over allegations of a large-scale cyber fraud scheme. The case is before the Milimani Court in Nairobi. The…

Jul 30, 2026
Kenya, US Hold Defence Talks to Strengthen KDF Capabilities
Kenya

Kenya, US Hold Defence Talks to Strengthen KDF Capabilities

Kenya and the United States have agreed to expand defence cooperation following high-level talks in Nairobi on 29 July, with new commitments covering military training, professional education, cybersecurity, engineeri…

Jul 30, 2026
Proposed Immigration Changes Could Simplify Permanent Residency for H-1B Workers
Immigration

Proposed Immigration Changes Could Simplify Permanent Residency for H-1B Workers

A new bill introduced in the US Congress would allow some H-1B visa holders to apply for permanent residency without completing the labour certification process, potentially shortening the route to a Green Card for th…

Jul 29, 2026
Arati: ODM Will Not Give Up Deputy President Position to UDA
Kenya

Arati: ODM Will Not Give Up Deputy President Position to UDA

ODM deputy party leader Simba Arati has said his party will only support a joint 2027 presidential ticket with UDA if it is given the deputy president position, unless President William Ruto or Deputy President Kithur…

Jul 29, 2026
Kenya to Use Digital Systems and Local Administrators to Trace Unclaimed ID Cards
Kenya

Kenya to Use Digital Systems and Local Administrators to Trace Unclaimed ID Cards

Government to use technology and local networks to recover more than 520,000 unclaimed national ID cardsThe Kenyan government is stepping up efforts to trace more than 520,000 citizens who have not collected their Nat…

Jul 29, 2026
Widespread Power Blackout Hits Nairobi and Several Kenyan Regions
Kenya

Widespread Power Blackout Hits Nairobi and Several Kenyan Regions

Kenya experienced a widespread electricity outage on Wednesday evening, leaving large parts of the country without power shortly after 8.30pm. Kenya Power said the blackout affected Nairobi, the Coast, the Mt Kenya re…

Jul 29, 2026
Kenyan man leaves American dream behind to build a new life in Diani with his family
Diaspora

Kenyan man leaves American dream behind to build a new life in Diani with his family

James, a Kenyan who spent 16 years in the United States, has returned to Kenya with his American wife and young daughter to settle permanently in Diani, where they are building a family home and investing in affordabl…

Jul 29, 2026
Diaspora Trailblazer: How Dr Kakenya Ntaiya Is Changing the Future for Maasai Girls
Diaspora

Diaspora Trailblazer: How Dr Kakenya Ntaiya Is Changing the Future for Maasai Girls

Dr Kakenya Ntaiya continues to expand education and empowerment programmes for Maasai girls in Kenya while leading her organisation from Oregon in the United States.When Dr Ntaiya left her rural home in Enoosaen, Naro…

Jul 29, 2026
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