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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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What You Should Do Before DV-2025 Lottery Results
Immigration

What You Should Do Before DV-2025 Lottery Results

As the announcement of the DV-2025 Lottery results approaches, anticipation simmers among hopeful immigrants. While securing a Diversity Visa is a momentous occasion, it's merely the gateway to a multi-step journey to…

Mar 9, 2024
Kenyan Family Seeks Answers for Daughter Missing in Saudi Arabia
Diaspora

Kenyan Family Seeks Answers for Daughter Missing in Saudi Arabia

A family in Kisii County, Kenya, is grappling with immense worry after losing contact with their daughter Felistus Nyambeki for over two years. Nyambeki, a mother of three, departed for Saudi Arabia on December 14, 20…

Mar 9, 2024
Ruto Reveals Reasons for Endorsing Raila's AU Commission Bid
Kenya

Ruto Reveals Reasons for Endorsing Raila's AU Commission Bid

President William Ruto has voiced his support for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's candidacy as the next chairperson of the African Union Commission. In a statement on Saturday, Ruto highlighted the consensus amon…

Mar 9, 2024
A Mother's Desperate Plea to Save Son from Beheading in Saudi Arabia
Diaspora

A Mother's Desperate Plea to Save Son from Beheading in Saudi Arabia

A phone call shattered Editor Dorothy Kweyu's world thirteen years ago. Her son, Stephen Bertrand Munyakho who was working in Saudi Arabia had been involved in a fatal altercation with a colleague. The initial shock w…

Mar 9, 2024
CS Murkomen Escapes Unharmed After Baringo Helicopter Crash
Kenya

CS Murkomen Escapes Unharmed After Baringo Helicopter Crash

On Saturday, March 9, a private helicopter carrying Transport and Roads Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen and Chairman of the Kenya Airways Authority (KAA) Caleb Kositany was involved in an incident during tak…

Mar 9, 2024
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Need to Address Addiction and Mental Health Challenges in Kenya's Diaspora Community
Diaspora

Need to Address Addiction and Mental Health Challenges in Kenya's Diaspora Community

Drug use and mental health challenges remain a pressing concern among Kenyans abroad. American-based Kenyan Woman Charity Nganga offers valuable insights on tackling these issues effectively. Charity emphasizes the im…

Mar 8, 2024
Why Was Kenyan Blogger and Businesswoman Peris Mugera Murdered?
Kenya

Why Was Kenyan Blogger and Businesswoman Peris Mugera Murdered?

Businesswoman and political blogger Peris Mugera vanished from her rented house in Tharaka Nithi County last week. Her children, aged 15 and 6, witnessed her departure, unaware it would be their final goodbye. Mugera…

Mar 8, 2024
President Ruto Nominates Ezra Chiloba as Los Angeles Consul General
Kenya

President Ruto Nominates Ezra Chiloba as Los Angeles Consul General

President William Ruto has nominated several individuals to key diplomatic positions in a bid to strengthen Kenya's international representation. The nominees include former officials, politicians, and a high-ranking…

Mar 8, 2024
Gender Equality: President Ruto Appoints 16 Women Ambassadors
Kenya

Gender Equality: President Ruto Appoints 16 Women Ambassadors

President William Ruto has announced the appointment of 16 women to ambassadorial roles across various countries. In a statement, Ruto highlights the significance of these appointments with 10 women assuming ambassado…

Mar 8, 2024
USCIS Announces Changes to H-1B Visa Application Procedures
Immigration

USCIS Announces Changes to H-1B Visa Application Procedures

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is implementing significant changes to the H-1B visa application process for the 2025 fiscal year. These modifications prioritize authenticity, efficiency…

Mar 7, 2024
Over 100 Students Kidnapped from School in Nigeria's Kaduna State
World

Over 100 Students Kidnapped from School in Nigeria's Kaduna State

More than 100 Nigerian school children have been abducted by gunmen in a brazen attack on a school in Kuriga, a town in the northwestern state of Kaduna. Witnesses report that dozens of gunmen arrived on motorcycles a…

Mar 7, 2024
Nairobi Takes Lead in Teen Pregnancies with 452 Cases
Kenya

Nairobi Takes Lead in Teen Pregnancies with 452 Cases

A recent report by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) sheds light on the persistent problem of teenage pregnancy in the country. The data reveals Nairobi County leading with the highest number of reported cases…

Mar 7, 2024
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Mystery as Decomposed Body Found with Bible in Brother's Home
Kenya

Mystery as Decomposed Body Found with Bible in Brother's Home

Rosemary Wahu, a woman visiting her brother in Nakuru, Kenya, was found dead in his residence under mysterious circumstances. The discovery, made on March 3, 2024, has shrouded the previously peaceful home in an atmos…

Mar 7, 2024
The Battle of Uncontrolled Urban Development in Nairobi
Real Estate

The Battle of Uncontrolled Urban Development in Nairobi

The relentless pursuit of urban progress often presents a dilemma with the need for sustainable growth clashing with the pressures of rampant construction.  Nairobi, Kenya, exemplifies this complex struggle, grappling…

Mar 7, 2024
Pastor Charged with Defrauding Devout Businesswoman of Sh 2.6 Million
Kenya

Pastor Charged with Defrauding Devout Businesswoman of Sh 2.6 Million

A pastor in Narok County, Kenya, stands accused of defrauding a businesswoman of Sh2.6 million in a cattle investment scheme. Pastor Johnson Kintalel Nkuku on Thursday pleaded not guilty to the charges against him, wh…

Mar 7, 2024
White House to Address Concerns Over Green Card Delays
Immigration

White House to Address Concerns Over Green Card Delays

The White House has acknowledged concerns surrounding the legal immigration system and outlined steps to address them. These initiatives aim to improve the fairness, efficiency, and integrity of the system, particular…

Mar 6, 2024
John Matara Faces New Murder, Robbery, and Sexual Assault Charges
Kenya

John Matara Faces New Murder, Robbery, and Sexual Assault Charges

John Matara who is facing new charges of murder, robbery with violence, and sexual assault today appeared before the Ruiru Law Courts. The charges stem from alleged offences committed in May 2023. During the hearing b…

Mar 6, 2024
Bishop Wanjiru Injured as Church Demolished
Kenya

Bishop Wanjiru Injured as Church Demolished

A land dispute between Bishop Margaret Wanjiru's church Jesus is Alive Ministries (JIAM) and the Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has escalated leading to the demolition of a wall on the church's property. Bishop Wanj…

Mar 6, 2024
Shisha Banned in Kenya, Government Announces Crackdown
Kenya

Shisha Banned in Kenya, Government Announces Crackdown

The Kenyan government has implemented a nationwide ban on Shisha, effective immediately. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki declared the importation, production, sale, and u…

Mar 6, 2024
Kenyan Wife in Court for Orchestrating Murder of Dutch Tycoon Husband
Kenya

Kenyan Wife in Court for Orchestrating Murder of Dutch Tycoon Husband

The Mombasa High Court is currently presiding over the murder trial of Riziki Cherono Ali who is accused of orchestrating the killing of her Dutch husband Herman Rouwenhorst on June 4, 2021. Joining Cherono on the lis…

Mar 6, 2024
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