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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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Meet the US-based Kenyan Doctor Championing Healthcare Change Through Diplomacy
Diaspora

Meet the US-based Kenyan Doctor Championing Healthcare Change Through Diplomacy

Dr Philip Mwalali has spent more than four decades working in clinical medicine, public health and international health policy. The Kenyan-born obstetrician-gynaecologist, now based in Durham, North Carolina, has focu…

Jul 24, 2026
US, Canada Escalate Middle East Travel Warnings, Leaving Thousands of Kenyans on Edge
Diaspora

US, Canada Escalate Middle East Travel Warnings, Leaving Thousands of Kenyans on Edge

Western governments have issued new security warnings and travel advisories as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise, leaving many Kenyans living and working in the region facing growing uncertainty.The conflic…

Jul 24, 2026
US Ends Duration of Status for Students: F-1 Visa Holders Face Four-Year Stay Limit
Immigration

US Ends Duration of Status for Students: F-1 Visa Holders Face Four-Year Stay Limit

The United States will introduce a major change to its student visa system from 15 September 2026, replacing the current "Duration of Status" model with a fixed admission period of up to four years for F-1 students, J…

Jul 24, 2026
Kenyans in Scotland to Access Passport, ID and Citizenship Services During Dundee Outreach
Diaspora

Kenyans in Scotland to Access Passport, ID and Citizenship Services During Dundee Outreach

Kenyans living in Scotland will be able to access government services in Dundee during a two-day Mobile Consular Services exercise organised by the Kenya High Commission on 3 and 4 August 2026.The outreach will take p…

Jul 24, 2026
Mathare's Victor Holvik Fulfils Dream by Covering FIFA World Cup Final
Diaspora

Mathare's Victor Holvik Fulfils Dream by Covering FIFA World Cup Final

Victor Holvik, a Kenyan cameraman from Nairobi's Mathare settlement, was part of the broadcast team that covered the FIFA World Cup Final, marking a major milestone in his career after years of working towards the spo…

Jul 24, 2026
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Lawyer Cliff Ombeta insists Obado is Innocent After Sharon Otieno Murder Conviction
Kenya

Lawyer Cliff Ombeta insists Obado is Innocent After Sharon Otieno Murder Conviction

Criminal lawyer Cliff Ombeta has challenged the High Court's decision to convict former Migori Governor Zacharia Okoth Obado of the 2018 murder of university student Sharon Otieno, arguing that the prosecution did not…

Jul 24, 2026
Tifa poll: Opposition Supporters Say Gachagua Should Not Run for President
Kenya

Tifa poll: Opposition Supporters Say Gachagua Should Not Run for President

A new Tifa poll shows that many Kenyans who oppose President William Ruto’s re-election believe former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua should support a single opposition candidate rather than run for president himse…

Jul 24, 2026
How Kenyan Student Makes KSh 2,000 Per Hour Picking Fruits in British Farms
Diaspora

How Kenyan Student Makes KSh 2,000 Per Hour Picking Fruits in British Farms

A Kenyan agriculture student has described how a six-month placement on a farm in the United Kingdom has given her financial independence, practical experience and a broader view of future opportunities.Grace, who stu…

Jul 23, 2026
Esther Ikiugu Makes History as First Kenyan Referee at World Judo Event
Diaspora

Esther Ikiugu Makes History as First Kenyan Referee at World Judo Event

Kenyan referee Esther Ikiugu has become the first official from the country to be appointed to officiate at a World Judo event, marking a significant milestone for Kenyan judo.Her appointment reflects Kenya's growing…

Jul 23, 2026
Kenyan Doctor Asha Koriryo Sigei Appointed Chief Pathologist in the US
Diaspora

Kenyan Doctor Asha Koriryo Sigei Appointed Chief Pathologist in the US

Dr Asha Koriryo Sigei has been appointed Chief Pathologist and Medical Director of the Iredell Memorial Laboratory in the United States, marking a significant milestone in a career that began in modest circumstances i…

Jul 23, 2026
Court Convicts Former Migori Governor Obado in Sharon Otieno Killing
Kenya

Court Convicts Former Migori Governor Obado in Sharon Otieno Killing

Former Migori Governor Zacharia Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo, and former county clerk Caspal Obiero have been convicted of the 2018 murder of university student Sharon Otieno. Lady Justice…

Jul 23, 2026
Communications Authority Tightens Rules on Sale of Refurbished Phones and Laptops
Kenya

Communications Authority Tightens Rules on Sale of Refurbished Phones and Laptops

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has introduced new rules requiring sellers of phones, laptops and other communication devices to clearly label refurbished products and provide a minimum one-year warranty on…

Jul 23, 2026
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Kenyans to Get Certificates of Good Conduct Within 24 Hours Under New Biometric System
Kenya

Kenyans to Get Certificates of Good Conduct Within 24 Hours Under New Biometric System

Kenya will begin issuing Certificates of Good Conduct within 24 hours under a new biometric identification system launched by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Thursday, 23 July.The announcement was mad…

Jul 23, 2026
Cheaper Mortgages Offer Little Relief as Most Kenyans Still Can't Buy Homes
Real Estate

Cheaper Mortgages Offer Little Relief as Most Kenyans Still Can't Buy Homes

The Central Bank of Kenya's sustained monetary easing campaign is beginning to reshape the country's lending landscape, but its influence on the property market remains far more restrained than policymakers had antici…

Jul 23, 2026
TikTok Removes More Than 884,000 Videos in Kenya for Community Guideline Violations
Kenya

TikTok Removes More Than 884,000 Videos in Kenya for Community Guideline Violations

TikTok removed 884,591 videos from Kenya between January and March 2026, according to its latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report. The platform said most of the content was detected and taken down before users…

Jul 23, 2026
Gachagua: Why Ruto Will Not Be Able to Steal the 2027 General Election
Kenya

Gachagua: Why Ruto Will Not Be Able to Steal the 2027 General Election

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has said President William Ruto will not be able to influence the outcome of the 2027 General Election, arguing that Kenyans are increasingly prepared to prot…

Jul 22, 2026
Kenyan Adventurer Polyn Monda Conquers Norway’s Famous Kjeragbolten Boulder Trek
Diaspora

Kenyan Adventurer Polyn Monda Conquers Norway’s Famous Kjeragbolten Boulder Trek

A Kenyan adventurer has completed the challenging trek to Kjeragbolten, one of Norway's best-known natural landmarks. Polyn Monda, from Baringo Central, reached the suspended boulder after hiking through the mountaino…

Jul 22, 2026
Government Dismisses Claims Kenyans Are Abandoning Affordable Housing Programme
Real Estate

Government Dismisses Claims Kenyans Are Abandoning Affordable Housing Programme

The government has rejected claims that Kenyans are leaving the Affordable Housing Programme, saying official data shows that registrations, savings and home purchases continue to increase.Principal Secretary for Hous…

Jul 22, 2026
Ol Kalou UDA Candidate Samuel Muchina Lands New Government Job After Election Loss
Kenya

Ol Kalou UDA Candidate Samuel Muchina Lands New Government Job After Election Loss

President William Ruto has appointed Samuel Muchina Nyaga to the Nairobi Rivers Commission, replacing Amos Chege Mugo. The appointment was announced in a Special Gazette Notice dated 22 July.Nyaga, who contested the O…

Jul 22, 2026
Inside the Pennsylvania Farm Helping Kenyans Preserve Culture and Wellbeing
Diaspora

Inside the Pennsylvania Farm Helping Kenyans Preserve Culture and Wellbeing

A Kenyan couple living in Pennsylvania has combined mental health services and farming to support East African migrants by providing culturally informed care and access to traditional food.As more Kenyans move abroad…

Jul 22, 2026
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