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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.

9,227 articles

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
UK Updates Travel Advisory for Kenya
Immigration

UK Updates Travel Advisory for Kenya

The United Kingdom has renewed its travel advisory for Kenya, warning its citizens about security risks in several parts of the country, including the threat of terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime and possible politi…

Jul 22, 2026
Washington Court Delivers Minimum Wage Victory for Kenyan Caregivers
Diaspora

Washington Court Delivers Minimum Wage Victory for Kenyan Caregivers

The Washington State Supreme Court has ruled that live-in caregivers must be paid at least the state minimum wage, ending a long-standing practice that allowed employers to pay flat daily rates. The 8–1 decision confi…

Jul 22, 2026
New Evidence Emerges in Death of 21-Year-Old After Nairobi Rooftop Fall
Kenya

New Evidence Emerges in Death of 21-Year-Old After Nairobi Rooftop Fall

Detectives in Nairobi have ruled out third-party involvement in the death of 21-year-old Margaret Wambui after reviewing CCTV footage from Altura Apartments in Upper Hill, where she fell from the rooftop on 18 July.In…

Jul 22, 2026
US Judge Blocks Trump Plan to Strip Work Rights from TPS Immigrants
Immigration

US Judge Blocks Trump Plan to Strip Work Rights from TPS Immigrants

A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from ending work authorisation for tens of thousands of immigrants and asylum seekers with Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The order will re…

Jul 22, 2026
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Why Diani and Watamu Remain Top Choices for Land Buyers
Real Estate

Why Diani and Watamu Remain Top Choices for Land Buyers

Land prices in Kenya’s coastal property market have risen sharply over the past five years, with Diani, Watamu, Lamu Island and Bamburi recording the strongest growth. However, investors continue to face challenges in…

Jul 21, 2026
Inside Ruto's Latest Executive Appointments
Kenya

Inside Ruto's Latest Executive Appointments

President William Ruto has announced a series of appointments and nominations within the Executive, including the appointment of Charles Owino Wahong’o as Government Spokesperson and the reassignment of Isaac Mwaura t…

Jul 21, 2026
Kenyans Seeking Visas Advised to Use Official Channels Only
Immigration

Kenyans Seeking Visas Advised to Use Official Channels Only

Visa applicants in Kenya have been advised to avoid unauthorised agents and intermediaries offering to process applications or secure faster appointments.VFS Global, which manages visa and passport services on behalf…

Jul 21, 2026
Ruto Announces Full Government Funding for All Public University Students
Kenya

Ruto Announces Full Government Funding for All Public University Students

President William Ruto has announced that all students admitted to public universities and colleges will receive full government funding under a proposed new higher education financing model. The reforms are expected…

Jul 21, 2026
IPOA: Central Police CCTV Was Tampered With After Albert Ojwang’s Death
Kenya

IPOA: Central Police CCTV Was Tampered With After Albert Ojwang’s Death

IPOA investigators have told the High Court in Kibera that CCTV records at Nairobi’s Central Police Station were tampered with after the death in custody of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang. The authority said its re…

Jul 21, 2026
Kenyan Woman Urges Diaspora Families to Bring Parents Abroad for Lasting Memories
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Urges Diaspora Families to Bring Parents Abroad for Lasting Memories

A Kenyan woman living in the United Kingdom is encouraging people in the diaspora to invite their parents to visit them abroad, saying the experience offers lasting family memories. Winnie Ikatwa is currently hosting…

Jul 21, 2026
US Restores 30-Day Deadline for Asylum Seekers' Work Permit Applications
Immigration

US Restores 30-Day Deadline for Asylum Seekers' Work Permit Applications

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has restored the requirement for US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to decide first-time work permit applications from asylum seekers within 30 days. The change t…

Jul 21, 2026
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When a Title Deed Is No Longer Enough to Protect Your Land in Kenya
Real Estate

When a Title Deed Is No Longer Enough to Protect Your Land in Kenya

The Environment and Land Court has ruled that a registered landowner who does not take possession of or protect their property for 12 years can lose ownership under Kenya's law on adverse possession.The case concerned…

Jul 21, 2026
Behind Bars in Saudi Arabia: The Stories of Kenyans on Death Row
Diaspora

Behind Bars in Saudi Arabia: The Stories of Kenyans on Death Row

The case of Kenyan national Stephen Munyakho, who spent more than a decade in prison in Saudi Arabia before securing his release through a blood money settlement, highlights the severe penalties that foreign nationals…

Jul 21, 2026
Pauline Njoroge Resigns From Jubilee After 14 Years
Kenya

Pauline Njoroge Resigns From Jubilee After 14 Years

Pauline Njoroge has resigned from the Jubilee Party’s National Executive Committee with immediate effect, ending her tenure as Deputy Organising Secretary after 14 years in the party and its predecessor, The National…

Jul 21, 2026
Why More African Retirees Are Choosing Cities Over Rural Homes
Real Estate

Why More African Retirees Are Choosing Cities Over Rural Homes

More African retirees are choosing to remain in or near cities rather than return to their ancestral villages.For decades, retirement across much of Africa was seen as a return to the family home in the countryside. A…

Jul 20, 2026
Police Officer Shoots Partner Dead Before Taking Own Life
Kenya

Police Officer Shoots Partner Dead Before Taking Own Life

Police in Kirinyaga County are investigating the deaths of an Administration Police officer and his partner in what is believed to be a murder–suicide.Sergeant John Kamau Ikenye, 56, was discovered inside staff quarte…

Jul 20, 2026
US to Introduce Stricter Green Card Assessments From September 2026
Immigration

US to Introduce Stricter Green Card Assessments From September 2026

The United States will introduce stricter checks for green card applicants from 18 September 2026 under a new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule that gives immigration officers wider authority to refuse perman…

Jul 20, 2026
Kenyan DJ Poizon Ivy Breaks Barriers as an NBA Game-Day Performer
Diaspora

Kenyan DJ Poizon Ivy Breaks Barriers as an NBA Game-Day Performer

DJ Poizon Ivy, a Kenyan-born DJ based in the United States, has established herself as one of the few African women performing in the National Basketball Association (NBA), where she provides music during games for au…

Jul 20, 2026
Gachagua Says Ol Kalou Win Will Shape DCP's 2027 Campaign
Kenya

Gachagua Says Ol Kalou Win Will Shape DCP's 2027 Campaign

The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) says it will use its victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election to shape its campaign strategy for the 2027 General Election, with former Deputy President Rigathi Gach…

Jul 20, 2026
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