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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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Ruto Urges Leaders to Focus on Service After UDA Loses Ol Kalou By-Election
Kenya

Ruto Urges Leaders to Focus on Service After UDA Loses Ol Kalou By-Election

President William Ruto has urged political leaders to focus on serving Kenyans after his United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party lost the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election to the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP).Spe…

Jul 17, 2026
KQ Deploys 400-Seater Boeing 777 on Nairobi–London Heathrow Route
Kenya

KQ Deploys 400-Seater Boeing 777 on Nairobi–London Heathrow Route

Kenya Airways has returned its Boeing 777-300ER to scheduled passenger service, with the aircraft operating on the Nairobi–London Heathrow route from 17 July.The move increases capacity on one of the airline's busiest…

Jul 17, 2026
US Reminds Dual Citizens to Use American Passports for Travel
Immigration

US Reminds Dual Citizens to Use American Passports for Travel

The United States government has reminded dual nationals that they must use a valid US passport when entering or leaving the country, regardless of whether they also hold a passport from another nation.The advisory ap…

Jul 17, 2026
Spain Grants Visa-Free Travel to Eight African Countries, Excludes Kenya
Immigration

Spain Grants Visa-Free Travel to Eight African Countries, Excludes Kenya

Spain will allow citizens of eight African countries to enter without a visa for stays of up to 90 days from 2026. Kenya and South Africa are not included in the new arrangement and will continue to follow the existin…

Jul 17, 2026
Kenyan Students in Australia Set to Benefit from New Support Initiative
Diaspora

Kenyan Students in Australia Set to Benefit from New Support Initiative

Kenya’s High Commissioner to Australia, Hon. Wilson Kipngetich Arap Kogo, PhD, has met representatives of Alana Kaye College and the Kenyans in Darwin Association (KIDA) to discuss new opportunities to support Kenyan…

Jul 17, 2026
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US Tightens Student Visa Rules, Ending Indefinite Stay for International Students
Immigration

US Tightens Student Visa Rules, Ending Indefinite Stay for International Students

The United States will introduce fixed time limits for international students, exchange visitors, and foreign media visas under new immigration rules announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The changes…

Jul 17, 2026
DCP Wins Ol Kalou By-Election in Landslide, Defeats UDA
Kenya

DCP Wins Ol Kalou By-Election in Landslide, Defeats UDA

The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) won the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election after its candidate, Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru, secured 35,440 votes.The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) de…

Jul 17, 2026
Wantam Movement Launches Digital Vote to Pick Preferred 2027 Opposition Flagbearer
Kenya

Wantam Movement Launches Digital Vote to Pick Preferred 2027 Opposition Flagbearer

The Wantam Movement has announced a digital voting process to identify its preferred opposition presidential candidate and running mate ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election, while reaffirming that it is an independe…

Jul 16, 2026
Sifuna Ousted as Senate Deputy Minority Whip, Eddy Oketch Takes Over
Kenya

Sifuna Ousted as Senate Deputy Minority Whip, Eddy Oketch Takes Over

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed as Deputy Minority Whip in the Senate and replaced by Migori Senator Eddy Oketch. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi announced the change after receiving and verifying a resoluti…

Jul 16, 2026
Popular Nairobi School Under Pressure as Parents Challenge New Fees
Kenya

Popular Nairobi School Under Pressure as Parents Challenge New Fees

Parklands Baptist School has been given seven days to withdraw its 2026 tuition fee increase or face legal action from parents and guardians, who argue that the decision was made without consultation and in breach of…

Jul 16, 2026
Violence Erupts in Ol Kalou By-Election as Armed Men Terrorise Voters
Kenya

Violence Erupts in Ol Kalou By-Election as Armed Men Terrorise Voters

Armed, hooded men driving sport utility vehicles disrupted voting during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election on Thursday, firing shots into the air and moving through areas near polling stations, forcing voters, re…

Jul 16, 2026
Governor Ntutu's Daughter Graduates with Computer Science Degree from the University of Birmingham
Diaspora

Governor Ntutu's Daughter Graduates with Computer Science Degree from the University of Birmingham

Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu attended his daughter Deloris's graduation at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom, where she earned a degree in Computer Science. He was accompanied by his wife for the…

Jul 16, 2026
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How Alex Mwanza Uncovered the Secret Burials of Kenyans in Saudi Arabia
Diaspora

How Alex Mwanza Uncovered the Secret Burials of Kenyans in Saudi Arabia

Alex Mwanza, Director of the International Centre for Policy and Strategy (ICPS), is leading a campaign for stronger protection of Kenyan migrant workers after evidence emerged that several Kenyans who died in Saudi A…

Jul 16, 2026
Family Seeks Financial Help for Ailing Olympic Gold Medallist Peter Rono
Diaspora

Family Seeks Financial Help for Ailing Olympic Gold Medallist Peter Rono

Kenyan Olympic champion Peter Rono's family has appealed for financial support as he receives treatment for a serious medical condition. They said the cost of his medical care and the loss of income during his recover…

Jul 16, 2026
Kenyan-Born Researcher Earns UK PhD for Research on Child Protection Inequalities
Diaspora

Kenyan-Born Researcher Earns UK PhD for Research on Child Protection Inequalities

Dr Alice Maina, a Kenyan-born researcher and community leader, has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work by the University of Essex for research examining inequalities in England's child protection system…

Jul 16, 2026
US Democrats Oppose New USCIS Green Card Policy, Demand Withdrawal
Immigration

US Democrats Oppose New USCIS Green Card Policy, Demand Withdrawal

Congressional Democrats have urged US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to withdraw new guidance that changes how green card applications are handled, arguing that it conflicts with US immigration law and l…

Jul 16, 2026
Donkey-Riding Candidate Draws Attention as Ol Kalou Heads to the Polls
Kenya

Donkey-Riding Candidate Draws Attention as Ol Kalou Heads to the Polls

The Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election was marked by an unusual campaign display, an alleged vote-buying incident and the arrest of a political activist as voters turned out in large numbers on Thursday. People’s Rena…

Jul 16, 2026
Mudavadi Hails Austria Deal Creating Jobs for Kenyan Professionals
Diaspora

Mudavadi Hails Austria Deal Creating Jobs for Kenyan Professionals

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has praised Austria’s contribution to Kenya’s labour mobility and academic partnerships, saying cooperation between the two countries is creating new opportunities for Kenyan p…

Jul 15, 2026
Kenyan Scientist Robert Mokaya Makes History as First Black President of Royal Society of Chemistry
Diaspora

Kenyan Scientist Robert Mokaya Makes History as First Black President of Royal Society of Chemistry

Professor Robert Mokaya has been inaugurated as President of the Royal Society of Chemistry, becoming the first Black scientist to lead the organisation in its 185-year history. The Kenyan-born chemist succeeds Dr Ann…

Jul 15, 2026
Messi Leads Argentina Into World Cup Semi-Final Showdown With England
Sports

Messi Leads Argentina Into World Cup Semi-Final Showdown With England

Argentina and England meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday, with Lionel Messi aiming to move closer to the Golden Boot and lead the defending champions into Sunday's final against Spain.S…

Jul 15, 2026
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