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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.

9,228 articles

Kenyan Embassy in Seoul Urges Nationals to Collect Passports and Police Clearance Certificates
Diaspora

Kenyan Embassy in Seoul Urges Nationals to Collect Passports and Police Clearance Certificates

The Kenyan Embassy in Seoul has asked Kenyan nationals to collect passports and police clearance certificates processed during its March Mobile Consular Service.The documents are now ready for collection at the embass…

Jul 9, 2026
Kenya Steps Up Evacuations as 80 More Citizens Return from South Africa
Diaspora

Kenya Steps Up Evacuations as 80 More Citizens Return from South Africa

Kenya has repatriated 80 citizens from South Africa following rising concerns over xenophobic unrest. The group, which included children and other vulnerable people, arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport late…

Jul 9, 2026
UK-trained Jaini Shah Takes Kenyan Craftsmanship to International Markets
Diaspora

UK-trained Jaini Shah Takes Kenyan Craftsmanship to International Markets

Kenyan designer Jaini Shah is promoting locally made luxury furniture through her company, Kubuni, by combining contemporary design with traditional woodworking skills and responsibly sourced materials.Shah, who was b…

Jul 9, 2026
LSK to Lead Nationwide March Over Killings of Advocates Esther Keige and Edward Kariuki
Kenya

LSK to Lead Nationwide March Over Killings of Advocates Esther Keige and Edward Kariuki

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) will lead a nationwide march on Friday, 10 July 2026, to demand justice following the killings of advocates Esther Wairimu Keige and Edward Muthee Kariuki.LSK President Charles Kanjama s…

Jul 8, 2026
Ruto Says John Mbadi Will Feature in His Book for Leading Key Reforms
Kenya

Ruto Says John Mbadi Will Feature in His Book for Leading Key Reforms

President William Ruto has signed the Sovereign Wealth Bill into law, formally establishing Kenya's Sovereign Wealth Fund. The fund will invest surplus public revenues to support future savings, economic stability and…

Jul 8, 2026
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14 Killed as Kenyan Trailer Collides With Passenger Bus on Uganda's Kampala–Gulu Highway
Diaspora

14 Killed as Kenyan Trailer Collides With Passenger Bus on Uganda's Kampala–Gulu Highway

Fourteen people were killed and at least 28 others were injured after a passenger bus collided head-on with a Kenyan-registered trailer on the Kampala–Gulu Highway at Bobi Trading Centre, about 20 kilometres from Gulu…

Jul 8, 2026
Kenyan Diaspora Unites to Support Olympic Champion Peter Rono Following Cancer Diagnosis
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora Unites to Support Olympic Champion Peter Rono Following Cancer Diagnosis

Former Olympic champion Peter Rono has been diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer and is due to begin treatment on 15 July 2026. Kenyan diaspora communities are raising funds to help cover his medical expenses an…

Jul 8, 2026
US Plans Tougher Green Card Sponsorship Rules for Foreign Workers
Immigration

US Plans Tougher Green Card Sponsorship Rules for Foreign Workers

The US Department of Labor is preparing new rules that would tighten the process employers use to sponsor foreign workers for permanent residency through the PERM labour certification programme.The proposed changes wo…

Jul 8, 2026
Kenya, Germany Sign Deal to Expand Jobs for Skilled Kenyan Workers
Immigration

Kenya, Germany Sign Deal to Expand Jobs for Skilled Kenyan Workers

Kenya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa (AHK Eastern Africa) to strengthen labour mobility, skills recognition and economic cooperati…

Jul 8, 2026
KUCCPS to Reopen 2026/27 Placement Portal for Students Who Missed Deadline
Kenya

KUCCPS to Reopen 2026/27 Placement Portal for Students Who Missed Deadline

The Ministry of Education has directed the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) to reopen its application portal for the 2026/2027 placement cycle after thousands of eligible students mis…

Jul 8, 2026
'Rigged for Argentina?' Egypt Files FIFA Complaint After World Cup Controversy
World

'Rigged for Argentina?' Egypt Files FIFA Complaint After World Cup Controversy

Argentina came from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 round-of-16 match, securing a place in the quarter-finals after a dramatic finish overshadowed by disputed refereeing decisions.Egypt a…

Jul 8, 2026
Xenophobic Attacks Force Kenyan Businessman to Flee South Africa
Diaspora

Xenophobic Attacks Force Kenyan Businessman to Flee South Africa

A Kenyan entrepreneur has returned home after losing his electronics business during anti-immigrant violence in South Africa, forcing him to leave behind his wife and two children.David Ondimu, 42, from Kisii, spent m…

Jul 8, 2026
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Kenya Demands Immediate Action Over Citizen Held Without Trial in South Sudan
Diaspora

Kenya Demands Immediate Action Over Citizen Held Without Trial in South Sudan

Kenya has formally protested to South Sudan over the detention of a Kenyan citizen without charge, the denial of consular access, and a series of attacks on Kenyan truck drivers operating in the country.The concerns w…

Jul 7, 2026
How Kenyans Abroad Can Safely Invest in Property Back Home
Real Estate

How Kenyans Abroad Can Safely Invest in Property Back Home

Diaspora investors are being encouraged to prioritise reputable developers, secure payment methods and digital tools to reduce the risks associated with buying property in Kenya from abroad.For many Kenyans living ove…

Jul 7, 2026
Two Years Later, Family Still Searching for Kenyan Man Who Vanished in UAE
Diaspora

Two Years Later, Family Still Searching for Kenyan Man Who Vanished in UAE

More than two years after Kenyan national John Maina Wanjiru disappeared in the United Arab Emirates, his family is still seeking answers as official efforts have failed to establish what happened to him.Maina moved t…

Jul 7, 2026
Green Card Relief as Federal Judge Orders USCIS to Resume Processing
Immigration

Green Card Relief as Federal Judge Orders USCIS to Resume Processing

A federal judge in Ohio has ordered US immigration authorities to resume processing immigration benefit applications that had been put on hold, ruling that officials cannot leave eligible cases unresolved indefinitely…

Jul 7, 2026
Deported Kenyan Mother Awaits DNA Results to Reunite With Daughter in Saudi Arabia
Diaspora

Deported Kenyan Mother Awaits DNA Results to Reunite With Daughter in Saudi Arabia

Peninah Wanjiru, a Kenyan woman deported from Saudi Arabia in March 2025, is waiting for DNA test results that could allow her to reunite with her four-year-old daughter, who remains in the Gulf country.On what should…

Jul 7, 2026
Summertides: Youth Festival Divides Opinion Over Morality and Tourism
Kenya

Summertides: Youth Festival Divides Opinion Over Morality and Tourism

The Summertide Festival attracted thousands of young visitors to Malindi from 2 to 4 July, boosting business activity while prompting debate over its impact on tourism, public conduct and community values.The three-da…

Jul 7, 2026
Body of Missing Kenyan Recovered From Georgia's Lake Allatoona
Diaspora

Body of Missing Kenyan Recovered From Georgia's Lake Allatoona

Authorities in Georgia have recovered the body of a 28-year-old Kenyan man who went missing after falling from a boat on Lake Allatoona during a recreational outing.The victim, Fidel Ojwang of Lilburn, was found early…

Jul 7, 2026
Kenyan Family Seeks Answers After Relative Disappears in Russia
Diaspora

Kenyan Family Seeks Answers After Relative Disappears in Russia

A Kenyan family is searching for answers after their relative, Robert Otieno Ngeso, disappeared in Russia. They say they have not heard from him for an extended period and have received no official information about h…

Jul 7, 2026
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