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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

Kenyans in South Africa Have Five Days to Sign Up for Final Evacuation Flight
Diaspora

Kenyans in South Africa Have Five Days to Sign Up for Final Evacuation Flight

The Kenyan government will operate its final evacuation flight from Johannesburg on Thursday, 9 July, as it continues to repatriate citizens affected by ongoing xenophobic violence in South Africa. Kenyans seeking a p…

Jul 4, 2026
Matiang’i, Junet and Arati's Surprise Airport Meeting Raises Eyebrows
Kenya

Matiang’i, Junet and Arati's Surprise Airport Meeting Raises Eyebrows

Jubilee Party presidential candidate Fred Matiang’i has dismissed claims that his encounter with ODM Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati and National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed at Jomo Kenyatta International A…

Jul 4, 2026
Why Prime Land in Kenya Is Lying Idle Despite High Demand
Real Estate

Why Prime Land in Kenya Is Lying Idle Despite High Demand

Kenya's real estate sector is entering a new phase as landowners increasingly seek to develop long-held land assets through structured partnerships that protect their legacy while meeting growing demand for housing.Ma…

Jul 3, 2026
Linner Sang Murder: Kenyan Man Receives 18-Year Jail Term for Killing Ex-Partner in Reading
Diaspora

Linner Sang Murder: Kenyan Man Receives 18-Year Jail Term for Killing Ex-Partner in Reading

A Kenyan man has been sentenced to 18 years and eight months in prison in the United Kingdom after admitting to murdering his former partner in Reading.Edwine Kiplangat, 29, received the sentence at Reading Crown Cour…

Jul 3, 2026
Mudavadi Begins Saudi Visit with Focus on Kenyan Workers and Trade
Diaspora

Mudavadi Begins Saudi Visit with Focus on Kenyan Workers and Trade

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has begun a three-day official visit to Riyadh, where talks will focus on the welfare of Kenyan workers and stronger trad…

Jul 3, 2026
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Roseline Njogu: From Law Lecturer to Kenya’s Diaspora Lifeline
Diaspora

Roseline Njogu: From Law Lecturer to Kenya’s Diaspora Lifeline

Principal Secretary Roseline Kathure Njogu leads Kenya’s State Department for Diaspora Affairs, where she oversees efforts to protect and support Kenyans living and working abroad through labour agreements, diplomatic…

Jul 3, 2026
Celebration as Kenyan-Born Officer Earns Recognition in Canada
Diaspora

Celebration as Kenyan-Born Officer Earns Recognition in Canada

Constable Idris Maloba, a Kenyan-born officer with the Ottawa Police Service, has received an award recognising his contribution to equity, diversity and inclusive policing.The award, presented by the Ottawa Police Se…

Jul 3, 2026
'They Knocked Out My Teeth': Kenyan Returnee Recounts South Africa Attack
Diaspora

'They Knocked Out My Teeth': Kenyan Returnee Recounts South Africa Attack

A group of Kenyan nationals has arrived in Nairobi after being repatriated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks that forced them to flee their homes and businesses.Among those who returned was businessman Al…

Jul 3, 2026
Kenya Begins KSh154.2 Billion JKIA Modernisation Project
Kenya

Kenya Begins KSh154.2 Billion JKIA Modernisation Project

Kenya has begun the KSh154.2 billion modernisation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki confirming that work is now underway following a meeting with transport officials…

Jul 3, 2026
Kenyan Cobbler Keeps South London Business Alive by Diversifying into Key Cutting
Diaspora

Kenyan Cobbler Keeps South London Business Alive by Diversifying into Key Cutting

A South London cobbler has kept his business going by expanding into key cutting as demand for traditional shoe repairs continues to decline.Jay, who works from Reliance Arcade in Brixton, has adapted his trade to mee…

Jul 3, 2026
How Kenyans in the UK Can Balance Rising Living Costs and Family Remittances
Immigration

How Kenyans in the UK Can Balance Rising Living Costs and Family Remittances

Many Kenyans living in the UK are reviewing their finances as rising living costs and regular remittances to relatives in Kenya place increasing pressure on household budgets.For many, financial responsibilities go be…

Jul 3, 2026
Narok Family Seeks KSh 1.5 Million to Repatriate Daughter Who Died in Thailand
Diaspora

Narok Family Seeks KSh 1.5 Million to Repatriate Daughter Who Died in Thailand

A family in Narok County is seeking help to bring home the body of their daughter, Mercylinda Jerop, who died after falling ill while working in Thailand. They say the cost of repatriation and medical bills has left t…

Jul 3, 2026
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US Cracks Down on Birth Tourism with New Criminal Investigation Directive
Immigration

US Cracks Down on Birth Tourism with New Criminal Investigation Directive

The United States Department of Justice has issued a new directive making birth tourism a priority for criminal investigations, following the Supreme Court's decision to uphold birthright citizenship.The memorandum, c…

Jul 3, 2026
Kenyans in South Africa Told to Stay Lawful as Repatriation Continues
Diaspora

Kenyans in South Africa Told to Stay Lawful as Repatriation Continues

The Kenyan government has urged its citizens in South Africa to follow local laws as evacuation efforts continue amid ongoing xenophobic protests.Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said maintaining valid immigra…

Jul 3, 2026
Kericho Man Missing in Dubai Returns Home After Detention and Deportation
Diaspora

Kericho Man Missing in Dubai Returns Home After Detention and Deportation

A Kericho man who disappeared while in Dubai has returned to Kenya after being detained and deported by authorities, ending weeks of uncertainty for his family.Mathew Kiprop Lagat was last seen at Jumeirah Beach on 13…

Jul 2, 2026
Kenyan Content Creator Mercy Muigai Opens Up About the Realities of Life in Australia
Diaspora

Kenyan Content Creator Mercy Muigai Opens Up About the Realities of Life in Australia

Kenyan-Australian content creator Mercy Muigai, widely known as Mercy MM, has built a large online following by documenting her migration journey and offering practical insights into the realities of living and workin…

Jul 2, 2026
Kenyan Woman Returns Home After 13 Years in South Africa, Recalls Traumatic Anti-Migrant Protests
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Returns Home After 13 Years in South Africa, Recalls Traumatic Anti-Migrant Protests

Kenyan entrepreneur Ruth Wambui has returned to Kenya with her two children after living in South Africa for more than a decade, saying a series of personal hardships and growing hostility towards migrants led to her…

Jul 2, 2026
Sifuna Denies Uhuru Funding Claims, Says Linda Mwananchi Is People-Funded
Kenya

Sifuna Denies Uhuru Funding Claims, Says Linda Mwananchi Is People-Funded

ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has rejected claims that former President Uhuru Kenyatta is funding his political activities, saying the Linda Mwananchi movement is supported by contributions from ordinary Kenyans…

Jul 2, 2026
Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru to Sue NTSA Over Instant Traffic Fines
Kenya

Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru to Sue NTSA Over Instant Traffic Fines

Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru has announced plans to challenge the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) in court over the collection of instant traffic fines. He is asking motorists who believe their payments were pro…

Jul 2, 2026
Kenyan Truck Driver Hospitalised After Alleged Assault by South Sudanese Soldiers
Diaspora

Kenyan Truck Driver Hospitalised After Alleged Assault by South Sudanese Soldiers

A Kenyan long-distance truck driver is recovering in Juba after he was allegedly assaulted by South Sudanese soldiers along the Juba–Nesitu Road on Wednesday, 1 July. The driver, identified as Mzee Malalo, was taken t…

Jul 2, 2026