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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

First Group of Kenyans Fleeing South Africa Arrives Home Amid Xenophobic Attacks
Diaspora

First Group of Kenyans Fleeing South Africa Arrives Home Amid Xenophobic Attacks

Kenya has started repatriating its citizens from South Africa after anti-migrant violence forced many to flee their homes, lose their jobs and abandon their businesses. The first group has already arrived in Nairobi…

Jul 2, 2026
US Embassy in Nairobi to Close on July 3 for Independence Day Observance
Immigration

US Embassy in Nairobi to Close on July 3 for Independence Day Observance

The US Embassy in Nairobi will be closed on Friday, 3 July 2026, to observe the United States' Independence Day holiday. Normal operations will resume after the holiday weekend. The embassy announced that all offices…

Jul 2, 2026
H-1B Visa Holders Eye UK as Green Card Delays Persist
Immigration

H-1B Visa Holders Eye UK as Green Card Delays Persist

A rising number of foreign professionals in the United States on H-1B visas are applying for the United Kingdom’s Global Talent Visa, seeking a faster and more reliable path to permanent residency.The H-1B programme…

Jul 1, 2026
Panic as Nairobi–Mombasa Freight Train Catches Fire
Kenya

Panic as Nairobi–Mombasa Freight Train Catches Fire

A Kenya Railways freight train travelling from Nairobi to Mombasa caught fire near Masimba in Makueni County on Wednesday evening, prompting an emergency response and disrupting operations along the railway line.Witne…

Jul 1, 2026
Babu Owino, Ndindi Nyoro and Kirinyaga Leaders Top Infotrak Nationwide Approval Survey
Kenya

Babu Owino, Ndindi Nyoro and Kirinyaga Leaders Top Infotrak Nationwide Approval Survey

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has recorded the highest approval rating among Members of Parliament in Infotrak's latest nationwide leaders' performance survey. Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango and…

Jul 1, 2026
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How Addiction Led to Deportation of Kenyan Man Who Joined US Navy
Diaspora

How Addiction Led to Deportation of Kenyan Man Who Joined US Navy

Martin Aringo says he is sober and rebuilding his life after alcohol addiction, the loss of his US Navy career, deportation from the United States and years of living with bipolar disorder.Aringo moved to the United S…

Jul 1, 2026
Gachagua Meets Jimi Wanjigi at Wamunyoro for Political Talks
Kenya

Gachagua Meets Jimi Wanjigi at Wamunyoro for Political Talks

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua met businessman and Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi at his Wamunyoro residence in Nairobi on Wednesday to discuss what he described as Kenya's "liberation agenda" and plans fo…

Jul 1, 2026
New Zealand Introduces Two New Residency Pathways for Kenyans, Other Skilled Migrants
Immigration

New Zealand Introduces Two New Residency Pathways for Kenyans, Other Skilled Migrants

New Zealand will introduce major changes to its Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa programme from 24 August 2026, creating new residence pathways that place greater emphasis on skilled work experience and te…

Jul 1, 2026
Utumishi Girls Case: Eight Minors Plead Not Guilty to Murder Charges
Kenya

Utumishi Girls Case: Eight Minors Plead Not Guilty to Murder Charges

Eight minors charged over the deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Academy have pleaded not guilty to 16 counts of murder before the High Court in Kibera.The students appeared before Justice Diana Kavedza on 1 July after the…

Jul 1, 2026
How Kenyan Farmer Flavian Obiero Built a Thriving Pig Farming Business in the UK
Diaspora

How Kenyan Farmer Flavian Obiero Built a Thriving Pig Farming Business in the UK

Kenyan-born farmer Flavian Obiero has established a sustainable pig farming business in Hampshire, United Kingdom, where he combines traditional livestock production with regenerative farming practices and farmer educ…

Jul 1, 2026
Australia and Japan Raise Visa Fees for Students, Migrants and Travellers
Immigration

Australia and Japan Raise Visa Fees for Students, Migrants and Travellers

Australia has increased visa application fees across several categories, with new charges taking effect on Wednesday, 1 July 2026. The revised fees affect international students, graduates, skilled migrants and famili…

Jul 1, 2026
How Kenyan Students Balance Studies and Immigration Fears in the US
Diaspora

How Kenyan Students Balance Studies and Immigration Fears in the US

Kenyan students studying in the United States are taking extra precautions to protect their immigration status as tighter immigration policies continue to shape their daily lives and future plans.For many, studying in…

Jul 1, 2026
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How Kenyan-German Artist Kipkemoi Henke Is Making His Mark in Los Angeles
Diaspora

How Kenyan-German Artist Kipkemoi Henke Is Making His Mark in Los Angeles

Kenyan-German painter Kipkemoi Henke has established himself as one of the emerging artists in Los Angeles, using portraiture to explore identity, heritage and belonging across cultures.Born in Cuxhaven, Germany, to a…

Jun 30, 2026
First 26 Kenyans Airlifted from South Africa as Evacuation Continues
Diaspora

First 26 Kenyans Airlifted from South Africa as Evacuation Continues

Kenya has begun evacuating its citizens from South Africa, with the first group of 26 people arriving safely at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Monday after the government activated emergency repatriation measu…

Jun 30, 2026
Chaos in Kiamaiko, Kariobangi North as Families Protest Disappearances
Kenya

Chaos in Kiamaiko, Kariobangi North as Families Protest Disappearances

Residents of Kiamaiko, Kariobangi North and Huruma staged protests in Nairobi on Tuesday over the disappearance of two young men, blocking sections of Outer Ring Road before police dispersed the crowds with tear gas.T…

Jun 30, 2026
Kenyan Diaspora in the UK Strengthens Cultural Identity Through Ngemi Cia
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora in the UK Strengthens Cultural Identity Through Ngemi Cia

Ngemi Cia UK will hold the second edition of its Homecoming Festival on 29 August at Wildflower Events Field in Kenilworth, bringing together Kenyans from across Britain for a celebration of culture, music, food and c…

Jun 30, 2026
US to Offer Priority B1/B2 Visa Appointments for an Additional $750
Immigration

US to Offer Priority B1/B2 Visa Appointments for an Additional $750

The United States will launch a pilot programme on 1 July 2026 allowing applicants for B-1 business and B-2 tourist visas to pay an additional $750 for faster access to visa interviews.The scheme will run until the en…

Jun 30, 2026
UK Tightens Rules for Universities Recruiting International Students
Immigration

UK Tightens Rules for Universities Recruiting International Students

The United Kingdom has issued a stark warning to its universities: recruit international students irresponsibly, and lose the right to recruit them at all. Universities will be stripped of the right to recruit interna…

Jun 30, 2026
Russia Launches Compensation Programme for Kenyan Families Affected by Ukraine War
Diaspora

Russia Launches Compensation Programme for Kenyan Families Affected by Ukraine War

Russia is working with Kenya's State Department for Diaspora Affairs and the Kenyan Embassy in Moscow to identify the families of Kenyan nationals who were killed or remain missing after becoming involved in the war i…

Jun 30, 2026
From Green Card to US Citizen: A Complete Guide to Naturalisation Eligibility
Immigration

From Green Card to US Citizen: A Complete Guide to Naturalisation Eligibility

Greg Abel, the Canadian-born chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway, has become a United States citizen after taking the Oath of Allegiance at a naturalisation ceremony in Des Moines, Iowa, alongside 28 other applicant…

Jun 30, 2026
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