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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

US Supreme Court Ruling Exposes Thousands of Kenyans to Deportation
Diaspora

US Supreme Court Ruling Exposes Thousands of Kenyans to Deportation

Thousands of Kenyans living in the United States face increased uncertainty after the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS), exposing some migrants to possible deportat…

Jun 30, 2026
Wamunyoro Retreat Pushes for Uhuru–Gachagua Political Pact
Kenya

Wamunyoro Retreat Pushes for Uhuru–Gachagua Political Pact

Democracy for Citizen Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua is holding a 45-day political retreat at his Wamunyoro home in Nyeri County, where he has indicated he is willing to abandon his presidential ambitions if it h…

Jun 30, 2026
Kenyan Entrepreneur Opens Canadian Market for Local Handcrafted Products
Diaspora

Kenyan Entrepreneur Opens Canadian Market for Local Handcrafted Products

A Kenyan entrepreneur based in Canada is helping local artisans reach international customers by exporting handcrafted products from Kenya to the North American market, creating new opportunities for producers who hav…

Jun 29, 2026
Deported Kenyan Veteran Urges Congress to Protect Immigrant Service Members
Diaspora

Deported Kenyan Veteran Urges Congress to Protect Immigrant Service Members

A Kenyan-born former US Army serviceman has renewed his call for Congress to introduce stronger legal protections for immigrant veterans facing deportation despite completing honourable military service.David Kinyua B…

Jun 29, 2026
The First Cry Isn't Enough: Why Every Baby Should Be Screened at Birth
Lifestyle

The First Cry Isn't Enough: Why Every Baby Should Be Screened at Birth

Newborn screening at Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi is helping doctors identify serious but treatable conditions in babies before symptoms develop, allowing early treatment that can prevent lifelong health co…

Jun 29, 2026
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Viral Gen Z Activist ‘Mr Speaker Sir’ Charged Over Parliament Breach
Kenya

Viral Gen Z Activist ‘Mr Speaker Sir’ Charged Over Parliament Breach

Ezekiel Kyama Nzyoki, the activist known for his viral "Mr Speaker Sir" chant during the 2024 Gen Z protests, has been charged with unlawful entry and destruction of government property valued at more than Sh41 millio…

Jun 29, 2026
Deported Somalia Deputy PM Denies Claims He Threatened Kenya's Security
Kenya

Deported Somalia Deputy PM Denies Claims He Threatened Kenya's Security

Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Jibril Haji Abdirashid, has rejected allegations that his recent visit to Kenya posed a threat to the country’s national security, describing the claims as false and without factual ba…

Jun 29, 2026
Court Extends Orders Blocking Meru State Lodge Project
Kenya

Court Extends Orders Blocking Meru State Lodge Project

President William Ruto’s plan to build a State Lodge in Imenti Forest has been halted again after the Environment and Land Court in Meru issued fresh conservatory orders stopping all work on the project until the case…

Jun 29, 2026
US Offers $2,100 to Temporary Migrants Who Voluntarily Leave the Country
Immigration

US Offers $2,100 to Temporary Migrants Who Voluntarily Leave the Country

The US Department of Homeland Security has told migrants protected under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) that they must either secure another legal immigration status or prepare to leave the United States once their…

Jun 29, 2026
Kenyan Trucker Recounts Three-Week ICE Detention After Routine Cargo Stop
Diaspora

Kenyan Trucker Recounts Three-Week ICE Detention After Routine Cargo Stop

A Kenyan truck driver living in the United States has described how he spent three weeks in immigration detention after being arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a routine cargo trip through V…

Jun 29, 2026
Kenyan TikToker Zack Apella Dies After Cardiac Arrest in the US
Diaspora

Kenyan TikToker Zack Apella Dies After Cardiac Arrest in the US

Kenyan TikTok personality Zack Apella has died in the United States after suffering a cardiac arrest, despite efforts by his family and doctors to save his life.His brother, Solo, described the family's final hours wi…

Jun 29, 2026
Oburu Urges David Ochieng to Join ODM, Pledges 2027 Governor Backing
Kenya

Oburu Urges David Ochieng to Join ODM, Pledges 2027 Governor Backing

ODM leader Dr Oburu Odinga has urged Movement for Democracy and Growth (MDG) leader David Ochieng to dissolve his party and join ODM, promising to support his bid for the Siaya governorship in the 2027 General Electio…

Jun 29, 2026
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'Hands Off Gachagua': Kalonzo Warns Government Against Opposition Crackdown
Kenya

'Hands Off Gachagua': Kalonzo Warns Government Against Opposition Crackdown

Kalonzo Musyoka has warned the government against arresting senior opposition leaders, saying any action against one member of the coalition would be treated as an attack on the entire alliance.Wiper Party leader Kalo…

Jun 28, 2026
MPs Fault Foreign Affairs Ministry Over Silence on Kenyan Woman's Death in Australia
Diaspora

MPs Fault Foreign Affairs Ministry Over Silence on Kenyan Woman's Death in Australia

Members of Parliament have criticised the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for failing to provide a timely response on the death of a Kenyan student in Australia, saying the delays have hindered parliamentary oversight.The…

Jun 28, 2026
Mystery Deaths of 11 Cats and Dogs Spark Poisoning Fears in Utawala Estate
Kenya

Mystery Deaths of 11 Cats and Dogs Spark Poisoning Fears in Utawala Estate

Residents of Haven Court Estate in Utawala are calling for an investigation after at least eleven cats and dogs died under unexplained circumstances in recent weeks, with many suspecting the animals were deliberately…

Jun 28, 2026
Kenyan Artists to Showcase Contemporary Art in London Exhibition
Diaspora

Kenyan Artists to Showcase Contemporary Art in London Exhibition

Kenyan artists Brian Kimani and Mark Maganga will present a joint exhibition in London from 2 to 16 July 2026, exploring identity, memory and the experience of the diaspora through contemporary art.Titled Synonymous S…

Jun 28, 2026
Matiang’i Urges Government to Halt Planned Annual Vehicle Inspections
Kenya

Matiang’i Urges Government to Halt Planned Annual Vehicle Inspections

Fred Matiang’i has called on the government to suspend plans to introduce mandatory annual vehicle inspections, arguing that the proposed policy would place an unnecessary financial burden on motorists.The Jubilee Par…

Jun 28, 2026
'I Was Innocent': Former Kenyan Athlete Jailed for 80 Years in Mexico Appeals for Justice
Diaspora

'I Was Innocent': Former Kenyan Athlete Jailed for 80 Years in Mexico Appeals for Justice

A former Kenyan athlete from Baringo County has appealed for government intervention after receiving an 80-year prison sentence in Mexico, claiming he was convicted despite having no involvement in the crimes.Rerimoi…

Jun 28, 2026
Western Kenya Leaders Back Wetang'ula as Ruto's 2027 Running Mate
Kenya

Western Kenya Leaders Back Wetang'ula as Ruto's 2027 Running Mate

Leaders from Western Kenya have urged President William Ruto to choose National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula as his running mate in the 2027 General Election, saying the region has united behind his candidature.S…

Jun 27, 2026
US Orders Millions of Immigrants to Register Personal Information: Here's What You Need to Know
Immigration

US Orders Millions of Immigrants to Register Personal Information: Here's What You Need to Know

Millions of non-citizens living in the United States may soon be required to register with federal immigration authorities under new regulations finalised by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).The rule, publish…

Jun 27, 2026
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