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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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Josef Oduwo Laid to Rest in Kisumu After Repatriation from Australia
Diaspora

Josef Oduwo Laid to Rest in Kisumu After Repatriation from Australia

Kenyan national Josef Otieno Auma Oduwo, who died in Australia last month, has been laid to rest at his ancestral home in Seme, Kisumu County, following the successful repatriation of his remains from Melbourne.Josef…

Jun 27, 2026
Kenya Launches Emergency Repatriation of Citizens Fleeing Anti-Foreigner Attacks in South Africa
Diaspora

Kenya Launches Emergency Repatriation of Citizens Fleeing Anti-Foreigner Attacks in South Africa

The Kenyan government has launched a week-long operation to repatriate its citizens from South Africa, following rising insecurity and increasing attacks targeting foreign nationals. The exercise will run from 27 June…

Jun 27, 2026
IEBC Announces Plan to Expand Diaspora Voting Ahead of 2027 General Election
Diaspora

IEBC Announces Plan to Expand Diaspora Voting Ahead of 2027 General Election

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced plans to expand voting opportunities for Kenyans living abroad ahead of the 2027 General Election.The initiative is part of the Commission's Ele…

Jun 27, 2026
Kiambu Family Given 45 Days to Repatriate Daughter's Body from Lebanon, Needs KSh 608K
Diaspora

Kiambu Family Given 45 Days to Repatriate Daughter's Body from Lebanon, Needs KSh 608K

A family in Kianjogu, Ndenderu, is appealing for financial support to repatriate the body of their daughter, Lucy Wanjiru Nduta, who died in a road accident in Lebanon on 17 May 2026.The 26-year-old travelled to the M…

Jun 27, 2026
NACADA Survey: Nearly 4.7 Million Kenyans Using Drugs and Other Substances
Kenya

NACADA Survey: Nearly 4.7 Million Kenyans Using Drugs and Other Substances

Kenya has recorded nearly 4.7 million people aged between 15 and 65 using at least one drug or substance of abuse, according to a new survey by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (N…

Jun 26, 2026
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Death Toll Rises to 589 After Twin Earthquakes Devastate Venezuela
World

Death Toll Rises to 589 After Twin Earthquakes Devastate Venezuela

At least 589 people have died and nearly 3,000 have been injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within a minute of each other late on Wednesday, according to Acting President Delcy Rodríguez.Rescue op…

Jun 26, 2026
ODM Backs Proposal to Build Raila Odinga Monument in Nairobi
Kenya

ODM Backs Proposal to Build Raila Odinga Monument in Nairobi

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has endorsed a proposal to erect a monument in Nairobi's Central Business District to honour Raila Amollo Odinga for his contribution to Kenya's democratic and political developmen…

Jun 26, 2026
Denmark Introduces New Salary Thresholds for Foreign Workers from July 2026
Immigration

Denmark Introduces New Salary Thresholds for Foreign Workers from July 2026

Denmark will apply new salary benchmarks to foreign workers' residence and work permit applications from 1 July 2026 under updated rules issued by the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI)…

Jun 26, 2026
Diaspora Leader Danson Mukile Hails UAE Visa-on-Arrival Deal for Kenyans Abroad
Diaspora

Diaspora Leader Danson Mukile Hails UAE Visa-on-Arrival Deal for Kenyans Abroad

The United Arab Emirates has introduced a visa-on-arrival policy for eligible Kenyan passport holders, allowing those with valid residence permits in selected countries to obtain entry visas upon arrival.The new polic…

Jun 26, 2026
KWS Officer's Death Reclassified as Murder After Autopsy Rules Out Suicide
Kenya

KWS Officer's Death Reclassified as Murder After Autopsy Rules Out Suicide

Authorities in Nakuru have launched a murder investigation into the death of Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Corporal Leonard Ochieng Odero after a post-mortem found he died from multiple gunshot wounds, contradicting in…

Jun 26, 2026
Court Restricts Media Coverage in Utumishi Girls Murder Case
Kenya

Court Restricts Media Coverage in Utumishi Girls Murder Case

The High Court in Kibera has barred media coverage of the Utumishi Girls Secondary School murder case and ordered mental health assessments for the eight students accused of killing 16 fellow students.The suspects, wh…

Jun 26, 2026
How Kenyan-Born Surgeon Sonam Haria Is Filling Britain's Dental Care Gap
Diaspora

How Kenyan-Born Surgeon Sonam Haria Is Filling Britain's Dental Care Gap

Britain’s shortage of NHS dental services has increased demand for specialist oral surgeons, creating opportunities for professionals such as Kenyan-born surgeon Sonam Haria, who has built a distinguished career treat…

Jun 26, 2026
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US Proposes 33% H-1B Entry-Level Salary Hike to Nearly $98,000
Immigration

US Proposes 33% H-1B Entry-Level Salary Hike to Nearly $98,000

The United States has proposed a major increase in the minimum salaries employers must pay foreign workers hired through the H-1B visa programme, with entry-level pay set to rise to $97,746 under the draft rules.The p…

Jun 26, 2026
Kenyan TikToker Malon Kiptarus Dies After Drowning at Dubai Beach
Diaspora

Kenyan TikToker Malon Kiptarus Dies After Drowning at Dubai Beach

Kenyan TikTok content creator Malon Kiptarus, popularly known as Skullchrusher, died after drowning at Jumeirah Beach in Dubai on 20 June, according to fellow Kenyan influencers in the United Arab Emirates.Kiptarus, w…

Jun 26, 2026
Kenya Emerges as Potential Host for Migrants Deported from the EU
Immigration

Kenya Emerges as Potential Host for Migrants Deported from the EU

Kenya is among several countries being considered by European governments as potential hosts for centres that would accommodate rejected asylum seekers awaiting deportation.The proposal forms part of the European Unio…

Jun 25, 2026
UAE Introduces Visa-on-Arrival for Eligible Kenyans Holding Foreign Residence Permits
Diaspora

UAE Introduces Visa-on-Arrival for Eligible Kenyans Holding Foreign Residence Permits

Kenyan citizens holding valid residence permits from eight developed countries can now obtain visas on arrival in the United Arab Emirates under a new directive that took effect on 25 June 2026, according to the UAE E…

Jun 25, 2026
Homebuyers Flee Nairobi as Rising Property Prices Boost Satellite Towns
Real Estate

Homebuyers Flee Nairobi as Rising Property Prices Boost Satellite Towns

New figures from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) show that homebuyers are increasingly purchasing houses outside Nairobi, as rising property prices in the capital push demand towards satellite towns and…

Jun 25, 2026
Meru Woman Celebrates Becoming an Irish Citizen After Five Years Abroad
Diaspora

Meru Woman Celebrates Becoming an Irish Citizen After Five Years Abroad

A Kenyan woman from Chogoria in Meru County has officially become an Irish citizen, marking a significant milestone after several years of building a new life abroad.Purity Nkatha Mwoga, who moved to Ireland in 2021 a…

Jun 25, 2026
Could Green Card Holders Pay Nearly Twice as Much for US Citizenship Under Trump's New Plan?
Immigration

Could Green Card Holders Pay Nearly Twice as Much for US Citizenship Under Trump's New Plan?

The Department of Homeland Security has proposed substantial increases to US naturalisation application fees, including the removal of reduced-fee options and fee waivers for low-income applicants.Under the proposal…

Jun 25, 2026
Thousands Affected as Police Restrict Access to Nairobi CBD
Kenya

Thousands Affected as Police Restrict Access to Nairobi CBD

Police established roadblocks across major routes into Nairobi on Thursday, severely disrupting transport and limiting access to the city ahead of demonstrations marking the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024 pro…

Jun 25, 2026
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