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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 Man Accused of London Banker’s Murder Faces Extradition Hearing
Diaspora

Kenyan Man Accused of London Banker’s Murder Faces Extradition Hearing

Extradition proceedings against a Kenyan man accused of murdering his girlfriend in London are set to begin today at the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Milimani.Brian Kiprop Kiplagat is due to appear before the court aft…

Jun 25, 2026
Orengo Rides Through Nairobi with Kenyan Flag as Gen Z Protest Anniversary Draws Crowds
Kenya

Orengo Rides Through Nairobi with Kenyan Flag as Gen Z Protest Anniversary Draws Crowds

Siaya Governor James Orengo joined demonstrators in Nairobi on Thursday as Kenyans marked the second anniversary of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests, riding through the city centre on a motorbike while waving a lar…

Jun 25, 2026
Kenyan Woman in US Military Reaches Dream of American Citizenship
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman in US Military Reaches Dream of American Citizenship

Kenyan-born US Army service member Mercy May Jerono has officially become a United States citizen after taking the oath of citizenship, marking a significant milestone in her personal and professional journey.Original…

Jun 24, 2026
Aerospace Engineer Wanjiku Kanjumba Earns Spot on Forbes Africa 30 Under 30
Diaspora

Aerospace Engineer Wanjiku Kanjumba Earns Spot on Forbes Africa 30 Under 30

Kenyan aerospace engineer and entrepreneur Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba has been named to Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 list, recognising her contributions to the space industry and her efforts to advance Africa’s role in th…

Jun 24, 2026
Kenyan Mother Reunites With Son in US After 13-Year Separation
Diaspora

Kenyan Mother Reunites With Son in US After 13-Year Separation

A Kenyan woman living in the United States has reunited with her son after 13 years apart, marking what she described as the answer to years of prayer and perseverance. Christine Wisitsa announced the reunion on 22 Ju…

Jun 24, 2026
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Kuwait Probes Death of Kenyan Man After Mysterious Fall from Building
Diaspora

Kuwait Probes Death of Kenyan Man After Mysterious Fall from Building

Kuwaiti authorities have launched a formal investigation into the death of a Kenyan national, Kamau, who reportedly fell from a building under circumstances that remain unclear.Police are examining whether the fall wa…

Jun 24, 2026
Rights Groups Issue Seven-Point Advisory Ahead of Gen Z Protest Anniversary
Kenya

Rights Groups Issue Seven-Point Advisory Ahead of Gen Z Protest Anniversary

Human rights organisations have issued a seven-point advisory to the National Police Service (NPS) ahead of nationwide memorial processions planned for 25 June, while government officials have pledged to protect peace…

Jun 24, 2026
Mystery Deepens as Kenyan Woman Remains Missing in Iraq
Diaspora

Mystery Deepens as Kenyan Woman Remains Missing in Iraq

Five months after Kenyan national Josephine Mburu disappeared in Iraq, her family says it is still waiting for clear information about her whereabouts and the progress of the investigation.Mburu, who was working in Ir…

Jun 24, 2026
How Mudavadi Became the Face of Kenya's Diaspora Diplomacy
Diaspora

How Mudavadi Became the Face of Kenya's Diaspora Diplomacy

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi has overseen a series of high-profile interventions involving Kenyans abroad, from securing the release of citiz…

Jun 24, 2026
Kenyans Abroad Gain as Government Raises Tax-Free Import Cap
Diaspora

Kenyans Abroad Gain as Government Raises Tax-Free Import Cap

Kenya has increased the duty-free allowance for returning travellers from KSh. 39,000 to Ksh. 260,000, following an announcement by President William Ruto. The change allows travellers to bring in higher-value persona…

Jun 24, 2026
Kenyan Man Reported Missing After Trip to Dubai's Jumeirah Beach
Diaspora

Kenyan Man Reported Missing After Trip to Dubai's Jumeirah Beach

Two Kenyan families are mourning the deaths of their loved ones in Dubai, while another continues to search for a missing relative after he disappeared at Jumeirah Beach earlier this month.Authorities and relatives ar…

Jun 24, 2026
US Supreme Court Allows Border Officials to Detain Returning Green Card Holders Over Pending Charges
Immigration

US Supreme Court Allows Border Officials to Detain Returning Green Card Holders Over Pending Charges

The US Supreme Court has ruled that immigration officials may treat returning green card holders facing criminal charges as applicants for admission when they re-enter the country, even if they have not been convicted…

Jun 24, 2026
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Without a Trace: Families Demand Justice for Kenya’s Missing
Kenya

Without a Trace: Families Demand Justice for Kenya’s Missing

Kenya continues to face cases of enforced disappearance, with families still seeking answers years after relatives allegedly vanished while in police custody or following arrests.For many families, the uncertainty rem…

Jun 23, 2026
Duale Apologises to Court Over Ebola Facility, Avoids Jail Term
Kenya

Duale Apologises to Court Over Ebola Facility, Avoids Jail Term

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale apologised to the High Court on Tuesday after being cited for contempt over the planned Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia, saying he had misunderstood the scope of the court’s c…

Jun 23, 2026
Kenya Advances Repatriation of Citizens Killed in South Sudan Plane Crash
Diaspora

Kenya Advances Repatriation of Citizens Killed in South Sudan Plane Crash

Kenya's Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs says progress is being made in identifying and repatriating Kenyan nationals who died in a plane crash in South Sudan, with one victim returned home and efforts continu…

Jun 23, 2026
Kenya Tightens Ebola Screening for Travellers from DRC and Uganda
Kenya

Kenya Tightens Ebola Screening for Travellers from DRC and Uganda

Kenya has introduced new health screening requirements for travellers arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda as part of efforts to prevent the importation of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).In a dip…

Jun 23, 2026
Europe Heatwave Turns Deadly as Death Toll Rises Across France, Spain and Italy
World

Europe Heatwave Turns Deadly as Death Toll Rises Across France, Spain and Italy

A severe heatwave is sweeping across Europe, with France, Spain and Italy recording extreme temperatures that have contributed to dozens of deaths and widespread disruption.In France, at least 40 people have drowned s…

Jun 23, 2026
How Lupita Nyong'o Turned an Oscar Win into a KSh 1.2 Billion Fortune
Entertainment

How Lupita Nyong'o Turned an Oscar Win into a KSh 1.2 Billion Fortune

Lupita Nyong’o has built a career marked by acclaimed performances, careful role selection and influence beyond the film industry, more than a decade after winning an Academy Award for 12 Years a Slave.Lupita rose to…

Jun 23, 2026
Nandi Man Dies After Drowning Incident at Dubai's Jumeirah Beach
Diaspora

Nandi Man Dies After Drowning Incident at Dubai's Jumeirah Beach

A family in Nandi County is mourning the death of their son, Malon Kiptarus, who drowned while swimming at Jumeirah Beach in Dubai on 20 June.Kiptarus, widely known by the nickname "Skullcrusher", was from Kaptel-Kamo…

Jun 23, 2026
Kenya to Link National ID Database with CCTV Cameras
Kenya

Kenya to Link National ID Database with CCTV Cameras

Kenya plans to link the National Registration Bureau’s database with a new facial recognition surveillance system across six major cities, a project the government says will strengthen crime detection and investigatio…

Jun 23, 2026
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