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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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Kenyan Workers Allege Exploitation on $210 Million US Consulate Project in Italy
Diaspora

Kenyan Workers Allege Exploitation on $210 Million US Consulate Project in Italy

Kenyan workers are among those alleging serious labour abuses linked to the construction of a new United States Consulate in Milan, as Italian prosecutors investigate claims of wage theft and exploitation on the proje…

Jun 23, 2026
Trump Administration Proposes Sharp Hike in US Citizenship Fees, Ending Most Waivers
Immigration

Trump Administration Proposes Sharp Hike in US Citizenship Fees, Ending Most Waivers

The Trump administration has proposed a substantial increase in the cost of applying for US citizenship, with naturalisation fees set to rise by more than 70 percent and most fee waivers facing elimination.The proposa…

Jun 23, 2026
Messi Breaks World Cup Goals Record in Win Over Austria
Sports

Messi Breaks World Cup Goals Record in Win Over Austria

Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history after scoring his 17th goal in the tournament, moving ahead of Germany's Miroslav Klose.The Argentina captain finished a well-worked move from…

Jun 22, 2026
ODM Ousts Sifuna as Secretary General After Fresh NEC Vote
Kenya

ODM Ousts Sifuna as Secretary General After Fresh NEC Vote

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has removed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna from his position as Secretary General following a resolution passed by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) during a meeting at…

Jun 22, 2026
Martha Karua: My Humilating Deportation from Uganda
Kenya

Martha Karua: My Humilating Deportation from Uganda

Kenyan lawyer and People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua was denied entry to Uganda on Monday and returned to Nairobi after immigration officials at Entebbe International Airport barred her from entering the co…

Jun 22, 2026
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Authorities Shut Down Illegal Pharmacies in Nairobi, Seize 169 Cartons of Drugs
Kenya

Authorities Shut Down Illegal Pharmacies in Nairobi, Seize 169 Cartons of Drugs

Kenya’s Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has arrested 95 people and closed 48 unlicensed pharmacies during a week-long enforcement operation in Nairobi and parts of Kajiado County.The operation, which ended on 19 June…

Jun 22, 2026
Uganda Declares Martha Karua Persona Non Grata, Deports Her
Kenya

Uganda Declares Martha Karua Persona Non Grata, Deports Her

Senior Counsel Martha Karua returned to Nairobi on Monday after Ugandan authorities denied her entry at Entebbe International Airport and deported her without providing a public explanation.Karua, leader of the People…

Jun 22, 2026
H-1B $100,000 Fee: Where Things Stand After Court Intervention
Kenya

H-1B $100,000 Fee: Where Things Stand After Court Intervention

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is urging a federal appeals court in Boston to restore a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, arguing that a lower court was wrong to block the policy.The fee was introduc…

Jun 22, 2026
Kenyan-born Police Officer Celebrated for Promoting Inclusion and Public Service in Canada
Diaspora

Kenyan-born Police Officer Celebrated for Promoting Inclusion and Public Service in Canada

Kenyan-born police officer Idris Maloba has received a Canadian award recognising his work in promoting equity, diversity and inclusion.Constable Maloba, who joined the Ottawa Police Service in 2020, was honoured at t…

Jun 22, 2026
Kenya to Allow Online Download and Printing of Birth Certificates via eCitizen
Kenya

Kenya to Allow Online Download and Printing of Birth Certificates via eCitizen

Kenya will allow citizens to download and print birth certificates online through the eCitizen platform, the government has announced. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen confirmed the development on Monday…

Jun 22, 2026
Kenya Declares June 25 a Normal Working Day Ahead of Planned Protests
Kenya

Kenya Declares June 25 a Normal Working Day Ahead of Planned Protests

The Government of Kenya has confirmed that Thursday, 25 June, will not be a public holiday.Government Spokesperson Dr Isaac Mwaura said on Monday that the day will proceed as a normal working day. He called on citizen…

Jun 22, 2026
Keir Starmer Resigns as Prime Minister
World

Keir Starmer Resigns as Prime Minister

Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party.Keir Starmer said the decision marks the end of his time in office, during which he led the party back into government af…

Jun 22, 2026
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Australia Raises Student Visa Fee to AUD 2,000, Highest Among Major Study Destinations
Immigration

Australia Raises Student Visa Fee to AUD 2,000, Highest Among Major Study Destinations

Australia has increased its student visa application fee to AUD 2,000, making it the highest among major English-speaking study destinations.The increase marks the latest step in a series of changes to Australia's int…

Jun 21, 2026
Kenya, Canada Move Closer to Labour Mobility Deal for Skilled Workers
Immigration

Kenya, Canada Move Closer to Labour Mobility Deal for Skilled Workers

Kenya and Canada are moving closer to finalising a Labour Mobility Framework that would create new opportunities for Kenyan professionals to work in Canada through regulated and structured migration channels.The propo…

Jun 21, 2026
Gikomba Fire Contained After Nearly 10 Hours, 17 People Injured
Kenya

Gikomba Fire Contained After Nearly 10 Hours, 17 People Injured

A major fire tore through Nairobi’s Gikomba Market early on Sunday, killing two people, injuring several others, and destroying property worth millions of shillings.The blaze broke out at about 4 a.m. and burned for n…

Jun 21, 2026
Can Artificial Intelligence Boost Your Immigration Chances? Experts Weigh In
Immigration

Can Artificial Intelligence Boost Your Immigration Chances? Experts Weigh In

Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly important part of workplace operations, changing how organisations recruit staff, serve customers and manage daily tasks.AI is no longer limited to research laborato…

Jun 21, 2026
Kenyan Woman Recounts Years of Isolation After Returning From Gulf Job
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Recounts Years of Isolation After Returning From Gulf Job

A Kenyan woman has returned home after spending several years working in Saudi Arabia, where her family says she was paid for only two months and was unable to maintain regular contact with relatives.Juliet Amina Juma…

Jun 21, 2026
Ruto Unveils Plan for Free Emergency Ambulance Services Nationwide
Kenya

Ruto Unveils Plan for Free Emergency Ambulance Services Nationwide

Kenya will launch its first National Ambulance Dispatch Centre by the end of July, President William Ruto announced during the 95th St. John Ambulance annual parade and inspection at State House on Sunday, 21 June.The…

Jun 21, 2026
Sheila Chebii Laid to Rest as Investigation Into Death Continues
Diaspora

Sheila Chebii Laid to Rest as Investigation Into Death Continues

Twenty-five-year-old Sheila Jepkorir Chebii was buried on Saturday in Elgeyo Marakwet County as family, friends and mourners gathered to pay their final respects while investigations into her death in Australia remain…

Jun 20, 2026
Court Rejects Bid to Halt Labour Migration, Orders Vetting of Recruitment Agencies
Immigration

Court Rejects Bid to Halt Labour Migration, Orders Vetting of Recruitment Agencies

The High Court has declined to suspend labour migration to the Middle East and has instead directed the Ministry of Labour to begin an immediate vetting of all licensed recruitment agencies.In its ruling, the court fo…

Jun 20, 2026
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