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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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Fathers of Australia-Based Children Honoured at Special Celebration in Eldoret
Diaspora

Fathers of Australia-Based Children Honoured at Special Celebration in Eldoret

Fathers whose children live in Australia were honoured at a Father’s Day celebration held at Rupa Mall in Eldoret on Saturday, 20 June 2026.The event was organised by Kenyan sons and daughters living in Australia as a…

Jun 20, 2026
Why Investors Earn More in Slums Than Nairobi’s Affluent Suburbs
Real Estate

Why Investors Earn More in Slums Than Nairobi’s Affluent Suburbs

Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga has said that some of the highest returns in Kenya’s property market are generated in informal settlements rather than in Nairobi’s affluent suburbs.Speaking at the 4th Intern…

Jun 20, 2026
Ndindi Nyoro: Why I Was Not in Parliament During the Finance Bill Vote
Kenya

Ndindi Nyoro: Why I Was Not in Parliament During the Finance Bill Vote

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has responded to criticism over his absence during Thursday’s vote on the Finance Bill 2026/27, saying he was out of the country on unavoidable engagements when the National Assembly considered…

Jun 20, 2026
Kenyan Embassy Issues Important Notice to Kenyans Living in UAE
Diaspora

Kenyan Embassy Issues Important Notice to Kenyans Living in UAE

The United Arab Emirates has introduced a temporary 30-day visa grace period for people whose travel plans were affected by recent regional flight cancellations, the Kenyan Embassy in Abu Dhabi has announced.In an adv…

Jun 20, 2026
New Zealand Announces Major Skilled Migrant Visa Reforms from August 2026
Immigration

New Zealand Announces Major Skilled Migrant Visa Reforms from August 2026

New Zealand has confirmed a wide-ranging overhaul of its skilled migration system, with new rules covering residence pathways, wage thresholds, qualifications and work experience set to take effect on 24 August 2026.T…

Jun 19, 2026
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Ruto Defends Finance Bill 2026, Hails MPs for ‘Patriotic’ Vote
Kenya

Ruto Defends Finance Bill 2026, Hails MPs for ‘Patriotic’ Vote

President William Ruto has defended the passage of the Finance Bill 2026 and praised MPs who supported it, describing their vote as an act of patriotism and political courage.Speaking at the funeral of Mama Zipporah K…

Jun 19, 2026
Ministry of Defence Named Kenya’s Best-Performing Government Institution
Kenya

Ministry of Defence Named Kenya’s Best-Performing Government Institution

Kenya’s Ministry of Defence has been ranked as the country’s best-performing government institution in the 2024/2025 evaluation cycle, receiving the award from President William Ruto at the inaugural National Producti…

Jun 19, 2026
Trump Govt Eyes Revoking Citizenship of 250+ Immigrants in FY26
Immigration

Trump Govt Eyes Revoking Citizenship of 250+ Immigrants in FY26

The Trump administration plans to file more than 250 denaturalisation cases by October, targeting naturalised US citizens accused of obtaining citizenship through fraud or concealing serious criminal conduct.Senior of…

Jun 19, 2026
Kenyan Community in Washington Mourns Death of Recent Immigrant Peter Wathoko Kumuru
Diaspora

Kenyan Community in Washington Mourns Death of Recent Immigrant Peter Wathoko Kumuru

The Kenyan community in Washington State is mourning the death of Peter Wathoko Kumuru, who died on 14 June 2026, only weeks after relocating to the United States.Kumuru's death has brought together fellow Kenyans and…

Jun 19, 2026
Kenya and Armenia Sign Diaspora Cooperation Agreement
Diaspora

Kenya and Armenia Sign Diaspora Cooperation Agreement

Kenya and Armenia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on diaspora cooperation in Nairobi, marking a new phase in relations between the two countries.The agreement was signed by Kenya’s Principal Secretary…

Jun 19, 2026
Hinga Assures Kenyans Affordable Homes Are Safe Regardless of 2027 Election Outcome
Real Estate

Hinga Assures Kenyans Affordable Homes Are Safe Regardless of 2027 Election Outcome

Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga has assured Kenyans that homes acquired through the Affordable Housing Programme cannot be taken away because of a change in government after the 2027 General Election.Speakin…

Jun 19, 2026
Sheila Jepkorir Chebii’s Remains Arrive in Kenya Ahead of Burial
Diaspora

Sheila Jepkorir Chebii’s Remains Arrive in Kenya Ahead of Burial

The body of 25-year-old Sheila Jepkorir Chebii arrived in Kenya on Thursday, more than a month after her death in Australia, ahead of her burial in Elgeyo Marakwet County.Her remains landed in the country on Thursday…

Jun 19, 2026
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Kenyan DJ Jack Rooster Set to Open for Uncle Waffles in Milan
Diaspora

Kenyan DJ Jack Rooster Set to Open for Uncle Waffles in Milan

Kenyan Afro-House DJ and producer Jack Rooster will perform at Milan’s JustMe Club on 25 June, where he is scheduled to open for South African Amapiano star Uncle Waffles.Rooster, widely regarded as one of the pioneer…

Jun 19, 2026
US Embassy Issues Security Alert Ahead of June 25 Protests
Immigration

US Embassy Issues Security Alert Ahead of June 25 Protests

The United States Embassy in Nairobi has advised American citizens in Kenya to take extra precautions ahead of nationwide demonstrations planned for 25 June.In a security alert issued on 18 June, the embassy warned th…

Jun 19, 2026
Nairobi Developers Turn to Commercial Projects as Housing Demand Weakens
Real Estate

Nairobi Developers Turn to Commercial Projects as Housing Demand Weakens

The value of approved commercial building projects in Nairobi rose sharply in the first quarter of 2026, even as approvals for residential developments declined, according to new data from the Kenya National Bureau of…

Jun 18, 2026
Kenya Advances Mwalimu Majuu Programme to Connect Teachers with Global Jobs
Diaspora

Kenya Advances Mwalimu Majuu Programme to Connect Teachers with Global Jobs

Kenya is moving ahead with the implementation of the Mwalimu Majuu policy framework, a government programme aimed at helping teachers secure employment opportunities abroad while protecting their rights and welfare.Th…

Jun 18, 2026
US Embassy in Nairobi to Close on June 19 for Juneteenth Holiday
Diaspora

US Embassy in Nairobi to Close on June 19 for Juneteenth Holiday

The United States Embassy in Nairobi will be closed on Friday, 19 June, in observance of Juneteenth, a federal holiday in the United States. Routine consular services will not be available during the closure, with nor…

Jun 18, 2026
Tribunal Blocks ODM Bid to Oust Sifuna Over Procedural Flaws
Kenya

Tribunal Blocks ODM Bid to Oust Sifuna Over Procedural Flaws

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has ruled that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) did not follow proper procedure in its attempt to remove Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the party’s Secretary General.In a j…

Jun 18, 2026
KNBS Survey Shows Most Diaspora Remittances Spent on Household Needs
Diaspora

KNBS Survey Shows Most Diaspora Remittances Spent on Household Needs

Kenyan households received an estimated Ksh931.8 billion in remittances between June 2024 and May 2025, with most of the money spent on food, household goods, education and healthcare, according to a new survey by the…

Jun 18, 2026
Kenya Deports Taiwanese Scientist, Reaffirms One-China Policy
Kenya

Kenya Deports Taiwanese Scientist, Reaffirms One-China Policy

Kenya has deported a Taiwanese scientist who attempted to enter the country using a passport that Nairobi does not recognise, reaffirming its commitment to the one-China policy.The scientist was denied entry in Mombas…

Jun 18, 2026
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