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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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Lost or Expired Green Card? Here's How to Return to the US Without Travel Disruptions
Immigration

Lost or Expired Green Card? Here's How to Return to the US Without Travel Disruptions

US lawful permanent residents are facing increased scrutiny when returning to the country, with some reportedly being denied entry after lengthy periods abroad.Lawful permanent residents remain subject to specific imm…

Jun 17, 2026
Kenyans in South Africa Appeal for Repatriation as Xenophobic Violence Escalates
Diaspora

Kenyans in South Africa Appeal for Repatriation as Xenophobic Violence Escalates

Kenyan nationals living in South Africa are calling on their government to help them return home, with community leaders saying at least 50 people have formally requested evacuation or voluntary repatriation amid risi…

Jun 17, 2026
Missing Kenyan Worker Found Alive in UAE After Year-Long Disappearance
Diaspora

Missing Kenyan Worker Found Alive in UAE After Year-Long Disappearance

Stephen Mwangi Kimani, a 46-year-old father of two from Githunguri, Kiambu County, has been found alive in the United Arab Emirates after nearly a year without contact with his family.His relatives had feared the wors…

Jun 16, 2026
Adelaide Vigil Honours Sheila Chebii, Calls for Answers Over Her Death
Diaspora

Adelaide Vigil Honours Sheila Chebii, Calls for Answers Over Her Death

Women of Colour, led by the Legetyo Queens, gathered on the steps of Parliament House in Adelaide on Tuesday to honour Sheila Chebii and call for greater transparency over the circumstances of her death.The vigil, hel…

Jun 16, 2026
Rent Demands Do Not Guarantee Land Ownership, Court Says
Kenya

Rent Demands Do Not Guarantee Land Ownership, Court Says

The Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling granting ownership of a Nairobi property to a long-term occupier under adverse possession, clarifying that only recovery of possession through re-entry or court action can stop…

Jun 16, 2026
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Victims in Mwingi Mass Grave Died from Strangulation, Stabbing and Severe Head Trauma
Kenya

Victims in Mwingi Mass Grave Died from Strangulation, Stabbing and Severe Head Trauma

Seven bodies exhumed from a suspected mass grave in Mwingi, Kitui County, have been confirmed to have died from violent injuries, according to post-mortem findings.Chief Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor said auto…

Jun 16, 2026
United States Remains Kenya’s Top Source of Diaspora Remittances
Diaspora

United States Remains Kenya’s Top Source of Diaspora Remittances

The United States contributed KSh405 billion in remittances to Kenya between June 2024 and May 2025, accounting for 43.5 percent of all funds sent home by Kenyans living abroad, according to a new survey by the Kenya…

Jun 16, 2026
Stranded Kenyan Woman in Oman Set to Return Home After Agency Support
Diaspora

Stranded Kenyan Woman in Oman Set to Return Home After Agency Support

A Kenyan migrant worker stranded in Oman is preparing to return home after receiving financial assistance from the recruitment agency that arranged her employment abroad.Florence Muthoni travelled to Oman in 2022 in s…

Jun 16, 2026
Kenyan Diaspora Church Opens New 10-Acre Campus in Olympia
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora Church Opens New 10-Acre Campus in Olympia

Umoja Presbyterian Church opened a new campus in Olympia, Washington, on 14 June 2026, marking a major expansion of its ministry and community presence in the Pacific Northwest.The new site occupies a 10-acre property…

Jun 16, 2026
Job Abroad Brings Early Difficulties for Kenyan Woman in Romania
Diaspora

Job Abroad Brings Early Difficulties for Kenyan Woman in Romania

A Kenyan woman who recently moved to Romania for work says a recruitment agency representative kept her passport after an immigration registration process, leaving her uncertain about her status in a foreign country.S…

Jun 16, 2026
KNBS: Most Kenyans Returning Home Do So After Overseas Contracts Expire
Diaspora

KNBS: Most Kenyans Returning Home Do So After Overseas Contracts Expire

Most Kenyans who returned from abroad between June 2024 and May 2025 did so after their employment contracts ended or their jobs were terminated, according to a new survey by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (K…

Jun 16, 2026
State Launches Construction Plan for Raila Odinga Mausoleum
Kenya

State Launches Construction Plan for Raila Odinga Mausoleum

The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) has opened the tendering process for the construction of a KSh30 million mausoleum dedicated to the late Raila Odinga, with bids due by 25 June 2026.In a notice issued on Tuesday, 1…

Jun 16, 2026
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Why Young Kenyans Are Choosing Apartments Over Land
Real Estate

Why Young Kenyans Are Choosing Apartments Over Land

Young Kenyan investors are increasingly buying apartments instead of land, attracted by rental income opportunities, easier financing and changing urban lifestyles.For many years, land was regarded as one of the most…

Jun 15, 2026
Why More Homeowners Are Regretting Hidden Roof Designs
Real Estate

Why More Homeowners Are Regretting Hidden Roof Designs

Homeowners with hidden roof designs are reporting persistent leaks, with construction experts attributing many of the problems to poor drainage systems, inadequate waterproofing and improper installation.In Gikambura…

Jun 15, 2026
Water Supply Cut to Hit Nairobi Estates as NCWSC Repairs Major Pipeline Leak
Kenya

Water Supply Cut to Hit Nairobi Estates as NCWSC Repairs Major Pipeline Leak

Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) will suspend water supply to several parts of Nairobi from 10 p.m. on Monday, 15 June 2026, until midday on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, to repair a leak on a major transmissi…

Jun 15, 2026
UK Introduces Visa Refunds and Faster Expansion Visas to Draw Global Talent
Immigration

UK Introduces Visa Refunds and Faster Expansion Visas to Draw Global Talent

The UK government has introduced two measures to support business growth and attract skilled international workers, including visa fee reimbursements for eligible employers and faster sponsor licence approvals for ove…

Jun 15, 2026
Justice at Last? Kenya Begins Compensation for Protest Victims
Kenya

Justice at Last? Kenya Begins Compensation for Protest Victims

Kenya will begin compensating more than 1,000 verified victims of protest-related human rights abuses within days under a government programme backed by Sh2 billion in the 2025/26 supplementary budget.The announcement…

Jun 15, 2026
Citizenship for Sale: How Foreign Nationals Secure Kenyan IDs and Passports for Sh 15,000
Kenya

Citizenship for Sale: How Foreign Nationals Secure Kenyan IDs and Passports for Sh 15,000

An undercover investigation has uncovered a criminal network within Kenya’s civil registration system that is allegedly selling national identity documents and passports to foreign nationals through corrupt government…

Jun 15, 2026
Seven Kenyan Seafarers Return Home After Release From Tanzanian Detention
Diaspora

Seven Kenyan Seafarers Return Home After Release From Tanzanian Detention

Seven Kenyan seafarers have returned home after their release from detention in Tanzania, where they had been sentenced to 20 years in prison on human trafficking charges.The crew members arrived at Moi International…

Jun 15, 2026
From Jua Kali to Alabama: Kenyan Mechanic Builds Thriving Auto Business in the US
Diaspora

From Jua Kali to Alabama: Kenyan Mechanic Builds Thriving Auto Business in the US

Kenyan mechanic Evanson Kaggia has built a successful automotive repair business in Alabama, United States, demonstrating how technical skills acquired through vocational training can create opportunities beyond Kenya…

Jun 15, 2026
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