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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 and Zimbabwean Entrepreneurs Bring White Maize Farming to Australia
Diaspora

Kenyan and Zimbabwean Entrepreneurs Bring White Maize Farming to Australia

African-born entrepreneurs Paul Irungu and Handson Ndahanga have established a commercial white maize farming operation in Victoria, supplying a growing market driven by Australia’s African communities.Australia’s agr…

Jun 12, 2026
Melbourne’s Kenyan Community Mourns the Loss of Josef Otieno Auma Oduwo
Diaspora

Melbourne’s Kenyan Community Mourns the Loss of Josef Otieno Auma Oduwo

The Kenyan community in Melbourne is mourning the death of Josef Otieno Auma Oduwo, who died peacefully in his sleep on 27 May 2026 following a brief illness.His death has been felt across Australia and Kenya, where h…

Jun 12, 2026
Government Assures Kenyans Affordable Housing Homes Are Legally Protected
Real Estate

Government Assures Kenyans Affordable Housing Homes Are Legally Protected

The government has assured Kenyans that homes purchased under the Affordable Housing Programme remain legally protected, following remarks by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua warning against investing in the s…

Jun 12, 2026
Kenyan Embassy Dismisses Claims of New Kuwait Ban on Domestic Workers
Diaspora

Kenyan Embassy Dismisses Claims of New Kuwait Ban on Domestic Workers

The Kenyan Embassy in Kuwait has rejected reports that the Gulf state has introduced a new ban on the recruitment of Kenyan domestic workers, saying the claims are based on a misunderstanding of recent directives issu…

Jun 12, 2026
After World Cup Visa Setback, Somali Referee Artan Lands UEFA Super Cup Assignment
World

After World Cup Visa Setback, Somali Referee Artan Lands UEFA Super Cup Assignment

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan will officiate the UEFA Super Cup match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg on 12 August, UEFA has confirmed.The appointment comes after a difficult summer for…

Jun 11, 2026
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Kenyans in Australia Pay Tribute to Student Who Died Days Before Graduation
Diaspora

Kenyans in Australia Pay Tribute to Student Who Died Days Before Graduation

The Kenyan community in Australia is mourning the death of June Chebet Kili, a student at the University of Newcastle who died on Sunday, 1 June 2026, just weeks before her scheduled graduation.Chebet had been receivi…

Jun 11, 2026
Budget 2026/27: Is Kenya Listening to its Diaspora or Only Counting Their Remittances?
Diaspora

Budget 2026/27: Is Kenya Listening to its Diaspora or Only Counting Their Remittances?

Diaspora leaders and opposition politicians are urging the government to give greater weight to overseas Kenyans in economic planning as preparations continue for Kenya’s 2026/27 Budget Statement.According to data fro…

Jun 11, 2026
Githunguri family appeals for help after kin goes missing in UAE
Diaspora

Githunguri family appeals for help after kin goes missing in UAE

A family in Githunguri, Kiambu County, is appealing for help in locating their relative, Stephen Mwangi Kimani, who has been missing in the United Arab Emirates for several months.The 46-year-old father of two reporte…

Jun 11, 2026
Kenyan Workers Allege Underpayment at US Consulate Construction Site in Milan
Diaspora

Kenyan Workers Allege Underpayment at US Consulate Construction Site in Milan

Kenyan workers employed on the construction of a new United States consulate in Milan have alleged underpayment and poor working conditions, prompting an investigation by Italian prosecutors.The allegations concern a…

Jun 11, 2026
Mbadi Presents 2026/27 Budget, Highlights Expansion of Hustler Fund and MSME Support
Kenya

Mbadi Presents 2026/27 Budget, Highlights Expansion of Hustler Fund and MSME Support

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on Thursday presented Kenya’s 2026/27 Budget Statement to Parliament, outlining measures aimed at expanding access to affordable credit, supporting micro, small and medium-sized e…

Jun 11, 2026
Mbadi Makes Grand Entrance to Parliament in a Customised Car
Kenya

Mbadi Makes Grand Entrance to Parliament in a Customised Car

Kenya’s National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on Thursday presented the 2026/27 Budget Statement to Parliament, outlining a Sh4.84 trillion spending plan and announcing plans to introduce a new Planning Bill…

Jun 11, 2026
Commercial Property No Longer the Guaranteed Investment It Once Was
Real Estate

Commercial Property No Longer the Guaranteed Investment It Once Was

Nairobi’s office property market continues to face high vacancy rates, with landlords across key commercial districts struggling to attract tenants despite offering incentives and lower rents.The city’s skyline, once…

Jun 11, 2026
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US-Based Kenyan Woman Warns Alcohol Is Destroying Diaspora Dreams
Diaspora

US-Based Kenyan Woman Warns Alcohol Is Destroying Diaspora Dreams

A Kenyan woman based in the United States, Latuk Chepkemoi, has warned that alcohol abuse is undermining the ambitions of many people in the diaspora, describing it as a “silent dream killer” that damages careers, fam…

Jun 11, 2026
Gachagua, Natembeya Unite Ahead of Western Kenya Opposition Tour
Kenya

Gachagua, Natembeya Unite Ahead of Western Kenya Opposition Tour

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua met Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya in Nairobi on Thursday as opposition leaders prepare for a political tour of Western Kenya starting on Friday.The breakfast meeting fo…

Jun 11, 2026
Kenyan Diaspora Mourns Man Killed in Australian Traffic Crash
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora Mourns Man Killed in Australian Traffic Crash

The Kenyan community in Australia is mourning the death of Brian Karanja, founder of Adaptive Aid Solutions, who was killed in a road accident.Karanja was widely respected for his work through Adaptive Aid Solutions…

Jun 10, 2026
Opposition Unveils Sh4.32 Trillion ‘People’s Budget’, Challenges Ruto’s Spending Plan
Kenya

Opposition Unveils Sh4.32 Trillion ‘People’s Budget’, Challenges Ruto’s Spending Plan

Kenya’s opposition has unveiled a Sh4.32 trillion alternative budget ahead of the presentation of the 2026/27 national budget, proposing increased spending on social programmes and youth employment while reducing reli…

Jun 10, 2026
Government Bans Illegal Hospital Charges for Civil Servants Under New SHA Tariffs
Kenya

Government Bans Illegal Hospital Charges for Civil Servants Under New SHA Tariffs

Kenya's government has introduced a new tariff framework under the Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund (POMSF), standardising charges across contracted hospitals and prohibiting unauthorised fees for civil servants.He…

Jun 10, 2026
How a Stolen Chicken and Ugali Accusation Led to 20-Year Jail Terms for Four Brothers
Kenya

How a Stolen Chicken and Ugali Accusation Led to 20-Year Jail Terms for Four Brothers

Four brothers have each been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the murder of their neighbour in Bungoma County after a dispute over alleged theft led to a fatal assault.The High Court in Bungoma convicted John Kweyu…

Jun 10, 2026
Kenyan Woman in Dubai Seeks Help to Return Home After Sudden Paralysis
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman in Dubai Seeks Help to Return Home After Sudden Paralysis

A Kenyan domestic worker receiving treatment in the United Arab Emirates has appealed for assistance to return home after a serious medical condition left her unable to walk or work.Millicent Chepkemboi, from Kemeloi…

Jun 10, 2026
From Nakuru to Jerusalem: How a Kenyan Challenged Israel's Immigration Rules
Diaspora

From Nakuru to Jerusalem: How a Kenyan Challenged Israel's Immigration Rules

Yehuda Kimani, a Kenyan convert to Judaism, played a central role in a legal challenge that led Israel to recognise Conservative Jewish conversions performed in Uganda under the Law of Return.Born Francis Kimani Njogu…

Jun 10, 2026
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