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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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Australian Citizen Calls Out Authorities Over Lack of Attention to Sheila Chebii Case
Diaspora

Australian Citizen Calls Out Authorities Over Lack of Attention to Sheila Chebii Case

Kenyan student Sheila Chebii was found unresponsive on the balcony of an apartment complex in Sydney, prompting questions about the limited attention her death has received from Australian authorities and mainstream m…

Jun 8, 2026
Eric Omondi Freed on KSh100,000 Bond After Airport Arrest
Kenya

Eric Omondi Freed on KSh100,000 Bond After Airport Arrest

Kenyan comedian Eric Omondi has been released on a KSh100,000 bond after spending several days in police custody following his arrest at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.Omondi was arrested on 5 June upon arriving…

Jun 8, 2026
Kenyans in South Africa Brace for Tougher Immigration Rules Under New Government Reforms
Diaspora

Kenyans in South Africa Brace for Tougher Immigration Rules Under New Government Reforms

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a wide-ranging overhaul of the country’s immigration system, including stricter enforcement measures, expanded workplace inspections and the introduction of biomet…

Jun 8, 2026
New Zealand Tightens English Rules for Work Visa Applicants
Immigration

New Zealand Tightens English Rules for Work Visa Applicants

New Zealand will extend English language requirements to applicants for Accredited Employer Work Visas (AEWVs) in Skill Level 3 occupations from 1 June 2026.The change expands a rule that previously applied only to lo…

Jun 7, 2026
Why Mercy Tarus Is Trending Across Kenyan Social Media
Kenya

Why Mercy Tarus Is Trending Across Kenyan Social Media

Mercy Tarus was reported safe on Sunday after concerns about her welfare spread online following an extended period of silence on her social media accounts.Public concern grew throughout the day as users across Kenyan…

Jun 7, 2026
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Australia-Based Kenyan Leader Emily Korir Demands Answers in Sheila Chebii Death
Diaspora

Australia-Based Kenyan Leader Emily Korir Demands Answers in Sheila Chebii Death

Members of the Kenyan community in Australia are increasing pressure on authorities to provide answers over the death of Kenyan national Sheila Chebii in Sydney, with community leaders calling for a thorough and trans…

Jun 7, 2026
Charles Gatebe: The Kenyan Scientist Leading Climate Research at NASA
Diaspora

Charles Gatebe: The Kenyan Scientist Leading Climate Research at NASA

Dr Charles Gatebe, a Kenyan-born scientist who grew up in a rural household facing financial hardship, now serves as Chief of the Atmospheric Science Branch at NASA’s Ames Research Center in the United States.His jour…

Jun 7, 2026
Kenyan Workers in UAE Face Job Losses as Hospitality Sector Slows
Diaspora

Kenyan Workers in UAE Face Job Losses as Hospitality Sector Slows

Kenyan authorities have confirmed that a growing number of citizens working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have lost their jobs, with the hospitality sector experiencing the largest impact.The Kenyan Embassy in Abu…

Jun 7, 2026
2027 Bid: Kalonzo Vows to Dismantle State Capture
Kenya

2027 Bid: Kalonzo Vows to Dismantle State Capture

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has launched the KOMBOA Kenya platform, formally signalling his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election.The platform was unveiled at an event in Nairobi on Saturday atten…

Jun 7, 2026
Father, Wife and Two Sons Die in Suspected Acid Attack in Thika
Kenya

Father, Wife and Two Sons Die in Suspected Acid Attack in Thika

Four members of a family died following a violent domestic incident in Kiganjo Estate, Thika, on Friday evening.Police report that the incident occurred during a confrontation between a man and his estranged wife insi…

Jun 6, 2026
Outrage as Three Friends Killed in Machakos After Watching Champions League Final
Kenya

Outrage as Three Friends Killed in Machakos After Watching Champions League Final

Three young men were killed in Machakos after they were attacked by a mob while returning home from watching a football match.The victims—Kennedy Mutiso, 29, his younger brother Stanley Mutungu, 22, and their friend C…

Jun 6, 2026
Why Getting a Visa Has Become an Expensive Gamble for Many Kenyans
Immigration

Why Getting a Visa Has Become an Expensive Gamble for Many Kenyans

Former employees have alleged that staff at VFS Global centres in Kenya were encouraged to promote premium services to visa applicants, raising questions about how optional add-ons are marketed and sold.Applicants vis…

Jun 6, 2026
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What Trump's New Green Card Guidance Means for Immigrants
Immigration

What Trump's New Green Card Guidance Means for Immigrants

A new memorandum from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has created uncertainty among Green Card applicants and immigration lawyers over how adjustment of status applications will be assessed.The iss…

Jun 6, 2026
DCI Nabs Suspect Linked to KSh900,000 Fake Land Deal
Real Estate

DCI Nabs Suspect Linked to KSh900,000 Fake Land Deal

A man accused of involvement in a fraudulent land transaction worth KSh900,000 has been arrested in Othaya, Nyeri County, after months on the run from authorities.The suspect was apprehended during a covert operation…

Jun 6, 2026
Fatal Crash Reignites Debate Over Nganya Culture
Kenya

Fatal Crash Reignites Debate Over Nganya Culture

A customised 33-seater matatu known as Detat overturned on Enterprise Road in Nairobi’s Industrial Area on Wednesday night while performing dangerous stunts, killing five people and seriously injuring at least 12 othe…

Jun 6, 2026
Minnesota’s Kenyan Community Bids Farewell to Nurse Jessica Omoke
Diaspora

Minnesota’s Kenyan Community Bids Farewell to Nurse Jessica Omoke

Members of Minnesota’s Kenyan diaspora gathered on Friday to honour Jessica Omoke, a nurse and mother whose funeral service was held at The Edge Church in Brooklyn Park.The service, which began in the morning, was att…

Jun 5, 2026
KWS to Relocate Nairobi Animal Orphanage from Nairobi National Park
Kenya

KWS to Relocate Nairobi Animal Orphanage from Nairobi National Park

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced plans to relocate the Nairobi Animal Orphanage from Nairobi National Park to a new 89-hectare site opposite Bomas of Kenya as part of a major expansion of its wildlife re…

Jun 5, 2026
High Court Nullifies Maraga’s Advisory to Dissolve Parliament
Kenya

High Court Nullifies Maraga’s Advisory to Dissolve Parliament

The High Court has declared former Chief Justice David Maraga’s 2020 advisory recommending the dissolution of Parliament unconstitutional, null and void.In a judgment delivered on Friday, a five-judge bench ruled that…

Jun 5, 2026
Anti-Ebola Protesters in Nanyuki Threaten Fresh Demonstrations Over Quarantine Facility Plans
Kenya

Anti-Ebola Protesters in Nanyuki Threaten Fresh Demonstrations Over Quarantine Facility Plans

Seventeen protesters released on cash bail have threatened to resume demonstrations in Nanyuki unless plans for an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base are abandoned.The group was among 31 people arrested du…

Jun 5, 2026
Kenya–USA Tech Forum to Connect Diaspora Talent With Kenya's Digital Future
Immigration

Kenya–USA Tech Forum to Connect Diaspora Talent With Kenya's Digital Future

The Kenya–USA Tech Forum will take place at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia, from 24 to 26 June 2026, bringing together Kenyan-American technology professionals, academics and investors for the Diaspora In…

Jun 5, 2026
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