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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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UK Tightens Rules for Universities Sponsoring International Students
Immigration

UK Tightens Rules for Universities Sponsoring International Students

The UK government has announced stricter requirements for universities that sponsor international students, warning that institutions that fail to meet higher standards could lose the ability to recruit from overseas…

Jun 5, 2026
Twelve Kenyan Students Head to China for Global Huawei ICT Competition Finals
Diaspora

Twelve Kenyan Students Head to China for Global Huawei ICT Competition Finals

Twelve Kenyan university students are representing the country at the Huawei ICT Competition finals in Shenzhen, China, where they will compete against teams from 40 countries.The students were selected from nearly 3…

Jun 5, 2026
New Zealand Expands English Language Rules for Foreign Workers
Immigration

New Zealand Expands English Language Rules for Foreign Workers

New Zealand will extend English language requirements for Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) applicants in skill level 3 occupations from 1 June 2026, requiring more foreign workers to demonstrate English proficienc…

Jun 5, 2026
Nairobi Landowners Warned as Authorities Move to Reclaim Protected Land
Real Estate

Nairobi Landowners Warned as Authorities Move to Reclaim Protected Land

The Nairobi Rivers Commission (NRC) has identified several properties in Lavington for possible demolition after finding that parts of the developments appear to encroach on protected riparian land along the Kibagare…

Jun 5, 2026
Why ‘God Did It’ Has Taken Over Social Media in Kenya
Kenya

Why ‘God Did It’ Has Taken Over Social Media in Kenya

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) says it recovered Sh65 million in cash during a search at the home of a senior Nairobi City County official who is under investigation for alleged financial misconduct…

Jun 4, 2026
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Kenyan Chef in US Pamela Mburo Ranks Eighth in Favourite Chef Contest with One Week Remaining
Diaspora

Kenyan Chef in US Pamela Mburo Ranks Eighth in Favourite Chef Contest with One Week Remaining

Kenyan-born chef Pamela Mburo is in eighth place in the Favourite Chef Competition in the United States, with one week remaining before the winner is announced.The competition offers a $25,000 cash prize, a feature in…

Jun 4, 2026
Ruto Defends US Ebola Quarantine Facility in Kenya
Kenya

Ruto Defends US Ebola Quarantine Facility in Kenya

Kenya’s decision to allow the United States to build an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base has become the subject of a dispute between the government, local residents and the courts.Speaking during a State…

Jun 4, 2026
Kenyans Slash Household Spending as Fuel and Transport Costs Rise Sharply – Report
Business

Kenyans Slash Household Spending as Fuel and Transport Costs Rise Sharply – Report

Kenya’s private sector recorded its sharpest contraction since July 2024 in May, as rising costs and weaker consumer spending weighed on business activity, according to the latest Stanbic Bank Purchasing Managers’ Ind…

Jun 4, 2026
Kenya’s Diaspora in the Nordics Prepares for Cultural Day in Stockholm
Diaspora

Kenya’s Diaspora in the Nordics Prepares for Cultural Day in Stockholm

Kenyans from across the Nordic region will gather in Stockholm on 27 June 2026 for the annual Kenya Cultural Day, one of the largest events organised by the Kenyan diaspora in Northern Europe.The celebration brings to…

Jun 4, 2026
20 US Flights Land in Kenya as Ebola Facility Construction Continues Despite Court Orders
Kenya

20 US Flights Land in Kenya as Ebola Facility Construction Continues Despite Court Orders

The United States has continued building an Ebola quarantine facility at a Kenyan air force base despite court orders suspending the project, with nearly 20 US military flights delivering personnel and equipment to th…

Jun 4, 2026
Sheila Chebii Investigation Sparks Racism Debate Among Australian Media Figures
Diaspora

Sheila Chebii Investigation Sparks Racism Debate Among Australian Media Figures

The death of 25-year-old Kenyan student Sheila Chebii in Sydney has led to questions about the lack of media coverage in Australia, despite widespread reporting and public discussion in Kenya.Chebii, who arrived in Au…

Jun 4, 2026
Alliance High School Closed After Fire Breaks Out in Mattress Store
Kenya

Alliance High School Closed After Fire Breaks Out in Mattress Store

A fire at Alliance High School in Kikuyu on Thursday morning led to the temporary closure of the school, with ten male students taken into police custody as investigations continue.The fire broke out in one of the sch…

Jun 4, 2026
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Diaspora Women Push Global Marketplace for Kenyan-Made Products
Diaspora

Diaspora Women Push Global Marketplace for Kenyan-Made Products

Diaspora women leaders have proposed the creation of a global digital marketplace for Kenyan-made products, aimed at linking women producers with international buyers through a diaspora-led investment and mentorship n…

Jun 4, 2026
Health Fraud: Kenyan Man in US Convicted for Deploying Fake Nurses to Care Facilities
Diaspora

Health Fraud: Kenyan Man in US Convicted for Deploying Fake Nurses to Care Facilities

A Kenyan man living in Washington State has been convicted of running a fraudulent nursing scheme that placed unqualified workers in healthcare facilities across the region.David Mungai Njenga, a resident of Kent, was…

Jun 4, 2026
Why Top Professionals Still Fail to Secure O-1 and EB-1A Visas
Immigration

Why Top Professionals Still Fail to Secure O-1 and EB-1A Visas

Applicants seeking O-1 and EB-1A visas for the United States are being advised that strong professional credentials alone may not be enough to secure approval, with experts stressing the importance of presenting a per…

Jun 3, 2026
Inside the Advanced NYPD Technology Kenya Plans to Introduce in Nairobi
Kenya

Inside the Advanced NYPD Technology Kenya Plans to Introduce in Nairobi

Kenya will establish a new metropolitan police unit in Nairobi after studying policing systems used by the New York Police Department (NYPD), Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced on Wednesday, 3 Jun…

Jun 3, 2026
Hostage-taker Shot Dead by FBI After Standoff at California Bank
World

Hostage-taker Shot Dead by FBI After Standoff at California Bank

The incident began on Tuesday afternoon when police received reports of a bomb threat and a man holding people against their will inside the multi-storey bank building.  Authorities immediately closed Bakersfield City…

Jun 3, 2026
Court Rejects Application to Compel State to Present Missing Mwenda Mbijiwe
Kenya

Court Rejects Application to Compel State to Present Missing Mwenda Mbijiwe

The High Court in Nairobi has dismissed an application seeking orders compelling the State to produce missing security analyst Mwenda Mbijiwe.In a ruling delivered at Milimani Law Courts, Justice Martin Muya said the…

Jun 3, 2026
Duale Names 12 Counties as Very High Risk in Ebola Preparedness Plan
Kenya

Duale Names 12 Counties as Very High Risk in Ebola Preparedness Plan

Kenya has stepped up Ebola preparedness measures, expanding surveillance, laboratory capacity and border screening amid regional concerns linked to outbreaks in neighbouring Uganda.Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale…

Jun 3, 2026
US Authorities List 45 Kenyans for Deportation
Diaspora

US Authorities List 45 Kenyans for Deportation

The number of Kenyan nationals identified for detention and deportation by United States authorities has increased from 15 to 45, according to new figures released by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS).The i…

Jun 3, 2026
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