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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.

9,240 articles

Diaspora

Kenyan Tea Takes Centre Stage at International Tea Day in Rome

Kenya showcased its tea industry at the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters in Rome during International Tea Day, where diplomats and delegates sampled traditional Kenyan teas an…

May 26, 2026

Immigration

Who Can Remain in the US During Green Card Processing? New Guidance for H-1B Holders

US immigration authorities have clarified that many H-1B visa holders may remain in the country while their applications for permanent residency are processed, easing concerns raised by an earlier policy statement.US…

May 26, 2026

Kenya

AI-Powered Business Aims to Formalise Kenya’s House Help Market

In 2011, Nairobi entrepreneur Evelyne Kihia, widely known as Madam Shiko, founded Maids of Honour Africa after struggling to find reliable domestic workers for her own household. The agency has since grown into a trai…

May 26, 2026

Diaspora

Kenyans in Australia to Hold Sydney March Demanding Justice for Sheila Chebii

Kenyans living in Australia will hold a peaceful march in Sydney on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, to demand accountability and transparency following the death of Sheila Chebii at Meriton Suites on Sussex Street earlier this…

May 26, 2026

Real Estate

Centum Hands Over High-end Apartments in Nairobi’s Rosslyn

Centum Real Estate has handed over the first 175 homes at its Cascadia apartment project in Nairobi’s Rosslyn district, marking the opening phase of the 400-unit development due for completion by December 2026.Nearly…

May 26, 2026

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Diaspora

Former Solicitor General Kennedy Ogeto’s Wife Rukia Dies After Cancer Battle in the US

The family of former Solicitor General Kennedy Ogeto is mourning the death of his wife, Rukia Mandari Ogeto, who died on Sunday in the United States after a prolonged battle with cancer.Rukia had been receiving treatm…

May 26, 2026

Kenya

Gachagua Appoints Senator John Methu as DCP Secretary General

Nyandarua Senator John Methu has been appointed Secretary General designate of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), replacing Hezron Obaga in a leadership reshuffle announced by former Deputy President Rigathi…

May 25, 2026

Real Estate

How Kileleshwa Changed From Quiet Suburb to Nairobi High-Rise Hub

Kileleshwa has changed rapidly from a low-density residential suburb into one of Nairobi’s most heavily developed high-rise neighbourhoods, driven by zoning changes, rising housing demand, and growing property values…

May 25, 2026

Immigration

Trump Orders State-Level Citizenship Databases in Bid to Curb Noncitizen Voting

President Donald Trump has ordered the Department of Homeland Security to compile citizenship records for every US state, arguing that the measure is needed to prevent noncitizens from voting in federal elections. The…

May 25, 2026

Diaspora

Kenyan Diplomat John Masila Named Valedictorian at Japan Language Institute

John Mutiso Masila of Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs graduated from the Japan Foundation Japanese International Language Centre in Osaka, where he was named valedictorian after completing an eight-month language…

May 25, 2026

Immigration

H-1B Workers Get Temporary Relief After USCIS Clarifies Green Card Rule

US immigration authorities have said that H-1B visa holders pursuing permanent residency are not expected to face immediate disruption, despite confusion caused by a proposed Trump administration rule on green card ap…

May 25, 2026

Diaspora

How “Sharp Boys” in Nairobi Exploited America’s Student Loan System

Investigators have linked Kenyan cybercrime networks to a large-scale fraud scheme targeting the United States student aid system, with millions of dollars in federal education funding diverted through fake student ap…

May 25, 2026

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Diaspora

Gachagua Praises Kenyan Diaspora Unity During UK Tour Stop in Peterborough

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua praised members of the Kenyan diaspora in Peterborough, United Kingdom, for their unity during a weekend meeting held as part of his ongoing UK tour.In a statement posted on hi…

May 25, 2026

Diaspora

Kenyans in Australia Criticise Embassy Response After Sheila Chebii’s Death

The death of 25-year-old Sheila Chebii in Sydney has prompted criticism from Kenyans in Australia, who say the Kenya High Commission in Canberra was slow to respond and failed to communicate clearly with the public.Ch…

May 25, 2026

Kenya

Uhuru Warns Kenya Against Return of Tribal Politics Ahead of 2027 Polls

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has warned against the rise of tribal politics in Kenya, urging leaders to focus on development and the economic challenges facing ordinary citizens ahead of the 2027 General Election…

May 25, 2026

Diaspora

Bishop George Kaye Buried After 210 Days as Family Struggles With US Repatriation Costs

The burial of Bishop George Kaye took place in Bungoma on Saturday, 23 May 2026, more than seven months after his death in the United States, following prolonged efforts to raise funds to return his body to Kenya.Bish…

May 25, 2026

Diaspora

Kenya Among Countries Drawn into Russia’s Expanding Mercenary Recruitment Effort

Russia has recruited at least 27,000 foreign nationals from more than 130 countries since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, according to a new report by rights groups.The findings, published by the Internati…

May 24, 2026

Immigration

What Trump’s New Immigration Policy Means for Kenyans Seeking US Green Cards

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced changes to how non-immigrants apply for adjustment of status to permanent residency, requiring most applicants to seek consular processing outside the…

May 24, 2026

Diaspora

Kenyan Community in Australia Plans Procession Over Death of Sheila Jepkorir Chebii

Kenyan community leaders in Australia have organised a peaceful procession to the Kenyan High Commission in Canberra on Tuesday, 26 May, following the death of 25-year-old Sheila Jepkorir Chebii in Sydney. Organisers…

May 24, 2026

Immigration

Do Immigrants in the US Pay More Taxes Than US-Born Citizens?

A new study by the Cato Institute has found that immigrants in the United States contributed significantly more in taxes than they received in government benefits between 1994 and 2023.The report states that immigrant…

May 24, 2026