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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 Families Struggle as Diaspora Remittances Decline Amid Global Crises

Kenyan families are facing growing financial pressure as remittances from abroad decline sharply, driven by conflict in the Middle East and rising living costs in Western countries. The drop in overseas income is affe…

May 19, 2026

Diaspora

Kenyan Nurse Jackie Omino Dies During Surgery in Sweden

Jackie Omino, a Kenyan nurse based in Sweden, died on 14 May while undergoing surgery at Karolinska Hospital in Stockholm.Her death has deeply affected the Kenyan community in Sweden and prompted tributes from friends…

May 19, 2026

Kenya

US Issues Updated Travel Advisory for Kenya, Urges Increased Caution

The United States Department of State has updated its travel advisory for Kenya, urging US citizens to exercise increased caution due to security and health concerns.Kenya remains classified as a Level 2 risk destinat…

May 19, 2026

Immigration

Green Card Holders Warned: Long Stays Abroad Could Lead to Loss of US Residency

Lawful permanent residents who spend more than a year outside the United States risk losing their right to return unless they secure the proper travel documents before departure. Immigration authorities say extended a…

May 19, 2026

Diaspora

From US Military Officer to African Logistics Entrepreneur: The Journey of Charles Thuo

Charles Thuo left a career in aerospace engineering and military service in the United States to build Apexloads, a company focused on improving logistics and transport systems across Africa.Born in Pumwani and raised…

May 19, 2026

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Kenya

DCI Takes Over Investigation Into Killing of Gospel Singer Rachel Wandeto

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has taken over investigations into the killing of gospel musician Rachel Wandeto, who died after being set on fire in Mwiki, Kasarani.Wandeto was attacked on 16 May whi…

May 19, 2026

Immigration

H-1B and Green Card Applicants Warned Over Costly Signature Mistakes

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is set to introduce stricter signature requirements for immigration applications from 10 July 2026, allowing the agency to reject or deny petitions if signatures are…

May 19, 2026

Immigration

US Asylum Applicants Risk Losing Work Permits Over Unpaid Annual Fee

The Department of Homeland Security will require asylum applicants in the United States to pay an annual fee of US$102 from 29 May 2026, under a new rule that links continued processing of asylum claims to timely paym…

May 19, 2026

Diaspora

From Bomet to Global Science: How Dr Linda Sambay-Langat Built an International Chemistry Career

Kenyan chemist Dr Linda Sambay-Langat has built an international career in industrial and pharmaceutical research, applying molecular science to sectors ranging from medicine to energy production.Born in Chebungei vil…

May 19, 2026

Kenya

Kindiki: Cutting Fuel Taxes Too Deeply Would Hurt Key Public Programmes

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defended the government’s fuel taxation policy, saying petroleum levies remain necessary to fund roads, education and social protection programmes.Speaking on Tuesday, Kindiki said…

May 19, 2026

Diaspora

Eldoret Woman Dies in Australia Weeks After Moving Abroad

The Kenyan community is mourning the death of Sheila Jepkorir Chebii, a young woman from Kimumu in Eldoret, who died in Sydney on Sunday, 17 May, just weeks after moving to Australia.Sheila had travelled to Australia…

May 19, 2026

Kenya

Matatu Operators Suspend Nationwide Strike for One Week After Government Talks

Matatu operators have suspended their nationwide strike for one week after agreeing to hold talks with the government over fuel prices and other concerns.The decision was announced by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchu…

May 19, 2026

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Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora Celebrates Sporting Achievements and Cultural Innovation Amid Global Recognition

In a vibrant display of talent and resilience, recent developments in the world of sports and culture have provided a fresh wave of pride for Kenyans living abroad. As the Kenyan diaspora in the United States and othe…

May 19, 2026

Diaspora

Kenyans in the Diaspora Reflect on Recent Events Impacting African Identity and Safety

Recent events in the African continent have resonated deeply with Kenyan-Americans and other members of the African diaspora, prompting reflections on cultural identity, safety, and the broader implications of African…

May 19, 2026

Immigration

American Universities Warn Visa Delays Could Hurt International Student Enrolment

US universities and higher education groups have urged the State Department to speed up student visa processing ahead of the autumn enrolment period, warning that delays could reduce international admissions and harm…

May 18, 2026

Diaspora

Kenya to Host Virtual Investment Forum for Citizens in Gulf Countries

Kenya’s State Department for Diaspora Affairs will host a virtual investment forum for Kenyans living in Gulf countries on 23 May 2026 at 5:00 p.m Gulf time. The session, organised with the Embassy of Kenya in Abu Dha…

May 18, 2026

Diaspora

The High Cost of Bringing Kenyans Home After Death Overseas

As more Kenyans die while living or working abroad, families are facing the high cost and complex process of returning human remains home for burial, with repatriation expenses from countries such as the United States…

May 18, 2026

Kenya

Four Killed, Hundreds Arrested as Fuel Protests Rock Kenya

Four people were killed and more than 30 injured during protests over rising fuel prices across several parts of Kenya on Monday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said, as police arrested 348 people in co…

May 18, 2026

Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora Mourns Deaths of Two Young Kenyans in Australia and the US

The Kenyan diaspora is mourning the deaths of Sheila Jepkorir Chebii in Sydney and Biko Miregwa in Seattle, with families and community members in Australia and the United States paying tribute to the two young Kenyan…

May 18, 2026

Diaspora

Kenyan Patient Left Stranded in India Following Suspended Liver Surgery

A Bungoma County employee remains stranded in India after a planned liver transplant was suspended when her family failed to raise the required hospital deposit.Kate Nabutola travelled to India with her sister and a p…

May 18, 2026