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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

Real Estate

Why Kenyan Homebuyers Want More Than Just Buildings

Kenya’s real estate sector is shifting towards developments centred on services, experience, and long-term engagement, as developers combine property with hospitality, wellness, and flexible working environments.Accor…

May 15, 2026

Kenya

Sifuna, Maraga Camps Back Joint Opposition Bid Against Ruto

Kenya’s opposition leaders have pledged to unite behind a single presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election during a gathering in Kisii attended by senior political figures from across the country. Speaking…

May 15, 2026

Diaspora

Kenyan Mother Breaks Down After Losing Two Sons Abroad Within One Week

A family in Kiambu County is mourning the death of George Chira Njuguna, who died in Dubai on 14 April, just two weeks after travelling there in search of work opportunities. His relatives are now seeking KSh 800,000…

May 15, 2026

Immigration

New US Deportation Drive Expands Focus to Green Card Holders

The United States is facing growing pressure overseas and at home as tensions in the Middle East coincide with an expansion of immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.In testimony before senators, Admir…

May 15, 2026

Kenya

Matatu Operators Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Sharp Fuel Price Hike

Public transport operators have threatened a nationwide matatu strike from Monday after the government announced sharp increases in fuel prices, including a steep rise in diesel costs.The dispute followed new fuel pri…

May 15, 2026

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Kenya

Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Slitting Teenage Mother’s Throat After Rejection

A High Court in Mombasa has sentenced 22-year-old Lewis Kazungu Charo to 20 years in prison for the killing of 17-year-old Faridah Changawa in Kilifi after she rejected his sexual advances.Changawa, a young mother who…

May 15, 2026

Real Estate

Kenya Launches Historic Postgraduate University at Konza Technopolis

Kenya has formally established the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology as a specialised postgraduate university focused on science, technology and advanced research following the award of a charter by W…

May 15, 2026

Kenya

Gachagua Says DCP Growing Stronger in Rift Valley Despite Emurua Defeat

The Democratic Change Party (DCP) has described its performance in the Emurua Dikirr parliamentary by-election as a significant step in expanding its influence in the Rift Valley, despite losing the seat to the United…

May 15, 2026

Diaspora

How the African Diaspora Is Driving the Rise of Digital Mourning

African funerals are increasingly being shaped by digital technology, with families now livestreaming services and using online platforms to connect relatives living abroad.In the past, funerals were largely defined b…

May 15, 2026

Kenya

Kenya Fuel Prices Surge as Petrol Rises by Ksh16.65 and Diesel by Ksh46.29

Fuel prices in Kenya have risen sharply, with petrol increasing by Ksh16.65 per litre and diesel by Ksh46.29, according to Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi. Kerosene prices remain unchanged follow…

May 15, 2026

Immigration

Germany Opens 2027 Teaching Programme for Kenyan German Teachers

Germany has opened applications for the 2027 PAD Professional Development Programme, which will place experienced Kenyan teachers of German in schools across Germany for nearly a year.The programme was announced by th…

May 14, 2026

Kenya

Man Charged Over Killing of Form Two Student Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

The High Court in Mombasa has sentenced 22-year-old Lewis Kazungu Charo to 20 years in prison after he admitted killing 17-year-old Farida Kadzo, a Form Two student from Kilifi County.Lady Justice Wendy Kagendo Michen…

May 14, 2026

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Immigration

Latest Green Card Bulletin Reveals Major Updates for Applicants

The United States Department of State’s June 2026 Visa Bulletin shows gains in the F2A family category alongside retrogression in key employment-based categories for India.The F2A category, which covers spouses and un…

May 14, 2026

Real Estate

Nairobi House Prices Shift as Luxury Two-Bedroom Homes Fall to Sh8 Million

The price of a two-bedroom stand-alone house in Nairobi’s high-end suburbs has dropped sharply to Sh8 million, down from Sh22 million in 2022, according to data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics.The decline…

May 14, 2026

Kenya

TIFA Reveals Why Kindiki Leads Race to Be Ruto’s 2027 Running Mate

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is the preferred choice to remain President William Ruto’s running mate in the 2027 General Election, according to a new survey by Trends and Insights for Africa (Tifa) Research.The su…

May 14, 2026

Kenya

Ruto Emerges Top Presidential Choice as Sifuna Outperforms Oburu in ODM Popularity

A new opinion poll by Kenyan research firm TIFA Research places President William Ruto ahead in the early stages of the 2027 presidential race, with 24 percent of respondents backing him.The survey, conducted between…

May 14, 2026

Real Estate

Why Thousands of Kenyan Homeowners Still Pay Rent in Cities

Thousands of Kenyans are paying rent in cities despite owning homes elsewhere, as work, transport challenges and family needs keep them away from their properties.Michael Ogillo, who has worked in Nairobi for nearly 2…

May 14, 2026

Kenya

US Embassy in Nairobi Announces New Job Openings With Salaries Up to Ksh5.6 Million

The United States Embassy in Nairobi has announced several new job openings across its operations, including positions in supply management, protocol, and political affairs, with applications closing later this month…

May 14, 2026

Diaspora

Kenyan Nurse Lucy Kiprop Wins Nurse of the Year Award in the UK

Lucy Kiprop, a Kenyan nurse working in the United Kingdom, has been named Nurse of the Year 2026 at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Trust. The award was presented on 8 May in recognition of her professionalism, c…

May 14, 2026

Diaspora

PS Roseline Njogu Holds Talks With Kenyan Diaspora Leaders in Greece

Kenya has reaffirmed its support for citizens living abroad following a meeting in Athens between diaspora officials and leaders of the Kenyan community in Greece.The session was led by Roseline Njogu, the Principal S…

May 14, 2026