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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

Explainer: What the Americans First Act Would Mean for Kenyan Professionals Abroad
Immigration

Explainer: What the Americans First Act Would Mean for Kenyan Professionals Abroad

Republican lawmakers have introduced two immigration bills that would sharply reduce family-based migration, tighten employment visa rules, and expand merit-based admissions criteria in the United States.The proposed…

May 11, 2026
"Don't Lose Who You Are": Kenyans in Botswana Told to Guard Their Identity Abroad
Diaspora

"Don't Lose Who You Are": Kenyans in Botswana Told to Guard Their Identity Abroad

The Kenya Youth Diaspora Association (KEYDA) held a dialogue in Gaborone, Botswana, on 3 May 2026, bringing together young professionals and students from Kenya, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Zambia to discuss identity, set…

May 11, 2026
John Mbadi Says Mitumba Tax Proposal Will Return Through Finance Bill Amendments
Business

John Mbadi Says Mitumba Tax Proposal Will Return Through Finance Bill Amendments

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has confirmed that a proposed simplified tax on mitumba imports was left out of the Finance Bill 2026, but the government plans to reintroduce it through amendments during parliam…

May 11, 2026
Kenyan Teacher in Baltimore Helps Immigrant Children Find Their Voice
Diaspora

Kenyan Teacher in Baltimore Helps Immigrant Children Find Their Voice

A Kenyan teacher in Baltimore is helping immigrant children find their voice through English language learning.Miriam Chepkemoi, originally from Konoin in Bomet County, works as an English Language Development (ELD) t…

May 11, 2026
Thousands of Immigrants in the US Face Employment Uncertainty Amid DACA Delays
Immigration

Thousands of Immigrants in the US Face Employment Uncertainty Amid DACA Delays

Thousands of young immigrants in the United States are facing long delays in renewing their DACA protections, leaving many at risk of losing their jobs and becoming vulnerable to deportation.Recipients of Deferred Act…

May 11, 2026
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US Immigration Backlog Surpasses 11.6 Million Cases as Processing Times Stretch to 14 Months
Immigration

US Immigration Backlog Surpasses 11.6 Million Cases as Processing Times Stretch to 14 Months

The backlog of pending cases at the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has risen to more than 11.6 million, according to new data from the American Immigration Council (AIC). The figure has more than trip…

May 11, 2026
Kenyan-born Ex-military Man Wanted Over Criminal Damage in Salisbury
Diaspora

Kenyan-born Ex-military Man Wanted Over Criminal Damage in Salisbury

Police in Wiltshire have issued a public appeal to help locate 45-year-old Andrew Koske, who is wanted in connection with a criminal damage investigation in Salisbury. Officers have warned the public not to approach h…

May 11, 2026
Why Octopizzo Finds it Easier to Live in Europe Than in His Home City of Nairobi
Diaspora

Why Octopizzo Finds it Easier to Live in Europe Than in His Home City of Nairobi

Kenyan hip-hop artist Octopizzo has said that fame has made everyday life in Nairobi increasingly difficult, prompting him to spend more time abroad where he can live with greater privacy and freedom.The rapper said p…

May 11, 2026
'One Wrong Move and it's Over': Entrepreneur Reveals the Hidden Immigration Fears of International Students in the US
Immigration

'One Wrong Move and it's Over': Entrepreneur Reveals the Hidden Immigration Fears of International Students in the US

Entrepreneur Botir Nasridinov has shared an animated video highlighting the pressures international students face in maintaining their immigration status in the United States.In a LinkedIn post, Nasridinov reflected o…

May 11, 2026
Truck Drivers Halt Operations at Malaba and Busia After Uganda Detains Kenya Transporters Association Officials
Diaspora

Truck Drivers Halt Operations at Malaba and Busia After Uganda Detains Kenya Transporters Association Officials

Ugandan authorities have detained several representatives of the Kenya Transporters Association (KTA), prompting truck drivers to suspend operations at the Malaba and Busia border crossings. The disruption threatens c…

May 11, 2026
NEMA Invites Public Comment on Three High-rise Developments Planned for Nairobi and Mombasa
Real Estate

NEMA Invites Public Comment on Three High-rise Developments Planned for Nairobi and Mombasa

Kenya’s environmental regulator has invited the public to comment on three proposed high-rise developments in Nairobi and Mombasa, including large residential and mixed-use towers planned for Kileleshwa, Kilimani and…

May 10, 2026
Tragedy as Kiambu Boda Boda Rider Dies Just 13 Days After Arriving in Dubai for Work
Diaspora

Tragedy as Kiambu Boda Boda Rider Dies Just 13 Days After Arriving in Dubai for Work

A family in Ndumberi village, Kiambu County, is mourning the death of 28-year-old George Cira Njuguna, who died in Dubai two weeks after travelling there for work opportunities.Njuguna, known to friends as Gathate, le…

May 10, 2026
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FBI to Boost Kenya's Investigative Capacity With New Nairobi Office
Kenya

FBI to Boost Kenya's Investigative Capacity With New Nairobi Office

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will expand its operations in Nairobi under a new agreement with Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), including the creation of a regional anti-corruption rol…

May 10, 2026
Body of Missing Kenyan Man Zacchaeus Tallam Found in Oregon After Two-week Search
Diaspora

Body of Missing Kenyan Man Zacchaeus Tallam Found in Oregon After Two-week Search

Zacchaeus Tallam, a 46-year-old Kenyan man living in Oregon, was found dead on 9 May after disappearing nearly two weeks earlier. Tallam, known to friends as Tom, was last seen on 29 April in Bethany, a suburb of Port…

May 10, 2026
Kenyan Diaspora Gathers in West London for Murima UK Festival
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora Gathers in West London for Murima UK Festival

The Murima UK Festival brought together members of the Kenyan diaspora in Hounslow, West London, on Saturday, 9 May, for a celebration of culture and community engagement. The event also provided a forum for discussio…

May 10, 2026
Family holds symbolic funeral for Kenyan soldier who died fighting for Russia
Diaspora

Family holds symbolic funeral for Kenyan soldier who died fighting for Russia

Residents of Mukhunga Village in Busia County gathered over the weekend for a symbolic burial ceremony for Oscar Khagola Mutoka, a former Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) serviceman believed to have died while fighting for…

May 10, 2026
Kenyan Community Leader Kwame Otiende Wins London Council Seat in Hackney
Diaspora

Kenyan Community Leader Kwame Otiende Wins London Council Seat in Hackney

Kwame Otiende, a Kenyan-born community organiser, has been elected to Hackney Council after winning a seat in London Fields for the Green Party in the 7 May 2026 local elections.Otiende received 1,756 votes and was el…

May 9, 2026
Why Nairobi's Premium Offices Are Winning While Older Buildings Struggle
Real Estate

Why Nairobi's Premium Offices Are Winning While Older Buildings Struggle

Nairobi’s office market recorded a sharp improvement in 2025, with vacancy rates falling and demand rising for modern Grade A developments in areas such as Westlands and Upper Hill.According to Cytonn Research, the Na…

May 9, 2026
How One Kenyan Scholar is Helping Students Find Their Way to Germany
Diaspora

How One Kenyan Scholar is Helping Students Find Their Way to Germany

Kenyan political scientist Cyrus Robiro has launched Migratunity, an initiative that helps Kenyan students apply to universities in Germany and settle in the country after arrival.Robiro has nearly 20 years of experie…

May 9, 2026
Elizabeth Kangethe Loses Parsloes Seat After 15 Years on Barking Council
Diaspora

Elizabeth Kangethe Loses Parsloes Seat After 15 Years on Barking Council

Elizabeth Kangethe, the first British politician of Kenyan origin elected to public office, has lost her seat in Parsloes ward after Reform UK won all three positions in a major upset in Barking and Dagenham Council e…

May 9, 2026
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