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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

Ruto Stands Firm on School Fee Digitalisation Despite Growing Opposition
Kenya

Ruto Stands Firm on School Fee Digitalisation Despite Growing Opposition

President William Ruto has defended the government’s plan to require school fee payments to be made through the e-Citizen platform, despite ongoing opposition from educators, parents and civil society groups.Speaking…

May 9, 2026
How Kenyan Filmmaker Ronnie Nyauchi Edited His Way Into Hollywood
Diaspora

How Kenyan Filmmaker Ronnie Nyauchi Edited His Way Into Hollywood

Kenyan filmmaker Ronnie Nyauchi has secured a role in Hollywood post-production after moving from Nairobi to the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic and later working on major productions including Netflix’s Br…

May 8, 2026
No Embassy, No Help: Kenya's Diplomatic Gap Leaves Workers Trapped in Libya
Diaspora

No Embassy, No Help: Kenya's Diplomatic Gap Leaves Workers Trapped in Libya

Eight Kenyan men have been detained in Benghazi, Libya, for more than six weeks after being arrested during a dispute with their employers over unpaid wages.The men travelled to Libya late last year in search of work…

May 8, 2026
Why Kenyans Are Starting Their Mornings With a Glass of Warm Water — And What Doctors Say About It
Lifestyle

Why Kenyans Are Starting Their Mornings With a Glass of Warm Water — And What Doctors Say About It

Many Kenyans are adopting the habit of drinking warm water in the morning as part of daily wellness routines promoted online and inspired by Eastern health traditions.The practice, widely shared on social media under…

May 8, 2026
From Githunguri to the US: How Gospel Artist Naomi Kihuha Is Telling the Story of Kenyan Diaspora Life
Diaspora

From Githunguri to the US: How Gospel Artist Naomi Kihuha Is Telling the Story of Kenyan Diaspora Life

Kenyan gospel artist Naomi Kihuha has expanded her presence on Citizen TV’s Diaspora Connect, where she shares the experiences of Kenyans living in the United States and explores the realities of life abroad.Originall…

May 8, 2026
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Man Claims His H-1B Visa Has Been Renewed Ten Times — Can Employers Really Do That?
Immigration

Man Claims His H-1B Visa Has Been Renewed Ten Times — Can Employers Really Do That?

Certain H-1B visa holders in the United States can remain beyond the standard six-year limit if they are progressing through the employment-based green card system, under provisions set out in the American Competitive…

May 8, 2026
African Women in Diaspora Fuel Global Boom in Wigs and Hair Extensions
Diaspora

African Women in Diaspora Fuel Global Boom in Wigs and Hair Extensions

African women living in the diaspora are driving major growth in the global market for wigs, weaves, and hair extensions, increasing demand for premium products in cities across Europe and North America.Beauty supply…

May 8, 2026
Kenya MET Warns of Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Across Several Regions
Kenya

Kenya MET Warns of Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Across Several Regions

The Kenya Meteorological Service has warned that heavy rainfall is expected across several parts of the country from Friday, 8 May to Tuesday, 12 May 2026, with flooding likely in some areas.Western Kenya, the Rift Va…

May 8, 2026
At Least 15 Dead After Gold Mine Collapse in West Pokot
Kenya

At Least 15 Dead After Gold Mine Collapse in West Pokot

At least 15 people have died after a gold mine collapsed at Rumos Hills in West Pokot County. Rescue teams are searching for more miners feared trapped beneath the debris, while six survivors have been taken to the ho…

May 8, 2026
UK and German Institutions Offer Fully Funded Opportunities for Kenyan Students
Immigration

UK and German Institutions Offer Fully Funded Opportunities for Kenyan Students

Kenyan students can apply for two international scholarship programmes announced by institutions in the United Kingdom and Germany, offering funding for postgraduate study and professional training abroad.Aston Univer…

May 8, 2026
US Tightens Passport Rules for Citizens Owing Child Support
Immigration

US Tightens Passport Rules for Citizens Owing Child Support

The United States government has tightened enforcement of passport restrictions for citizens who owe more than $2,500 in unpaid child support, including Americans living abroad and dual nationals in Kenya.In a notice…

May 8, 2026
Kenyan-Born Man Reported Missing in Oregon as Search Intensifies
Diaspora

Kenyan-Born Man Reported Missing in Oregon as Search Intensifies

Authorities in Washington County, Oregon, are searching for Zacchaeus Tallam, a 46-year-old Kenyan-born man who was reported missing from the Bethany neighbourhood west of Portland after he was last seen on 29 April.T…

May 7, 2026
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US Police Launch Investigation Into Death of Kenyan Rugby Coach Felix Oloo
Diaspora

US Police Launch Investigation Into Death of Kenyan Rugby Coach Felix Oloo

The Washington State Patrol is investigating the death of former Kenyan rugby coach Felix Oloo, who died after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 405 in Washington State early on Monday morning.The incident happe…

May 7, 2026
Where Is Oburu Oginga? ODM Leader Misses Key Political Gatherings
Kenya

Where Is Oburu Oginga? ODM Leader Misses Key Political Gatherings

ODM leader Dr Oburu Oginga has missed several recent party events, prompting questions about his health and the party’s leadership plans.Dr Oginga, 82, has not appeared in public since attending the ODM Youth League C…

May 7, 2026
Family Seeks Help to Trace Kenyan Man Missing in Doha
Diaspora

Family Seeks Help to Trace Kenyan Man Missing in Doha

A family in Embu County is appealing for help to locate Harrison Waiganjo, who disappeared in Qatar shortly after travelling there in early 2023 to look for work.According to relatives, Waiganjo maintained regular com…

May 7, 2026
Canada Introduces New Rules for Foreign Students and Workers Seeking Status Restoration
Immigration

Canada Introduces New Rules for Foreign Students and Workers Seeking Status Restoration

Canada has changed its rules on restoring temporary resident status, allowing foreign students and workers to regain their legal status without automatically restoring their work or study permits at the same time.Unde…

May 7, 2026
UK-Based Kenyan Musician Richie Gathu Returns With New Single Lucky Me
Diaspora

UK-Based Kenyan Musician Richie Gathu Returns With New Single Lucky Me

Kenyan-born, UK-based musician Richie Gathu has released his new single, Lucky Me, marking his return to music after a year-long hiatus. The track also introduces his forthcoming conceptual album, 6 DEGREEZ. Gathu ste…

May 7, 2026
Government Launches Kazi Majuu Drive in Mombasa With 4,000 Gulf Jobs
Diaspora

Government Launches Kazi Majuu Drive in Mombasa With 4,000 Gulf Jobs

The Kenyan government has launched a new Kazi Majuu recruitment drive in Mombasa, offering more than 4,000 jobs in Gulf countries including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain.The three-day exer…

May 7, 2026
Kericho Man Found Living on Dubai Streets Flown Back to Kenya
Diaspora

Kericho Man Found Living on Dubai Streets Flown Back to Kenya

Brian Kipkoech, a man from Kericho who had been living homeless on the streets of Dubai, is returning to Kenya after a coordinated rescue effort by Kenyans living in the United Arab Emirates.He was scheduled to arrive…

May 7, 2026
Kenyan Family in Massachusetts Left Homeless After Devastating Fire
Diaspora

Kenyan Family in Massachusetts Left Homeless After Devastating Fire

A Kenyan family living in Lowell, Massachusetts, has been left homeless after a fire destroyed several homes in the Centraville neighbourhood on Tuesday afternoon.Arthur Gituku, his wife and their children had moved i…

May 7, 2026
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