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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

DACA Status Not Enough to Stop Deportation Proceedings, US Panel Rules
Immigration

DACA Status Not Enough to Stop Deportation Proceedings, US Panel Rules

A US immigration appeals panel has ruled that immigration judges cannot end deportation proceedings solely on the basis of a person’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status.The decision comes from the Bo…

May 4, 2026
Kenyan Embassy Advises Nationals to Stay Alert as South African Protests Escalate
Diaspora

Kenyan Embassy Advises Nationals to Stay Alert as South African Protests Escalate

Kenyan High Commission in Pretoria has issued a security advisory urging Kenyans in South Africa to remain vigilant following renewed xenophobic violence.On 4 May, the mission advised citizens to avoid areas affected…

May 4, 2026
H-2B Cap Reached as 27,736 Visas for Foreign Workers Are Fully Subscribed
Immigration

H-2B Cap Reached as 27,736 Visas for Foreign Workers Are Fully Subscribed

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the second allocation of supplemental H-2B visas for fiscal year 2026 has been fully subscribed.  The allocation covered employment start dates from 1…

May 4, 2026
Meru Woman Stranded in Saudi Arabia for Two Months After Employer Dispute
Diaspora

Meru Woman Stranded in Saudi Arabia for Two Months After Employer Dispute

A Kenyan woman from Meru County is reportedly stranded in Saudi Arabia, where she has remained for two months under difficult conditions following a dispute with her employer.Jane Kathure Kanyua is said to have been c…

May 4, 2026
Kenyan Diaspora in the UK Backs Catherine Njenga in Aldershot Local Elections
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora in the UK Backs Catherine Njenga in Aldershot Local Elections

Kenyan community leaders in the United Kingdom have stepped up political engagement ahead of local elections in Aldershot, backing Labour Party candidate Catherine Njenga through organised canvassing efforts.Over the…

May 4, 2026
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Kenyan-born Minnesota Lawmaker Honoured at Sierra Leone Independence Event
Diaspora

Kenyan-born Minnesota Lawmaker Honoured at Sierra Leone Independence Event

Minnesota State Representative Huldah Momanyi Hilsley has received a Community Appreciation Award during Sierra Leone’s 65th Independence Day celebrations in Minnesota.The award was presented by the Sierra Leone Commu…

May 4, 2026
Lydia Kabute: Kenyan Care Worker Confronts 15-Year UK Settlement Delay
Diaspora

Lydia Kabute: Kenyan Care Worker Confronts 15-Year UK Settlement Delay

A proposed extension to the qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain in the UK has raised concern among migrant care workers, many of whom already face difficult working conditions.Lydia, a 41-year-old mother…

May 4, 2026
Nobert Matara: Kenyan Man in Delaware Pleads Guilty to Murder of Tracy Nyariki
Diaspora

Nobert Matara: Kenyan Man in Delaware Pleads Guilty to Murder of Tracy Nyariki

A Delaware man has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the death of 31-year-old Tracy Nyariki.On 29 April 2026, the Delaware Department of Justice confirmed that 33-year-old Nobert Matara admitted responsibility…

May 4, 2026
Kirinyaga Family Seeks Answers After Son Allegedly Dies in Russia–Ukraine War
Diaspora

Kirinyaga Family Seeks Answers After Son Allegedly Dies in Russia–Ukraine War

A family in Kirinyaga County believes their 23-year-old son, Eric Mwangi Nyambura, died after being taken to the Russia–Ukraine war under the promise of overseas employment.Eric, from Githaiti village in Ndia Constitu…

May 4, 2026
Ten Years On, No Answers in the Case of Missing Kenyan Nurse in Massachusetts
Diaspora

Ten Years On, No Answers in the Case of Missing Kenyan Nurse in Massachusetts

The disappearance of Kenyan-born nurse Jennifer Mbugua in Massachusetts in May 2014 remains unsolved more than a decade later.Mbugua, aged 31 at the time, was living in Fall River when she was last seen on 23 May 2014…

May 4, 2026
US-Based Kenyan Woman Found Dead in Washington Apartment
Diaspora

US-Based Kenyan Woman Found Dead in Washington Apartment

Mumbi Ndonga, a 34-year-old Kenyan woman living in the United States, has died, leaving her family and community in mourning.Ms Ndonga was the daughter of Rev. Dr Robert Ndonga of Fountain of Life Ministry and Lucy Nd…

May 3, 2026
High-End Nairobi Properties Flagged for Demolition Drive
Kenya

High-End Nairobi Properties Flagged for Demolition Drive

Hundreds of residents at Elite Court in Kilimani are facing eviction as Nairobi County moves to demolish the estate for encroaching on riparian land along Ole Dume Road.Governor Johnson Sakaja said the estate lies wit…

May 3, 2026
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Britain-Born Kenya Midfielder Zech Obiero Completes Loan Move to Tranmere Rovers
Diaspora

Britain-Born Kenya Midfielder Zech Obiero Completes Loan Move to Tranmere Rovers

Kenya U20 international Zech Obiero has joined Tranmere Rovers on loan from Leyton Orient until the end of the 2025/26 season.The 21-year-old midfielder will remain at Prenton Park from 2 February to 31 May, with no o…

May 3, 2026
Gachagua Vows to Back Opposition Flagbearer in 2027 Race
Kenya

Gachagua Vows to Back Opposition Flagbearer in 2027 Race

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said his presidential ambitions will not divide the opposition coalition as it works to agree on a single candidate for the 2027 General Election.Speaking at a church service in K…

May 3, 2026
Kenyan Care Worker in the UK Describes Gruelling Hours and Withheld Pay
Diaspora

Kenyan Care Worker in the UK Describes Gruelling Hours and Withheld Pay

Lydia Kabute, a Kenyan care worker in the UK, has described long hours, withheld pay, and insecure working conditions under the care visa system.Kabute moved to Britain in 2023 under the care worker visa route, joinin…

May 3, 2026
Nairobi Apartment Prices Fall as Demand Shifts to Standalone Homes
Real Estate

Nairobi Apartment Prices Fall as Demand Shifts to Standalone Homes

Apartment prices across several Nairobi suburbs have declined over the past year, with Westlands and Upper Hill recording the steepest drops at 7.9 percent and 6.8 percent respectively, according to the latest HassCon…

May 2, 2026
Eight Kenyans Detained in Libya After Wage Dispute
Diaspora

Eight Kenyans Detained in Libya After Wage Dispute

Eight Kenyan nationals remain detained in Benghazi, Libya, following their arrest on 21 March after a dispute with their employer over unpaid wages.The case has been raised by Monica Wanjiru, also known as Princess Mo…

May 2, 2026
Woman Arrested as Police Probe Death of Veteran Gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka
Kenya

Woman Arrested as Police Probe Death of Veteran Gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka

Police have arrested a 45-year-old woman in connection with the death of veteran gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka.The woman, believed to have been with Dr Obwaka during his final hours, was taken into custody on Saturday m…

May 2, 2026
Kibera Family Seeks Government Help After Daughter Goes Missing in Saudi Arabia
Diaspora

Kibera Family Seeks Government Help After Daughter Goes Missing in Saudi Arabia

A family in Kibera, Nairobi, is seeking government assistance after their daughter, Hellen Ayuma Busiega, went missing in Saudi Arabia, where she had travelled for work.Hellen left Kenya in August 2022 through an empl…

May 2, 2026
Uhuru Kenyatta: No One Can Stop Me From Engaging in Politics After Presidency
Kenya

Uhuru Kenyatta: No One Can Stop Me From Engaging in Politics After Presidency

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has accused President William Ruto’s administration of attempting to limit his participation in political debate, despite his retirement from elective office.Speaking through his brothe…

May 2, 2026
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