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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

Kenyan Man in Delaware Admits to Brutal Killing of Ex-Girlfriend, Faces Life in Prison
Diaspora

Kenyan Man in Delaware Admits to Brutal Killing of Ex-Girlfriend, Faces Life in Prison

A Kenyan man living in Delaware has pleaded guilty to the murder of his former girlfriend and now faces a mandatory life sentence.Norbert Matara, 33, admitted to killing 31-year-old Tracy Nyariki at her Newark apartme…

May 2, 2026
Uasin Gishu Couple Overjoyed as Australia-Based Children Gift Them New Car
Diaspora

Uasin Gishu Couple Overjoyed as Australia-Based Children Gift Them New Car

Children living in Australia presented their parents with a new car during a thanksgiving ceremony at their home in Uasin Gishu County.Ishmael Kiptoo and his wife, Judith, received the vehicle at their rural residence…

May 2, 2026
New US Bill Targets Green Card System with Major Changes
Immigration

New US Bill Targets Green Card System with Major Changes

Republican Congressman Barry Moore has introduced a Bill that would replace the US diversity visa lottery with a merit-based immigration system focused on economic contribution.The proposed legislation sets out a poin…

May 1, 2026
12 Nairobi Areas to Face Water Disruption Until Saturday
Kenya

12 Nairobi Areas to Face Water Disruption Until Saturday

A rupture on the NCT–Kigoro–Gigiri–Kabete transmission pipeline has disrupted water supply to multiple areas in Nairobi, leaving thousands of residents and businesses without service.The Nairobi City Water and Sewerag…

May 1, 2026
Court Asked to Freeze Sh6.7M Linked to Mobile Phone Theft
Kenya

Court Asked to Freeze Sh6.7M Linked to Mobile Phone Theft

The Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) has asked the High Court to freeze Sh6.7 million held in six bank accounts, which it believes are linked to a mobile phone theft and resale network.The funds are held in accounts belon…

May 1, 2026
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Kenyan Woman Missing After Failing to Board Flight in Saudi
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Missing After Failing to Board Flight in Saudi

Kenyan national Christine Akinyi has been reported missing after she failed to board a connecting flight while transiting through King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah on 19 April.According to her family, Aki…

May 1, 2026
William Ruto Announces 12% Pay Rise for Workers, 15% for Farm Labourers
Kenya

William Ruto Announces 12% Pay Rise for Workers, 15% for Farm Labourers

President William Ruto has announced a 12 per cent increase in general wages and a 15 percent rise for agricultural workers during Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County.Speaking before a large crowd, the President…

May 1, 2026
Kalonzo Appeals for Peace After Seven Killed in Kitui
Kenya

Kalonzo Appeals for Peace After Seven Killed in Kitui

Seven people were killed in Tseikuru in Kitui County, prompting an appeal for calm from Kalonzo Musyoka.Kalonzo, the leader of the Wiper Democratic Movement, described the killings as painful and deeply troubling. He…

Apr 30, 2026
Social Media Overtakes Traditional Media as Kenya’s Leading News Source
Kenya

Social Media Overtakes Traditional Media as Kenya’s Leading News Source

Social media platforms have become the primary source of news for many people in Kenya, overtaking traditional outlets such as television, radio and newspapers.This shift reflects a wider global pattern, as audiences…

Apr 30, 2026
MC Jessy Set for UK Festival Headline Show
Diaspora

MC Jessy Set for UK Festival Headline Show

Kenyan MC Jasper Muthomi is gaining international recognition as the country’s event hosting industry grows into a structured and high-value profession.The role of the Master of Ceremonies in Kenya has shifted from a…

Apr 30, 2026
How Kenyans Can Access Overseas Treatment Under SHA
Diaspora

How Kenyans Can Access Overseas Treatment Under SHA

Kenya has introduced a new programme that allows eligible patients to receive specialised medical treatment abroad with financial support from the Social Health Authority (SHA).The initiative, announced by SHA Chief E…

Apr 30, 2026
No Green Card Lottery, No Parent Sponsorship — New US Immigration Bill Tabled
Immigration

No Green Card Lottery, No Parent Sponsorship — New US Immigration Bill Tabled

House Republicans have introduced the Americans First Immigration Act, a bill that proposes major changes to the US legal immigration system, including the removal of existing programmes and stricter entry criteria.Th…

Apr 30, 2026
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Ruto Turns to Kithure Kindiki in Strategic Push to Reclaim Mt Kenya Support
Kenya

Ruto Turns to Kithure Kindiki in Strategic Push to Reclaim Mt Kenya Support

President William Ruto is reorganising his political network in the Mt Kenya region to strengthen support ahead of the 2027 election.The move reflects efforts to stabilise a key voting bloc that was central to his 202…

Apr 30, 2026
Netherlands Unveils Fully Funded Scholarships for Kenyans with KSh 184k Monthly Stipend
Immigration

Netherlands Unveils Fully Funded Scholarships for Kenyans with KSh 184k Monthly Stipend

The Netherlands has launched a new set of scholarships for African students to study water and sustainable development, with applications open until 1 June 2026.The programme is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign…

Apr 30, 2026
US Court Ruling Brings Relief to Kenyans Seeking Green Cards
Immigration

US Court Ruling Brings Relief to Kenyans Seeking Green Cards

A federal judge in the United States has ruled that immigration authorities acted unlawfully by suspending the processing of certain green card applications, ordering the practice to stop.In a decision issued in Maryl…

Apr 30, 2026
US H-2B Visa Cap Reached Early as April 2026 Applications Surge
Immigration

US H-2B Visa Cap Reached Early as April 2026 Applications Surge

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed that the April 2026 allocation of H-2B visas for returning seasonal workers has been fully subscribed, with applications exceeding the quota before the…

Apr 30, 2026
William Ruto Announces Major Pay Rise and Rewards for Kenyan Athletes
Sports

William Ruto Announces Major Pay Rise and Rewards for Kenyan Athletes

President William Ruto has announced major increases in allowances and rewards for Kenyan athletes and officials, alongside new measures to strengthen sports development across the country.At a ceremony at State House…

Apr 30, 2026
Kenyan Man Extradited to US Over Alleged $58M Cartel Arms Deal
Diaspora

Kenyan Man Extradited to US Over Alleged $58M Cartel Arms Deal

A Kenyan national has been extradited to the United States and charged over an alleged international arms trafficking scheme linked to a major Mexican cartel.Elisha Odhiambo Asumo was transferred from Morocco to the U…

Apr 29, 2026
Chief Justice Koome Announces Warsame as Supreme Court Nominee
Kenya

Chief Justice Koome Announces Warsame as Supreme Court Nominee

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has nominated Court of Appeal judge Mohamed Warsame for appointment to Kenya’s Supreme Court.The nomination follows a series of public interviews in Nairobi, where candidates were…

Apr 29, 2026
US Immigration Applicants Face Stricter Background Screening Under New Rules
Immigration

US Immigration Applicants Face Stricter Background Screening Under New Rules

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced stricter background screening requirements for immigration applicants, requiring enhanced checks before any case can be approved.The updated policy took e…

Apr 29, 2026
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