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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

Diaspora

Family Seeks Help to Repatriate Body of Kenyan-American Killed in US Crash

Joseph Nyagechi Morema, a 29-year-old Kenyan-American nursing assistant, died in a motorcycle accident in Minnesota on 21 April after losing control of his bike on a gravel surface.Authorities said Morema veered onto…

Apr 29, 2026

Diaspora

Mobile Consular Programme Reaches Over 1,000 Kenyans in Washington State

The Kenyan Embassy in Washington, D.C., has expanded its Mobile Consular Services (MCS) programme across several US cities to provide key government services to citizens living abroad.The latest phase took place in Au…

Apr 29, 2026

Diaspora

Living Abroad? Your Land in Kenya May Be at Risk

Kenyans living abroad are increasingly turning to managed property developments as a way to protect their land investments from legal risks linked to long-term neglect.For many in the diaspora, owning land in Kenya is…

Apr 29, 2026

Kenya

Kenya Defence Forces Deployed as Floods Displace Hundreds in Nairobi

Kenya has deployed military personnel to Nairobi to support search-and-rescue efforts after heavy rains flooded more than 100 homes and displaced hundreds of residents.The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) were sent to assis…

Apr 29, 2026

Lifestyle

Why Many African Women Use Skin-Bleaching Products, According to New Research

Surveys show that more than half of women in some African countries use skin-lightening products, with prevalence reaching 77 percent in Nigeria and 32 per cent in South Africa.Across the continent, the use of these p…

Apr 29, 2026

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Immigration

Why Green Card Approvals Are Being Delayed by New Vetting Rules

The Trump administration has introduced expanded security checks for immigration applications, delaying approvals for asylum, permanent residency and citizenship while cases undergo additional FBI screening.Under new…

Apr 29, 2026

Real Estate

Kibera Housing Project 80% Complete, Set to Deliver 4,465 Units

The Soweto East Zone B Affordable Housing Project in Kibera is more than 80 per cent complete and will deliver 4,465 housing units and key social amenities at a cost of Sh7.4 billion.The project, led by the State Depa…

Apr 28, 2026

Diaspora

Kenya Completes Final Police Withdrawal from Haiti Mission

Kenya has completed the latest phase of its deployment to the United Nations-backed Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti, following the return of its final contingent of police officers to Nairobi.On…

Apr 28, 2026

Diaspora

Life in Malta: The Story of Faith Kiplagat from Eldoret

A young professional from Eldoret, Kenya, has relocated to Malta, beginning a new phase shaped by cultural adjustment and career development.The move represents more than a change of residence. It has involved adaptin…

Apr 28, 2026

Immigration

US Introduces New Fees for Asylum Seekers Under 2026 Immigration Rule

The US Department of Homeland Security has issued a new rule introducing additional fees and stricter requirements for asylum seekers and certain immigration applicants, with implementation set for 29 May 2026.The int…

Apr 28, 2026

Real Estate

ILAM Fahari I-REIT Plans Mixed-Use Redevelopment of Greenspan Mall

ILAM Fahari Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) plans to redevelop Greenspan Mall in Donholm into a mixed-use complex by adding residential units to its existing retail and office spaces.The project marks a shift in s…

Apr 28, 2026

Kenya

Teachers to Get Expanded Medical Cover After Government Deal with KNUT

Teachers in Kenya will receive expanded medical cover after the government reached an agreement with the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), removing out-of-pocket charges and revising benefits under the Public O…

Apr 28, 2026

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Immigration

OPT Delays Leave International Students Unable to Work in the US

Delays in processing Optional Practical Training (OPT) applications have left international students in the United States unable to begin work, following an expansion of travel restrictions.The disruption follows a se…

Apr 28, 2026

Lifestyle

Why Experts Say Babies Should Not Wear Shoes While Learning to Walk

Paediatric specialists advise that babies should not wear shoes while learning to walk, warning that early use may interfere with natural development.Doctors emphasise that shoes are not necessary for a child’s first…

Apr 28, 2026

Immigration

H-1B Visas at Risk Over Social Media Posts, Lawyers Warn

Immigration lawyers in the United States report that social media activity is being used in decisions on H-1B visa applications, including stamping and extensions.Attorneys Rahul Reddy and Emily Neumann of Reddy & Neu…

Apr 28, 2026

Kenya

Former Ruto Lawyer Addresses Bias Concerns in Supreme Court Bid

Court of Appeal Judge Katwa Kigen told the Judicial Service Commission he would remain impartial if appointed to the Supreme Court, despite concerns about his past role as President William Ruto’s lawyer.Appearing bef…

Apr 28, 2026

Diaspora

Kenyan Truck Driver Held in Texas as Immigration Case Proceeds

A Kenyan national, Cyrus Thairu, remains in United States immigration custody after being detained by federal officers in Texas on 26 March.Thairu, a truck driver, had travelled from Illinois to Texas and was heading…

Apr 27, 2026

Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Dies in Saudi Arabia While Preparing to Return Home

Grace Wangui Kamande, a Kenyan migrant worker in Saudi Arabia, has died after falling ill while preparing to return home, according to reports.Ms Kamande travelled to Saudi Arabia in November 2025 in search of employm…

Apr 27, 2026

Kenya

Teachers Strike Across Kenya as Term Two Begins

Teachers in several parts of Kenya have begun industrial action as the second school term starts, increasing pressure on the government and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to address disputes over employment ter…

Apr 27, 2026

Immigration

US Lawmaker Proposes Bill to End OPT and Tighten H-1B Rules

Senator Jim Banks has introduced the American Tech Workforce Act of 2025, a bill that would end the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme and impose stricter requirements on the H-1B visa system.Banks said the p…

Apr 27, 2026