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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.

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Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o to Face Senate Committee Over Governance Issues
Kenya

Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o to Face Senate Committee Over Governance Issues

Kenya’s Senate has summoned Kisumu Governor Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o to explain alleged failures in the management of municipal boards within the county.The action follows deliberations by the Senate’s Devolution and Int…

Apr 27, 2026
Why You Should Avoid Kissing a Newborn
Lifestyle

Why You Should Avoid Kissing a Newborn

Public health specialists warn that kissing a newborn can expose the infant to serious infections during a period when their immune system is not fully developed.Medical professionals advise caution because newborns l…

Apr 27, 2026
Kenyan Rugby Star Joshua Weru Signs with Philadelphia Eagles
Diaspora

Kenyan Rugby Star Joshua Weru Signs with Philadelphia Eagles

Kenyan rugby player Joshua Weru has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles through the NFL’s International Player Pathway Programme, becoming the first athlete from Kenya and East Africa to join an NFL roster.Weru, who w…

Apr 27, 2026
Kenya Confirms No Casualties as Xenophobic Unrest Hits South Africa
Diaspora

Kenya Confirms No Casualties as Xenophobic Unrest Hits South Africa

The Kenyan government has confirmed that no citizens have been harmed in the latest wave of xenophobic unrest in South Africa, while maintaining close monitoring of the situation.Diaspora organisations have urged Keny…

Apr 27, 2026
CCTV Footage Shows Final Moments of 22-Year-Old Woman Before Fatal Fall from Kileleshwa Airbnb
Kenya

CCTV Footage Shows Final Moments of 22-Year-Old Woman Before Fatal Fall from Kileleshwa Airbnb

Police in Nairobi are investigating the death of 22-year-old university student and social media personality Consolata Githinji, who fell from the sixth floor of a short-stay apartment in Kileleshwa early on 26 April…

Apr 27, 2026
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The Phantom Shop: How Nairobi’s Online Retail Scams Are Evolving
Lifestyle

The Phantom Shop: How Nairobi’s Online Retail Scams Are Evolving

A Nairobi-based professional narrowly avoided an online scam after attempting to buy a khaki half jacket from a TikTok shop.The buyer, an investigative journalist, found the jacket on a TikTok page that appeared credi…

Apr 27, 2026
Facing H-1B delays? Attorney Shares an Underused Path to US Residency
Diaspora

Facing H-1B delays? Attorney Shares an Underused Path to US Residency

The EB-1A visa is being promoted as a viable alternative for skilled workers navigating uncertainty in the H-1B system, offering a direct path to permanent residency without employer sponsorship.Immigration attorney K…

Apr 26, 2026
Gor Mahia Edge Leopards 1-0 in Mashemeji Derby to Extend Lead
Sports

Gor Mahia Edge Leopards 1-0 in Mashemeji Derby to Extend Lead

Gor Mahia defeated AFC Leopards 1-0 on Sunday at Nyayo National Stadium, with captain Alpha Onyango scoring late to extend their lead at the top of the FKF Premier League to six points.The win moves Gor Mahia closer t…

Apr 26, 2026
Kalonzo Musyoka Condemns Tseikuru Killings, Demands Government Accountability
Kenya

Kalonzo Musyoka Condemns Tseikuru Killings, Demands Government Accountability

Kalonzo Musyoka has condemned a deadly attack in Tseikuru, Kitui County, where seven people were killed, and called on the government to account for the security lapse.The attack took place on Saturday evening in Kama…

Apr 26, 2026
Kenyan Coach Mark Mungai Appointed to Valor Technical Team in the US
Diaspora

Kenyan Coach Mark Mungai Appointed to Valor Technical Team in the US

Kenyan football coach Mark Mungai has been appointed to the coaching staff of Valor in the United States.Mungai’s appointment marks a significant step in his career and reflects the growing presence of Kenyan professi…

Apr 26, 2026
Reject SHA Restrictions, Gachagua Tells Teachers
Kenya

Reject SHA Restrictions, Gachagua Tells Teachers

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticised the Social Health Authority (SHA) programme, saying that it is failing teachers and limiting their access to adequate healthcare.Speaking at a church service in…

Apr 26, 2026
Kenyan Woman Deported from Saudi Arabia Pleads to Reunite With Baby
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Deported from Saudi Arabia Pleads to Reunite With Baby

A Kenyan woman deported from Saudi Arabia is appealing or help to reunite with her infant daughter, who remains in the Gulf country.Peninah Wanjiru, from Ndondori, travelled to Saudi Arabia in search of work but later…

Apr 26, 2026
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Kenyan Soldier Advances After Completing US Army Combat Training
Diaspora

Kenyan Soldier Advances After Completing US Army Combat Training

A Kenyan-born soldier in the United States Army has graduated from combat training and moved into a specialised medical role within his battalion.Specialist Dr Olumeh, who serves with the 434th Battalion, completed a…

Apr 26, 2026
Machachari’s Govi Reunites With Dad in the US After Years Apart: “A Dream Come True”
Diaspora

Machachari’s Govi Reunites With Dad in the US After Years Apart: “A Dream Come True”

Malik Lemuel, known for his role as Govi in Machachari, has reunited with his father in Seattle after more than twenty years apart.The 26-year-old actor shared the development on social media, describing it as a momen…

Apr 25, 2026
Kenyan Content Creator Shiko Hope Wanjeri Joins the US Air Force
Diaspora

Kenyan Content Creator Shiko Hope Wanjeri Joins the US Air Force

Kenyan content creator Shiko Hope Wanjeri has joined the United States Air Force after completing Basic Military Training in the United States.Wanjeri, known for her digital storytelling, recently graduated from the p…

Apr 25, 2026
Kenyan Man Dies in US Motorcycle Crash Three Years After His Parents’ Murder
Diaspora

Kenyan Man Dies in US Motorcycle Crash Three Years After His Parents’ Murder

Joseph Nyagechi Morema, a 29-year-old Kenyan living in Burnsville, Minnesota, has died after a motorcycle crash in the United States.Authorities said the accident occurred on the night of Tuesday, 21 April, along Inte…

Apr 25, 2026
Kenyan Nurse Builds KSh84 Million Dream Home in Ohio
Diaspora

Kenyan Nurse Builds KSh84 Million Dream Home in Ohio

A Kenyan-born nurse has completed the construction of a custom-built family home valued at about $625,000 (approximately KSh84 million) in Huber Heights, Ohio.Judy Nyakerario Misoro, who is originally from Kisii Count…

Apr 25, 2026
UK-Based Kenyans to Host Diaspora Dinner in London with Rigathi Gachagua
Diaspora

UK-Based Kenyans to Host Diaspora Dinner in London with Rigathi Gachagua

Kenyan expatriates in the United Kingdom will gather in London on Saturday, 16 May 2026, for a “Diaspora Dinner” at Horizons Banqueting in Hounslow, where former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his spouse, Pasto…

Apr 25, 2026
Kenyan Woman Killed in Riyadh Accident Repatriated After Weeks of Delay
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Killed in Riyadh Accident Repatriated After Weeks of Delay

The body of Kenyan national Mary Gathere, known as “Toto,” arrived in Kenya on 24 April after weeks of delays in repatriation from Saudi Arabia.Gathere died on 3 April in Riyadh following a road accident. Her family f…

Apr 25, 2026
Kenyan Asylum Seeker Detained in US as Family Rallies Legal Support
Diaspora

Kenyan Asylum Seeker Detained in US as Family Rallies Legal Support

A Kenyan truck driver seeking asylum in the United States has been detained, prompting his family to organise legal and financial support efforts.Cyrus Thairu, a long-haul driver based in New York, was taken into cust…

Apr 25, 2026
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