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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

US-Based King Kanja Launches Daima Mkenya with Focus on National Identity
Diaspora

US-Based King Kanja Launches Daima Mkenya with Focus on National Identity

Kenyan-born, US-based musician King Kanja has released his new single Daima Mkenya, an Afro-fusion track centred on national identity and unity.The song combines contemporary African rhythms with global influences and…

Apr 25, 2026
DOJ Moves to Revoke Citizenship From Hundreds of Foreign-born Americans
Immigration

DOJ Moves to Revoke Citizenship From Hundreds of Foreign-born Americans

The US Justice Department is reviewing hundreds of cases in an expanded effort to revoke citizenship from foreign-born Americans, with at least 300 individuals currently under investigation.Denaturalisation has tradit…

Apr 24, 2026
Linda Mwananchi Rallies Head to Vihiga and Kisumu as ODM Mobilises Support
Kenya

Linda Mwananchi Rallies Head to Vihiga and Kisumu as ODM Mobilises Support

Linda Mwananchi rallies are set to take place in Vihiga on Saturday and Kisumu on Sunday, with organisers expecting large crowds and strong support for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).Governor James Orengo confir…

Apr 24, 2026
“It Is Not Easy”: Missing Kenyan Soldier’s Last Message From War Zone Haunts Relatives
Diaspora

“It Is Not Easy”: Missing Kenyan Soldier’s Last Message From War Zone Haunts Relatives

A Kenyan family is uncertain about the whereabouts of a former soldier who last communicated from Russia with a message suggesting difficult conditions on the frontline.Richard Omondi, 30, sent a final message to rela…

Apr 24, 2026
US Introduces Online Green Card Applications for Employment-Based Applicants
Immigration

US Introduces Online Green Card Applications for Employment-Based Applicants

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced an online filing option for Form I-485 for certain employment-based applicants seeking to adjust their immigration status within the United States.Form I-…

Apr 24, 2026
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UAE Government Assures Kenyans Abroad of Safety and Stable Working Conditions
Diaspora

UAE Government Assures Kenyans Abroad of Safety and Stable Working Conditions

The United Arab Emirates has assured Kenyan families living in the country that their safety and daily life remain unaffected despite heightened regional tensions.United Arab Emirates Minister of State Saeed bin Mubar…

Apr 24, 2026
Kenyans Set for Faster Good Conduct Certificates Under New Bill
Kenya

Kenyans Set for Faster Good Conduct Certificates Under New Bill

Kenyan MPs are considering a Bill that would streamline the issuance and renewal of Certificates of Good Conduct by removing the requirement for applicants to resubmit fingerprints each time they renew.The National Po…

Apr 24, 2026
Five Relationship Lessons From Njugush and Wakavinye’s Breakup
Lifestyle

Five Relationship Lessons From Njugush and Wakavinye’s Breakup

Kenyan comedian Timothy Kimani and his long-time partner Celestine Ndinda have confirmed they separated last year, ending a relationship that lasted more than a decade.The couple’s decision has prompted renewed discus…

Apr 24, 2026
UK ‘Earned Settlement’ Plan: What It Means for Foreign Workers Seeking Residency
Immigration

UK ‘Earned Settlement’ Plan: What It Means for Foreign Workers Seeking Residency

The United Kingdom plans to introduce an “Earned Settlement” system that would extend the standard qualifying period for permanent residence and link eligibility more closely to economic contribution and integration.T…

Apr 24, 2026
Kenyan IT Worker Says He Was Lured Overseas, Ended Up on Frontline
Diaspora

Kenyan IT Worker Says He Was Lured Overseas, Ended Up on Frontline

A Kenyan software specialist says he was misled into travelling abroad for work and was instead deployed to the frontline of the war in Eastern Europe.Joseph Kabugi, 41, reports that he accepted what he believed to be…

Apr 24, 2026
Kenyan Woman Filmed Damaging US House Leaks Chats With US-Based Boyfriend, Explains What Happened
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Filmed Damaging US House Leaks Chats With US-Based Boyfriend, Explains What Happened

A Kenyan woman, Ann Kioko, has responded after a video circulated online showing her damaging items inside a house in the United States.The footage, recorded by her alleged partner Gibson Nyakundi, shows Kioko knockin…

Apr 24, 2026
‘Only Weeks Left’: H-1B Visa Holder Seeks Help Online After Layoff
Immigration

‘Only Weeks Left’: H-1B Visa Holder Seeks Help Online After Layoff

Foreign workers in the United States are facing increased risk of losing their legal status as layoffs coincide with strict visa rules tied to employment.A rising number of job cuts has exposed the fragile position of…

Apr 23, 2026
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Several Kenyans Killed on Frontline in Ukraine War, Intelligence Says
Diaspora

Several Kenyans Killed on Frontline in Ukraine War, Intelligence Says

Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence agency (HUR) has confirmed that several Kenyan nationals were killed while fighting with Russian forces in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region.In a statement issued on Thursday, 23 April, HUR repor…

Apr 23, 2026
IG Douglas Kanja Assures Security for Kisumu Political Rally on Sunday
Kenya

IG Douglas Kanja Assures Security for Kisumu Political Rally on Sunday

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has assured that a political rally scheduled for Sunday in Kisumu will be secured and allowed to proceed without disruption.Appearing before the Senate Committee on National S…

Apr 23, 2026
Kenyan Woman in Viral US Property Damage Video Speaks Out
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman in Viral US Property Damage Video Speaks Out

Ghanaian police have arrested a woman at Kotoka International Airport in Accra after she was found attempting to take a nine-year-old girl out of the country.Authorities identified the suspect as 36-year-old Regina Ma…

Apr 23, 2026
William Ruto, Oburu Odinga Form Joint UDA–ODM Committee
Kenya

William Ruto, Oburu Odinga Form Joint UDA–ODM Committee

President William Ruto and Orange Democratic Movement leader Oburu Odinga have formed a joint committee to guide cooperation between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and ODM.The announcement was made on Thursday a…

Apr 23, 2026
MCEE Jessy to Headline Ngemi CIA UK Homecoming Festival 2026
Diaspora

MCEE Jessy to Headline Ngemi CIA UK Homecoming Festival 2026

Kenyan comedian and television personality MCEE Jessy will headline the Ngemi CIA UK Homecoming Festival on Saturday, 29 August 2026, during the United Kingdom’s bank holiday weekend.The event will take place at Wildf…

Apr 23, 2026
Nairobi City County Assembly Probes Ngara Housing Delays as Buyers Wait Years for Units
Real Estate

Nairobi City County Assembly Probes Ngara Housing Delays as Buyers Wait Years for Units

Nairobi MCAs have called for an investigation into delays affecting a housing project in Ngara, where buyers are yet to receive units years after construction began.The Nairobi City County Assembly is responding to gr…

Apr 23, 2026
Kenyan Woman Linked to Viral New Jersey Incident Returns to Nairobi
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Linked to Viral New Jersey Incident Returns to Nairobi

A Kenyan woman linked to a widely circulated incident in the United States has returned to Nairobi, according to sources familiar with the situation.Ann Kioko came to public attention after a video showed her in a con…

Apr 23, 2026
After Seven Years Apart, Kenyan Mother and Daughter Share Tearful Reunion in Seattle
Diaspora

After Seven Years Apart, Kenyan Mother and Daughter Share Tearful Reunion in Seattle

A Kenyan mother and her daughter were reunited at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after seven years apart.The reunion took place this week as Lucy embraced her daughter, now 12, for the first time since leaving K…

Apr 23, 2026
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