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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

How to Break Free from Gambling Addiction
Lifestyle

How to Break Free from Gambling Addiction

A Kenyan family asked a betting company to block their relative after compulsive gambling led to the loss of his marriage and assets. The firm agreed, restricting his access across multiple platforms, and the interven…

Apr 20, 2026
Body of Slain Kenyan Driver Edwin Njunguna Returned from DRC
Diaspora

Body of Slain Kenyan Driver Edwin Njunguna Returned from DRC

The body of Kenyan truck driver Edwin Njunguna, who was killed in Bunia in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has been returned to Kenya.Njunguna, a resident of Malaba, was on his first trip to the DRC when he wa…

Apr 20, 2026
Kenyan Homebuyers Turn to AI for Land Prices and Investment Insights
Real Estate

Kenyan Homebuyers Turn to AI for Land Prices and Investment Insights

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by Kenyan property buyers to assess land prices and identify investment options, though it remains limited to advisory roles rather than actual transactions.AI tools…

Apr 20, 2026
Molo Becomes a Property Hotspot as Land Values Surge
Real Estate

Molo Becomes a Property Hotspot as Land Values Surge

Molo is recording steady growth, with rising land prices, increased business activity and a growing population reshaping its economic outlook.Land values highlight the pace of change. In 2015, an eighth-acre plot cost…

Apr 20, 2026
Not Banned, Not Refused: Green Card Holders Quietly Pull Back From US Citizenship
Immigration

Not Banned, Not Refused: Green Card Holders Quietly Pull Back From US Citizenship

Applications for US citizenship have fallen sharply in 2025 and early 2026, with approvals dropping to their lowest level on record, according to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) data.USCIS f…

Apr 20, 2026
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Gachagua Backs Gen Z Protests and Calls for Police Restraint
Kenya

Gachagua Backs Gen Z Protests and Calls for Police Restraint

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has backed planned Gen Z demonstrations scheduled for Tuesday and called on security agencies to exercise restraint in their response.Speaking during a televised interview on K…

Apr 20, 2026
Protests Erupt in Haiti as Crowds Attempt to Halt Kenyan Police Withdrawal
Diaspora

Protests Erupt in Haiti as Crowds Attempt to Halt Kenyan Police Withdrawal

Large demonstrations took place in Haiti this week as residents protested the withdrawal of Kenyan police officers serving under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission.Crowds gathered in towns including Peti…

Apr 20, 2026
Relief For Land Owners as County Waives All Land Rates Penalties
Real Estate

Relief For Land Owners as County Waives All Land Rates Penalties

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has announced a full waiver on penalties and interest for unpaid land rates, provided property owners settle the principal amounts by 30 April.Governor Jonathan Bii Chelilim confir…

Apr 20, 2026
From a Small Village to the Global Stage: The Night That Changed Madina Okot’s Career
Diaspora

From a Small Village to the Global Stage: The Night That Changed Madina Okot’s Career

Madina Okot was selected 13th overall by the Atlanta Dream in the 2026 WNBA Draft, becoming the first Kenyan to join the league.In the early hours of 13 April 2026, her family in Mundubi village, Kakamega County, gath…

Apr 20, 2026
Rongo MP Proposes Bi-Weekly Fuel Price Reviews During Global Crises
Kenya

Rongo MP Proposes Bi-Weekly Fuel Price Reviews During Global Crises

Rongo MP Paul Abuor has proposed amendments to the Petroleum Act, 2019, to allow fuel prices in Kenya to be reviewed every two weeks during periods of global market instability, instead of the current monthly cycle.Ab…

Apr 20, 2026
“You Could Be Sent Back”: USCIS Director Warns on Green Card Eligibility
Immigration

“You Could Be Sent Back”: USCIS Director Warns on Green Card Eligibility

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant increase in enforcement against immigration fraud, with Director Joseph Edlow warning of stricter action against violators.Edl…

Apr 19, 2026
“You Could Be Sent Back”: USCIS Director Warns on Green Card Eligibility
Immigration

“You Could Be Sent Back”: USCIS Director Warns on Green Card Eligibility

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant increase in enforcement against immigration fraud, with Director Joseph Edlow warning of stricter action against violators.Edl…

Apr 19, 2026
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“You Could Be Sent Back”: USCIS Director Warns on Green Card Eligibility
Immigration

“You Could Be Sent Back”: USCIS Director Warns on Green Card Eligibility

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant increase in enforcement against immigration fraud, with Director Joseph Edlow warning of stricter action against violators.Edl…

Apr 19, 2026
“You Could Be Sent Back”: USCIS Director Warns on Green Card Eligibility
Immigration

“You Could Be Sent Back”: USCIS Director Warns on Green Card Eligibility

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant increase in enforcement against immigration fraud, with Director Joseph Edlow warning of stricter action against violators.Edl…

Apr 19, 2026
Rigathi Gachagua, Aden Duale Clash Over Uhuru Kenyatta’s Legacy
Kenya

Rigathi Gachagua, Aden Duale Clash Over Uhuru Kenyatta’s Legacy

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale have publicly disagreed over the legacy of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta.Speaking at a church service in Murang’a County, Gachagua cr…

Apr 19, 2026
Kenyan Footballer Dies in Hit-and-Run Accident
Sports

Kenyan Footballer Dies in Hit-and-Run Accident

Gabriel Wandera, a former Tusker and Kakamega Homeboyz defender, died in a hit-and-run road accident in Busia County on Sunday, 19 April.Wandera had earlier that day played for Division Two side Bossman Knights in a 3…

Apr 19, 2026
How a Simple Act of Kindness Helped a Kenyan Nurse Build a Career in the US
Diaspora

How a Simple Act of Kindness Helped a Kenyan Nurse Build a Career in the US

A Kenyan nurse working in the United States has credited a former colleague’s unexpected recommendation for launching his international career.Amos Orwa, who was previously employed at Kijabe Mission Hospital, said hi…

Apr 19, 2026
Ruto Allies Step Up Efforts to Undermine Gachagua’s Influence in Mt Kenya
Diaspora

Ruto Allies Step Up Efforts to Undermine Gachagua’s Influence in Mt Kenya

A family in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County, is seeking government assistance to repatriate the body of their son, Mohamed Ali Abdi, who died in Cambodia in October 2025 under unclear circumstances.More than five months…

Apr 19, 2026
Ruto Allies Step Up Efforts to Undermine Gachagua’s Influence in Mt Kenya
Kenya

Ruto Allies Step Up Efforts to Undermine Gachagua’s Influence in Mt Kenya

Allies of President William Ruto are intensifying efforts to weaken the political influence of his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, in the Mt Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election.The campaign is described b…

Apr 19, 2026
Kenyan Workers Could Get Up to 23% Wage Increase as Unions Negotiate with Government
Kenya

Kenyan Workers Could Get Up to 23% Wage Increase as Unions Negotiate with Government

Kenyan workers could receive a wage increase of up to 23 per cent as trade unions negotiate with the government ahead of this year’s Labour Day.The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) is leading the push, argu…

Apr 18, 2026
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