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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 a Kenyan Couple Balanced Two Careers While Moving from the Cayman Islands to Canada
Diaspora

How a Kenyan Couple Balanced Two Careers While Moving from the Cayman Islands to Canada

Eliud Choge accepted an overseas job offer that led him and his partner, Eunice Mokeira, to live and work across several countries, navigating shifts in career, cost of living, and community.At the time of the offer…

Apr 18, 2026
Green Card Update: May 2026 Visa Bulletin Brings Hope for Family Applicants
Immigration

Green Card Update: May 2026 Visa Bulletin Brings Hope for Family Applicants

The US Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for May 2026, showing modest progress in some family-sponsored categories while most employment-based categories remain unchanged.The bulletin outlines when ap…

Apr 18, 2026
UK-Based Kenyan Woman Gifts Father New Car in Heartfelt Gratitude
Diaspora

UK-Based Kenyan Woman Gifts Father New Car in Heartfelt Gratitude

Brenda Kurgat, a Kenyan woman living in the United Kingdom, has gifted her father a car to recognise his years of work supporting their family in Uasin Gishu County.Ms Kurgat, originally from Ruiyobei Village in Tembe…

Apr 18, 2026
Oburu Odinga: No Formal Talks Between ODM and UDA Yet
Kenya

Oburu Odinga: No Formal Talks Between ODM and UDA Yet

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Oburu Odinga has stated that no formal talks have begun between ODM and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), dismissing reports that negotiations had stalled.Speaking to the pr…

Apr 18, 2026
Kenyans Abroad Boost Economy with Ksh58 Billion March Inflows
Diaspora

Kenyans Abroad Boost Economy with Ksh58 Billion March Inflows

Kenyans abroad sent Ksh58.15 billion (USD 450.3 million) home in March 2026, the highest monthly inflow recorded this year, according to data from the Central Bank of Kenya.The figure marks an increase from Ksh53.31 b…

Apr 18, 2026
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Kenyan Truck Drivers Warn of DRC Freight Suspension After Colleague’s Killing
Diaspora

Kenyan Truck Drivers Warn of DRC Freight Suspension After Colleague’s Killing

Kenyan long-distance truck drivers have warned they may suspend freight services into the Democratic Republic of Congo following the killing of a colleague in Bunia.The Long-Distance Drivers and Conductors Association…

Apr 17, 2026
Kenya Steps up Bid to Protect its Diaspora Labour Force After Delays
Diaspora

Kenya Steps up Bid to Protect its Diaspora Labour Force After Delays

Kenya’s Labour Migration Management Bill remains pending in the Senate, with debate delayed until Parliament resumes from recess. The hold-up leaves migrant workers without the protections the proposed law is intended…

Apr 17, 2026
Should Men Shave Armpit Hair? Experts Weigh in on Hygiene and Comfort
Lifestyle

Should Men Shave Armpit Hair? Experts Weigh in on Hygiene and Comfort

Nigerian musician Burna Boy has addressed public discussion about his decision to keep underarm hair, saying it was a practical choice rather than a statement or superstition.For several years, the Grammy-winning perf…

Apr 17, 2026
William Ruto Says Kenyan Talent Can Outshine Afrocinema with Proper Support
Kenya

William Ruto Says Kenyan Talent Can Outshine Afrocinema with Proper Support

President William Ruto has said Kenya’s creative talent can achieve global recognition with proper support, describing performances at the Kenya National Drama Festival State Concert as world-class.Speaking at State H…

Apr 17, 2026
Kenyan Athletes Who Switched Nationality and Found Global Success
Diaspora

Kenyan Athletes Who Switched Nationality and Found Global Success

World Athletics has blocked five Kenyan athletes, including Brigid Kosgei and Ronald Kwemoi, from changing allegiance to Türkiye, preventing them from representing the country in future global competitions.The decisio…

Apr 17, 2026
Central Bank of Kenya Warns Inflation Could Hit 6.2% as Global Oil Pressures Mount
Business

Central Bank of Kenya Warns Inflation Could Hit 6.2% as Global Oil Pressures Mount

Kenya’s inflation rate could rise to 6.2 percent in July if disruptions to global oil supplies persist, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has said.The warning reflects growing pressure from higher fuel costs linked to s…

Apr 17, 2026
Kenya Seeks Labour Agreement with Russia Following Recruitment Scandal
Diaspora

Kenya Seeks Labour Agreement with Russia Following Recruitment Scandal

Kenya and Russia have opened talks on a formal labour mobility framework following consultations in Nairobi between Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Russian Ambassador Vsevolod Tkachenko on 16 April.During…

Apr 17, 2026
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Police Caution Against Disruptive Protests in Nairobi CBD Over Fuel Prices
Kenya

Police Caution Against Disruptive Protests in Nairobi CBD Over Fuel Prices

Police in Nairobi have warned against planned demonstrations in the Central Business District (CBD) next Tuesday, saying they will act against any unlawful disruption.Regional Police Commander Issa Mohammud said the r…

Apr 17, 2026
World Athletics Blocks Kenyan Athletes’ Switch to Türkiye
Sports

World Athletics Blocks Kenyan Athletes’ Switch to Türkiye

World Athletics has blocked several high-profile athletes from switching allegiance to Türkiye, citing concerns about the integrity of international competition and its eligibility rules.The decision affects five Keny…

Apr 16, 2026
Oburu Outlines ODM’s 2027 Strategy, Demands Relief for Struggling Kenyans
Kenya

Oburu Outlines ODM’s 2027 Strategy, Demands Relief for Struggling Kenyans

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has outlined a strategy to strengthen its grassroots structures ahead of the 2027 General Election, with party leader Oburu Odinga stating that the party is entering a new phase of…

Apr 16, 2026
H-1B Lottery Success Rates Jump Above 50% in 2027 Cycle
Immigration

H-1B Lottery Success Rates Jump Above 50% in 2027 Cycle

The 2027 H-1B visa lottery is delivering significantly higher selection rates for US employers, with many reporting success rates above 50 percent.Immigration firms say the improved outcomes reflect changes to the app…

Apr 16, 2026
Kenyan Maritime Workers Detained in Tanzania Over Suspected Trafficking Case
Diaspora

Kenyan Maritime Workers Detained in Tanzania Over Suspected Trafficking Case

Nine Kenyan seafarers remain in detention in southern Tanzania after authorities seized their vessel on suspicion of human trafficking.The crew was arrested on 30 March when Tanzanian officials impounded the FV Sea Mf…

Apr 16, 2026
Catholic Bishops Raise Alarm Over Shortage of Marriage Certificates in Kenya
Kenya

Catholic Bishops Raise Alarm Over Shortage of Marriage Certificates in Kenya

Kenya’s Catholic bishops have warned of a shortage of marriage certificates and delays in civil registration, saying the situation is affecting couples seeking to formalise their unions.In a statement issued on Thursd…

Apr 16, 2026
Kenyans on Edge as BBC Announces Major Job Cuts
Kenya

Kenyans on Edge as BBC Announces Major Job Cuts

The BBC plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs worldwide as part of a major restructuring, according to interim Director General Rhodri Talfan Davies.Davies said the reductions, which represent about ten per cent of the organi…

Apr 16, 2026
Kenyan Woman Found Dead in UK to Be Repatriated on Friday
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Found Dead in UK to Be Repatriated on Friday

The body of Edna Mmbali Ombakho will be repatriated to Kenya on Friday, 17 April 2026, following arrangements by her family and the Kenyan diaspora in the United Kingdom.The announcement was made by the family’s coord…

Apr 16, 2026
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