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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

Court Steps In to Stop Housing Project on Contested Mau Mau Site
Real Estate

Court Steps In to Stop Housing Project on Contested Mau Mau Site

The High Court of Kenya in Kiambu County has ordered the immediate suspension of a housing project in Githunguri, directing that all construction works on the disputed land stop.In a ruling delivered by Justice Bahati…

Apr 16, 2026
US Cracks Down on Visa Fraud Linked to Birth Tourism
Immigration

US Cracks Down on Visa Fraud Linked to Birth Tourism

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched an initiative to target organised networks suspected of facilitating “birth tourism”, focusing on fraud, financial offences, and visa violations.Internal commu…

Apr 16, 2026
IEBC Expands Diaspora Voting to 16 More Countries Ahead of 2027 Election
Diaspora

IEBC Expands Diaspora Voting to 16 More Countries Ahead of 2027 Election

Kenya’s electoral body plans to expand diaspora voter registration to 16 additional countries ahead of the 2027 General Election.The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) said the new registration dri…

Apr 16, 2026
Young Kenyans Earning Up to Sh680,000 on Danish Farms
Diaspora

Young Kenyans Earning Up to Sh680,000 on Danish Farms

A growing number of young Kenyans are taking up internships on farms in Denmark, gaining technical skills and earning salaries well above Kenyan standards.Merit Mukami, 23, works on a pig production farm in Sønderborg…

Apr 15, 2026
Kenyan Man Branson Oduor Found Dead in Baltimore Weeks After Going Missing
Diaspora

Kenyan Man Branson Oduor Found Dead in Baltimore Weeks After Going Missing

The body of 27‑year‑old Branson Oduor was recovered from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on 7 April, nearly two weeks after he was reported missing.Oduor had recently moved to the United States to pursue work opportunities a…

Apr 15, 2026
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From Nairobi Hotel Worker to Swiss Parliamentarian: Yvonne Apiyo’s Remarkable Journey
Diaspora

From Nairobi Hotel Worker to Swiss Parliamentarian: Yvonne Apiyo’s Remarkable Journey

Yvonne Apiyo Brandle Amolo, originally from Nairobi, has been elected to the Swiss parliament, marking a significant milestone in her career and personal journey.Apiyo began her higher education at the United States I…

Apr 15, 2026
Machaji na Manyonyois Buys Huge US Property, Set to Launch Trucking Business
Diaspora

Machaji na Manyonyois Buys Huge US Property, Set to Launch Trucking Business

US-based TikTok creator Malcom, known online as Machaji na Manyonyois, has purchased a large parcel of land in the United States to establish a trucking business.Malcom said the property will serve as the base for a c…

Apr 15, 2026
Rigathi Gachagua Accuses William Ruto of Fuel Price Manipulation
Kenya

Rigathi Gachagua Accuses William Ruto of Fuel Price Manipulation

Kenya’s opposition has accused President William Ruto of interfering in fuel procurement decisions and inflating pump prices, and has called for an emergency sitting of the National Assembly to review the government-t…

Apr 15, 2026
No Exceptions: Johnson Sakaja Says Riparian Demolitions Will Hit Embassies, Churches, and Mansions
Real Estate

No Exceptions: Johnson Sakaja Says Riparian Demolitions Will Hit Embassies, Churches, and Mansions

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has warned that buildings constructed on riparian land will be demolished, including those in high-end estates.Speaking after leading a multi-agency team from the Nairobi Rivers Commiss…

Apr 15, 2026
How Kenyan Bukusu Singer Uses Music to Fight Racism in Europe
Diaspora

How Kenyan Bukusu Singer Uses Music to Fight Racism in Europe

Rawbeena is using her music and advocacy to call for structural anti-racism in Europe, arguing that African migrants should be recognised as contributors rather than outsiders.At a time when African migration to Europ…

Apr 15, 2026
Family of Slain Kenyan Truck Driver in DRC Recounts His Last Moments
Diaspora

Family of Slain Kenyan Truck Driver in DRC Recounts His Last Moments

A Busia County family is seeking government assistance after their son, truck driver Edwin Njuguna Ngugi, was killed while on duty in the Democratic Republic of Congo.Ngugi had been transporting goods from Mombasa to…

Apr 15, 2026
Fuel Hits Ksh200: Matatu Fares Jump 25% Across Kenya
Kenya

Fuel Hits Ksh200: Matatu Fares Jump 25% Across Kenya

Matatu operators have announced a nationwide 25 percent increase in fares following a sharp rise in fuel prices.The decision was confirmed by Matatu Owners Association chairman Albert Karakacha after diesel prices exc…

Apr 15, 2026
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Kenyan Woman in Israel Stuck as Conflict Disrupts Flights and Evacuation Plans
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman in Israel Stuck as Conflict Disrupts Flights and Evacuation Plans

A Kenyan national in Tel Aviv says the ongoing conflict has prevented her from returning home after Israel’s airspace closures disrupted travel.Wanja Mwaura travelled to Israel in 2024 for medical treatment and has si…

Apr 15, 2026
Living Abroad? What Kenyan Law Says About Your Child Support Duties
Kenya

Living Abroad? What Kenyan Law Says About Your Child Support Duties

Kenya is facing growing difficulty in enforcing child support orders when a parent lives abroad, exposing gaps in cross-border legal cooperation.Kenyan law sets out clear obligations for parents to provide for their c…

Apr 14, 2026
US-Based Kenyan Jephnei Orina Admitted to Practise Law in Texas
Diaspora

US-Based Kenyan Jephnei Orina Admitted to Practise Law in Texas

Dr Jephnei Orina, a Kenyan-born lawyer, has been admitted to practise law in Texas, expanding his professional credentials across the United States.The admission adds to his existing licences in Massachusetts and Keny…

Apr 14, 2026
Madina Okot: Four Visa Rejections, Now Living the American Dream
Diaspora

Madina Okot: Four Visa Rejections, Now Living the American Dream

Kenyan centre Madina Okot has been selected 13th overall by the Atlanta Dream in the 2026 WNBA Draft, becoming the first Kenyan to secure a first-round pick.The 21-year-old’s selection was announced at the draft event…

Apr 14, 2026
Kenya High Commission in the United Kingdom Seeks Diaspora Talent for Winter Sports
Diaspora

Kenya High Commission in the United Kingdom Seeks Diaspora Talent for Winter Sports

The Kenya High Commission in the United Kingdom has invited Kenyans in the diaspora with experience in winter sports to come forward or nominate potential athletes.In a notice issued on 14 April 2026, the mission call…

Apr 14, 2026
Ida Odinga Rules Out 2027 Bid, Reaffirms Diplomatic Path
Kenya

Ida Odinga Rules Out 2027 Bid, Reaffirms Diplomatic Path

Ida Odinga has stated that she will not enter elective politics ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election, affirming her focus on professional and diplomatic work.Speaking in Nairobi on Monday, 13 April, the Kenyan Ambas…

Apr 14, 2026
How Mastering Dutch Shapes Success for Kenyans in the Netherlands
Diaspora

How Mastering Dutch Shapes Success for Kenyans in the Netherlands

The Netherlands has raised salary thresholds for non-EU applicants under its Highly Skilled Migrant scheme, limiting access for many Kenyan professionals.From 2026, applicants aged 30 and above must earn a minimum gro…

Apr 14, 2026
Voter Bribery Still Shapes Kenya’s Elections, Study Finds
Kenya

Voter Bribery Still Shapes Kenya’s Elections, Study Finds

Voter bribery continues to influence electoral behaviour in Kenya, with cash handouts shaping how some citizens engage in political contests.Daniel Mose, a logistics manager in his sixties, says he has repeatedly seen…

Apr 14, 2026
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