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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

Madina Okot Makes History as First Kenyan Picked in WNBA First Round
Diaspora

Madina Okot Makes History as First Kenyan Picked in WNBA First Round

Madina Okot was selected 13th overall by the Atlanta Dream in the 2026 WNBA Draft, becoming the first Kenyan to be picked in the first round of the WNBA or NBA.The 6-foot-6 centre developed rapidly from a late introdu…

Apr 14, 2026
How Andrew Muriungi Built a Profitable Eco-Estate in Kajiado
Real Estate

How Andrew Muriungi Built a Profitable Eco-Estate in Kajiado

Elmun Nature Escapes, a 15-acre development in Kajiado owned by entrepreneur Andrew Muriungi, combines pre-engineered housing with environmentally conscious design to create a self-sustaining real estate model.Located…

Apr 14, 2026
Benard Wanjohi: Kenyan Entrepreneur Who Grew a Side Hustle into a Hotel Abroad
Diaspora

Benard Wanjohi: Kenyan Entrepreneur Who Grew a Side Hustle into a Hotel Abroad

Kenyan entrepreneur Benard Wanjohi has built a 24-room hotel and conference facility in Bugarama, Burundi, after starting with a small roadside meat business more than two decades ago.Wanjohi moved to Burundi on New Y…

Apr 14, 2026
USCIS Tightens Rules, Raises Fees for 2027 H-1B Visa Season
Immigration

USCIS Tightens Rules, Raises Fees for 2027 H-1B Visa Season

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced new compliance requirements, updated forms, and significantly increased fees for the 2027 H‑1B visa cap season.Petitions for the 2027 seaso…

Apr 13, 2026
German Embassy Nairobi Announces New Round of DAAD Scholarships for Kenyans
Immigration

German Embassy Nairobi Announces New Round of DAAD Scholarships for Kenyans

The German Embassy in Nairobi has announced a new round of DAAD scholarships for Kenyan graduates, offering fully funded Master’s programmes across Sub-Saharan Africa. Applications close on 29 April 2026. The scholars…

Apr 13, 2026
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President Trump Deletes AI Image Portraying Him as Jesus After Backlash
World

President Trump Deletes AI Image Portraying Him as Jesus After Backlash

Former US President Donald Trump deleted a post from his social media platform, Truth Social, after it depicted him in a Jesus-like manner.The AI-generated image showed Trump placing a glowing hand on a patient’s fore…

Apr 13, 2026
William Ruto Sets Date for Construction of New Multimillion Airport
Kenya

William Ruto Sets Date for Construction of New Multimillion Airport

President William Ruto will personally officiate the groundbreaking for the Kisii Airport upgrade at Suneka on 15 April, marking the start of construction.The project will convert the existing Suneka Airstrip into a f…

Apr 13, 2026
Kenya Sees Surge in New Political Parties Ahead of 2027 Polls
Kenya

Kenya Sees Surge in New Political Parties Ahead of 2027 Polls

Kenya is witnessing a surge in political party registrations ahead of the 2027 General Election, with the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) reporting at least 34 new provisional applications in recen…

Apr 13, 2026
How a Courtroom Error Set Free Two Men on Death Row
Kenya

How a Courtroom Error Set Free Two Men on Death Row

The Court of Appeal has quashed the convictions and death sentences of two men previously convicted of robbery with violence and gang rape, ordering their immediate release.Benard Ingunza and David Libabu were origina…

Apr 13, 2026
How Foreign Nationals Can Secure US Permanent Residency Through Family and Work
Immigration

How Foreign Nationals Can Secure US Permanent Residency Through Family and Work

Foreign nationals may obtain lawful permanent residency in the United States through family connections or employment-based opportunities.Family-based immigration is generally the most direct route, especially for imm…

Apr 13, 2026
Foreign Workers Face Layoffs as the US Drops Automatic Permit Extensions
Immigration

Foreign Workers Face Layoffs as the US Drops Automatic Permit Extensions

The United States has ended automatic extensions for certain employment authorisation documents, requiring some foreign workers to stop working once their permits expire if renewals are still pending.The policy change…

Apr 13, 2026
After 13 Years Abroad, Benson Gitau Comes Home to Support Diaspora Investors
Diaspora

After 13 Years Abroad, Benson Gitau Comes Home to Support Diaspora Investors

Benson Gitau, a Kenyan who spent over a decade in the United States, has returned home and is now working in real estate to support diaspora investment in Kenya.In 2011, Gitau was living in Nairobi and working as a se…

Apr 13, 2026
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Diaspora Families to Benefit from Kenya’s SHA-Funded Overseas Treatment Plan
Diaspora

Diaspora Families to Benefit from Kenya’s SHA-Funded Overseas Treatment Plan

Kenya will begin funding specialised medical treatment abroad from 14 April 2026 for patients whose conditions cannot be managed locally, under a new policy announced by the Social Health Authority (SHA).The SHA, led…

Apr 13, 2026
Distress as Kenyan Woman Goes Missing After Job Contract in Lebanon
Diaspora

Distress as Kenyan Woman Goes Missing After Job Contract in Lebanon

A family in Uasin Gishu County has appealed for help to locate their daughter, Vicoty Jeruto, who went missing in Lebanon after completing her work contract.Jeruto, from Ziwa Ward in Soy Constituency, travelled to Bei…

Apr 12, 2026
Man Charged With Stealing $11m From Minnesota Medicaid Has Fled Before Court Hearing
Diaspora

Man Charged With Stealing $11m From Minnesota Medicaid Has Fled Before Court Hearing

Authorities in Minnesota are searching for Abdirashid Ismail Said after he failed to appear at a pre-trial hearing in a major Medicaid fraud case, leading to a court-issued arrest warrant and the forfeiture of his $15…

Apr 12, 2026
Governors Condemn Senator Methu’s Remarks on President Ruto
Kenya

Governors Condemn Senator Methu’s Remarks on President Ruto

Remarks by Nyandarua Senator John Methu about President William Ruto have prompted criticism from several governors, who said his comments were disrespectful to the presidency.The issue arose during the burial of Josp…

Apr 12, 2026
Kenyan Mother Leaves World Bank Career After Emotional Letters From Her Daughters
Diaspora

Kenyan Mother Leaves World Bank Career After Emotional Letters From Her Daughters

Jane Onoka, a former senior official at the World Bank, has left her position to focus on her family and pursue a new professional direction.For several years, Onoka was regarded as a successful international professi…

Apr 12, 2026
President Ruto Joins Political and Business Leaders at Karen Blixen Wedding
Kenya

President Ruto Joins Political and Business Leaders at Karen Blixen Wedding

A high-profile wedding at the Karen Blixen Museum on Saturday, 12 April, brought together senior political leaders, business figures, and prominent public personalities.The ceremony united Ronnie Kiprono and Terry Mwe…

Apr 12, 2026
Kalonzo Musyoka Claims Assassination Attempt After Police Target Opposition Convoy in Kikuyu
Kenya

Kalonzo Musyoka Claims Assassination Attempt After Police Target Opposition Convoy in Kikuyu

Tensions rose in Kenya’s Mount Kenya region on 12 April after Kalonzo Musyoka alleged that police opened fire on his convoy near the Gitaru–Kikuyu Interchange, describing the incident as an assassination attempt.Musyo…

Apr 12, 2026
Kenya and Partners Send AI-powered Climate Camera to International Space Station
Kenya

Kenya and Partners Send AI-powered Climate Camera to International Space Station

Kenya, Uganda and Egypt have successfully launched the Climate Camera (ClimCam) to the International Space Station (ISS). The payload lifted off early on Saturday, 11 April, aboard the Cygnus NG‑24 resupply vehicle. T…

Apr 11, 2026
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