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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

Kenya

Former US Soldier Rebuilds Life in Kenya After Leaving Business Career

Sharan Queen, a former US soldier and successful businesswoman, has relocated to Kenya, choosing a lifestyle focused on health and well-being over career ambitions.Queen spent years managing a chain of spas and multip…

Apr 7, 2026

Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Returns Home from Texas to Give Birth in Nairobi

Marion Nduta, a Kenyan mother living in Texas, returned to Nairobi to give birth to her second child, choosing local hospitals over American medical facilities.Nduta, who moved to the United States after marrying an A…

Apr 7, 2026

Kenya

United Opposition Faces Internal Rift Over 2027 Presidential Flag Bearer

The United Opposition coalition is experiencing internal disagreements over the selection of a single candidate for the 2027 presidential election.Rival factions within the coalition are divided on whether the flag be…

Apr 7, 2026

World

Artemis II Astronauts Travel Farther From Earth Than Any Humans Before

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts have travelled farther from Earth than any humans before them, reaching 252,756 miles during a flyby of the Moon’s far side.The four-person crew, commanded by Reid Wiseman and including Vi…

Apr 7, 2026

Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora in Australia Positions Itself as Political Force Ahead of 2027 Elections

Kenya’s diaspora in Australia is emerging as a well-organised political constituency ahead of the 2027 presidential election.Across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and other cities, more than a dozen Keny…

Apr 6, 2026

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Diaspora

Kenyan Student Rukia Nusra Breaks 100m and 60m Hurdles Records in the US

Kenyan hurdler Rukia Nusra Omulisia set new national records in both the 100 metres and 60 metres hurdles this season while competing for the University of Kentucky.At the Texas Relays in Austin, Omulisia first ran 13…

Apr 6, 2026

Real Estate

IMD 2026: Nairobi Fails to Keep Pace With Leading Smart Cities

Zurich has topped the IMD Smart City Index for the seventh consecutive year, with Oslo, Geneva, London, and Copenhagen completing the top five, according to the 2026 report released on Tuesday by the IMD World Competi…

Apr 6, 2026

Lifestyle

Vaping Linked to Mouth and Lung Cancer, Study Finds

A recent review of studies conducted between 2017 and mid-2025 concludes that electronic cigarettes are likely to cause cancers of the mouth and lungs.The analysis examined biological changes associated with cancer de…

Apr 6, 2026

Kenya

Little-Known Kenyan Law That Lets the Government Take Your Land

The Kenyan government has begun acquiring privately owned land for the Naivasha–Kisumu section of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), with compensation arrangements underway for affected landowners.Under Article 40 of t…

Apr 6, 2026

Diaspora

Kenyan Nurse Esther Sitienei Succumbs to Cancer in the UK

Esther Sitienei, a Kenyan nurse who spent over 20 years at the University Hospitals of Leicester, died on 4 April 2026 following a prolonged battle with cancer.Sitienei trained and practised nursing in Nairobi before…

Apr 6, 2026

Diaspora

Why Diaspora LGBTQ+ Kenyans Hesitate to Move Back Home

Two Kenyan men who married in London in October 2009 cannot have their union recognised under Kenyan law, which defines marriage exclusively as a union between a man and a woman.For many LGBTQ+ Kenyans living abroad…

Apr 6, 2026

Kenya

Nairobi to Face Five-Day Water Supply Disruption

Nairobi will experience a five-day water supply interruption from Monday, 6 April to Saturday, 11 April, as a key system is shut down for infrastructure works.The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has announced…

Apr 5, 2026

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Kenya

Gachagua Threatens Gen Z Mobilisation in Response to ID Restrictions

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto’s administration of obstructing access to national identity documents and linked it to a multi-billion shilling fuel scandal, in remarks made…

Apr 5, 2026

Diaspora

How a D+ in KCSE Didn’t Stop Mwangi Mukami’s Academic Success in the US

Mwangi Mukami, who scored a D+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), has gone on to earn five academic degrees in the United States.Born in 1984 in Nairobi’s Kawangware settlement, Mukami grew up in…

Apr 5, 2026

Diaspora

Esteen Andanyi: From Rugby Captain to Royal Navy Recruit

Esteen “Mchawi” Andanyi has completed the Royal Navy’s initial 10‑week basic training and will continue his career in military service with a specialisation in Marine Engineering.Andanyi’s rugby career began at Nyang’…

Apr 5, 2026

Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Leaves Stable Career in Canada to Launch Mitumba Business in Nairobi

Sharon Wambui Njeri returned to Nairobi in early 2024 after more than a decade in Canada and launched a thrift fashion business with an initial investment of about KSh 300,000.Njeri left an established career in retai…

Apr 5, 2026

Kenya

Ruto Vows Crackdown on Oil Cartels After Senior Officials Step Aside

President William Ruto has pledged to dismantle alleged cartels in Kenya’s petroleum sector following the resignation of three senior officials linked to claims of irregular practices.The remarks were made during a ch…

Apr 5, 2026

Diaspora

Australian-Based Kenyan Woman Returns Home to Gift Mother New Car

Carol Kogei, a Kenyan woman based in Australia, returned home to present her mother with a new Toyota RAV4 in a ceremony attended by family, church members, and local residents.The event took place at the family’s vil…

Apr 4, 2026

Business

How Onion Farming Can Make You a Millionaire

Kenya’s onion sector is expanding rapidly, driven by the adoption of hybrid seeds, improved farming methods, and growing regional trade.In recent years, the industry has shifted from traditional seed varieties and low…

Apr 4, 2026

Real Estate

Kikuyu Elders Secure Court Order Halting Development on Githunguri Sacred Site

The Environment and Land Court has halted construction on a government housing project in Githunguri, Kiambu County, pending the hearing of a constitutional petition.Justice Ann Mogeni issued conservatory orders stopp…

Apr 4, 2026