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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.

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Kenyans Facing US Removal Could Be Deported to Third Countries Under New Ruling
Diaspora

Kenyans Facing US Removal Could Be Deported to Third Countries Under New Ruling

Kenyans in the United States who have been ordered to leave could now face deportation to countries other than Kenya after the US Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to resume third-country removals.The Sup…

Sep 30, 2026
Stateless People Can Now Register as British Citizens Under New UK Rules
Immigration

Stateless People Can Now Register as British Citizens Under New UK Rules

The British government has introduced a formal route for stateless people to register as British citizens, with eligibility and application fees depending on their circumstances.Under the guidance published online, th…

Sep 29, 2026
Five Lawyers Withdraw from Rose Mbithe Mulwa Murder Case
Kenya

Five Lawyers Withdraw from Rose Mbithe Mulwa Murder Case

Five defence lawyers have withdrawn from the murder case against politician Rose Mbithe Mulwa, her two children, a police officer and a private investigator, leaving the accused without their previous legal team as th…

Sep 29, 2026
Kenyan Expat Shares How Norway Supports Mothers Through Pregnancy and Parenthood
Diaspora

Kenyan Expat Shares How Norway Supports Mothers Through Pregnancy and Parenthood

Judy Achieng Rimstad, a Kenyan content creator living in Norway, has shared insights into how the country’s welfare system supports pregnancy, childbirth and parenthood.Judy, who runs the YouTube channel Adventures of…

Sep 29, 2026
Kenyan Students in Hungary Use Mentorship to Help Newcomers Adjust
Diaspora

Kenyan Students in Hungary Use Mentorship to Help Newcomers Adjust

Kenyan students beginning their studies in Hungary have been welcomed into the country’s Kenyan student community through a mentorship and orientation programme organised by the Association of Kenyan Students in Hunga…

Sep 29, 2026
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Volunteers Seek Family of Kenyan Woman Living on Beirut Streets
Diaspora

Volunteers Seek Family of Kenyan Woman Living on Beirut Streets

A humanitarian appeal has been launched in Lebanon to help trace the family of a Kenyan woman reportedly living on the streets of Beirut.The woman, who identifies herself as Selina, is believed to have previously work…

Sep 29, 2026
Global Immigration Changes in September 2026: New Rules for Students, Workers and Visitors
Immigration

Global Immigration Changes in September 2026: New Rules for Students, Workers and Visitors

Several major destinations are changing immigration rules in September 2026, affecting international students, skilled workers, visitors and long-term migrants in Australia, the United States, Europe, Japan and the UK…

Sep 29, 2026
Meet the Kenyan Woman Driving Heavy Commercial Trucks Across Europe
Diaspora

Meet the Kenyan Woman Driving Heavy Commercial Trucks Across Europe

Kenyan truck driver Wangui Njeri Sally is building a career in Europe’s haulage industry, driving heavy commercial vehicles across several countries.Based in Europe, Sally spends long periods on the road transporting…

Sep 29, 2026
UAE Visa Extension: What Kenyans Need to Know About Costs and Eligibility
Diaspora

UAE Visa Extension: What Kenyans Need to Know About Costs and Eligibility

The United Arab Emirates has eased rules for extending certain visitor visas, allowing eligible travellers to renew their permits without leaving the country.Under the current rules administered by the Federal Authori…

Sep 29, 2026
IEBC Plans to Extend Diaspora Voting to 14 More Countries in 2027
Diaspora

IEBC Plans to Extend Diaspora Voting to 14 More Countries in 2027

Kenya’s electoral commission plans to expand diaspora voting from 12 countries in 2022 to 26 countries in the 2027 General Election.Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Erastus Ethekon sa…

Sep 29, 2026
Ruto Warns Against Attempts to Block Dangote’s Sh2.9 Trillion Lamu Refinery
Kenya

Ruto Warns Against Attempts to Block Dangote’s Sh2.9 Trillion Lamu Refinery

President William Ruto has warned against attempts to block the construction of a multi-trillion-shilling oil refinery in Lamu, backed by Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote.The warning comes as the proposed refinery…

Sep 29, 2026
Kalonzo Musyoka Condoles With Martha Karua Over Father’s Death
Kenya

Kalonzo Musyoka Condoles With Martha Karua Over Father’s Death

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka visited Martha Karua at her home on Monday evening to condole with her following the death of her father, Mwalimu Jackson Karua.Musyoka described the late educator as a res…

Sep 28, 2026
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Gachagua Pledges to Appoint Diaspora Kenyans as Ambassadors if Elected President
Diaspora

Gachagua Pledges to Appoint Diaspora Kenyans as Ambassadors if Elected President

Rigathi Gachagua has pledged to appoint ambassadors and deputy ambassadors from Kenya’s diaspora if elected president in 2027.Speaking to Kenyans in Dallas, Texas, the Democracy for Citizens Party leader said Kenyans…

Sep 28, 2026
Manchester City Found Guilty of 114 Premier League Financial Breaches
Sports

Manchester City Found Guilty of 114 Premier League Financial Breaches

Manchester City has been found guilty of 114 breaches of English Premier League financial regulations following a three-year investigation into the club’s finances.The breaches relate mainly to the period between 2009…

Sep 28, 2026
Kenya Warns of Cholera, Typhoid and Aflatoxin Risks Ahead of El Niño Rains
Kenya

Kenya Warns of Cholera, Typhoid and Aflatoxin Risks Ahead of El Niño Rains

Kenya’s public health authorities have warned that the expected El Niño rains could increase cases of food- and water-borne diseases, including cholera, typhoid and aflatoxin poisoning.The State Department for Public…

Sep 28, 2026
Dubai-Based Kenyan Flight Attendant Shares Story of Teacher Who Secretly Funded Her Education
Diaspora

Dubai-Based Kenyan Flight Attendant Shares Story of Teacher Who Secretly Funded Her Education

A Kenyan woman living in Dubai has revealed that a teacher quietly paid for her entire primary school education without her knowledge.Peris Maranga, now a flight attendant, shared the story in a social media post abou…

Sep 28, 2026
Irene Karari Leads Efforts to Protect Kenyans Seeking Jobs Abroad
Diaspora

Irene Karari Leads Efforts to Protect Kenyans Seeking Jobs Abroad

Irene Karari, Director of the Skills and Expertise Division in Kenya’s State Department for Diaspora Affairs, is overseeing efforts to strengthen labour migration systems and protect Kenyan workers seeking employment…

Sep 28, 2026
Kenyan Embassy in Riyadh to Hold Question Time Session for Nationals
Diaspora

Kenyan Embassy in Riyadh to Hold Question Time Session for Nationals

The Kenyan Embassy in Riyadh will hold a one-hour “Question Time” session to give Kenyan nationals in Saudi Arabia an opportunity to raise concerns and seek guidance from embassy officials.The afternoon session will c…

Sep 28, 2026
Former Kenyan Teacher Compares Life in Kenya and America After Joining the US Army
Diaspora

Former Kenyan Teacher Compares Life in Kenya and America After Joining the US Army

Former Kenyan teacher Haroun Mukalasinga has compared his working life in Kenya with his career in the United States, describing a decade of significant personal and professional change.A 2016 photograph shows Mukalas…

Sep 28, 2026
Kenyan Woman Explains Why She Kept Her Successful US Diversity Visa Application Private
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Explains Why She Kept Her Successful US Diversity Visa Application Private

Emily Ann, a Kenyan woman who secured a United States Diversity Visa, says she kept news of her success private until the visa was physically in her possession.Emily said she shared the news only with a small group of…

Sep 28, 2026
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