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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

Ex-General Manager Wins Sh800,000 After Being Fired by Text Message

The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi has ordered Topcare Lands Investment Limited to pay a former employee Sh800,000 after ruling that her dismissal by text message amounted to unlawful termination.The…

Mar 11, 2026

Kenya

Arsenal FC Sends Commemorative Gift to Honour Raila Odinga

Arsenal Football Club has sent a commemorative piece of memorabilia to the Nairobi office of the late Raila Amolo Odinga, honouring the Kenyan leader who was a long-time supporter of the North London club.The tribute…

Mar 11, 2026

Diaspora

US-Based Blogger Frank Neva Shares Leaked Chats from Abedinecho Katue Bail Fund Group

A dispute has arisen over money raised to secure the release of Kenyan nurse and social media personality Abedinecho Katue after his arrest in the United States. Supporters had organised a fundraising effort to meet b…

Mar 11, 2026

Lifestyle

Is it Baby Blues or Postpartum Depression? Signs Every New Mother Should Know

Clinical psychologist Ann Tatu says a mother’s mental and physical health after childbirth directly affects both her recovery and her baby’s early development.Tatu explains that a mother’s emotional condition can infl…

Mar 11, 2026

Diaspora

Mudavadi Tours Diaspora-led Food Innovation Centre in the UK

Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi, ended an official visit to the United Kingdom with a tour of Sacoma Global Food Innovation in Dagenham, a centre established by Kenyan diaspora entrepreneurs.The faci…

Mar 11, 2026

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Diaspora

Kisii Family Holds Funeral Without Body for Son Killed in Ukraine War

The family of Clinton Nyapara in Kisii County has held a funeral without his body after he reportedly died while serving in the Russian army in Donetsk, Ukraine. In place of his remains, relatives planted a tree in an…

Mar 11, 2026

Kenya

Former Immigration Officer Living on Streets Seeks Help to Return Home

A woman who once worked for Kenya’s Immigration Department is now appealing for help to return to her family after spending more than a decade living on the streets of Nairobi.Millicent Mary Atieno, originally from Ko…

Mar 11, 2026

Diaspora

Family Alarmed as Contact Lost With Kenyan Serving in Russian Army

Families in Kenya are seeking government assistance after losing contact with relatives recruited into the Russian army, including Humphrey Kimani, whose family says communication with him has recently stopped.Relativ…

Mar 10, 2026

Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora Mourns Nakuru Woman Found Dead in Her Washington House

Margaret Wanjiku Njenga, a Kenyan woman from Nakuru, was found dead in her apartment in Lakewood, Washington, on 6 March. Local authorities say the city coroner has not yet determined the exact date or cause of her de…

Mar 10, 2026

Kenya

Nation Media Group Acquired by Tanzanian Tycoon

The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) has agreed to sell its controlling stake in Nation Media Group to Tanzanian businessman and former politician Rostam Azizi, ending a 66-year ownership link with East…

Mar 10, 2026

Kenya

How KRA’s New Body Cams Will Modernise Customs Inspections

Kenya has introduced body-worn cameras for customs officers as part of a new effort to strengthen oversight at its borders. The devices will be used during inspections and enforcement operations to improve transparenc…

Mar 10, 2026

Immigration

USCIS Bot Error Causes Alarm for EB-2 Applicants

An applicant seeking a US employment-based green card under the EB-2 category received conflicting updates about their case after their Priority Date became current in the latest visa bulletin. A message from a USCIS…

Mar 10, 2026

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Immigration

Green Card Holders Locked Out of US Small Business Loans

The US Small Business Administration (SBA) will restrict access to its loan programmes to businesses fully owned by US citizens from 1 March 2026, excluding lawful permanent residents from eligibility.The change, anno…

Mar 10, 2026

Diaspora

Kenyan-Born Surgeon Philip Munda Shines on MasterChef South Africa

Kenyan-born surgeon Philip Munda, now based in South Africa, has gained recognition both in medicine and in competitive cooking after appearing on MasterChef South Africa.Munda’s early life remains partly unclear, and…

Mar 10, 2026

Kenya

Ruto: Protest Victims to Start Receiving Compensation by June

President William Ruto has said victims of past demonstrations will begin receiving government compensation by June if the current process proceeds without interruption.He made the announcement during a joint parliame…

Mar 10, 2026

Kenya

Explainer: How to Tell the Difference Between a High Commission and an Embassy

Foreign ministers from the Commonwealth are meeting this week at Lancaster House in London to discuss reform and the organisation’s future role.One distinctive feature of Commonwealth diplomacy is the use of the title…

Mar 10, 2026

Diaspora

Kenyan Nurse Arrested in Florida Over Sexual Assault of Hospital Patient

A Kenyan nurse and social media personality, Abedinecho Kyalo Katue, 46, was arrested in Orlando, Florida, on 4 March 2026 on charges of sexually assaulting a hospital patient. He is being held at Orange County Jail w…

Mar 10, 2026

Diaspora

Why Kenyan Pastors Are Rapidly Establishing Churches in the Diaspora

Kenyan pastors are increasingly establishing churches in North America, Europe, and other regions, following the migration of their congregants.These diaspora churches offer more than religious services. They replicat…

Mar 10, 2026

Diaspora

Kenyan-Born Dan Korir Promoted to Chief Warrant Officer in the US Navy

Kenyan-born naval officer Dan Korir has been promoted to Chief Warrant Officer in the United States Navy, recognising his years of technical expertise and dedicated service.Korir grew up in Kenya before pursuing a car…

Mar 9, 2026

Diaspora

Kenyan-born US Army Soldier Found Unconscious, Dies in Minnesota

Isaac Segera, a Kenyan-born soldier serving in the US Army, died suddenly after collapsing at a bus station in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at hospital. Segera, known to friend…

Mar 9, 2026