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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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Kenya Confirms Ninth Ebola Case as Health Officials Report Progress in Containment

Kenya Confirms Ninth Ebola Case as Health Officials Report Progress in Containment

Kenya has confirmed a ninth Ebola case, with health officials saying the latest infection was detected among contacts already in quarantine and does not indicate a new chain of transmission.The patient is a 24-year-ol…

Kenya12 hr ago▶ Listen
Green Card Applicants Face 336-Day Wait as US Labour Backlogs Grow

Green Card Applicants Face 336-Day Wait as US Labour Backlogs Grow

The US Department of Labor (DOL) is taking an average of 336 days to review permanent labour certification applications, while more than 45,000 prevailing wage requests remain pending, adding to delays for foreign pro…

Immigration12 hr ago▶ Listen
Gachagua Returns from the US, Meets Sifuna to Discuss Opposition Strategy for 2027

Gachagua Returns from the US, Meets Sifuna to Discuss Opposition Strategy for 2027

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has returned to Kenya from the United States and hosted a meeting with key opposition figures at his Wamunyoro home in Nyeri County, as efforts to build a united front against…

Kenya17 hr ago▶ Listen
US Launches Online Portal for Reporting Suspected Visa Fraud
Immigration

US Launches Online Portal for Reporting Suspected Visa Fraud

The US Department of State has launched an online portal allowing members of the public to report suspected visa fraud, as American authorities strengthen efforts to detect and investigate immigration-related offences…

19 hr ago▶ Listen
Three Green Card Lottery Mistakes That Could Derail Your Plans to Move to the US
Immigration

Three Green Card Lottery Mistakes That Could Derail Your Plans to Move to the US

US-based Kenyan content creator Terry Clarice has urged Green Card Lottery winners to avoid selling property prematurely, delaying document preparation and failing to plan ahead, warning that selection does not guaran…

19 hr ago▶ Listen
Ruto Proposes PAYE Tax Exemption for Workers Earning KSh32,800 and Below
Kenya

Ruto Proposes PAYE Tax Exemption for Workers Earning KSh32,800 and Below

President William Ruto has proposed exempting workers earning up to KSh32,333 a month from Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax as part of a new package of measures targeting workers, farmers, land buyers and mobile phone users…

19 hr ago▶ Listen
Australia Blocks Many Temporary Visa Holders from Switching to Student Visas
Immigration

Australia Blocks Many Temporary Visa Holders from Switching to Student Visas

Australia has tightened student visa rules from 2 October 2026, restricting applications from temporary visa holders already in the country and introducing stricter conditions for students seeking to bring family memb…

Oct 19, 2026▶ Listen
DV-2027 Green Card Lottery: Registration Set for November as Court Orders US Government to Act
Immigration

DV-2027 Green Card Lottery: Registration Set for November as Court Orders US Government to Act

A US federal court has ordered the State Department to proceed with the delayed DV-2027 Diversity Visa Lottery, setting new deadlines for registration and results while leaving the final visa issuance deadline of 30 S…

Oct 19, 2026▶ Listen
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Shakahola Horror: How Children Prepared for Death Believing They Were Going to Heaven
Kenya

Shakahola Horror: How Children Prepared for Death Believing They Were Going to Heaven

The scale and human tragedy of the Shakahola case came sharply into focus on Monday as the High Court continued the reading of a lengthy judgement detailing the deaths of scores of children whose families believed the…

Oct 19, 2026▶ Listen
How Much Can Kenyan Healthcare Workers Earn in Saudi Arabia?
Diaspora

How Much Can Kenyan Healthcare Workers Earn in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia’s public healthcare salary framework sets different pay levels for medical professionals based on their qualifications, specialisation and country of training, with some foreign-trained doctors earning su…

Oct 19, 2026▶ Listen
Kenyan Community in Qatar Launches Doha Morans Rugby Football Club
Diaspora

Kenyan Community in Qatar Launches Doha Morans Rugby Football Club

Doha Morans Rugby Football Club has made its debut in Qatar, bringing together members of the Kenyan community and receiving support from Kenya’s Ambassador to the country, Mohamed Nur Adan.The club played its inaugur…

Oct 19, 2026▶ Listen
From Kenya to America: How Ng’endo Mukii Challenges Beauty Standards Through Animation
Diaspora

From Kenya to America: How Ng’endo Mukii Challenges Beauty Standards Through Animation

Kenyan animator and filmmaker Ng’endo Mūkīi has used her work to examine how colourism shapes women’s perceptions of beauty, identity and self-worth, with her acclaimed 2012 animated documentary Yellow Fever exploring…

Oct 19, 2026▶ Listen
Kalonzo Compares Raila to Moses, Urges Opposition to Complete His Mission
Kenya

Kalonzo Compares Raila to Moses, Urges Opposition to Complete His Mission

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on Kenya’s opposition to continue pursuing the democratic reforms championed by the late Raila Odinga, saying the country has yet to achieve the inclusive society the form…

Oct 19, 2026▶ Listen
Natembeya Backs University Plan as Ruto Pushes for KSh1 Billion Hospital
Kenya

Natembeya Backs University Plan as Ruto Pushes for KSh1 Billion Hospital

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has proposed converting Wamalwa Kijana Hospital into a university once a new KSh1 billion Level 5 hospital becomes operational in the county.Speaking on Monday, Natembeya denied c…

Oct 19, 2026▶ Listen
Kenyan Youth and Diaspora Set to Join Pan-African Gatherings in Ethiopia
Diaspora

Kenyan Youth and Diaspora Set to Join Pan-African Gatherings in Ethiopia

Kenya is working with partners to increase the participation of its youth and diaspora community in two Pan-African conferences scheduled for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in December.The State Department for Diaspora Affair…

Oct 19, 2026▶ Listen
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Nairobi Police Pursue Suspect Who Allegedly Killed Girlfriend, Sent Video to Family
Kenya

Nairobi Police Pursue Suspect Who Allegedly Killed Girlfriend, Sent Video to Family

Police are investigating the suspected murder of 21-year-old Faruz Hussein, whose body was found in a residence in the Githurai-Sunton area of Nairobi.Hussein’s family suspects that she was killed following a dispute…

Oct 19, 2026▶ Listen
Sifuna Accuses ODM Leaders of Abandoning Raila Odinga’s Legacy Ahead of 2027 Elections
Kenya

Sifuna Accuses ODM Leaders of Abandoning Raila Odinga’s Legacy Ahead of 2027 Elections

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has accused senior Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders of abandoning the legacy of the late Raila Odinga and failing to respect his family following his death.Speaking during a church…

Oct 18, 2026▶ Listen
Ruto Unveils Plan to Decentralise New KCC Factories to Lower Milk Price
Kenya

Ruto Unveils Plan to Decentralise New KCC Factories to Lower Milk Price

President William Ruto has announced plans to allow Kenya Cooperative Creameries (New KCC) to operate its eight factories independently, in a move aimed at reducing milk distribution costs, easing shortages and loweri…

Oct 18, 2026▶ Listen
Pauline Njoroge Compares Edwin Sifuna to Biblical David in Kenya’s Search for Change
Kenya

Pauline Njoroge Compares Edwin Sifuna to Biblical David in Kenya’s Search for Change

Political communicator Pauline Njoroge has endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, describing him as a key figure in Kenya’s quest for political and national renewal.Speaking during a church service at Jesus Teaching M…

Oct 18, 2026▶ Listen
Australia Introduces Stricter Student Visa Rules for International Students from October
Immigration

Australia Introduces Stricter Student Visa Rules for International Students from October

Australia will tighten student visa rules from 2 October 2026, restricting applications from within the country, narrowing eligibility for family dependants and introducing stricter requirements for students changing…

Oct 18, 2026▶ Listen
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