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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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Diaspora Affairs Offers Psychosocial Support to Family of Kenyan Woman Who Died in Saudi Arabia
Diaspora

Diaspora Affairs Offers Psychosocial Support to Family of Kenyan Woman Who Died in Saudi Arabia

The State Department for Diaspora Affairs has provided psychosocial support to the family of Teresia Wawira Njagi, a Kenyan woman who died while working in Saudi Arabia.Njagi’s remains arrived in Kenya on 9 October af…

Oct 18, 2026▶ Listen
Kalonzo Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plot to Arrest Natembeya
Kenya

Kalonzo Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plot to Arrest Natembeya

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has alleged that state agencies are planning to arrest Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, warning that the opposition would provide legal support if the governor is tar…

Oct 18, 2026▶ Listen
Canada Changes Immigration Scoring as High-Wage Workers Get Extra Points
Immigration

Canada Changes Immigration Scoring as High-Wage Workers Get Extra Points

Canada will introduce changes to its Express Entry immigration system on 3 November 2026, giving additional points to candidates with eligible Canadian work experience in high-wage occupations and those with qualifyin…

Oct 17, 2026▶ Listen
US OPT Proposal Could Cost International Graduates Up to $100,000 in Work Authorisation Fees
Immigration

US OPT Proposal Could Cost International Graduates Up to $100,000 in Work Authorisation Fees

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a fee of $70,000 for the first Optional Practical Training (OPT) recommendation for an international student, with subsequent recommendations attracting $30,00…

Oct 17, 2026▶ Listen
Ida Condemns Chaos at Raila Memorial, Calls for Respect Among Political Leaders
Kenya

Ida Condemns Chaos at Raila Memorial, Calls for Respect Among Political Leaders

Ida Odinga has criticised the disruption of her husband Raila Odinga’s first death anniversary memorial in Bondo, calling on political leaders and their supporters to respect invited guests and uphold the values he st…

Oct 17, 2026▶ Listen
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Former Club Avenida Building Crumbles During Moi Avenue Demolition, Injuring Four Workers
Kenya

Former Club Avenida Building Crumbles During Moi Avenue Demolition, Injuring Four Workers

Four workers were injured after a building formerly occupied by Club Avenida collapsed during a planned demolition along Moi Avenue in Nairobi’s central business district late at night.Nairobi City County said 24 work…

Oct 17, 2026▶ Listen
52 Refurbished Smartphones, Three Drones Seized in JKIA Security Operation
Kenya

52 Refurbished Smartphones, Three Drones Seized in JKIA Security Operation

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has seized 52 refurbished mobile phones and three drones at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after a passenger allegedly attempted to move the items through customs using an…

Oct 17, 2026▶ Listen
Ruto Inspects 729 Affordable Housing Units as Sh18 Billion Nandi Investment Takes Shape
Kenya

Ruto Inspects 729 Affordable Housing Units as Sh18 Billion Nandi Investment Takes Shape

President William Ruto has inspected housing, education and market projects in Nandi County, where the government plans to invest Sh18 billion in housing units, student accommodation and modern markets.Speaking in Nan…

Oct 17, 2026▶ Listen
Republicans Propose Raising H-1B Salary Threshold From $60,000 to Nearly $140,000
Immigration

Republicans Propose Raising H-1B Salary Threshold From $60,000 to Nearly $140,000

Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation to raise the salary threshold that allows some US employers to bypass additional worker-protection requirements when hiring H-1B visa holders, potentially increasing th…

Oct 16, 2026▶ Listen
Kenya Confirms Third Ebola Case as Woman Develops Symptoms in Quarantine
Kenya

Kenya Confirms Third Ebola Case as Woman Develops Symptoms in Quarantine

Kenya has confirmed a third case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease after a 65-year-old woman developed symptoms while in quarantine, prompting health officials to continue tracing contacts and strengthening surveillan…

Oct 16, 2026▶ Listen
Sifuna Accuses Ruto of Intimidation as Natembeya Challenges Withdrawal of Security
Kenya

Sifuna Accuses Ruto of Intimidation as Natembeya Challenges Withdrawal of Security

Linda Mwananchi leader Edwin Sifuna has renewed his confrontation with President William Ruto over the cost of living, public spending and the conduct of state security agencies, as opposition leaders sharpen their cr…

Oct 16, 2026▶ Listen
Maraga: Opposition to Field One Candidate Against Ruto in 2027
Kenya

Maraga: Opposition to Field One Candidate Against Ruto in 2027

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called for a united opposition in the 2027 General Election, saying Kenyans should have the final say on who becomes its presidential candidate.Speaking during the funeral of Geor…

Oct 16, 2026▶ Listen
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Boniface Mwangi to Engage Kenyans in UK on Presidential Bid and 2027 Polls
Diaspora

Boniface Mwangi to Engage Kenyans in UK on Presidential Bid and 2027 Polls

Presidential aspirant Boniface Mwangi will hold a series of public engagements in the United Kingdom from 17 to 24 October 2026 to discuss his political agenda with Kenyans living abroad ahead of the 2027 General Elec…

Oct 16, 2026▶ Listen
Elon Musk Unveils Rocket-Powered Tesla Roadster That Can Drive Upside Down and Fly
World

Elon Musk Unveils Rocket-Powered Tesla Roadster That Can Drive Upside Down and Fly

Tesla has unveiled a redesigned Roadster featuring SpaceX-inspired thrusters that the company says will allow the electric sports car to perform aerial manoeuvres, with production targeted for 2028.The vehicle was pre…

Oct 16, 2026▶ Listen
New Building Permits in Parklands Declared Null and Void After Court Deadline
Real Estate

New Building Permits in Parklands Declared Null and Void After Court Deadline

Development approvals issued in Nairobi’s Parklands area from 15 October 2026 have been declared invalid by the Parklands Residents Association following Nairobi City County’s alleged failure to comply with court orde…

Oct 16, 2026▶ Listen
Okiya Omtatah to Engage Kenyans Abroad in Virtual Meeting on National Transformation Agenda
Diaspora

Okiya Omtatah to Engage Kenyans Abroad in Virtual Meeting on National Transformation Agenda

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah will hold a virtual meeting with Kenyans living abroad on 30 October 2026 to review a proposed framework for diaspora engagement with initiatives linked to his vision for national transform…

Oct 16, 2026▶ Listen
Former Kenyan Refugee Ilhan Omar Under US Probe Over Questions About Citizenship Records
Immigration

Former Kenyan Refugee Ilhan Omar Under US Probe Over Questions About Citizenship Records

US federal authorities are investigating Congresswoman Ilhan Omar over allegations that false information may have been provided in immigration documents linked to her and her family, raising the possibility of legal…

Oct 16, 2026▶ Listen
From ‘Hustler Nation’ to ‘Usawa ni Sawa’: Ruto’s Changing Political Message Ahead of 2027
Kenya

From ‘Hustler Nation’ to ‘Usawa ni Sawa’: Ruto’s Changing Political Message Ahead of 2027

President William Ruto has adopted a new political slogan, “Usawa ni Sawa, Mbele Pamoja” (Equality is Fair, Forward Together), as he seeks to broaden his appeal ahead of the 2027 General Election.The slogan marks a sh…

Oct 16, 2026▶ Listen
Oburu Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Raila as He Marks Birthday on Day Brother Died
Kenya

Oburu Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Raila as He Marks Birthday on Day Brother Died

Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has paid an emotional tribute to his younger brother, Raila Odinga, saying their bond remains strong despite his death a year ago. The anniversary, which fell on Thursday, 15 October, also m…

Oct 15, 2026▶ Listen
Chaos in Bondo as Rival ODM Factions Turn Raila’s Memorial into a Political Showdown
Kenya

Chaos in Bondo as Rival ODM Factions Turn Raila’s Memorial into a Political Showdown

The first anniversary of Raila Odinga’s death descended into chaos on Thursday after rival groups clashed at Migwena Cultural Centre in Bondo, Siaya County, exposing divisions within the Orange Democratic Movement (OD…

Oct 15, 2026▶ Listen
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