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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.

9,230 articles

Kenya

Sifuna Promises Taxi Driver New Vehicle After Homa Bay Attack

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has pledged to replace the vehicle destroyed during the violence at the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay, offering support to taxi driver Steven Otieno.In a statement on Saturday, 19 Sept…

Sep 19, 2026

Diaspora

Maraga Backs Electronic Voting for Kenyans Living Abroad

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has stepped up his outreach to Kenyans in the United States, meeting nearly 300 nurses in Maryland during his ongoing US tour.The meeting, held in Towson on Saturday, brought together…

Sep 19, 2026

Immigration

Applying for a US Green Card? Here’s What the New Rules Mean for Kenyans

Kenyans seeking permanent residence in the United States now face broader scrutiny of their financial circumstances under a new immigration rule that took effect on 18 September.Issued by the US Department of Homeland…

Sep 19, 2026

Kenya

‘We Are on Standby’: Ruku Says Kenya Is Ready for El Niño Rains

Kenya’s government says it has put contingency measures in place ahead of heavy rains forecast from October, with officials warning that rainfall could be intensified by a possible El Niño event.Public Service Cabinet…

Sep 18, 2026

Diaspora

US Issues Fresh Warning to Foreign Students Over Political Activities

Foreign students in the United States, including Kenyans, have been warned that acting on behalf of foreign governments or organisations without meeting US disclosure requirements could lead to the loss of immigration…

Sep 18, 2026

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Kenya

IEBC Ordered to Allow Audit of Voter Registration System

The High Court has ordered the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to give accredited political parties and election observers access to technical records linked to its continuous voter registration…

Sep 18, 2026

Kenya

Uhuru Kenyatta Turns ‘Sponyo’ Jibe Into Humour

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta joked about the “sponyo” label used against him by political rivals during a funeral in Murang’a County on Friday.Speaking at the burial of Christine Waruguru Kariuki in Kiharu, Uhuru…

Sep 18, 2026

Diaspora

How Following His Girlfriend to America Led to a Multimillion-Dollar Restaurant Empire

Kenyan entrepreneur Kevin Onyona followed his girlfriend to the United States in 1999, a decision that later led to the creation of Swahili Village, a successful African restaurant business.Onyona’s journey began in S…

Sep 18, 2026

Kenya

How Kenya Helped US Authorities Track Down an Afghan Drug Suspect

Kenya has extradited an Afghan national to the United States to face drug trafficking and firearms charges after his arrest in Nairobi.The suspect travelled from Kabul to Nairobi in April 2025 and was arrested by dete…

Sep 18, 2026

Immigration

Travelling to America? Border Agents Can Now Search Your Phone Without a Warrant

A US appeals court has upheld the authority of border officers to search travellers’ mobile phones without a warrant, probable cause or reasonable suspicion.The ruling was issued on Thursday by the US Court of Appeals…

Sep 18, 2026

Diaspora

Kenyan Family Demands Answers After Son Is Buried in UAE Without Relatives’ Knowledge

The family of a 29-year-old Kenyan man who died in the United Arab Emirates is demanding answers after his remains were buried before his relatives were informed of his death.Peter Nyaanga Omambia, who worked as a mes…

Sep 18, 2026

Kenya

Didmus Barasa: I Earned My Degree From Mount Kenya University, Not JKUAT

Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has denied allegations that he fraudulently obtained an engineering degree from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), saying the claims are politically motivated.Spe…

Sep 18, 2026

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Kenya

Flight Instructor and Student Pilot Killed in Kajiado Aircraft Crash

Two people, a flight instructor and a student pilot, died on Friday morning after a small aircraft crashed in Kipeto, Kajiado County, near the Kipeto wind power plant.Kajiado West Police Commander Maureen Kuto said th…

Sep 18, 2026

Kenya

Ruto to Uhuru: You Are a Retired President, Let Kenya Move On

President William Ruto has renewed his criticism of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of working against his administration and urging him to stop efforts to oppose the government.Speaking in Sindo, Homa…

Sep 17, 2026

Diaspora

Kenyans in the US Warned Over Immigration Violations That Could Threaten Legal Status

Foreign nationals in the United States, including Kenyans, are facing increased scrutiny over immigration fraud, false identities and other violations that could affect their ability to obtain or keep legal status.The…

Sep 17, 2026

Kenya

Raila Anniversary Organisers Warn ‘Goons’ to Stay Away From Commemorations

Organisers of events marking the first anniversary of Raila Odinga’s death have warned people planning to cause disorder to stay away from the commemorations.Prof Adams Oloo, chairperson of the national steering commi…

Sep 17, 2026

Kenya

JKUAT Disowns Didmus Barasa Engineering Degree, Says Certificate Is Fake

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) says it has no record of Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa studying at the institution or receiving a Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree.In…

Sep 17, 2026

Diaspora

Kenyan Nurses in America Confront Mental Health Challenges at Annual Summit

More than 300 Kenyan nurses in the United States are attending the annual conference of the Kenyan Nurses Association of America (KNAA) in Towson, Maryland, where mental health and professional welfare are key issues…

Sep 17, 2026

Kenya

‘Manyoka’ Stunt Driver Charged Over Fatal Crash That Killed Three

A Nairobi matatu driver has been charged over a crash along Enterprise Road that killed three passengers and injured two others.Sammy Murigi Maina appeared before Milimani Magistrate Peter Mutai on Thursday and denied…

Sep 17, 2026

Diaspora

Mercy Rono Brings Germany Experience to Bomet Women Rep Race

Mercy Rono is seeking the Bomet County Women Representative seat in the 2027 general election, bringing her experience working with Kenyans seeking education and employment opportunities in Germany into her political…

Sep 17, 2026