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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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Kenyan Truck Driver Killed in DRC as Association Urges Halt to Risky Journeys
Diaspora

Kenyan Truck Driver Killed in DRC as Association Urges Halt to Risky Journeys

A Kenyan truck driver, identified as Mohamed Talib, has reportedly been killed along a major cargo route in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), prompting the Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Associatio…

Oct 15, 2026▶ Listen
How Kenyans on X Have Repeatedly Defended the Country’s Image on Social Media
Lifestyle

How Kenyans on X Have Repeatedly Defended the Country’s Image on Social Media

American television host Rob Finnerty has apologised to Kenyans after comparing New York City to Nairobi during a discussion about immigration in the United States, following a wave of criticism from Kenyan users on X…

Oct 15, 2026▶ Listen
Kenya: Matatu Operators Warn of Fare Hikes as Diesel Prices Hit Sh227 Per Litre
Kenya

Kenya: Matatu Operators Warn of Fare Hikes as Diesel Prices Hit Sh227 Per Litre

Matatu operators have warned that fares are likely to rise following a sharp increase in fuel prices, with the Matatu Owners Association (MOA) accusing the government of failing to honour assurances made during negoti…

Oct 15, 2026▶ Listen
Canada: Why International Graduates Are Finding It Harder to Secure Permanent Residence
Immigration

Canada: Why International Graduates Are Finding It Harder to Secure Permanent Residence

International graduates in Canada are facing tougher competition for permanent residence as immigration thresholds rise and hundreds of thousands of Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs) approach expiry.The Canadian Ex…

Oct 15, 2026▶ Listen
Ruto Uses Trans Nzoia Development Tour to Rally Support Against Natembeya
Kenya

Ruto Uses Trans Nzoia Development Tour to Rally Support Against Natembeya

President William Ruto has criticised Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya over healthcare services and development, while announcing billions of shillings in projects during a tour of the county ahead of the 2027 Ge…

Oct 15, 2026▶ Listen
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Raila Odinga Memorial Draws Karua, Sifuna and Babu Owino as Ruto Skips
Kenya

Raila Odinga Memorial Draws Karua, Sifuna and Babu Owino as Ruto Skips

Opposition leaders and supporters have gathered in Bondo, Siaya County, to mark the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s death, as President William Ruto continues his development tour of the Nort…

Oct 15, 2026▶ Listen
Kenyan Diaspora in Britain Mourns James Mwangi After Sudden Death in Derby
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora in Britain Mourns James Mwangi After Sudden Death in Derby

James Mwangi, a Nakuru-born Kenyan and member of the community in Coventry, has died after being found unresponsive at his accommodation in Derby on Tuesday, 6 October.According to information shared by his family and…

Oct 15, 2026▶ Listen
Winnie Odinga Announces Bid for Nairobi Senate Seat in 2027
Kenya

Winnie Odinga Announces Bid for Nairobi Senate Seat in 2027

Winnie Odinga has announced plans to contest the Nairobi Senate seat in the 2027 General Election, setting up a potential race against other prominent political figures seeking the position.The East African Legislativ…

Oct 15, 2026▶ Listen
Repeated Attacks in Eastern Congo Force Kenyan Truck Drivers to Rethink Travel Plans
Kenya

Repeated Attacks in Eastern Congo Force Kenyan Truck Drivers to Rethink Travel Plans

Six truck drivers, including Kenyans, were reportedly abducted by armed rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) before being found safe, prompting renewed warnings over the security of transporters operat…

Oct 14, 2026▶ Listen
‘I Don’t Believe He Is Gone’: Ida Odinga Opens Up About Life Without Raila
Kenya

‘I Don’t Believe He Is Gone’: Ida Odinga Opens Up About Life Without Raila

Ida Odinga has spoken about the difficulty of accepting her husband Raila Odinga’s death, saying she sometimes still expects him to return home as he did during his lifetime.Speaking as family members and supporters g…

Oct 14, 2026▶ Listen
Newsmax Presenter Apologises After Saying American Cities Are Starting to Look Like Nairobi, Not New York
Kenya

Newsmax Presenter Apologises After Saying American Cities Are Starting to Look Like Nairobi, Not New York

Newsmax presenter Rob Finnerty has apologised to Kenyans during a live broadcast after comparing Nairobi unfavourably with New York during a discussion on immigration in the United States.Finnerty made the original re…

Oct 14, 2026▶ Listen
Wandayi Fires Back at Gachagua Over Claims of KSh12 Petrol and KSh9 Diesel Hikes
Kenya

Wandayi Fires Back at Gachagua Over Claims of KSh12 Petrol and KSh9 Diesel Hikes

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has dismissed claims by Democratic Change Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua that the government plans to raise fuel prices to fund political activities ahead of the 2027 Genera…

Oct 14, 2026▶ Listen
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2027 Polls: IEBC Directs Parties to File Officials’ Names and Signatures by October 15
Kenya

2027 Polls: IEBC Directs Parties to File Officials’ Names and Signatures by October 15

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has directed political parties planning to field candidates in the 2027 General Election to submit the names and specimen signatures of their authorised offic…

Oct 14, 2026▶ Listen
Expired Passports Could Lock Kenyans Abroad Out of 2027 Polls as Lawyer Files Appeal
Diaspora

Expired Passports Could Lock Kenyans Abroad Out of 2027 Polls as Lawyer Files Appeal

UK-based lawyer and activist Eliud Karanja Matindi has filed an appeal challenging the requirement for Kenyans living outside the East African Community to hold valid passports to register as voters.The appeal, filed…

Oct 14, 2026▶ Listen
Tribunal Blocks Azimio’s Ukombozi Alliance Registration Over Name Dispute
Kenya

Tribunal Blocks Azimio’s Ukombozi Alliance Registration Over Name Dispute

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has temporarily stopped the registration of The Ukombozi Alliance (TUA), delaying plans by the Azimio La Umoja coalition to adopt the new political identity.The tribunal issued…

Oct 14, 2026▶ Listen
UK Authorities Await Post-Mortem Findings in Death of Kenyan Student Nelbert Rirei
Diaspora

UK Authorities Await Post-Mortem Findings in Death of Kenyan Student Nelbert Rirei

British authorities are expected to conduct a post-mortem examination on Friday to establish the cause of death of Kenyan nursing student Nelbert Kipruto Rirei, whose body was recovered from the River Cam in Cambridge…

Oct 14, 2026▶ Listen
Ruto Takes Swipe at Sifuna’s TEP Party as He Inspects Projects in West Pokot
Kenya

Ruto Takes Swipe at Sifuna’s TEP Party as He Inspects Projects in West Pokot

President William Ruto has intensified his criticism of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, mocking his political party, The Equitable Party (TEP), during a development tour of West Pokot County.Ruto dismissed the party's p…

Oct 14, 2026▶ Listen
Tupac Shakur Murder: Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Sentenced After Nearly 30 Years
World

Tupac Shakur Murder: Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Sentenced After Nearly 30 Years

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis, 63, has been sentenced to prison following his conviction for the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, bringing a decades-long criminal case to a major turning point.Davis was found guilty in Sep…

Oct 14, 2026▶ Listen
USCIS Denies 35,767 Green Card Applicants’ Work Permits as Rejection Rate Hits 44%
Immigration

USCIS Denies 35,767 Green Card Applicants’ Work Permits as Rejection Rate Hits 44%

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recorded higher denial rates across several major immigration categories between April and June 2026, including work permits, family-sponsored petitions, temporary work…

Oct 13, 2026▶ Listen
Kindiki Says Government Projects Will Benefit All Constituencies Regardless of Political Loyalties
Kenya

Kindiki Says Government Projects Will Benefit All Constituencies Regardless of Political Loyalties

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pledged that government development projects will continue across Kenya regardless of the political affiliations of elected leaders or voters.Speaking in Mukurweini, Nyeri County…

Oct 13, 2026▶ Listen
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