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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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Kenyans in Dubai Access Consular Services at Community Open Day
Diaspora

Kenyans in Dubai Access Consular Services at Community Open Day

The Kenyan Consulate General in Dubai has provided consular and government services to hundreds of Kenyans living in Dubai and the Northern Emirates during a community outreach event.The open day brought together gove…

Oct 11, 2026▶ Listen
Kenyan Delivery Worker Dies After Being Hit by Truck in Qatar
Diaspora

Kenyan Delivery Worker Dies After Being Hit by Truck in Qatar

Brandon Kiplimo, a Kenyan national living in Qatar, has died after being hit by a truck while returning to his residential camp. Arrangements are reportedly under way to repatriate his body to Kenya for burial.Accordi…

Oct 11, 2026▶ Listen
Death Row Inmate Christa Pike Discharged From Hospital After Failed Execution
World

Death Row Inmate Christa Pike Discharged From Hospital After Failed Execution

Christa Pike, 50, has been discharged from hospital and returned to the Tennessee prison where she is serving a death sentence after surviving a failed lethal injection on 30 September, her lawyers said on Saturday.Pi…

Oct 10, 2026▶ Listen
US Judge Restores Biometric Checks for Detained Immigrants Seeking Legal Status
Immigration

US Judge Restores Biometric Checks for Detained Immigrants Seeking Legal Status

A US federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy that prevented many detained immigrants from completing biometric checks required for immigration applications, restoring access to the process…

Oct 10, 2026▶ Listen
Why Kenyan Health Ministry Has Suspended Hotel Meetings Amid Ebola Response
Kenya

Why Kenyan Health Ministry Has Suspended Hotel Meetings Amid Ebola Response

Kenya’s Ministry of Health has suspended all meetings, seminars and conferences involving its staff at hotels, effective 7 October 2026, as the country steps up its response to the first confirmed imported Ebola case…

Oct 10, 2026▶ Listen
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Kenyan Diaspora in Canada to Engage Health Officials on SHA Changes
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora in Canada to Engage Health Officials on SHA Changes

Kenyans in Ontario, Canada, will have an opportunity to question senior Kenyan health officials about the country’s healthcare reforms during a virtual forum on Monday, 12 October 2026.The forum will bring together of…

Oct 10, 2026▶ Listen
Kenyan Diaspora in Leicester to Access Passport and Citizenship Services on October 24
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora in Leicester to Access Passport and Citizenship Services on October 24

The Kenya High Commission in London will provide consular services to Kenyans in Leicester and across the Midlands on 24 October 2026 at The Oak Centre in Leicester.The one-day outreach will allow Kenyan citizens to a…

Oct 10, 2026▶ Listen
Canada Warns Visa Applicants of Four Red Flags in Immigration Scams
Immigration

Canada Warns Visa Applicants of Four Red Flags in Immigration Scams

Canada’s immigration authorities have warned visa and permanent residence applicants about scams involving fake officials, fraudulent documents and promises of guaranteed approval.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship…

Oct 10, 2026▶ Listen
Kenya Proposes Sh2 Million Fine and Jail Term for Unqualified Building Professionals
Kenya

Kenya Proposes Sh2 Million Fine and Jail Term for Unqualified Building Professionals

Kenya’s Cabinet has approved a Bill proposing tougher penalties for unqualified building professionals and stricter regulation of architects, quantity surveyors and other construction specialists.The proposed Architec…

Oct 9, 2026▶ Listen
Kalonzo Urges Opposition to Name Opposition’s 2027 Presidential Candidate
Kenya

Kalonzo Urges Opposition to Name Opposition’s 2027 Presidential Candidate

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has urged opposition parties to agree on a single presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election, expressing confidence that a united coalition can defeat President William Ruto…

Oct 9, 2026▶ Listen
Rose Mithamo Unveils Vision to Empower Kenyan Diaspora in Belgium and Luxembourg
Diaspora

Rose Mithamo Unveils Vision to Empower Kenyan Diaspora in Belgium and Luxembourg

Rose Mithamo, elected president of the Association of Kenyan Diaspora in Belgium and Luxembourg (AKDBL) in June 2026, is focusing on community engagement, cultural preservation and stronger links between Kenyans abroa…

Oct 9, 2026▶ Listen
Thousands of Foreign Workers Face Green Card Delays as US Halts Key Immigration Process
Immigration

Thousands of Foreign Workers Face Green Card Delays as US Halts Key Immigration Process

The US Department of Labour has halted key stages of the employment-based green card process for several major technology and outsourcing companies, including Microsoft, Adobe, Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services, l…

Oct 9, 2026▶ Listen
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Tabitha Karanja Quits UDA to Vie for Nakuru Governor Seat on DCP Ticket
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Tabitha Karanja Quits UDA to Vie for Nakuru Governor Seat on DCP Ticket

Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has left President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and announced plans to contest the 2027 Nakuru gubernatorial election on the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) tic…

Oct 9, 2026▶ Listen
Canada Updates Kenya Travel Advisory Following Imported Ebola Case
Kenya

Canada Updates Kenya Travel Advisory Following Imported Ebola Case

Canada has updated its travel advice for Kenya following confirmation of an imported Ebola case in Nairobi linked to the Bundibugyo virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).The revised guidance urg…

Oct 9, 2026▶ Listen
US Embassy in Nairobi to Close on 12 October for Columbus Day Holiday
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US Embassy in Nairobi to Close on 12 October for Columbus Day Holiday

The US Embassy in Nairobi will close to the public on Monday, 12 October 2026, in observance of Columbus Day. Consular and other routine services will be unavailable during the holiday. In a public notice, the embassy…

Oct 9, 2026▶ Listen
US Military Plans Public Broadcast of Nidal Hasan’s Execution by Firing Squad
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US Military Plans Public Broadcast of Nidal Hasan’s Execution by Firing Squad

The US military plans to execute former Army Major Nidal Hasan by firing squad on 3 December at Fort Hood, Texas, with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth supporting a proposal to allow the public to watch the proceedings…

Oct 9, 2026▶ Listen
US Report Alleges Kenyan Officials Worked With Russia to Recruit Over 1,000 Citizens
Diaspora

US Report Alleges Kenyan Officials Worked With Russia to Recruit Over 1,000 Citizens

A US government report alleges that some Kenyan officials worked with recruitment agencies and Russian authorities in a scheme that sent more than 1,000 Kenyans to serve in Russia’s military during the war in Ukraine…

Oct 9, 2026▶ Listen
Kenyans Abroad Send Less Money Home as Remittances Decline
Diaspora

Kenyans Abroad Send Less Money Home as Remittances Decline

Remittances from Kenyans living abroad fell by 1.3 per cent in the 12 months to August 2026, with lower inflows from the United States and Saudi Arabia contributing to the decline, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor…

Oct 9, 2026▶ Listen
Ruto Confirms Kenya Will Host WRC Safari Rally in 2027
Kenya

Ruto Confirms Kenya Will Host WRC Safari Rally in 2027

Kenya will host a round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) in 2027 after securing a place on the championship calendar, President William Ruto has announced.In a statement shared on social media, Ruto welcomed Keny…

Oct 8, 2026▶ Listen
Kioni Admits Disappointment After Losing Jubilee Top Seat
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Kioni Admits Disappointment After Losing Jubilee Top Seat

Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Jeremiah Kioni has acknowledged that he was disappointed after failing to secure the party’s top leadership position, but said his bid should not be seen as a source of division.Kioni said…

Oct 8, 2026▶ Listen
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