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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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Govt Takes Safe Overseas Jobs Campaign to West Pokot
Diaspora

Govt Takes Safe Overseas Jobs Campaign to West Pokot

The government has taken its campaign for safer overseas employment to West Pokot County, where officials are providing residents with information on legitimate recruitment channels and diaspora services.Officials fro…

Oct 2, 2026▶ Listen
Petition Filed Over Govt’s Planned Ksh65 Billion Investment in Dangote Refinery
Kenya

Petition Filed Over Govt’s Planned Ksh65 Billion Investment in Dangote Refinery

The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has asked the government to disclose details of Kenya’s proposed investment in the planned Dangote East Africa Oil Refinery in Lamu.COFEK has filed a petition before the Publi…

Oct 2, 2026▶ Listen
Ruto: Kenya to Begin Turkana Oil Production Before December
Kenya

Ruto: Kenya to Begin Turkana Oil Production Before December

Kenya expects to begin extracting crude oil in Turkana before the end of the year as plans for a major refinery in Lamu move forward, President William Ruto has said.Speaking to journalists at State House in Mombasa o…

Oct 1, 2026▶ Listen
New Bill Proposes Ksh1 Million Fine for Illegal Foreign Currency Hoarding
Business

New Bill Proposes Ksh1 Million Fine for Illegal Foreign Currency Hoarding

Kenyans who unlawfully accumulate large amounts of foreign currency could face a fine of up to Ksh1 million or a prison sentence of up to 10 years under a proposed amendment to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Act.The…

Oct 1, 2026▶ Listen
Government Raises Affordable Housing Prices by Up to Ksh600,000
Real Estate

Government Raises Affordable Housing Prices by Up to Ksh600,000

The cost of purchasing a home under Kenya’s Affordable Housing Programme has risen, with the government introducing new prices that increase the cost of some units by as much as Ksh600,000.The State Department for Hou…

Oct 1, 2026▶ Listen
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Kenyan Appointed as Trustee of Shoreditch Town Hall
Diaspora

Kenyan Appointed as Trustee of Shoreditch Town Hall

Kenyan professional Kwame Otiende has been appointed as one of five new trustees of Shoreditch Town Hall, a historic arts and cultural venue in east London.Otiende joins the governing board as the organisation expands…

Oct 1, 2026▶ Listen
Legal Relief for Foreign Professionals as US Court Halts $100,000 H-1B Visa Charge
Immigration

Legal Relief for Foreign Professionals as US Court Halts $100,000 H-1B Visa Charge

A US federal court has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, providing temporary relief to foreign professionals, including Kenyans seeking employment in the Uni…

Oct 1, 2026▶ Listen
Kenyan Family Appeals for Help to Return Nurse Home After Death in Texas
Diaspora

Kenyan Family Appeals for Help to Return Nurse Home After Death in Texas

A Kenyan-born nurse living in Irving, Texas, died on September 18, 2026, prompting her family to seek financial assistance to return her remains to Kenya for burial.Lynette’s death was announced through a fundraising…

Oct 1, 2026▶ Listen
DCI Arrests Two Over Suspected Counterfeit Juice Operation in Kabete
Kenya

DCI Arrests Two Over Suspected Counterfeit Juice Operation in Kabete

Two men have been arrested in Kabete after detectives raided a residential property allegedly being used to manufacture and package counterfeit juice.The arrests followed a tip-off from a member of the public, prompti…

Oct 1, 2026▶ Listen
Gachagua Revisits Security Training During US Tour
Kenya

Gachagua Revisits Security Training During US Tour

DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua says he used part of his visit to Texas to refresh firearms handling and basic combat skills he acquired during his earlier career in the security sector.Gachagua said the training was inte…

Oct 1, 2026▶ Listen
Ruto Maintains Lead in New Poll as Opposition Support Remains Split
Kenya

Ruto Maintains Lead in New Poll as Opposition Support Remains Split

President William Ruto leads the latest presidential preference poll, with opposition support divided among several potential contenders ahead of the 2027 General Election.A survey by Politrack Research Team, conducte…

Oct 1, 2026▶ Listen
Sifuna Gets Green Light to Proceed With Linda Mwananchi Registration
Kenya

Sifuna Gets Green Light to Proceed With Linda Mwananchi Registration

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has overturned a decision blocking the reservation of the name Linda Mwananchi Movement, giving a political project associated with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna a fresh opportun…

Sep 30, 2026
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Museveni Says Uganda Will Not Invest in Lamu Refinery
Kenya

Museveni Says Uganda Will Not Invest in Lamu Refinery

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has backed Kenya’s planned Sh2 trillion refinery in Lamu, but said Uganda will not invest in the project as it continues with plans to build its own refinery.Speaking at the groundbre…

Sep 30, 2026
Kenya, Poland Deepen Talks on Diaspora-Driven Development
Diaspora

Kenya, Poland Deepen Talks on Diaspora-Driven Development

Kenya and Poland are exploring closer cooperation on diaspora engagement, skills transfer and investment following talks between officials from the two countries in Nairobi on Tuesday.A Polish delegation led by Deputy…

Sep 30, 2026
Family Appeals for Help to Repatriate Kenyan Woman Killed in Australia Crash
Diaspora

Family Appeals for Help to Repatriate Kenyan Woman Killed in Australia Crash

The family of Laurynhill Wambui is seeking financial assistance to repatriate her body to Kenya after she was killed in a road accident in Western Australia.Wambui died on September 28, 2026, following a vehicle colli…

Sep 30, 2026
Kenyan Academic Dr Grace Komol Wins UAB President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Diaspora

Kenyan Academic Dr Grace Komol Wins UAB President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Kenyan academic Dr Grace Jepkemboi Komol has been named among 12 University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) faculty members to receive the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.The award is one of UAB’s top hono…

Sep 30, 2026
Kazi Majuu Tournament Returns as Government Takes Overseas Jobs Drive to Meru
Diaspora

Kazi Majuu Tournament Returns as Government Takes Overseas Jobs Drive to Meru

The third edition of the Kazi Majuu Tournament will be held on 3 October 2026 at Kianjai Primary School in Tigania West, Meru County, as the government expands its outreach on overseas employment opportunities.The tou…

Sep 30, 2026
Fundraiser for Kenyan Man in UK Closed After Community Raises Questions
Diaspora

Fundraiser for Kenyan Man in UK Closed After Community Raises Questions

A fundraising campaign launched to support a Kenyan man facing hardship in the UK has been withdrawn, with the organiser saying all donations will be refunded after members of the community raised questions about the…

Sep 30, 2026
Ruto Warns ‘Brokers and Extortionists’ Against Interfering With Dangote Refinery
Kenya

Ruto Warns ‘Brokers and Extortionists’ Against Interfering With Dangote Refinery

President William Ruto has pledged to protect major investment projects in Kenya from what he described as “brokers, blackmailers and extortionists” seeking to profit from them.Ruto made the remarks during the groundb…

Sep 30, 2026
Kakamega Governor Takes Legal Action Over Alleged AI-Manipulated Ritual Video
Kenya

Kakamega Governor Takes Legal Action Over Alleged AI-Manipulated Ritual Video

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has taken legal action over a social media video that allegedly depicts him in a ritualistic setting, with county officials claiming the footage was digitally manipulated using artif…

Sep 30, 2026
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