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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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Legal Blow for Beer Distributors as Court Rejects Protection Bid
Business

Legal Blow for Beer Distributors as Court Rejects Protection Bid

The Court of Appeal has declined to grant interim orders protecting two Nairobi-based beer distributors from possible termination of their contracts, leaving their agreements open to change while an appeal proceeds.Ng…

Dec 26, 2025
Christmas Homecoming Ends in Tragedy for KDF Officer in Migori
Kenya

Christmas Homecoming Ends in Tragedy for KDF Officer in Migori

Police in Migori County are investigating the killing of a Kenya Defence Forces officer whose body was found at her home in Nyahera Village on Christmas Eve.Lieutenant Cynthia Awuor Mboya, 28, was stationed at Gilgil…

Dec 26, 2025
Havi Urges Kenyans to Cut Back on Meat During Festive Season
Kenya

Havi Urges Kenyans to Cut Back on Meat During Festive Season

Senior Counsel Nelson Havi has prompted public discussion after advising Kenyans to reduce meat consumption during the festive season and instead eat more fruits and vegetables.In a post shared on social media, the Na…

Dec 26, 2025
Kenyans in Diaspora Celebrate Christmas Through Video Calls and Online Platforms
Diaspora

Kenyans in Diaspora Celebrate Christmas Through Video Calls and Online Platforms

Kenyans living abroad marked Christmas by maintaining religious and cultural traditions despite financial pressure and reduced remittances to families at home.Across several countries, diaspora communities gathered in…

Dec 25, 2025
Self-proclaimed Ghanaian Prophet Noah Ebo Says God Delayed Global Flood After Prophecy Backfires
World

Self-proclaimed Ghanaian Prophet Noah Ebo Says God Delayed Global Flood After Prophecy Backfires

A Ghanaian preacher who predicted a catastrophic flood for Christmas Day has said the event has been delayed after what he described as divine intervention.Ebo Noah, who identifies himself as a prophet, now claims tha…

Dec 25, 2025
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Wetang’ula Warns Politicians Against Politicising Jirongo’s Death
Kenya

Wetang’ula Warns Politicians Against Politicising Jirongo’s Death

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged political leaders to exercise restraint following the death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, as investigations into the fatal road crash in Naivasha continue.Spea…

Dec 25, 2025
High Court Issues Temporary Orders Blocking National Infrastructure Fund
Kenya

High Court Issues Temporary Orders Blocking National Infrastructure Fund

The High Court in Nairobi has stopped the government from proceeding with the National Infrastructure Fund after issuing temporary orders pending a constitutional challenge.Justice Bahati Mwamuye, sitting at the Milim…

Dec 25, 2025
Kenyan Man Jailed for Life in US Over Plot to Crash Hijacked Plane Into Atlanta Building
Diaspora

Kenyan Man Jailed for Life in US Over Plot to Crash Hijacked Plane Into Atlanta Building

A Kenyan man has been sentenced to two life terms in the United States after being convicted of plotting to hijack a passenger aircraft and crash it into a major building in Atlanta.Cholo Abdi Abdullah, 34, was senten…

Dec 25, 2025
How Kenyan Celebrities Are Spending Christmas This Year
Entertainment

How Kenyan Celebrities Are Spending Christmas This Year

Several Kenyan public figures have outlined how they plan to spend the Christmas season this year.For singer Bien, Christmas will be spent in Kajiado with his wife and extended family. He describes the past year as pe…

Dec 24, 2025
Moses Kuria Backs Mudavadi Proposal for 2027 Constitutional Referendum
Kenya

Moses Kuria Backs Mudavadi Proposal for 2027 Constitutional Referendum

Former presidential adviser Moses Kuria has endorsed Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi’s proposal to hold a constitutional referendum alongside the 2027 General Election, saying key governance issues require fo…

Dec 24, 2025
South B Residents Protest Planned Evictions for Affordable Housing Project
Real Estate

South B Residents Protest Planned Evictions for Affordable Housing Project

Residents of Marigoini estate in Nairobi’s South B are protesting planned evictions tied to the government’s Affordable Housing programme, citing concerns over compensation, transparency, and the relocation process.Th…

Dec 24, 2025
Trump Administration Targets Green Card Holders Who Became Citizens
Immigration

Trump Administration Targets Green Card Holders Who Became Citizens

The Trump administration has instructed federal offices to sharply increase the number of cases seeking to revoke US citizenship from naturalised Americans.Internal guidance reported by The New York Times directs fiel…

Dec 24, 2025
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More Than 100,000 Grade 10 Students Seek Review of School Placements
Kenya

More Than 100,000 Grade 10 Students Seek Review of School Placements

More than 100,000 Grade 10 students have appealed their secondary school placements within 24 hours of the review process opening. This highlights issues with the automated system designed to manage the transition und…

Dec 24, 2025
How Kenya Is Managing Public Finances After Ruto Rejected the Finance Bill
Business

How Kenya Is Managing Public Finances After Ruto Rejected the Finance Bill

Kenya's public finances have been strained after President William Ruto rejected the Finance Bill in mid-2024, forcing the government to find new ways to manage essential services and debt obligations without the expe…

Dec 24, 2025
Gachagua Impeachment Was a Costly Error, Says Ndindi Nyoro
Kenya

Gachagua Impeachment Was a Costly Error, Says Ndindi Nyoro

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has emerged as a significant figure in Mt Kenya politics following the October 2024 impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Once seen as a staunch ally of President William Ruto…

Dec 24, 2025
Raila Odinga’s Death Leaves Family and ODM Plans Unresolved
Kenya

Raila Odinga’s Death Leaves Family and ODM Plans Unresolved

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga passed away on 15 October 2025 in India, while receiving medical treatment. His death has left unresolved family matters and political plans, halting discussions that were crucial fo…

Dec 24, 2025
Poll: Majority of Kenyans to Skip Christmas and New Year Celebrations
Kenya

Poll: Majority of Kenyans to Skip Christmas and New Year Celebrations

More than half of Kenyans do not plan to celebrate Christmas or New Year this year due to ongoing financial difficulties, according to a recent survey by Infotrak Research & Consulting. Despite a slight improvement fr…

Dec 24, 2025
“Nawapenda Wote, Stay Safe!” Ruto Sends Christmas Message to Kenyans
Kenya

“Nawapenda Wote, Stay Safe!” Ruto Sends Christmas Message to Kenyans

President William Ruto, Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have issued festive messages emphasising safety and compassion as Kenyans celebrate Christmas…

Dec 24, 2025
Inside the Manifestos of Kenya’s Presidential Hopefuls
Kenya

Inside the Manifestos of Kenya’s Presidential Hopefuls

President William Ruto has outlined a programme for a second term that focuses on large-scale investment, economic expansion and major infrastructure projects, while his opponents present contrasting plans for Kenya’s…

Dec 23, 2025
Left Behind: How Unga Ojode Lost Its Police Presence
Kenya

Left Behind: How Unga Ojode Lost Its Police Presence

Unga Ojode Police Post on the Ndhiwa–Pala road in Homa Bay County is no longer operating from its designated site, leaving motorists without access to police assistance along the route.The post, located between Ndhiwa…

Dec 23, 2025
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