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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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Ministry Warns County Levies on Power Lines Could Raise Internet Costs
Kenya

Ministry Warns County Levies on Power Lines Could Raise Internet Costs

The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy has opposed a proposal allowing county governments to impose charges on public power lines, warning that the move could raise internet costs and disr…

Nov 5, 2025
Ruto Pledges Lower Remittance Costs to Boost Diaspora Contributions
Diaspora

Ruto Pledges Lower Remittance Costs to Boost Diaspora Contributions

President William Ruto has urged Kenyans living abroad to take a more active role in advancing the country’s economic transformation.Speaking in Doha during the UN Second World Summit for Social Development, President…

Nov 5, 2025
Humanoid Robot Loses Grip on Frying Pan, Turns Cooking Into Comedy Show
World

Humanoid Robot Loses Grip on Frying Pan, Turns Cooking Into Comedy Show

A humanoid robot built to perform household tasks malfunctioned during a kitchen test, collapsing mid-demonstration in a video that has since gone viral.In the footage, YouTuber Cody Detwiller, known online as Whistli…

Nov 5, 2025
Kenyan Engineer Freed in Ethiopia After Ksh2.5 Million Ransom Paid
Diaspora

Kenyan Engineer Freed in Ethiopia After Ksh2.5 Million Ransom Paid

A Kenyan engineer abducted in Ethiopia last week has been released after his employer paid a ransom of 3 million Ethiopian Birr (about Ksh3 million).Samuel Njagi Mbugua, a plant manager at a glass packaging factory in…

Nov 5, 2025
CS Ruku Accuses Gachagua of Sowing Division in Mt Kenya
Kenya

CS Ruku Accuses Gachagua of Sowing Division in Mt Kenya

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has sharply criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of sowing division in the Mt Kenya region by questioning the integrity of its leaders.Speaki…

Nov 5, 2025
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Bilateral Trade Between Kenya and the UK Hits Sh340 Billion Milestone
Kenya

Bilateral Trade Between Kenya and the UK Hits Sh340 Billion Milestone

Bilateral trade between Kenya and the United Kingdom has exceeded Sh340 billion (£2.1 billion) for the first time, marking an 11.9 percent increase over the previous year, according to data released by the UK Departme…

Nov 5, 2025
What Police Found at the Controversial Zion Fire Anointing Ministries
Kenya

What Police Found at the Controversial Zion Fire Anointing Ministries

Police in Mombasa are investigating Zion Fire Anointing Ministries Church after rescuing 27 people, including children, and arresting two senior female members during a raid at the church’s premises in Changamwe.The a…

Nov 5, 2025
US Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Overhaul H-1B and L-1 Visas
Immigration

US Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Overhaul H-1B and L-1 Visas

Senators Chuck Grassley and Dick Durbin have introduced bipartisan legislation to overhaul the H-1B and L-1 visa programmes. They aim to strengthen oversight, protect workers, and increase transparency in the hiring o…

Nov 4, 2025
US to Collect DNA, Facial, and Voice Data from All Immigration Applicants
Immigration

US to Collect DNA, Facial, and Voice Data from All Immigration Applicants

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed new rules that would greatly expand the collection of biometric data across the immigration system.The department will require DNA samples, facial images, fing…

Nov 4, 2025
No Rest for Kipchoge: Marathon Legend Launches Worldwide Tour
Sports

No Rest for Kipchoge: Marathon Legend Launches Worldwide Tour

Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge has announced a new global running initiative aimed at promoting education and environmental sustainability.Following his 17th-place finish at the New York City Marathon on Sunday…

Nov 4, 2025
TikTok Deletes Over 500,000 Videos in Kenya Over Violation of Rules
Kenya

TikTok Deletes Over 500,000 Videos in Kenya Over Violation of Rules

TikTok deleted more than 500,000 videos from its Kenyan platform between April and June 2025 as part of expanded efforts to enforce its Community Guidelines, the company said in its latest quarterly report.According t…

Nov 4, 2025
Police Rescue 20 Children, Detain 7 Adults in Suspected Mombasa Cult
Kenya

Police Rescue 20 Children, Detain 7 Adults in Suspected Mombasa Cult

Police in Mombasa County have rescued 20 children and detained seven adults during a raid on a church in Changamwe, as part of an investigation into suspected religious cult activities.The operation, led by Changamwe…

Nov 4, 2025
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Mike Sonko Pays Hospital Bills for 110 Mothers Held at Mama Lucy Kibaki, Covers SHA Fees
Kenya

Mike Sonko Pays Hospital Bills for 110 Mothers Held at Mama Lucy Kibaki, Covers SHA Fees

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has paid the hospital bills for 110 mothers reportedly held at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital over unpaid maternity fees.Sonko announced the intervention on Tuesday, 4 November, saying he…

Nov 4, 2025
Opposition Unites to Challenge Ruto, ODM in Upcoming By-Elections
Kenya

Opposition Unites to Challenge Ruto, ODM in Upcoming By-Elections

Kenya’s United Opposition coalition has announced a unified strategy to field joint candidates in the 27 November 2025 by-elections.The plan was unveiled in Nairobi on Monday, where former Deputy President Rigathi Gac…

Nov 4, 2025
ODM Moves to Strengthen Coastal Base Following Raila Odinga’s Death
Kenya

ODM Moves to Strengthen Coastal Base Following Raila Odinga’s Death

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has launched a campaign to reinforce its political influence in Kenya’s Coast region ahead of the Magarini by-election, following the death of its long-time leader, Raila Odinga.Se…

Nov 4, 2025
Kiambaa MP Accuses Former DP of Belittling Regional Leaders
Kenya

Kiambaa MP Accuses Former DP of Belittling Regional Leaders

Kiambaa Member of Parliament John Njuguna, popularly known as Kawanjiku, has criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for remarks questioning the leadership standards of elected officials from the Mt Kenya…

Nov 4, 2025
Elgeyo Marakwet Landslide Survivors Describe Terrifying Night That Killed 32
Kenya

Elgeyo Marakwet Landslide Survivors Describe Terrifying Night That Killed 32

Rescue teams in Elgeyo Marakwet County are continuing urgent operations after deadly landslides claimed dozens of lives and left hundreds homeless.The disaster, caused by heavy rainfall and unstable slopes, has devast…

Nov 4, 2025
How Smart Infrastructure is Boosting Business in Murang’a
Real Estate

How Smart Infrastructure is Boosting Business in Murang’a

Murang’a County’s Smart City Programme has turned previously neglected trading centres into thriving commercial hubs, extending business hours and improving safety and mobility.Launched in May 2023, the initiative has…

Nov 3, 2025
Medical Experts Warn Against Using Cotton Swabs for Ear Cleaning
Lifestyle

Medical Experts Warn Against Using Cotton Swabs for Ear Cleaning

Health professionals are cautioning against the use of cotton swabs to clean ears, citing evidence that the practice can cause harm rather than improve hygiene.Earwax, or cerumen, is often mistaken for dirt, yet it pl…

Nov 3, 2025
The Alarming Increase of Cancer Among Millennials
Lifestyle

The Alarming Increase of Cancer Among Millennials

Cancer rates among millennials, those born between 1981 and 1995, are increasing sharply, with global cases in people under 50 rising by nearly 80 percent between 1990 and 2019. Deaths have also climbed by 28 percent…

Nov 3, 2025
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