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Martin Olage

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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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Uhuru Kenyatta Chairs First Jubilee NEC Meeting After Court Victory
Kenya

Uhuru Kenyatta Chairs First Jubilee NEC Meeting After Court Victory

The Jubilee Party is embarking on a strategic revival following a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, its first since a leadership dispute threatened to destabilise the organisation. Former President Uhuru Ken…

Aug 5, 2025
Police Dismantle Drug Ring at Remote Farm in Kwale
Kenya

Police Dismantle Drug Ring at Remote Farm in Kwale

Police have dismantled a suspected drug manufacturing operation at a remote farm in Kwale County. The raid, conducted by the Anti-Narcotics Unit following a tip-off, took place on a one-acre property in Mwabungo, near…

Aug 5, 2025
Kenyan Mother Left Behind in Fight for British Soldier Child Support
Kenya

Kenyan Mother Left Behind in Fight for British Soldier Child Support

A recent UK court order demands the release of contact details for eleven British soldiers suspected of fathering children with Kenyan women.The ruling, hailed as a potential breakthrough for families seeking recognit…

Aug 5, 2025
Sifuna-Led Kenya Moja Alliance to Undermine Ruto, Gachagua 2027 Strategy
Kenya

Sifuna-Led Kenya Moja Alliance to Undermine Ruto, Gachagua 2027 Strategy

A new political coalition, Kenya Moja, is poised to significantly alter Kenya's political landscape in the run-up to the 2027 General Election. The alliance, spearheaded by Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary-G…

Aug 5, 2025
Kenyan-Canadian Tech Founder Barred From Entering Kenya Amid Sh292M Lawsuit Against State
Kenya

Kenyan-Canadian Tech Founder Barred From Entering Kenya Amid Sh292M Lawsuit Against State

Mary Wachuka Maina, a Kenyan-Canadian software developer and founder of Jipe Inc., is currently embroiled in a legal dispute.She alleges that her Kenyan passport was cancelled as part of an intimidation campaign desig…

Aug 5, 2025
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Trump Administration Denies Daily ICE Arrest Quota
Immigration

Trump Administration Denies Daily ICE Arrest Quota

The Trump administration has formally denied the existence of a daily quota for immigration arrests despite earlier public statements from senior officials suggesting a daily target of 3,000 arrests. The DOJ’s filing…

Aug 4, 2025
Kenyan Clergy Endorse Alcohol Crackdown
Kenya

Kenyan Clergy Endorse Alcohol Crackdown

The Kenyan government is embarking on a significant overhaul of its alcohol policy, enacting a new National Policy for the Prevention, Management and Control of Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Abuse designed to combat th…

Aug 4, 2025
Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi Slams Gachagua’s Call to Halt US Remittances as Economic Sabotage
Diaspora

Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi Slams Gachagua’s Call to Halt US Remittances as Economic Sabotage

Kapsaret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi has strongly criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for urging Kenyans in the United States to halt remittances to Kenya.He accuses him of economic sabotage and un…

Aug 4, 2025
Ledama Ole Kina Defends Plan to Eliminate Governor Term Limits
Kenya

Ledama Ole Kina Defends Plan to Eliminate Governor Term Limits

A proposal by Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina to eliminate term limits for county governors in Kenya has ignited a nationwide debate, raising questions about governance, accountability, and the potential for corruption…

Aug 4, 2025
Kenyan Diaspora in Toronto Urges Canada to Halt Deportation of Reverend Wanyeki
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora in Toronto Urges Canada to Halt Deportation of Reverend Wanyeki

Toronto's Kenyan diaspora is in uproar as Reverend Rosalind Wanyeki, a central figure within their community, faces imminent deportation scheduled for 7 August. Wanyeki arrived in Canada five years ago with her two ch…

Aug 4, 2025
Kenya's Opposition Threatened by Internal Power Struggles and Electoral Rivalries
Kenya

Kenya's Opposition Threatened by Internal Power Struggles and Electoral Rivalries

The opposition coalition is grappling with escalating internal disputes that threaten to destabilise its unity.This casts a shadow over its capacity to mount a credible challenge to the incumbent government. Leadershi…

Aug 4, 2025
Kenya Senate Considers Bill to Shift Presidential Result Declaration to Constituency Level
Kenya

Kenya Senate Considers Bill to Shift Presidential Result Declaration to Constituency Level

A bill proposing a significant overhaul of Kenya’s presidential election results declaration process is currently under consideration in the Senate. This could potentially shift the responsibility from the Independent…

Aug 4, 2025
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Ruto Faces Mt Kenya Rift, Youth Revolt, and ODM Uncertainty Ahead of 2027 Election
Kenya

Ruto Faces Mt Kenya Rift, Youth Revolt, and ODM Uncertainty Ahead of 2027 Election

President William Ruto's prospects for re-election in the 2027 Kenyan General Election are increasingly uncertain, facing a confluence of political fractures, economic headwinds, and growing social unrest. The narrow…

Aug 4, 2025
Sh60 Billion Police Payroll Sparks Constitutional Clash Between IG and Commission
Kenya

Sh60 Billion Police Payroll Sparks Constitutional Clash Between IG and Commission

A contentious dispute has erupted in Kenya, pitting the Inspector-General of Police, Douglas Kanja, against the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) over control of the National Police Service’s (NPS) £470 millio…

Aug 4, 2025
Kenyan Courts Award Millions Over Unlawful Deportations and Police Abuses
Kenya

Kenyan Courts Award Millions Over Unlawful Deportations and Police Abuses

A series of High Court rulings has placed Kenya's immigration enforcement practices under intense scrutiny, revealing a pattern of unlawful deportations, arbitrary arrests, and human rights violations targeting foreig…

Aug 4, 2025
Nairobi’s Iconic 'Nganyas' Go Green With Rooftop Solar Panels to Power Onboard Systems
Entertainment

Nairobi’s Iconic 'Nganyas' Go Green With Rooftop Solar Panels to Power Onboard Systems

Nairobi's flamboyant matatus, iconic minibuses known for their vibrant exteriors and high-decibel interiors, are undergoing a sustainable transformation by integrating rooftop solar panels. This shift towards cleaner…

Aug 3, 2025
Kenya’s New Alcohol Policy Faces Familiar Enforcement Failures
Kenya

Kenya’s New Alcohol Policy Faces Familiar Enforcement Failures

Kenya's latest attempt to overhaul its alcohol regulation framework has triggered a fierce debate, pitting public health concerns against the economic viability of the alcohol industry. The National Authority for the…

Aug 3, 2025
How Kenyan Man Was Traced to a $58M Arms Conspiracy With Mexico’s Deadliest Drug Cartel
Diaspora

How Kenyan Man Was Traced to a $58M Arms Conspiracy With Mexico’s Deadliest Drug Cartel

A vast international investigation is unfolding, focusing on alleged arms trafficking and drug conspiracy, with a Kenyan national at its core. Revelations in a Virginia State court have implicated Elisha Odhiambo Asum…

Aug 3, 2025
Gachagua to Kenyans in Dallas: Join Movement to Reclaim Nation from Poor Leadership
Diaspora

Gachagua to Kenyans in Dallas: Join Movement to Reclaim Nation from Poor Leadership

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has initiated a strategic tour across the United States, engaging Kenyan diaspora communities in town hall meetings to galvanise support ahead of the 2027 presidential election…

Aug 3, 2025
Mbadi Accuses Uhuru of Betrayal After State House Reunion with Ruto
Kenya

Mbadi Accuses Uhuru of Betrayal After State House Reunion with Ruto

President William Ruto hosted former President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House on Friday, igniting intense speculation about the evolving political landscape in Kenya, particularly with the 2027 elections on the horizon…

Aug 3, 2025
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