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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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ODM Leaders Hold Strategic Talks With Putin-Linked Party in Moscow
Kenya

ODM Leaders Hold Strategic Talks With Putin-Linked Party in Moscow

Senior figures from Kenya's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) recently concluded a high-level consultative meeting with representatives from Russia's dominant political force, United Russia Party (URP), on Tuesday, 15…

Jul 16, 2025
Kenyans Overseas Send Sh325.4 Billion in First Half of 2025
Diaspora

Kenyans Overseas Send Sh325.4 Billion in First Half of 2025

Remittances from Kenyans abroad reached Sh325.4 billion ($2.519 billion) in the first half of 2025, a 5.8 percent increase year-on-year, driven by concerns over imminent changes in US taxation policies. This spike com…

Jul 15, 2025
Healing or Cult? Malindi's Touch-Based Therapy Raises Concerns
Kenya

Healing or Cult? Malindi's Touch-Based Therapy Raises Concerns

An Italian woman in Malindi is attracting both followers and sceptics with her non-medical treatment, "The Beginning of Yourself". The practice, rooted in Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine (TCAM), i…

Jul 15, 2025
Over 2,600 Kenyans Apply to Be Judges and Magistrates
Kenya

Over 2,600 Kenyans Apply to Be Judges and Magistrates

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is currently processing a record number of applications following its recent recruitment announcement. A total of 2,679 applications were submitted for just 150 advertised judicia…

Jul 15, 2025
Kenya's Public Service Faces Crackdown on Absenteeism and Lateness
Kenya

Kenya's Public Service Faces Crackdown on Absenteeism and Lateness

In a decisive move to address pervasive issues of absenteeism and tardiness within Kenya's public sector, Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Geoffrey Ruku has vowed to enforce stringent measures against civil servan…

Jul 15, 2025
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How UK’s New Digital Visa System Will Affect Kenyan Migrants and Students
Immigration

How UK’s New Digital Visa System Will Affect Kenyan Migrants and Students

The United Kingdom is undergoing a significant transformation in its immigration and trade policies, with new measures set to impact countries like Kenya. The changes, encompassing digitised visa processes and reworke…

Jul 15, 2025
Trump Administration Ends Bond Hearings for Undocumented Migrants, Increasing Detentions
Immigration

Trump Administration Ends Bond Hearings for Undocumented Migrants, Increasing Detentions

The Trump administration is implementing a policy shift that eliminates bond hearings for undocumented migrants contesting deportation. The move is poised to drastically increase the number of individuals held in fede…

Jul 15, 2025
Muturi Proposes Election Reform to Give Candidates Direct Access to Poll Results
Kenya

Muturi Proposes Election Reform to Give Candidates Direct Access to Poll Results

Former Public Service Minister and Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has reignited the debate surrounding electoral transparency in Kenya, advocating for immediate access to presidential election results at the co…

Jul 15, 2025
Mount Kenya Leaders Clash as Gachagua Accuses Ichung’wah and Kiunjuri of Betrayal
Kenya

Mount Kenya Leaders Clash as Gachagua Accuses Ichung’wah and Kiunjuri of Betrayal

A deepening political schism has erupted within Mount Kenya region.The rift is triggered by accusations from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah and Laikip…

Jul 15, 2025
Politicians Under Fire for ‘Poll Rigging’ Remarks Ahead of 2027 Elections
Kenya

Politicians Under Fire for ‘Poll Rigging’ Remarks Ahead of 2027 Elections

Barely a week into its new mandate, Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is embroiled in a political storm, grappling with allegations of electoral manipulation that threaten to undermine pub…

Jul 15, 2025
Majority of US Immigration Detainees Lack Criminal History, Data Shows
Immigration

Majority of US Immigration Detainees Lack Criminal History, Data Shows

The Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement policies face mounting criticism as data reveals a significant proportion of detainees have no criminal convictions, contradicting claims that the focus is…

Jul 14, 2025
Kenyan Woman Arrested in Mumbai Cocaine Smuggling Operation
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Arrested in Mumbai Cocaine Smuggling Operation

A Kenyan woman is in custody in Mumbai following her arrest at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Friday, accused of attempting to smuggle cocaine into India via internal concealment. Florence Indang…

Jul 14, 2025
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KWS Seeks to Raise National Park Fees by 50%
Kenya

KWS Seeks to Raise National Park Fees by 50%

Kenya's tourism industry is embroiled in a heated debate following a proposal by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to significantly increase entry fees for national parks. The proposed fee hikes, outlined in the draft…

Jul 14, 2025
Matiang’i Cautions Against Repeat of 2007 Violence, Calls for Electoral Vigilance
Kenya

Matiang’i Cautions Against Repeat of 2007 Violence, Calls for Electoral Vigilance

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has issued a strong call for vigilance regarding Kenya’s electoral processes, warning that a repeat of the 2007 post-election violence must be avoided. His remarks, del…

Jul 14, 2025
Equity Bank Fraud: Investigation Plagued by Allegations of Cover-Up in £10 Million Heist
Kenya

Equity Bank Fraud: Investigation Plagued by Allegations of Cover-Up in £10 Million Heist

A high-profile investigation into the theft of Sh1.5 billion (£10 million) from Equity Bank is facing accusations of a coordinated cover-up, amid allegations of insider collusion and political meddling. The initial al…

Jul 14, 2025
Househelp Confesses to Killing Naivasha Medic, Body Found Buried in Shallow Grave
Kenya

Househelp Confesses to Killing Naivasha Medic, Body Found Buried in Shallow Grave

The body of Jane Wambui Njoroge, a clinical officer at Naivasha sub-County Hospital, has been discovered buried in her compound in the Raini Trading Centre, following her disappearance on 4 July. Police have arrested…

Jul 14, 2025
Kenya to Raise Legal Drinking Age to 21
Kenya

Kenya to Raise Legal Drinking Age to 21

Kenya is set to overhaul its alcohol control framework with the implementation of the 2025 National Policy on Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Abuse. Approved by the Cabinet on 24 June, the policy aims to address the esca…

Jul 14, 2025
Raila’s Age and Gachagua’s Impeachment Push Them Toward Kingmaker Status
Kenya

Raila’s Age and Gachagua’s Impeachment Push Them Toward Kingmaker Status

As Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election, the political arena is witnessing a significant transformation. Veteran politicians Raila Odinga and Rigathi Gachagua are positioning themselves not as direct contenders…

Jul 14, 2025
Lagat Resumes Office After IPOA Clears Him in Ojwang Case
Kenya

Lagat Resumes Office After IPOA Clears Him in Ojwang Case

Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) of Police Eliud Lagat has resumed his duties at Vigilance House, Nairobi, after an 18-day absence prompted by the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody. The…

Jul 14, 2025
Kenyan Diaspora Urged to Support Family of Caregiver Killed in Birmingham
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora Urged to Support Family of Caregiver Killed in Birmingham

An ongoing police investigation into the death of Irene, a Kenyan mental health carer, while on duty in Birmingham has ignited a fierce debate about the safety and protection of migrant workers within the UK's care in…

Jul 14, 2025
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