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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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Mbadi to Present 2025/2026 Budget
Business

Mbadi to Present 2025/2026 Budget

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is scheduled to address Parliament this afternoon, unveiling the government's budget estimates and revenue-raising strategies for the 2025/2026 financial year. Mbadi, a seasoned p…

Jun 12, 2025
Nationwide Outrage as Pressure Builds on Lagat to Step Down Over Slain Teacher
Kenya

Nationwide Outrage as Pressure Builds on Lagat to Step Down Over Slain Teacher

Mounting public outrage and international scrutiny are intensifying pressure on the Kenyan government to ensure accountability in the death of Albert Ojwang, a teacher and farmer who died while in police custody. The…

Jun 12, 2025
The Nairobi Couple Who Founded Tsavo Apartments and Retired at 40
Real Estate

The Nairobi Couple Who Founded Tsavo Apartments and Retired at 40

Tsavo, a real estate firm founded by Leonard and Emily Mcharo, has risen to prominence in Kenya's property market by addressing the burgeoning demand for affordable housing among the middle class.The company's residen…

Jun 11, 2025
Hypocrisy? Matiang’i, Linked to Yala Bodies Scandal, Calls for Justice in Ojwang’s Death
Kenya

Hypocrisy? Matiang’i, Linked to Yala Bodies Scandal, Calls for Justice in Ojwang’s Death

The death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang, allegedly at the hands of police officers, has triggered a wave of public outrage and renewed calls for justice in Kenya. In response to the incident, human rights activ…

Jun 11, 2025
Immigration Crackdown Sparks Widespread Demonstrations in Major US Cities
Immigration

Immigration Crackdown Sparks Widespread Demonstrations in Major US Cities

Widespread protests have erupted across the United States in recent days in response to heightened federal immigration enforcement actions.This has triggered clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement personnel…

Jun 11, 2025
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Kenyan Middle-Distance Runner Eliud Kipsang Dies of Cardiac Arrest in Alabama
Diaspora

Kenyan Middle-Distance Runner Eliud Kipsang Dies of Cardiac Arrest in Alabama

The athletics world is in mourning following the sudden death of Kenyan middle-distance runner Eliud Kipsang, who passed away in Alabama at the age of 24 from cardiac arrest. Kipsang's death marks a tragic end to a pr…

Jun 11, 2025
Kenyan Pastor Arrested in Nairobi for Defrauding Ethiopian Citizen of Ksh 3M
Immigration

Kenyan Pastor Arrested in Nairobi for Defrauding Ethiopian Citizen of Ksh 3M

Detectives from the Nairobi Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) have arrested a man accused of impersonating a senior government official to defraud an Ethiopian refugee of over Ksh. 3 million. The suspect, identified a…

Jun 11, 2025
Kenyan Man Dies in Tragic Road Accident in the UK
Diaspora

Kenyan Man Dies in Tragic Road Accident in the UK

A 28-year-old Kenyan resident of Northstowe, Cambridgeshire, died early Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle collision on the A14, prompting a police investigation and causing significant traffic disruptions. The acc…

Jun 11, 2025
Police Declare Samidoh a Deserter, Order His Immediate Arrest
Kenya

Police Declare Samidoh a Deserter, Order His Immediate Arrest

Samuel Ndirangu Muchoki, the Kenyan police officer and celebrated musician known as Samidoh, is under scrutiny as the National Police Service (NPS) has initiated disciplinary actions against him, citing desertion from…

Jun 11, 2025
Kenya’s Education Ministry Struggles to Verify Exact Student Enrollment Figures
Kenya

Kenya’s Education Ministry Struggles to Verify Exact Student Enrollment Figures

Kenya's education sector faces growing concerns over the reliability of student data as the government transitions from the National Education Management Information System (Nemis) to the new Kenya Education Managemen…

Jun 11, 2025
Kenya’s Changing Role in East Africa: Mediation or Interference?
Kenya

Kenya’s Changing Role in East Africa: Mediation or Interference?

Since assuming office in September 2022, President William Ruto has significantly reshaped Kenya’s foreign policy, drawing criticism for its increasingly assertive and transactional approach. Once regarded as a stabil…

Jun 11, 2025
Widow: Ojwang Had Big Dreams for His Family and Kakoth Community
Kenya

Widow: Ojwang Had Big Dreams for His Family and Kakoth Community

The village of Kakoth is grappling with the sudden death of Albert Ojwang, a young farmer and former teacher, after he was taken into police custody last Saturday. Ojwang's death has ignited grief and raised questions…

Jun 11, 2025
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CS John Mbadi Announces State Will Cover KCSE Exam Fees
Kenya

CS John Mbadi Announces State Will Cover KCSE Exam Fees

The Kenyan government has reversed its decision to eliminate the national examination fee waiver for secondary school students, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced on Monday, June 9. This reversal follows…

Jun 10, 2025
Los Angeles Faces Unrest as Immigration Raids Lead to Protests and Vandalism
Immigration

Los Angeles Faces Unrest as Immigration Raids Lead to Protests and Vandalism

Los Angeles is currently the focal point of escalating political and social unrest following a series of federal immigration raids that have triggered widespread protests and confrontations. The initial demonstrations…

Jun 10, 2025
Police Chiefs Face Scrutiny Over Teacher’s Death in Nairobi Custody
Kenya

Police Chiefs Face Scrutiny Over Teacher’s Death in Nairobi Custody

The death of Albert Ojwang, a Voi-based blogger and teacher, while in police custody has sparked widespread public outcry and intensified calls for accountability within Kenya's law enforcement agencies. The incident…

Jun 10, 2025
Raila Odinga Condemns Police Brutality After Albert Ojwang’s Death in Detention
Kenya

Raila Odinga Condemns Police Brutality After Albert Ojwang’s Death in Detention

Public outrage is mounting in Kenya after Albert Ojwang, a young man detained over a social media post, died while in police custody. The circumstances surrounding his death have ignited widespread concern about polic…

Jun 10, 2025
Can Ruto and Kindiki’s Academic Credentials Translate Into Effective Governance?
Kenya

Can Ruto and Kindiki’s Academic Credentials Translate Into Effective Governance?

As Kenya moves closer to the 2027 elections, President William Ruto's administration, the first in the nation's history to be led by two PhD holders, faces increasing scrutiny over its ability to translate academic cr…

Jun 10, 2025
Kibera Court Sentences Man to Death for Stealing Tecno Phone in Kawangware
Kenya

Kibera Court Sentences Man to Death for Stealing Tecno Phone in Kawangware

A Kibera court has sentenced Isaac Khanga to death for two counts of robbery with violence following incidents that occurred on November 3, 2024, in the Madiaba area of Kawangware. Principal Magistrate Christine Njagi…

Jun 10, 2025
Ruto’s 1,000 Days: From ‘Hustler’ to ‘Kasongo,’ Public Sentiment Shapes His Presidency
Kenya

Ruto’s 1,000 Days: From ‘Hustler’ to ‘Kasongo,’ Public Sentiment Shapes His Presidency

President William Ruto has vigorously defended his administration's economic policies and progress over the past 1,000 days.The president emphasises his commitment to accountability and stability, even as his tenure f…

Jun 10, 2025
How Your Social Media Posts Could Impact Your US Student Visa Approval
Immigration

How Your Social Media Posts Could Impact Your US Student Visa Approval

The United States Department of State has initiated an immediate suspension of new student visa interviews at embassies and consulates worldwide, a move poised to disrupt the academic aspirations of thousands of inter…

Jun 9, 2025
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