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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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How You Can Pay for SHA Lipa Pole Pole Scheme Using Hustler Fund
Kenya

How You Can Pay for SHA Lipa Pole Pole Scheme Using Hustler Fund

The Kenyan government has initiated a program enabling citizens to utilise the Hustler Fund microloan program to cover their Social Health Authority (SHA) premiums. Effective immediately, this integration allows indiv…

Jun 9, 2025
Muturi: Kenyan Youth Must Not Be Silenced for Speaking the Truth
Kenya

Muturi: Kenyan Youth Must Not Be Silenced for Speaking the Truth

The death of Albert Ojwang, a prominent social media personality, while in police custody at Nairobi's Central Police Station has ignited widespread condemnation and demands for accountability from political figures a…

Jun 9, 2025
Government Pathologist Dr Johansen Oduor Withdraws From Albert Ojwang’s Autopsy
Kenya

Government Pathologist Dr Johansen Oduor Withdraws From Albert Ojwang’s Autopsy

The scheduled autopsy of Albert Ojwang, a prominent X (formerly Twitter) influencer and teacher who died in police custody, was postponed on Monday, June 9, after Chief Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor recused hi…

Jun 9, 2025
Sifuna: Ruto Has Failed Kenyans and Should Serve Only One Term
Kenya

Sifuna: Ruto Has Failed Kenyans and Should Serve Only One Term

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is sharpening its stance against the Kenya Kwanza administration as the 2027 general elections loom.Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has issued a sharp critique of President William…

Jun 9, 2025
Kenya’s Grade 9 Learners Begin Senior School Selection Under New Guidelines
Kenya

Kenya’s Grade 9 Learners Begin Senior School Selection Under New Guidelines

Kenya is on the cusp of a significant educational transformation as approximately 1.2 million Grade 9 students begin selecting their preferred career pathways. This initiative is designed to tailor education to studen…

Jun 9, 2025
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Kenyan MPs Target More Hospitals in Organ Trafficking Scandal
Kenya

Kenyan MPs Target More Hospitals in Organ Trafficking Scandal

The Kenyan healthcare sector is under intense scrutiny as a parliamentary inquiry commences into allegations of illicit human organ trafficking, with potential ramifications for multiple hospitals and medical professi…

Jun 9, 2025
1,000 Days of Ruto: Achievements, Setbacks, and Rising Discontent
Kenya

1,000 Days of Ruto: Achievements, Setbacks, and Rising Discontent

President William Ruto's administration is at a critical juncture as it enters the midpoint of its first term, grappling with heightened public scrutiny over its economic policies and their impact on Kenyan citizens. …

Jun 9, 2025
Fear of Deportation and Discrimination Push Some Immigrants to Exit the US
Immigration

Fear of Deportation and Discrimination Push Some Immigrants to Exit the US

A discernible trend has emerged within the United States, where a portion of the immigrant population, including those with legal status, are choosing to voluntarily return to their countries of origin. This phenomeno…

Jun 9, 2025
Inside Ruto’s State House Meetings: Power Play or Development Agenda?
Kenya

Inside Ruto’s State House Meetings: Power Play or Development Agenda?

Since assuming office in September 2022, President William Ruto has significantly amplified the practice of hosting delegations at State House, Nairobi, triggering debate over whether these engagements serve a genuine…

Jun 8, 2025
CS Barasa Orders Nationwide Removal of Asbestos Roofing Over Health Risks
Kenya

CS Barasa Orders Nationwide Removal of Asbestos Roofing Over Health Risks

Kenya's Environment Cabinet Secretary, Deborah Barasa, issued a directive on June 5, 2025, mandating the removal of all asbestos roofing materials from buildings across the nation. Asbestos, once a popular roofing mat…

Jun 8, 2025
Court Testimonies Link Governor Bii to Sh1.1 Billion Finland and Canada Education Scandal
Kenya

Court Testimonies Link Governor Bii to Sh1.1 Billion Finland and Canada Education Scandal

Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii is facing intensifying scrutiny as court proceedings reveal his alleged involvement in the failed Finland and Canada Overseas Education Programme. Testimonies presented at the Nakuru…

Jun 8, 2025
Los Angeles Under Tight Security as Immigration Protests Turn Violent
Entertainment

Los Angeles Under Tight Security as Immigration Protests Turn Violent

Los Angeles is currently under heightened security as 2,000 National Guard troops have been deployed following days of escalating protests over federal immigration enforcement actions.The deployment, authorized by Pre…

Jun 8, 2025
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Gachagua Moves to Block Ruto’s Influence in Mt. Kenya Political Arena
Kenya

Gachagua Moves to Block Ruto’s Influence in Mt. Kenya Political Arena

The political equilibrium in Kenya's Mt. Kenya region is facing a profound upheaval as former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua intensifies his influence, challenging both President William Ruto and former President U…

Jun 8, 2025
Reckless Social Media Use Could Affect Visas and Jobs, Mudavadi
Kenya

Reckless Social Media Use Could Affect Visas and Jobs, Mudavadi

Kenyan youth have been cautioned about the long-term consequences of their social media activity, which could impact their prospects for international travel and employment, according to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musali…

Jun 8, 2025
Why Both Parents Must Agree on a Child’s Name, Kenyan Court Rules
Kenya

Why Both Parents Must Agree on a Child’s Name, Kenyan Court Rules

The High Court has affirmed the equal rights and responsibilities of both parents in naming their children. The decision comes in the wake of a dispute where a father, identified as CKM, contested his wife's unilatera…

Jun 7, 2025
Kalonzo and Gachagua Rally Against Ruto’s Influence in Ukambani Region
Kenya

Kalonzo and Gachagua Rally Against Ruto’s Influence in Ukambani Region

The Ukambani region is witnessing a surge in political activity as the 2027 General Election draws nearer. Opposition figures, led by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, ar…

Jun 7, 2025
Immigration Enforcement Intensifies with Raids in Los Angeles and Courthouse Arrests in New York
Immigration

Immigration Enforcement Intensifies with Raids in Los Angeles and Courthouse Arrests in New York

Federal immigration authorities escalated enforcement actions on Friday, conducting widespread raids in Los Angeles and arresting two individuals inside a New York courthouse.In Los Angeles, Immigration and Customs En…

Jun 7, 2025
Second Finnish Osprey Found in Siaya County
Kenya

Second Finnish Osprey Found in Siaya County

The discovery of a dead Western Osprey, bearing identification rings traced back to a Finnish zoo, has reignited calls for enhanced conservation efforts in Siaya County, particularly around Usalo Beach on Lake Victori…

Jun 7, 2025
How Ruto Tamed Raila’s Opposition
Kenya

How Ruto Tamed Raila’s Opposition

Veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga has transitioned from a vocal government critic to a strategic ally of President William Ruto, fundamentally altering the dynamics of the country's political opposition. This shi…

Jun 7, 2025
US to Suspend Visas for 19 Nations Starting June 9
Immigration

US to Suspend Visas for 19 Nations Starting June 9

A far-reaching travel ban, enacted by the Trump administration, is poised to significantly curtail entry into the United States for millions of individuals across 19 countries, effective June 9, 2025. The policy, fram…

Jun 6, 2025
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