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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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Gachagua Faces Political Setback as Key Mt. Kenya Allies Defect to Ruto
Kenya

Gachagua Faces Political Setback as Key Mt. Kenya Allies Defect to Ruto

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is facing a significant challenge to his political influence in the Mt. Kenya region as a wave of defections from his inner circle to President William Ruto's camp intensifies…

May 13, 2025
Kenyan Pilot Killed as Aircraft Shot Down in Sudan's Darfur Region
Diaspora

Kenyan Pilot Killed as Aircraft Shot Down in Sudan's Darfur Region

A Kenyan pilot, Captain Michael George Oluoch Nyamodi, was killed when the cargo plane he was piloting was struck by artillery fire near Nyala Airport in the conflict-ridden Darfur region of Sudan. The incident, which…

May 13, 2025
President Ruto Denies Extrajudicial Killings, Disputes Rights Groups' Data
Kenya

President Ruto Denies Extrajudicial Killings, Disputes Rights Groups' Data

President William Ruto has vehemently denied accusations that his administration sanctions enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.He disputes figures presented by human rights organisations amid ongoing co…

May 13, 2025
10 Key UK Immigration Changes in 2025 That Could Impact Your Visa
Immigration

10 Key UK Immigration Changes in 2025 That Could Impact Your Visa

The UK government is set to implement a comprehensive overhaul of its immigration policies, aiming to significantly reduce net migration levels following a peak of 906,000 in 2023. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is sche…

May 13, 2025
First White South Africans Arrive in the US Under Trump Refugee Program
Immigration

First White South Africans Arrive in the US Under Trump Refugee Program

The United States' decision to grant refugee status to a group of white South Africans of Afrikaner descent has ignited a diplomatic row, with South African officials expressing strong disapproval over what they perce…

May 12, 2025
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Cooking Gas Prices in Nairobi Remain High Despite Tax Cuts
Business

Cooking Gas Prices in Nairobi Remain High Despite Tax Cuts

Multinational oil companies operating in Kenya are under increasing scrutiny for allegedly maintaining high retail prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), despite significant drops in wholesale costs and tax exemptio…

May 12, 2025
Kenyan MPs Locked Out of KICC Offices Over Ksh50 Million Unpaid Rent
Kenya

Kenyan MPs Locked Out of KICC Offices Over Ksh50 Million Unpaid Rent

A significant number of Kenyan Members of Parliament (MPs) were denied access to their offices at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on Monday, May 12, as a consequence of over Ksh50 million in unpaid…

May 12, 2025
Gachagua Condemns Ruto’s IEBC Picks
Kenya

Gachagua Condemns Ruto’s IEBC Picks

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly criticised President William Ruto's recent nominations for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), alleging political bias and questioning the…

May 12, 2025
Matiang’i to Resign from World Bank Ahead of 2027 Presidential Campaign
Kenya

Matiang’i to Resign from World Bank Ahead of 2027 Presidential Campaign

Just days after announcing his aspirations for the Kenyan presidency, Fred Matiang’i, the former Interior Cabinet Secretary, has ignited a firestorm of political speculation with his sudden return to the United States…

May 12, 2025
Kasipul MP Murder Suspect Philip Aroko Seeks to Pray at Were’s Grave
Kenya

Kasipul MP Murder Suspect Philip Aroko Seeks to Pray at Were’s Grave

Philip Aroko, a person of interest in the murder of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were, will remain in police custody for seven days, the High Court has ruled. The decision upholds a previous order by…

May 12, 2025
GSU Officer Fatally Shoots Wife and Daughter Before Taking His Own Life
Kenya

GSU Officer Fatally Shoots Wife and Daughter Before Taking His Own Life

A General Service Unit (GSU) officer stationed at Mokowe Camp perpetrated a murder-suicide early Sunday morning, claiming the lives of his wife, their five-year-old daughter, and ultimately, his own. This is according…

May 12, 2025
Bribery and Hidden Fees Undermine Free Education Promise in Kenyan Public Schools
Kenya

Bribery and Hidden Fees Undermine Free Education Promise in Kenyan Public Schools

Parents in Kenya are increasingly burdened by exorbitant fees and alleged bribery demands for admissions into popular public schools, effectively negating the government’s promise of free primary education. An investi…

May 12, 2025
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Kalonzo Demands Kindiki’s Resignation After Court Faults Gachagua’s Impeachment
Kenya

Kalonzo Demands Kindiki’s Resignation After Court Faults Gachagua’s Impeachment

The Kenyan political landscape is facing renewed instability after a recent Court of Appeal decision cast doubt on the impeachment proceedings against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The ruling has ignited a…

May 12, 2025
Nairobi Landlords Face Auctions as Sakaja Moves to Recover Ksh10 Billion in Unpaid Rates
Real Estate

Nairobi Landlords Face Auctions as Sakaja Moves to Recover Ksh10 Billion in Unpaid Rates

The Nairobi County Government is set to initiate a comprehensive crackdown on land rate defaulters starting Monday, May 11, following the expiration of a grace period for landowners to settle outstanding dues. Governo…

May 11, 2025
Kenyan Scientists Lead Breakthrough in Sickle Cell Treatment
Diaspora

Kenyan Scientists Lead Breakthrough in Sickle Cell Treatment

A novel drug, Scedamin, is poised to revolutionise the treatment of sickle cell disease in children, particularly in Africa, where the condition is most prevalent and access to care is severely limited. Developed by Y…

May 11, 2025
Kenyan Professionals in Australia Inspire New Investment Hub in Elgeyo Marakwet
Diaspora

Kenyan Professionals in Australia Inspire New Investment Hub in Elgeyo Marakwet

Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisley Rotich has concluded a week-long tour of Australia, announcing plans to establish a Diaspora Liaison Office in his county to facilitate investment from Kenyan expatriates. The initiativ…

May 11, 2025
US Fully Implements Real ID Act, Restricting Undocumented Immigrants' Travel
Immigration

US Fully Implements Real ID Act, Restricting Undocumented Immigrants' Travel

The United States fully implemented the Real ID Act on May 7, 2025, ushering in a new era of identification standards for domestic travel and access to federal facilities. While designed to enhance security, the polic…

May 11, 2025
Woman Awarded Sh100,000 for Unlawful Arrest
Kenya

Woman Awarded Sh100,000 for Unlawful Arrest

The High Court has ruled that individuals must be promptly informed of the reasons for their arrest, reinforcing constitutional protections against arbitrary detention. Justice Rachael Ngetich’s decision stems from th…

May 11, 2025
Court of Appeal Declares Kindiki’s Appointment Legally Flawed
Kenya

Court of Appeal Declares Kindiki’s Appointment Legally Flawed

A legal and political crisis is brewing in Kenya as a recent Court of Appeal decision has cast a doubt over the legitimacy of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's appointment. The ruling has declared that the High Court…

May 11, 2025
Nairobi Leads East Africa’s Student Housing Boom
Real Estate

Nairobi Leads East Africa’s Student Housing Boom

East Africa’s real estate market is experiencing a significant transformation, characterised by a move towards locally driven expertise and regional financing mechanisms. This shift marks a departure from the sector’s…

May 10, 2025
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