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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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Kenyan Nationals Among Eight Suspects in Massive Cryptocurrency Fraud
Diaspora

Kenyan Nationals Among Eight Suspects in Massive Cryptocurrency Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of Nigeria has launched an intensive manhunt for individuals implicated in a massive cryptocurrency fraud. This follows the collapse of Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX)…

Apr 30, 2025
Kenyan Family Seeks Help to Repatriate Daisy Cherop Killed in Fatal Dubai Crash
Diaspora

Kenyan Family Seeks Help to Repatriate Daisy Cherop Killed in Fatal Dubai Crash

The family of Daisy Cherop, a 22-year-old Kenyan woman who died in a road accident in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on April 22, is appealing for financial assistance to repatriate her body for burial. Cherop, who had…

Apr 30, 2025
Nearly a Year After Deadly Protests, Kenya’s IPOA Has Only Two Cases in Court
Kenya

Nearly a Year After Deadly Protests, Kenya’s IPOA Has Only Two Cases in Court

Nearly a year after anti-government demonstrations in Kenya resulted in at least 60 deaths, the Independent Policing and Oversight Authority (IPOA) is facing increased scrutiny due to the slow pace of its investigatio…

Apr 30, 2025
Kenyan Opposition Faces Early Discord
Kenya

Kenyan Opposition Faces Early Discord

Efforts to consolidate a unified opposition front against President William Ruto in Kenya have been met with early signs of discord, stemming from internal disputes over potential leadership and the role of key figure…

Apr 30, 2025
The US Government Implements Stricter Policy for Terminating Student Visas
Immigration

The US Government Implements Stricter Policy for Terminating Student Visas

The US government's recent policy shift regarding international student visas has ignited a wave of legal challenges and widespread concern, as thousands of students found their legal status abruptly terminated. Feder…

Apr 30, 2025
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Cuban Mother Deported from US, Separated from Infant Daughter in Florida
Immigration

Cuban Mother Deported from US, Separated from Infant Daughter in Florida

The deportation of a Cuban mother, Heidy Sanchez, from the United States has ignited a wave of criticism concerning the treatment of immigrant families under current US immigration policies. Sanchez was deported last…

Apr 29, 2025
Ruaka and Lang’ata See Land Price Decline Amid Changing Market Trends
Real Estate

Ruaka and Lang’ata See Land Price Decline Amid Changing Market Trends

Nairobi's land market demonstrated renewed vigour in the first quarter of 2025, according to a recent HassConsult survey released on April 29. The survey revealed a diversified growth pattern across the county, with s…

Apr 29, 2025
Maize Shortage in Kenya Pushes Ugali Prices Higher Amid Supply Crisis
Business

Maize Shortage in Kenya Pushes Ugali Prices Higher Amid Supply Crisis

Kenya's maize supply is under severe strain, triggering a surge in maize flour prices and pushing households across the nation into heightened economic uncertainty. The crisis, driven by a confluence of local and regi…

Apr 29, 2025
Green Card Holder Detained by ICE Over Expunged Drug Convictions
Immigration

Green Card Holder Detained by ICE Over Expunged Drug Convictions

Cliona Ward, a 54-year-old Irish national and green card holder, is currently detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after returning to San Francisco from Ireland in late April. The detention stems f…

Apr 29, 2025
Kenya Imposes Month-Long Ban on Gambling Ads
Business

Kenya Imposes Month-Long Ban on Gambling Ads

Kenya's Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has enacted an immediate, month-long prohibition on all gambling-related advertising across various media platforms. The suspension, announced on Tuesday, April 29, a…

Apr 29, 2025
Governor Kihika Faces Legal Challenge Over Dual Citizenship
Kenya

Governor Kihika Faces Legal Challenge Over Dual Citizenship

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika's eligibility to hold office is under scrutiny as a constitutional legal battle unfolds in the High Court. Peter Kuria Mwaniki, the petitioner, is seeking her removal, alleging that Kihika…

Apr 29, 2025
Kasarani Church Ordered to Reduce Bass Levels or Face Legal Action
Kenya

Kasarani Church Ordered to Reduce Bass Levels or Face Legal Action

Kenyan authorities are confronting a surge of public complaints regarding noise pollution and the proliferation of unregistered religious organisations, particularly in Nairobi and the Nyanza region. The recent case o…

Apr 29, 2025
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Gachagua, Kalonzo, and Matiang’i Unite in Bid to Challenge Ruto in 2027
Kenya

Gachagua, Kalonzo, and Matiang’i Unite in Bid to Challenge Ruto in 2027

A coalition of prominent political figures has emerged in Kenya, poised to challenge President William Ruto’s administration in the 2027 General Election. The alliance includes former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred M…

Apr 29, 2025
Ruto Allies Accuse Uhuru of Incitement as Political Tensions Resurface
Kenya

Ruto Allies Accuse Uhuru of Incitement as Political Tensions Resurface

A renewed political rift has emerged between Kenyan President William Ruto and his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, following Kenyatta’s recent calls for increased youth activism. The dispute threatens to unravel a fragil…

Apr 29, 2025
Government Blocks Screening of BBC Documentary on Protester Killings
Kenya

Government Blocks Screening of BBC Documentary on Protester Killings

The Kenyan government is facing escalating scrutiny amid allegations of unlawful killings by security forces during anti-tax protests in June 2024. This comes on the heels of a suppressed documentary by BBC Africa Eye…

Apr 29, 2025
President Ruto Grants Clemency to 57 Prisoners
Kenya

President Ruto Grants Clemency to 57 Prisoners

President William Ruto has pardoned 57 prisoners, underscoring a commitment to restorative justice and rehabilitation within Kenya's criminal justice system. The announcement, made Monday by Head of Public Service Fel…

Apr 28, 2025
Peter Kaluma Calls for BBC Ban Over Controversial 'Blood Parliament' Documentary
Kenya

Peter Kaluma Calls for BBC Ban Over Controversial 'Blood Parliament' Documentary

Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament Peter Kaluma has urged the Kenyan government to revoke the operating license of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in Kenya, following the release of a documentary titled “Bl…

Apr 28, 2025
F-1 Students Left in Limbo as US Develops New SEVIS Termination Guidelines
Immigration

F-1 Students Left in Limbo as US Develops New SEVIS Termination Guidelines

The US government is undertaking a comprehensive overhaul of its policies regarding the termination of Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) records for international students. This is in response to…

Apr 28, 2025
Gachagua Declares 2027 Presidential Bid
Kenya

Gachagua Declares 2027 Presidential Bid

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has formally declared his candidacy for Kenya's 2027 presidential elections. Gachagua’s decision to run is rooted in his interpretation of constitutional provisions that allow…

Apr 28, 2025
Nairobi’s Ranking Declines in Global Smart City Survey
Real Estate

Nairobi’s Ranking Declines in Global Smart City Survey

Nairobi's aspirations of becoming a leading smart city in Africa have suffered a setback, according to the latest Smart City Index 2025, published by the IMD's World Competitiveness Centre. The Kenyan capital has fall…

Apr 28, 2025
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