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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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Daily Sh5.1 Billion Debt Repayments Strain Kenya's National Budget
Kenya

Daily Sh5.1 Billion Debt Repayments Strain Kenya's National Budget

Kenya's soaring national debt is creating a fiscal crisis, diverting funds from essential services and raising questions about the nation's financial future. President William Ruto's recent trip to China yielded promi…

Apr 28, 2025
ICE Criticized Over Deportation of Cancer-Stricken 4-Year-Old to Honduras
Immigration

ICE Criticized Over Deportation of Cancer-Stricken 4-Year-Old to Honduras

Last week's deportation of three US citizen children, including a 4-year-old undergoing treatment for metastatic cancer, alongside their mothers to Honduras, has ignited a wave of concern among civil rights organisati…

Apr 28, 2025
Leaders Push for Guns and Bullets as Banditry Ravages Northern Meru
Kenya

Leaders Push for Guns and Bullets as Banditry Ravages Northern Meru

The escalating crisis of banditry in northern Meru County has reached a critical juncture, prompting local leaders to demand urgent and decisive action to address the pervasive insecurity. The immediate catalyst for t…

Apr 28, 2025
400 Kenyan Officers Set to Conclude Year-Long Haiti Peacekeeping Mission
Kenya

400 Kenyan Officers Set to Conclude Year-Long Haiti Peacekeeping Mission

The initial contingent of 400 Kenyan police officers nears the end of their year-long deployment in Haiti under the United Nations-backed Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission this June.Deployed on June 25, 202…

Apr 28, 2025
Kenya Airways Flight Recalled to JKIA Over Suspected Biological Hazard
Kenya

Kenya Airways Flight Recalled to JKIA Over Suspected Biological Hazard

A Kenya Airways flight bound for Dar es Salaam was abruptly recalled to Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Sunday following the detection of a suspected biological hazard in the cargo hold. The in…

Apr 28, 2025
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Ruto’s Government Targets Nyanza with Ambitious Development Blueprint
Kenya

Ruto’s Government Targets Nyanza with Ambitious Development Blueprint

President William Ruto's administration has announced an ambitious development blueprint for the Nyanza region with the aim of stimulating economic growth and infrastructural advancement.The announcement, delivered by…

Apr 27, 2025
Kenyan Diaspora Files High Court Petition Over Voting Access Restrictions
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora Files High Court Petition Over Voting Access Restrictions

A contentious legal battle is underway as 92 Kenyan citizens residing abroad have filed a petition in the High Court challenging the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) over restrictions to diaspora…

Apr 27, 2025
US Schools Strengthen "Safe Zone" Policies to Protect Immigrant Students
Immigration

US Schools Strengthen "Safe Zone" Policies to Protect Immigrant Students

School districts across the United States are intensifying efforts to establish and reinforce "safe zone" policies to safeguard immigrant students' access to education and overall well-being. These initiatives come in…

Apr 27, 2025
Parenting in Kenya: How Overprotection is Redefining Childhood Experiences
Lifestyle

Parenting in Kenya: How Overprotection is Redefining Childhood Experiences

A notable transformation is underway in how children develop, contrasting generations shaped by outdoor exploration with those nurtured in highly structured environments. In previous decades, childhood revolved around…

Apr 27, 2025
Eldoret-born Chef Robinson Too Represents Kenya in the Global Chef Competition
Diaspora

Eldoret-born Chef Robinson Too Represents Kenya in the Global Chef Competition

Robinson “Robie” Too, a chef with roots in the outskirts of Eldoret, Kenya, is currently vying for the title of Favourite Chef in a prestigious global competition. The Favourite Chef Competition offers a $25,000 prize…

Apr 27, 2025
ICE Detains Hundreds in Florida's Largest Immigration Enforcement Operation
Immigration

ICE Detains Hundreds in Florida's Largest Immigration Enforcement Operation

A large-scale immigration enforcement operation in Florida, dubbed "Operation Tidal Wave," resulted in the detention of nearly 780 individuals over the past week. This signals a significant intensification of immigrat…

Apr 27, 2025
From Majengo to Marsabit: The Untold Stories of Missing Kenyans
Kenya

From Majengo to Marsabit: The Untold Stories of Missing Kenyans

The spectre of enforced disappearances continues to haunt Kenya's counterterrorism efforts, leaving a trail of unresolved cases and anguished families. The disappearance of Hemed Salim, an electrician and member of th…

Apr 27, 2025
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2027 Elections: Mt. Kenya's Voters Weigh Betrayal and Revenge
Kenya

2027 Elections: Mt. Kenya's Voters Weigh Betrayal and Revenge

Mt. Kenya, once a reliable support base for President William Ruto, is now embroiled in political turmoil as Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua prepares to launch his new political party in May. The region is witnessin…

Apr 27, 2025
ICE Halts International Student Record Revocations After Nationwide Backlash
Immigration

ICE Halts International Student Record Revocations After Nationwide Backlash

The Trump administration has suspended its controversial measures that threatened the immigration status of thousands of international students in the United States.This is according to court filings disclosed nationw…

Apr 26, 2025
Three Dead in Malindi Church After 'Holy Water' Rituals and 'Tree of Life' Exorcisms
Kenya

Three Dead in Malindi Church After 'Holy Water' Rituals and 'Tree of Life' Exorcisms

Kenyan authorities have shuttered the New Foundation Church in Chakama, Malindi, following the deaths of three congregants and mounting allegations of cult-like activities. The closure comes on the heels of a similar…

Apr 26, 2025
Petitioners Challenge 2027 Election Date, Demand Polls Next Year
Kenya

Petitioners Challenge 2027 Election Date, Demand Polls Next Year

The Supreme Court of Kenya is deliberating on a petition filed by three citizens challenging the scheduled date of the next presidential election. The case has ignited constitutional debates and stirred significant pu…

Apr 26, 2025
Raila Defends Orengo and Nyong’o Over Devolution Criticism
Kenya

Raila Defends Orengo and Nyong’o Over Devolution Criticism

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has publicly defended Siaya Governor James Orengo and Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o against criticism stemming from their commentary on the broad-based government…

Apr 26, 2025
Kalonzo Announces Major Rebranding for Wiper Party
Kenya

Kalonzo Announces Major Rebranding for Wiper Party

The Wiper Party, a prominent fixture in Kenya's opposition landscape, is poised for a significant transformation ahead of the 2027 General Election. Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has revealed plans for an upcoming name…

Apr 26, 2025
Kenya Transitions from CBC to CBE Amid Education Reform Challenges
Kenya

Kenya Transitions from CBC to CBE Amid Education Reform Challenges

Kenya's education sector is undergoing a significant rebranding, shifting from the "Competency-Based Curriculum" (CBC) to "Competency-Based Education" (CBE). This transition, highlighted at a recent national forum, si…

Apr 26, 2025
Pathologists Confirm Blood Clot Caused Kariobangi MCA’s Death in Nairobi
Kenya

Pathologists Confirm Blood Clot Caused Kariobangi MCA’s Death in Nairobi

A comprehensive post-mortem examination has definitively determined that Joel Munuve Kimanzi, the Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Kariobangi North, died as a result of complications arising from a pulmonary emboli…

Apr 26, 2025
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