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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 Diaspora Sends $1.23 Billion in First Quarter as Remittance Growth Rate Drops Sharply
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora Sends $1.23 Billion in First Quarter as Remittance Growth Rate Drops Sharply

Kenya's diaspora remittances have experienced a notable slowdown, with inflows totalling $1.23 billion (Sh159.5 billion) in the first quarter of this year. This figure represents a modest 2.2% increase compared to the…

Apr 14, 2025
Eugene Wamalwa Warns Gen Z Votes Insufficient to Unseat Ruto, Calls for Broader Alliance
Kenya

Eugene Wamalwa Warns Gen Z Votes Insufficient to Unseat Ruto, Calls for Broader Alliance

As Kenya looks ahead to the 2027 General Election, key opposition figures are strategizing to present a formidable challenge to President William Ruto's administration. Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader…

Apr 14, 2025
Atwoli Hints at Possible Exit as COTU Secretary-General
Kenya

Atwoli Hints at Possible Exit as COTU Secretary-General

Francis Atwoli, the long-serving and influential Secretary-General of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU), has indicated that his tenure in labour leadership may be drawing to a close. Speaking at the fune…

Apr 14, 2025
DHS Sends Erroneous Self-Deportation Notices to US Citizens
Immigration

DHS Sends Erroneous Self-Deportation Notices to US Citizens

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is under intense scrutiny after mistakenly sending self-deportation instructions to individuals, including US citizens.This has raised concerns about the agency's protocols fo…

Apr 14, 2025
German Documentary Exposes Alleged Kidney Harvesting from Kenyans
Kenya

German Documentary Exposes Alleged Kidney Harvesting from Kenyans

Mediheal Fertility and Transplant Centre in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, is facing serious allegations of involvement in illegal organ trafficking following a comprehensive investigation by the Kenya Blood Transfusion…

Apr 14, 2025
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Spousal Consent Becomes Kuria's Shield Against Equity Bank's Auction of Sh100m Assets
Kenya

Spousal Consent Becomes Kuria's Shield Against Equity Bank's Auction of Sh100m Assets

The attempted sale of two apartment blocks in Ruaka and Juja, properties linked to President William Ruto's economic advisor Moses Kuria has been significantly complicated by a legal challenge centred around spousal c…

Apr 14, 2025
Ruto Follows Uhuru Playbook as Government Diverts Billions to Offshore Account
Kenya

Ruto Follows Uhuru Playbook as Government Diverts Billions to Offshore Account

The administration of President William Ruto is facing intensifying scrutiny amid allegations of diverting billions of Kenyan shillings in public funds into offshore accounts.These allegations come against a backdrop…

Apr 14, 2025
New US Policy Requires All Non-Citizens to Carry ID at All Times or Face Penalties
Immigration

New US Policy Requires All Non-Citizens to Carry ID at All Times or Face Penalties

A sweeping new policy enacted under the Alien Registration Act is now in effect, significantly altering the daily lives of millions of immigrants in the United States. The directive, recently introduced by the Trump a…

Apr 13, 2025
Nearly 2,000 Gor Mahia Members to Determine Club's Corporate Future in Today's Election
Sports

Nearly 2,000 Gor Mahia Members to Determine Club's Corporate Future in Today's Election

Gor Mahia Football Club, one of Kenya’s most prominent sporting institutions, is holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and elections today at the Nyayo National Stadium gymnasium. The elections, overseen by the Ind…

Apr 13, 2025
ODM MP Peter Kaluma Calls for Complete Voter Register Overhaul Before 2027 Elections
Kenya

ODM MP Peter Kaluma Calls for Complete Voter Register Overhaul Before 2027 Elections

Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament Peter Kaluma issued a strong call on April 13, 2025, for extensive reforms within Kenya's electoral framework. The demands centre on the accuracy of the voter registry, constituency…

Apr 13, 2025
President Ruto Takes Firm Stance Against ODM Dissent Over Unity Pact
Kenya

President Ruto Takes Firm Stance Against ODM Dissent Over Unity Pact

Political tensions are escalating within the Kenyan government as disagreements emerge over the implementation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) a…

Apr 13, 2025
Four Ruto Ministers Summoned to Parliament Over Failures in Their Ministries
Kenya

Four Ruto Ministers Summoned to Parliament Over Failures in Their Ministries

Four Cabinet Secretaries are under intense scrutiny from Members of Parliament.They are facing demands for explanations and accountability on a range of critical issues within their respective ministries. Interior CS…

Apr 13, 2025
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American Immigration Attorney in Massachusetts Erroneously Ordered to Leave Country by DHS
Immigration

American Immigration Attorney in Massachusetts Erroneously Ordered to Leave Country by DHS

Immigration attorney Nicole Micheroni, a US citizen residing in Massachusetts, was recently targeted by a notice from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ordering her to leave the country within seven days. The…

Apr 13, 2025
Kuinama: The Unspoken Hunger Ritual Plaguing University Students
Lifestyle

Kuinama: The Unspoken Hunger Ritual Plaguing University Students

Students at the University of Nairobi and other higher education institutions are facing a severe hunger crisis, exacerbated by persistent delays in the disbursement of loans from the Higher Education Loans Board (HEL…

Apr 12, 2025
Inside US Immigration Detention Where Immigrants Face Prison-Like Conditions
Immigration

Inside US Immigration Detention Where Immigrants Face Prison-Like Conditions

A surge in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detentions under the Trump administration has brought renewed scrutiny to the conditions and practices within US immigration detention centres. Individuals, includi…

Apr 12, 2025
US Embassy in Nairobi Warns Kenyans of Stricter Immigration Enforcement and Permanent Bans
Immigration

US Embassy in Nairobi Warns Kenyans of Stricter Immigration Enforcement and Permanent Bans

The United States Embassy in Nairobi has issued a stark warning to Kenyan travellers regarding increased enforcement of US immigration laws. The statement, released on Friday, April 11, by Chargé d’Affaires Marc Dilla…

Apr 12, 2025
Raila Warns MPs Against Undermining Devolution Ahead of 2027 Polls
Kenya

Raila Warns MPs Against Undermining Devolution Ahead of 2027 Polls

ODM leader Raila Odinga has cautioned Members of Parliament (MPs) against interfering with devolution, asserting that their actions could negatively impact their prospects in the 2027 General Election. Speaking at the…

Apr 12, 2025
KDF Report: Engine Failure Led to Helicopter Crash That Killed General Ogolla
Kenya

KDF Report: Engine Failure Led to Helicopter Crash That Killed General Ogolla

An official Ministry of Defence report has concluded that engine failure was the primary cause of the April 2024 helicopter crash that killed Kenya's Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla and nine other…

Apr 12, 2025
Mombasa Maritime Museum Reshapes Kenya's Historical Identity
Kenya

Mombasa Maritime Museum Reshapes Kenya's Historical Identity

Kenya's rich maritime history is now showcased at the new Maritime Museum in Mombasa.The facility, located within the Port of Mombasa, covers approximately 800 square meters and promises a comprehensive exploration of…

Apr 12, 2025
Kenyan Mother Seeks Funds to Repatriate Son's Body After Failed Transplant in India
Diaspora

Kenyan Mother Seeks Funds to Repatriate Son's Body After Failed Transplant in India

Kenyan mother Mercy Atsiaya is appealing for assistance to repatriate the body of her four-year-old son, who died in India on April 6 following complications from a bone marrow transplant intended to treat his sickle…

Apr 11, 2025
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