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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: Odinga-Ruto Alliance Will Fail in 2027 Elections
Kenya

Gachagua: Odinga-Ruto Alliance Will Fail in 2027 Elections

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced his intention to challenge President William Ruto in the upcoming elections of 2027, setting the stage for a significant political showdown. Speaking from his Nai…

Feb 27, 2025
Petitioners Demand Conjugal Visitation Policy in Kenyan Prisons
Kenya

Petitioners Demand Conjugal Visitation Policy in Kenyan Prisons

A legal challenge filed in the High Court of Kenya is seeking to mandate conjugal visitation rights for prisoners, potentially reshaping the country's penal system. The petition, brought forth by Peter Agoro, John Wan…

Feb 27, 2025
Karua Explains Decision to Decline Cabinet Secretary Position Under Uhuru's Government
Kenya

Karua Explains Decision to Decline Cabinet Secretary Position Under Uhuru's Government

Martha Karua, leader of the newly rebranded People’s Liberation Party (PLP), has revealed in a recent interview that she declined an offer to join former President Uhuru Kenyatta's Cabinet. This announcement comes as…

Feb 27, 2025
Nairobi Hosts First Digital Media Factory as Kenya Targets One Million New Jobs
Business

Nairobi Hosts First Digital Media Factory as Kenya Targets One Million New Jobs

Kenya aims to generate one million jobs within two years through a new initiative establishing Digital Media Factories (DMFs) across the country. Senior Advisor in the Council of Economic Advisors, Moses Kuria, launch…

Feb 26, 2025
As Chris Brown and Kendrick Lamar Wow Johannesburg and Kigali, Kenya Struggles with Concert Infrastructure
Entertainment

As Chris Brown and Kendrick Lamar Wow Johannesburg and Kigali, Kenya Struggles with Concert Infrastructure

While cities across Africa, such as Kigali and Johannesburg, have recently played host to a series of high-profile international music concerts, Kenya has struggled to attract similar events. The disparity reflects in…

Feb 26, 2025
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17 Endangered Mountain Bongos Repatriated from Florida to Kenya for Species Revival
Kenya

17 Endangered Mountain Bongos Repatriated from Florida to Kenya for Species Revival

Seventeen critically endangered mountain bongos have been repatriated to Kenya from the Rare Species Conservatory Foundation in Florida. This marks a major step in efforts to revive the species’ dwindling population i…

Feb 26, 2025
Kenya Reforms Travel Authorization Process in Response to Tourist Complaints
Kenya

Kenya Reforms Travel Authorization Process in Response to Tourist Complaints

Kenya's Tourism Ministry has overhauled its electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) system, introducing instant approvals to address initial challenges and criticisms levelled against the program. Tourism Cabinet Secret…

Feb 26, 2025
Trump Administration Launches $5 Million 'Gold Card' to Replace EB-5 Investor Visa Program
Immigration

Trump Administration Launches $5 Million 'Gold Card' to Replace EB-5 Investor Visa Program

Former President Donald Trump has unveiled a proposal to supplant the existing EB-5 immigrant investor visa program with a new initiative termed the "gold card." The initiative would grant green card privileges and a…

Feb 26, 2025
British Coroner Rules BBC Employee's Death in Nairobi Hotel a Murder
Kenya

British Coroner Rules BBC Employee's Death in Nairobi Hotel a Murder

A British coroner's inquest has officially ruled the death of Kate Mitchell, a BBC project manager, as a murder. Mitchell, 42, was found dead in her Nairobi hotel room in November 2021. The ruling, made public Tuesday…

Feb 26, 2025
Wildfires Engulf Aberdare and Mount Kenya Forests as Conservation Teams Battle Multiple Blazes
Kenya

Wildfires Engulf Aberdare and Mount Kenya Forests as Conservation Teams Battle Multiple Blazes

Wildfires are currently raging in the Aberdare and Mount Kenya forests, challenging the capabilities of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the Kenya Forest Service (KFS). The immediate focus is on containing the bla…

Feb 26, 2025
Gachagua Charts Presidential Path for Odinga Through Proposed Political Alliance
Kenya

Gachagua Charts Presidential Path for Odinga Through Proposed Political Alliance

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, impeached last October, has initiated a multifaceted campaign to challenge President William Ruto. Despite his ineligibility for elective office due to the impeachment, Gachag…

Feb 26, 2025
Family Struggles to Raise Sh1.3 Million to Repatriate Deceased Kenyan Woman from Saudi Arabia
Diaspora

Family Struggles to Raise Sh1.3 Million to Repatriate Deceased Kenyan Woman from Saudi Arabia

A family in Shamakhokho ward is appealing for financial assistance to repatriate the body of their daughter, Elizabeth Cheusi, 28, who died in Saudi Arabia last week. The family requires Sh. 1.3 million to bring Cheus…

Feb 25, 2025
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Foreign National Arrested at JKIA for Sh15.5 Million Gold Scam Targeting European Businessmen
Kenya

Foreign National Arrested at JKIA for Sh15.5 Million Gold Scam Targeting European Businessmen

A foreign national is in custody in Nairobi, facing charges related to an alleged gold scam that defrauded two businessmen of Sh15,504,000 (USD 120,000). The suspect was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport…

Feb 25, 2025
Odinga-Ruto Talks in Mombasa Signal Potential Government Coalition
Kenya

Odinga-Ruto Talks in Mombasa Signal Potential Government Coalition

President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga met at State House Mombasa yesterday to explore the possibility of forming a coalition government. The meeting signals a significant development given their hi…

Feb 25, 2025
Kenyan Police Officer Killed in Haiti Gang Shootout
Kenya

Kenyan Police Officer Killed in Haiti Gang Shootout

Samuel Kaitwai, a 28-year-old Kenyan police officer serving in Haiti, was killed in a gunfight with gangs in Ségur-Savien, Artibonite department. The incident has plunged his family and the village of Naserian into mo…

Feb 25, 2025
Gachagua Reaches Out to Nyanza, Says Mt. Kenya Has 'No Problem with Raila'
Kenya

Gachagua Reaches Out to Nyanza, Says Mt. Kenya Has 'No Problem with Raila'

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appealed to the people of Nyanza and supporters of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Speaking on KTN Monday night, Gachagua emphasized that discord should be directed at…

Feb 25, 2025
Kenyan Man Arrested in Texas for Fatal Shooting of Wife
Diaspora

Kenyan Man Arrested in Texas for Fatal Shooting of Wife

A Texas-based Kenyan man is in custody, suspected of fatally shooting his wife in their home on Friday evening, according to the Killeen Police Department. John Gitau Mwangi, 42, has been arrested in connection with t…

Feb 25, 2025
UK Implements Stricter Citizenship Rules for Illegal Entrants
Immigration

UK Implements Stricter Citizenship Rules for Illegal Entrants

In a move poised to reshape the UK's immigration landscape, new regulations that took effect on February 10, 2025, now significantly restrict citizenship eligibility for individuals who initially entered the country i…

Feb 24, 2025
British Executive Found Dead in Kenya's Makongo Forest After Week-Long Search
Kenya

British Executive Found Dead in Kenya's Makongo Forest After Week-Long Search

The body of Campbell Scott, a 58-year-old British executive who disappeared in Nairobi on February 17, was discovered in Makongo Forest on February 24, as confirmed by Makueni County Commander Alice Kimeli. The grim d…

Feb 24, 2025
City vs Village Home Construction: Expert Weighs Benefits and Trade-offs
Real Estate

City vs Village Home Construction: Expert Weighs Benefits and Trade-offs

For many, owning a home represents a significant milestone, embodying long-term investment and financial security. However, prospective homeowners often face the critical decision of whether to build in a bustling cit…

Feb 24, 2025
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