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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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How Uhuru, Raila's Political Moves Could Shape Kenya's 2027 Presidential Race
Kenya

How Uhuru, Raila's Political Moves Could Shape Kenya's 2027 Presidential Race

Kenya's political landscape is undergoing significant realignments as key figures like former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election. Rec…

Feb 24, 2025
Tanzania-Kenya Police Collaboration Leads to Three Arrests in Molo Activist Murder
Kenya

Tanzania-Kenya Police Collaboration Leads to Three Arrests in Molo Activist Murder

Three more suspects have been apprehended in connection with the murder of Nakuru activist Richard Otieno, known as “Molo President,” according to a statement released Sunday by the Directorate of Criminal Investigati…

Feb 24, 2025
Kenya Considers Tourism Over Manufacturing as Key Economic Driver
Business

Kenya Considers Tourism Over Manufacturing as Key Economic Driver

As Kenya grapples with sluggish growth in its manufacturing sector and explores ways to diversify its economic drivers, tourism has emerged as a promising alternative, garnering support from economic experts and indus…

Feb 24, 2025
Kindiki Dismisses Gachagua's Ethnic Claims in Chief Justice Removal Dispute
Kenya

Kindiki Dismisses Gachagua's Ethnic Claims in Chief Justice Removal Dispute

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has weighed in on the escalating controversy surrounding potential efforts to remove Chief Justice Martha Koome and other Supreme Court judges, emphasizing that any such process must s…

Feb 24, 2025
Texas Bakery Owners Arrested After ICE Raid Reveals Unauthorized Workers Living On-Site
Immigration

Texas Bakery Owners Arrested After ICE Raid Reveals Unauthorized Workers Living On-Site

Leonardo Baez and Nora Alicia Avila-Guel, owners of Abby's Bakery and Dulce's Cafe in Los Fresnos, Texas, were arrested Wednesday and charged with harbouring undocumented immigrants. The arrests follow an Immigration…

Feb 24, 2025
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Odinga Dismisses Claims of Sh13B Spending on AUC Campaign
Kenya

Odinga Dismisses Claims of Sh13B Spending on AUC Campaign

Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has addressed the public for the first time since his defeat in the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship election. The ODM leader has expressed gratitude for the suppor…

Feb 24, 2025
Heat Wave Warning Issued for Kenya and Eastern Africa
Kenya

Heat Wave Warning Issued for Kenya and Eastern Africa

Kenya and the wider Eastern African region are bracing for a significant heat wave, according to a forecast issued Friday, February 21, by climate scientists at the Intergovernmental Authority on Development’s Climate…

Feb 23, 2025
Raila's Failed AU Bid Strengthens His Position in Kenyan Politics
Kenya

Raila's Failed AU Bid Strengthens His Position in Kenyan Politics

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's future political trajectory remains critical in shaping Kenya's upcoming 2027 presidential elections, despite his recent unsuccessful bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) cha…

Feb 23, 2025
Chebukati's Son Condemns Public Celebrations of Father's Death
Kenya

Chebukati's Son Condemns Public Celebrations of Father's Death

Emmanuel Chebukati, son of the late former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson Wafula Chebukati, has issued an emotional plea for respect and restraint in the wake of his father's passin…

Feb 23, 2025
The US Immigration Rules: How Green Card Holders Can Travel Safely Abroad
Immigration

The US Immigration Rules: How Green Card Holders Can Travel Safely Abroad

As the US permanent residents prepare for international travel, immigration experts advise meticulous attention to maintaining ties to the United States to ensure seamless reentry and avoid jeopardizing their residenc…

Feb 23, 2025
Kenya's Avocado Boom Creates Wave of Rural Millionaires
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Kenya's Avocado Boom Creates Wave of Rural Millionaires

Kenya’s avocado industry is experiencing rapid growth, transforming the economic landscape for smallholder farmers as global demand for the fruit surges. In 2024, avocado exports generated $159 million in revenue, an…

Feb 22, 2025
Kenya Tourism Board Awards Eight Photographers in National Contest to Showcase Hidden Attractions
Kenya

Kenya Tourism Board Awards Eight Photographers in National Contest to Showcase Hidden Attractions

The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) recently concluded its "Tembea Kenya Capture Magical Kenya" photography contest, awarding eight photographers for their exceptional visual documentation of the country's lesser-known tour…

Feb 22, 2025
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No Political Speeches at MP Injendi's Burial, Except for Ruto
Kenya

No Political Speeches at MP Injendi's Burial, Except for Ruto

The family of the late Member of Parliament for Malava, Moses Injendi Malulu, has declared his burial service, scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, as a non-political event, limiting speaking roles to President William Rut…

Feb 22, 2025
US Deportations Drop to 37,660 in First Month of Trump Term, Below Biden-Era Numbers
Immigration

US Deportations Drop to 37,660 in First Month of Trump Term, Below Biden-Era Numbers

The Trump administration is ramping up its immigration enforcement efforts, signalling a renewed focus on deportations and stricter border control measures. This development comes as the US Senate recently approved a…

Feb 22, 2025
Ruto, Rubio Discuss Diplomatic Solution for Eastern DRC Crisis
Kenya

Ruto, Rubio Discuss Diplomatic Solution for Eastern DRC Crisis

Amid escalating conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), diplomatic efforts are intensifying at both regional and international levels. A phone call on Friday between the US Secretary of State M…

Feb 22, 2025
Kenya to Automate National ID Issuance for 18-Year-Olds in New Digital Reform
Kenya

Kenya to Automate National ID Issuance for 18-Year-Olds in New Digital Reform

The Kenyan government plans to automate the issuance of national identity cards (IDs) to citizens upon reaching 18 years of age, leveraging existing birth data to streamline the process and enhance national security…

Feb 22, 2025
Fire Outbreak on JKIA land
Kenya

Fire Outbreak on JKIA land

A wildfire that erupted on grasslands adjacent to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) earlier today has been contained, with authorities confirming that airport operations remain unaffected. The blaze, which or…

Feb 21, 2025
Finland Opens Applications for 2025 Seasonal Work Permits
Immigration

Finland Opens Applications for 2025 Seasonal Work Permits

The Finnish Immigration Service has begun accepting applications for seasonal work permits for 2025. This offers foreign nationals the opportunity to work in Finland for up to nine months in the agriculture, forestry…

Feb 21, 2025
Police Arrest Second Suspect in Taxi Driver Victoria Muloki Murder Case
Kenya

Police Arrest Second Suspect in Taxi Driver Victoria Muloki Murder Case

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have made a second arrest in the murder case of taxi driver Victoria Mumbua Muloki. Muloki's body was discovered at the City Mortuary on October 3, 2024…

Feb 21, 2025
Hits and Misses in Ruto's Affordable Housing Projects
Real Estate

Hits and Misses in Ruto's Affordable Housing Projects

President William Ruto's ambitious affordable housing program is experiencing uneven progress across Kenya. This has fueled scepticism among citizens about its potential to deliver affordable homeownership. While some…

Feb 21, 2025
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