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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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Romance Meets Reality: Kenyans Adapt Valentine's Plans to Economic Times
Kenya

Romance Meets Reality: Kenyans Adapt Valentine's Plans to Economic Times

As Valentine’s Day approaches, many Kenyans are navigating the challenges posed by rising food inflation, which has significantly impacted the cost of traditional romantic gifts and dining experiences. The surge in pr…

Feb 14, 2025
Foreign Suspects Nabbed in Mombasa's Selling Three-Day PhDs
Kenya

Foreign Suspects Nabbed in Mombasa's Selling Three-Day PhDs

Kenyan authorities have arrested four individuals, two of whom are foreign nationals, allegedly involved in a fraudulent university operation in Mombasa. The suspects are accused of managing an unaccredited institutio…

Feb 14, 2025
Leaders Propose Uhuru Gardens as National Heroes' Cemetery
Kenya

Leaders Propose Uhuru Gardens as National Heroes' Cemetery

A coalition of prominent leaders, including politicians, veteran sports figures, and national icons, has formally urged the government to establish a dedicated section at the Uhuru Gardens National Monument & Museum t…

Feb 14, 2025
Protest Singer Shot Dead While Filming in Goma, DR Congo
World

Protest Singer Shot Dead While Filming in Goma, DR Congo

Delphin Katembo Vinywasiki, widely recognized as Delcat Idengo, was found dead in Goma, a conflict-stricken town in the Democratic Republic of Congo, on Thursday. His body, discovered partially covered in blood, is re…

Feb 14, 2025
New Canadian Work Permit Rules Restrict Job Access for Foreign Students' Spouses
Immigration

New Canadian Work Permit Rules Restrict Job Access for Foreign Students' Spouses

Beginning January 21, 2025, significant modifications to Canada’s Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) program will come into effect, presenting new challenges for international students and foreign workers. These enhancem…

Feb 14, 2025
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Nairobi's Historic Estates: From Fame to Forgotten Slums
Real Estate

Nairobi's Historic Estates: From Fame to Forgotten Slums

Once a prestigious neighbourhood along Jogoo Road, Kaloleni estate has seen a drastic decline over recent decades. The area, which was once home to notable figures such as independence hero Tom Mboya, first Vice Presi…

Feb 14, 2025
Majority of Kenyan University Students Get Drugs Through Friends, Lecturers
Lifestyle

Majority of Kenyan University Students Get Drugs Through Friends, Lecturers

A recent study by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has uncovered concerning trends in drug and substance abuse among university students in Kenya. Covering 17 public and…

Feb 13, 2025
PS Njogu Warns Kenyans Against Southeast Asia Job Scams
Diaspora

PS Njogu Warns Kenyans Against Southeast Asia Job Scams

During the Nairobi Edition of the Diaspora Job Fair held in Dagoretti South, the Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline K. Njogu urged Kenyans seeking employment opportunities abroad to engage only with lic…

Feb 13, 2025
Major Projects Race to Completion as Homa Bay Prepares for Mashujaa Day
Kenya

Major Projects Race to Completion as Homa Bay Prepares for Mashujaa Day

As anticipation builds for the 62nd Mashujaa Day celebrations in Homa Bay County on October 20, the Kenya Kwanza administration is accelerating key development initiatives in Luo Nyanza. In preparation for this nation…

Feb 13, 2025
70% of Working Kenyans Financially Dissatisfied, Report Shows
Kenya

70% of Working Kenyans Financially Dissatisfied, Report Shows

A recent report from Old Mutual reveals a troubling trend in the financial satisfaction of working Kenyans, with 70% of respondents expressing dissatisfaction with their current financial conditions. The study highlig…

Feb 13, 2025
Kavyu Leads Push for Diaspora County 48
Diaspora

Kavyu Leads Push for Diaspora County 48

Bernard Kavyu, a prominent advocate for the Kenyan diaspora, has spent three decades navigating diverse professional landscapes, from teaching in Namibia to working in the UK insurance sector. His multifaceted journey…

Feb 13, 2025
Missing Baby at Nakuru Hospital Raises Swap Concerns
Kenya

Missing Baby at Nakuru Hospital Raises Swap Concerns

The disappearance of seven-month-old Mercy Chepng’eno's body from the Nakuru Teaching and Referral Hospital has provoked significant outrage and allegations of negligence among her grieving family. Mercy's parents, bo…

Feb 13, 2025
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Raila Ends AUC Campaign Trail, Lands in Ethiopian Capital
Kenya

Raila Ends AUC Campaign Trail, Lands in Ethiopian Capital

Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has concluded his campaign for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC), arriving in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ahead of the crucial election scheduled for Saturday…

Feb 13, 2025
The US Government Challenges New York's Immigration Regulations
Immigration

The US Government Challenges New York's Immigration Regulations

The Trump administration has escalated its legal efforts against state-level immigration measures by filing a lawsuit against New York over its controversial "green light" law. This legislation allows individuals to o…

Feb 13, 2025
NCA Kenya: Landlords Must Evacuate Tenants Before Adding Floors
Real Estate

NCA Kenya: Landlords Must Evacuate Tenants Before Adding Floors

The National Construction Authority (NCA) of Kenya has issued a strong warning to property developers regarding unauthorized building extensions. During an address on NTV, Executive Director Maurice Akech affirmed the…

Feb 12, 2025
Young Kenyans Turn Street Photography into Viable Business Venture
Entertainment

Young Kenyans Turn Street Photography into Viable Business Venture

For many years, a visit to Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) would not be complete without a photograph at the prominent Kenya International Convention Centre (KICC). Traditionally, visitors encountered a grou…

Feb 12, 2025
Junet Announces Azimio's Withdrawal from House Business Committee
Kenya

Junet Announces Azimio's Withdrawal from House Business Committee

Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula has declared the Kenya Kwanza coalition as the majority party, claiming 165 members, in contrast to the 154 members of the Azimio coalition. This declaration reinforce…

Feb 12, 2025
Pope Francis Renews Attack on Trump Immigration Policies
Immigration

Pope Francis Renews Attack on Trump Immigration Policies

Pope Francis issued a passionate letter on Tuesday, addressing American Catholic bishops and condemning the stringent immigration policies of the Trump administration. In his message, he characterizes these policies a…

Feb 12, 2025
How Border Communities Will Benefit from Ruto's ID Vetting Changes
Kenya

How Border Communities Will Benefit from Ruto's ID Vetting Changes

On February 5, 2025, President William Ruto signed a Presidential Proclamation in Wajir town, aimed at reforming the national identity card (ID) issuance process for Kenyans, particularly those living in border areas…

Feb 12, 2025
Odinga, Yousouff, Randriamandrato Contest African Union's Top Position
Kenya

Odinga, Yousouff, Randriamandrato Contest African Union's Top Position

African heads of state are set to gather in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on February 14 and 15, for a critical summit aimed at electing a new Chairperson for the African Union Commission (AUC). This meeting seeks to identif…

Feb 12, 2025
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