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Martin Olage

News Writer

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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This Week's Most Common US Immigration Queries on Reddit
Immigration

This Week's Most Common US Immigration Queries on Reddit

Navigating the complexities of the US immigration has become increasingly challenging, especially in light of the shifting policies and regulations that define the current landscape. This article addresses key concern…

Feb 12, 2025
Kenya Raises Duty-Free Limit to Sh250,000, Announces Major JKIA Airport Upgrades
Business

Kenya Raises Duty-Free Limit to Sh250,000, Announces Major JKIA Airport Upgrades

The Kenyan Cabinet has approved a new duty-free import policy that raises the limit for visitors from Sh50,000 to Sh250,000. This fivefold increase aims to alleviate conflicts between travellers and port authorities…

Feb 12, 2025
Kenya Approves Water Buffalo for Meat and Dairy Production Under New Classification
Kenya

Kenya Approves Water Buffalo for Meat and Dairy Production Under New Classification

The Kenyan government has officially classified the water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) as a food animal under the Meat Control Act, as detailed in Gazette Notice No. 977 issued on January 31, 2025. The announcement, made…

Feb 12, 2025
IEBC Panel Member Oloo Resigns Advisory Role Amid Conflict of Interest Claims
Kenya

IEBC Panel Member Oloo Resigns Advisory Role Amid Conflict of Interest Claims

In response to growing political scrutiny, Professor Adams Oloo, a member of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel, has firmly declined calls for his resignation amid concerns over…

Feb 12, 2025
Germany Launches Global Online Visa Portal to Attract 400,000 Skilled Workers
Immigration

Germany Launches Global Online Visa Portal to Attract 400,000 Skilled Workers

Germany has launched its Consular Services Portal which allows individuals worldwide to apply for German visas online. This digital platform streamlines applications and accelerates approvals for skilled workers, appr…

Feb 11, 2025
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Lupita Nyong'o to Star Alongside Brother in Central Park's 'Twelfth Night' This Summer
Entertainment

Lupita Nyong'o to Star Alongside Brother in Central Park's 'Twelfth Night' This Summer

Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o and her brother Junior Nyong’o are set to perform in a highly anticipated production of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. This production, par…

Feb 11, 2025
Why Kenya's Mortuary Science Course is Drawing Hundreds of Applicants
Kenya

Why Kenya's Mortuary Science Course is Drawing Hundreds of Applicants

The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) is witnessing a significant increase in applications for its mortuary science courses, which were launched in March 2023. The program has quickly gained traction, with 250 app…

Feb 11, 2025
Heated Debate Erupts in Kenya's National Assembly Over Majority Status
Kenya

Heated Debate Erupts in Kenya's National Assembly Over Majority Status

On Tuesday, the National Assembly of Kenya was the stage for a contentious debate surrounding the leadership roles of the Majority and Minority factions. The conflict was ignited by Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo, who…

Feb 11, 2025
Senator Methu Challenges Decision to Send 100 MPs to AU Elections in Ethiopia
Kenya

Senator Methu Challenges Decision to Send 100 MPs to AU Elections in Ethiopia

Concerns have been raised by Nyandarua Senator John Methu regarding the planned participation of numerous Kenyan lawmakers in Raila Odinga's delegation for the African Union Chair elections set to take place in Addis…

Feb 11, 2025
2024 Best Performing Counties and Governors
Kenya

2024 Best Performing Counties and Governors

Murang’a County has secured the top spot in Kenya’s latest County Index conducted by Infotrak, garnering an impressive score of 52 percent in a survey carried out between November and December of the previous year. Th…

Feb 11, 2025
Idaho Representative Proposes Ban on Public Aid to Undocumented Immigrants in the US
Immigration

Idaho Representative Proposes Ban on Public Aid to Undocumented Immigrants in the US

Idaho lawmakers are advancing a bill intended to decrease the state's attractiveness to undocumented immigrants by restricting access to public assistance programs. House Bill 135, introduced by Republican State Repre…

Feb 11, 2025
Tortured Kenyan Escapes on Foot to Myanmar, 22 Others Still Held by Chinese Scammers
Diaspora

Tortured Kenyan Escapes on Foot to Myanmar, 22 Others Still Held by Chinese Scammers

A Chinese-led international scam organization based in Thailand has reportedly detained around 1,000 individuals from various nations, including 23 Kenyans, who were lured to the country with false employment promises…

Feb 11, 2025
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The Story Behind Valentine's Day: Origins, Traditions, and Modern Celebrations
Lifestyle

The Story Behind Valentine's Day: Origins, Traditions, and Modern Celebrations

Valentine's Day is globally celebrated on February 14, 2024, which falls on a Friday this year. The holiday is marked by romantic gestures, surprises, and gift exchanges, carrying a rich blend of Christian and ancient…

Feb 11, 2025
Mount Kenya Leaders Clash Over Political Loyalty as Kindiki Challenges Former DP Gachagua
Kenya

Mount Kenya Leaders Clash Over Political Loyalty as Kindiki Challenges Former DP Gachagua

Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has publicly criticized Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga's comments regarding Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata. Kioni describes Kahiga's remarks as "unwarranted and unacceptable,"…

Feb 11, 2025
Kenya's Push for World-Class Engineering Status Gains Ground
Real Estate

Kenya's Push for World-Class Engineering Status Gains Ground

Kenya is making huge strides towards achieving provisional signatory status under the Washington Accord, a development that could transform the nation's engineering education landscape. Success in this endeavour would…

Feb 10, 2025
Thanks, But No: South African Whites Decline Trump's Migration Plan
Kenya

Thanks, But No: South African Whites Decline Trump's Migration Plan

In a recent executive order, President Donald Trump announced a reduction in the US aid to South Africa, citing the country’s land expropriation act signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa. This controversial legislation…

Feb 10, 2025
Kenya's Lake Region Woos Diaspora Investors at Nyanza International Conference
Diaspora

Kenya's Lake Region Woos Diaspora Investors at Nyanza International Conference

Kisumu County hosted the Nyanza International Investment Conference from February 6 to 8, 2025, highlighting the critical role of the Kenyan diaspora in the country’s economic transformation. With the theme "Nyanza Ri…

Feb 10, 2025
Kitale Woman Appeals for Help After Surviving Lebanon Job Trauma
Diaspora

Kitale Woman Appeals for Help After Surviving Lebanon Job Trauma

Neema Chemutai, a 29-year-old mother of three from Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, has returned to Kenya under distressing circumstances after enduring a traumatic experience while employed in Lebanon. Chemutai embarked o…

Feb 10, 2025
JKIA Officials Under Scrutiny as Human Trafficking Network Exposed
Kenya

JKIA Officials Under Scrutiny as Human Trafficking Network Exposed

Kenya is confronting a troubling surge in human trafficking incidents, drawing international attention and concern. Recent cases have revealed alarming complicity among individuals within the transportation and immigr…

Feb 10, 2025
MP Sudi Questions Kalonzo Musyoka Over Viral Photo With Late PA's Son in Kitui
Kenya

MP Sudi Questions Kalonzo Musyoka Over Viral Photo With Late PA's Son in Kitui

Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi has publicly called out Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka following the circulation of a controversial photograph over the weekend. The image, which features Musyoka alongside a you…

Feb 10, 2025
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