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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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Mother Reveals Daughter's Final Moments Before Vanishing in Embu
Kenya

Mother Reveals Daughter's Final Moments Before Vanishing in Embu

In Murang'a County, the family of Lucy Wamaitha, 32, faces the harrowing uncertainty of her disappearance, which has remained unresolved since January 16. Lucy's mother, Nancy Mungai, recounts the troubling events pre…

Feb 7, 2025
Leonard Mambo Mbotela is Dead
Kenya

Leonard Mambo Mbotela is Dead

Leonard Mbotela, a veteran broadcaster and a significant figure in Kenya's media landscape, has passed away at the age of 85. His death is confirmed by his daughter-in-law, Anne Mbotela, who has stated that he died on…

Feb 7, 2025
Kenya Real Estate Workers See 22% Income Growth as Other Sectors Decline
Real Estate

Kenya Real Estate Workers See 22% Income Growth as Other Sectors Decline

The ILAM Consumer Spending Index for the last quarter of 2024 indicates a notable income boost for employees in the real estate sector, even as the economy grapples with stagnation and falling incomes across various i…

Feb 7, 2025
Aaron Cheruiyot, Sudi Defend Marakwet Daughter as NCIC Questions 'Arap Ruto' Song
Kenya

Aaron Cheruiyot, Sudi Defend Marakwet Daughter as NCIC Questions 'Arap Ruto' Song

Kenyan musician Millicent Jerotich Kipkorir, popularly known as Marakwet Daughter, has recently come under scrutiny following the release of her controversial song "Arap Ruto." The National Cohesion and Integration Co…

Feb 6, 2025
Kenya Airways Passenger Throws Used Sanitary Pads at Airline Employees Over Visa Dispute
Kenya

Kenya Airways Passenger Throws Used Sanitary Pads at Airline Employees Over Visa Dispute

A Nigerian traveller Gloria Omisore sparked a disturbance at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after being denied boarding due to visa complications. Omisore, en route from Lagos to Manchester with a layover in Pari…

Feb 6, 2025
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Kenyan Diaspora in DRC on Edge as M23 Rebels Capture Goma
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora in DRC on Edge as M23 Rebels Capture Goma

Kenyans living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are increasingly anxious as violence escalates across the nation, particularly in the eastern regions where the rebel group M23 has intensified military operati…

Feb 6, 2025
ICE Begins Detainee Release as Immigration Centers Exceed Capacity
Immigration

ICE Begins Detainee Release as Immigration Centers Exceed Capacity

In response to a record influx of detainees, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has initiated the release of numerous migrant detainees, with reports indicating that up to 160 individuals were released i…

Feb 6, 2025
TikTok Deletes 334,000 Kenyan Videos Over Community Standards Breach
Entertainment

TikTok Deletes 334,000 Kenyan Videos Over Community Standards Breach

TikTok has announced the removal of over 334,000 videos from its platform in Kenya during the third quarter of the previous year. This action, revealed in the Q3 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report published on Fe…

Feb 6, 2025
Jubilee Party Endorses Matiang'i as 2027 Presidential Candidate
Kenya

Jubilee Party Endorses Matiang'i as 2027 Presidential Candidate

The Jubilee Party has officially endorsed Fred Matiang’i as its presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. This decision was announced on February 5th by Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni. This strategic move stems…

Feb 6, 2025
Kenyan Treasury Eyes Animal Transport to Cut Government Spending
Business

Kenyan Treasury Eyes Animal Transport to Cut Government Spending

The Kenyan government has introduced a bold strategy in response to soaring fuel costs, which have escalated to Sh14.3 billion. As part of its 2024 draft policy, the administration is exploring the adoption of alterna…

Feb 6, 2025
Uhuru Reveals Causes of Renewed Conflict in Eastern DRC
Kenya

Uhuru Reveals Causes of Renewed Conflict in Eastern DRC

The Nairobi Peace Process, led by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, has faced significant setbacks following the recent political developments in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the withdrawal of regional fo…

Feb 6, 2025
Kenyan-Led Protest in Denver Challenges Trump's Mass Deportation Orders
Diaspora

Kenyan-Led Protest in Denver Challenges Trump's Mass Deportation Orders

Kenyans in the United States have joined thousands of immigrants in a vehement protest against President Donald Trump’s newly implemented immigration policies. A notable figure among the protestors was a Kenyan nation…

Feb 6, 2025
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Kalonzo: I've Waited 20 Years, Now Support My Presidential Bid
Kenya

Kalonzo: I've Waited 20 Years, Now Support My Presidential Bid

Wiper Party Kalonzo Musyoka has declared his intention to run for president in the 2027 elections, rejecting support for any other candidates. In an interview with Mulembe Nation radio stations on Thursday, the former…

Feb 6, 2025
After Police Recruits, Qatar Now Seeks Kenyan Kiswahili Teachers, Mudavadi
Diaspora

After Police Recruits, Qatar Now Seeks Kenyan Kiswahili Teachers, Mudavadi

The Kenyan government has announced the inclusion of Kiswahili language teachers in the list of skilled workers eligible for foreign labour markets. This decision comes after a productive meeting in Nairobi between Pr…

Feb 5, 2025
New Zealand Education: A Gateway to Global Opportunities for Kenyan Students
Immigration

New Zealand Education: A Gateway to Global Opportunities for Kenyan Students

Kenyan students seeking enriching international education opportunities should consider New Zealand, a country recognized for its high-quality education system, inclusive culture, and robust career prospects. With a r…

Feb 5, 2025
Ruto Dismisses One-Term Presidency Claims as Gachagua Steps Up Criticism
Kenya

Ruto Dismisses One-Term Presidency Claims as Gachagua Steps Up Criticism

During a recent visit to Northeastern Kenya, President William Ruto staunchly refuted speculation regarding his potential to serve only one term, asserting that the upcoming 2027 General Election will unfold in a mann…

Feb 5, 2025
Ken Mijungu Exits KTN News After Four-Year Stint
Kenya

Ken Mijungu Exits KTN News After Four-Year Stint

Renowned journalist Ken Mijungu has announced his departure from KTN News, concluding a substantial four-year tenure with the media house under Standard Group PLC. In a statement regarding his decision, Mijungu reflec…

Feb 5, 2025
KWS Launches Pilot Phase of Upgraded eCitizen Payment System in Nairobi Parks
Kenya

KWS Launches Pilot Phase of Upgraded eCitizen Payment System in Nairobi Parks

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has initiated a pilot phase of its upgraded eCitizen payment system to address recent challenges faced by Kenyans in accessing park services. This trial, which commenced on Tuesday, is…

Feb 5, 2025
UDA Leaders Begin 6-Day Uganda Visit to Meet Museveni
Kenya

UDA Leaders Begin 6-Day Uganda Visit to Meet Museveni

A delegation from Kenya's ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) began a six-day official visit to Uganda on February 4, 2024. This is aimed at fostering stronger political relations with the National Resistance Move…

Feb 5, 2025
Kenyan Female Truck Driver Returns Home After Five-Month Captivity in DR Congo
Diaspora

Kenyan Female Truck Driver Returns Home After Five-Month Captivity in DR Congo

Florence Wanza Munyao, a Kenyan truck driver, has returned to her home in Machakos County after enduring nearly five months of captivity by a military group in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Her safe return r…

Feb 5, 2025
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