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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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Kenyan Man's Body Secretly Repatriated from Alabama, Bypassing Wife and Fundraisers
Diaspora

Kenyan Man's Body Secretly Repatriated from Alabama, Bypassing Wife and Fundraisers

The funeral arrangements for Boaz Ogeto, a Kenyan man who died in Alabama, USA, have been thrown into disarray following the unexpected repatriation of his body to Kenya without informing his wife or the fundraising c…

Feb 3, 2025
Hackers Expose President Ruto and Kenyatta Family Holdings
Kenya

Hackers Expose President Ruto and Kenyatta Family Holdings

A considerable data breach at the Business Registration Service (BRS) has revealed the extensive business affiliations of several prominent figures in Kenya, including President William Ruto and the Kenyatta family. T…

Feb 3, 2025
Anti-Deportation Protest Brings Los Angeles Downtown Traffic to Standstill
Immigration

Anti-Deportation Protest Brings Los Angeles Downtown Traffic to Standstill

On Sunday, a large-scale protest unfolded in downtown Los Angeles, with demonstrators expressing strong opposition to President Donald Trump's immigration policies and deportation measures. The event, marked by its si…

Feb 3, 2025
Church Elder Fatally Stabbed During Service in Homa Bay, Suspect in Custody
Kenya

Church Elder Fatally Stabbed During Service in Homa Bay, Suspect in Custody

A church elder was fatally stabbed during a church service on Saturday in Homa Bay county. The victim, 35-year-old Francis Opiyo, sustained critical abdominal injuries that led to his death, a situation that has provo…

Feb 3, 2025
KNEC to Use KJSEA Scores and Student Interests for Kenya's Senior School Placements
Kenya

KNEC to Use KJSEA Scores and Student Interests for Kenya's Senior School Placements

The end of this year will see Grade 9 learners transition into Senior School, encompassing Grades 10 to 12. This marks the final phase of basic education under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), which was introduc…

Feb 2, 2025
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ICE Arrests 7,400 in Nationwide Immigration Sweep
Immigration

ICE Arrests 7,400 in Nationwide Immigration Sweep

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has apprehended over 7,400 individuals across various states in just nine days, marking a notable escalation in efforts to combat illegal immigration under the current adminis…

Feb 2, 2025
Kindiki Orders SHA Reform After MPs Challenge Insurance Deductions
Kenya

Kindiki Orders SHA Reform After MPs Challenge Insurance Deductions

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced plans to review the Social Health Authority (SHA) 's means-testing tool. This initiative comes amid concerns regarding the tool's effectiveness and fairness, particularly…

Feb 2, 2025
Key UDA Figures Unite in Push for CS Muturi's Resignation
Kenya

Key UDA Figures Unite in Push for CS Muturi's Resignation

Members of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) have called for the resignation of Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi, following his recent criticisms of the government. This demand has been amplified by E…

Feb 2, 2025
President Ruto Terminates Appointments of Two Senior Officials
Kenya

President Ruto Terminates Appointments of Two Senior Officials

President William Ruto has revoked the appointments of two high-profile figures, Joe Owaka Ager and Kiema Mwandia. Their replacements have yet to be announced, a development that underscores Ruto's ongoing commitment…

Feb 2, 2025
Gachagua Shifts to Grassroots Politics, Takes Aim at Tax Changes
Kenya

Gachagua Shifts to Grassroots Politics, Takes Aim at Tax Changes

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has intensified his engagement with political leaders and citizens across Kenya, advocating for inclusive dialogue as a means to tackle the nation’s pressing issues. Following…

Feb 1, 2025
Extended Work Permit Program at Risk: What the US Immigrants Need to Know
Immigration

Extended Work Permit Program at Risk: What the US Immigrants Need to Know

A resolution has been introduced by a coalition of lawmakers aiming to repeal an administrative rule implemented during the Biden administration. This regulation, which extended the automatic renewal period for work p…

Feb 1, 2025
Kenya Increases Duty-Free Import Limit for Travellers to Sh250,000
Kenya

Kenya Increases Duty-Free Import Limit for Travellers to Sh250,000

The Kenyan government has raised the duty-free import allowance for arriving travellers from Sh50,000 to Sh250,000. This substantial increase aims to alleviate the customs burden on passengers bringing goods for perso…

Feb 1, 2025
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Kenya Copyright Board Launches Major Crackdown on Social Media Piracy
Kenya

Kenya Copyright Board Launches Major Crackdown on Social Media Piracy

The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) and the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) have initiated a major crackdown targeting copyright infringement. This initiative, announced by KECOBO Executive Director George Nyakw…

Feb 1, 2025
Kenyan Marathon Star Rotich Details Financial Exploitation by Ex-Partner and Agent
Kenya

Kenyan Marathon Star Rotich Details Financial Exploitation by Ex-Partner and Agent

Renowned Kenyan marathoner Joan Nancy Rotich has shared a distressing account of her financial exploitation. She reveals how she was deceived out of the millions she earned from her successful running career. Once cel…

Feb 1, 2025
Kenya's Urban Chaos: Unregulated Construction Threatens Sustainable Growth
Kenya

Kenya's Urban Chaos: Unregulated Construction Threatens Sustainable Growth

A stark report released by the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) has unveiled the critical urban planning challenges facing the nation. According to the 2024 Status of Built Environment report, a mere 20 percen…

Jan 31, 2025
7 UK Visas Available in 2025 Without Job Offers
Immigration

7 UK Visas Available in 2025 Without Job Offers

The United Kingdom offers numerous visa options for individuals looking to work and live in the country, even if they do not have a job offer in hand. Several categories are available that cater to diverse groups such…

Jan 31, 2025
Inside American Church Offering Cannabis as Sacrament
Entertainment

Inside American Church Offering Cannabis as Sacrament

In a notable intersection of spirituality and cannabis culture, the International Church of Cannabis in Denver, Colorado has gained significant attention both nationally and internationally by incorporating marijuana…

Jan 31, 2025
Kenyan Student Cornelius Rutto Found Dead in Australia
Diaspora

Kenyan Student Cornelius Rutto Found Dead in Australia

The Kenyan community in Australia, along with family members in Uasin Gishu County, is mourning the unexpected death of Cornelius Kipkorir Rutto, a Deakin University student. Rutto was found deceased in his car on Jan…

Jan 31, 2025
How Nairobi's VIP Clubs Hide Dark Secret
Kenya

How Nairobi's VIP Clubs Hide Dark Secret

Nairobi's nightlife is undergoing a rapid transformation, characterized by the emergence of high-end nightclubs and upscale bars across the city. Social media is flooded with images and videos of opulent events where…

Jan 31, 2025
MPs Attack Failed SHA System, Demand Action
Kenya

MPs Attack Failed SHA System, Demand Action

Members of Parliament (MPs) have raised significant concerns about President William Ruto's ambitious healthcare initiative, the Social Health Authority (SHA). Designed to reform and replace the outdated National Heal…

Jan 31, 2025
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