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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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Scottish Man Convicted of Murdering Kenyan Wife in Lanarkshire
Diaspora

Scottish Man Convicted of Murdering Kenyan Wife in Lanarkshire

A Scottish man has been convicted of murdering his Kenyan wife following a domestic dispute rooted in allegations of infidelity. Walter Buchanan, a 66-year-old chartered surveyor, was found guilty on January 22, 2025…

Jan 24, 2025
Gideon Moi's Firm Wins Millions in Landmark Import Case
Kenya

Gideon Moi's Firm Wins Millions in Landmark Import Case

The High Court of Kenya has ordered compensation exceeding Sh19 million to the company of KANU leader Gideon Moi. This follows a prolonged eight-year legal dispute regarding the government's fertilizer subsidy program…

Jan 24, 2025
Tob Cohen Case Reopened, Widow Detained on Fresh Charges
Kenya

Tob Cohen Case Reopened, Widow Detained on Fresh Charges

Sarah Wairimu, the widow of the late Dutch businessman Tob Cohen, has been apprehended and is set to face renewed murder charges in court today. Wairimu was detained at her home in Nairobi last evening and is currentl…

Jan 24, 2025
Ruto Challenges Kalonzo's Claims on Sugarcane Farmer Bonuses
Kenya

Ruto Challenges Kalonzo's Claims on Sugarcane Farmer Bonuses

President William Ruto has recently defended the allocation of bonuses to sugarcane farmers, addressing concerns raised by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka. Ruto has dismissed allegations regarding the funding source for…

Jan 24, 2025
Ruto's Administration Strips Koome's Security in Judicial Standoff
Kenya

Ruto's Administration Strips Koome's Security in Judicial Standoff

Chief Justice Martha Koome's security detail has been withdrawn, creating tension between her office and President William Ruto's administration. In a letter dated January 23, Koome addressed Interior Cabinet Secretar…

Jan 24, 2025
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Trump Administration Uses Military Aircraft to Deport 500 Illegal Immigrants
Immigration

Trump Administration Uses Military Aircraft to Deport 500 Illegal Immigrants

President Donald Trump's administration has initiated a substantial crackdown on illegal immigration, leading to the arrest and deportation of hundreds of individuals. This operation is being characterized by the admi…

Jan 24, 2025
77.1% of Kenyan Rentals are Flats and Apartments
Real Estate

77.1% of Kenyan Rentals are Flats and Apartments

A new study by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), as part of the Kenya Housing Survey 2023-2024, reveals that flats and apartments constitute a staggering 77.1% of rental properties across Kenya. Conducte…

Jan 23, 2025
Trump Administration Targets Undocumented Students on School Campuses
Immigration

Trump Administration Targets Undocumented Students on School Campuses

The Trump administration has authorized federal immigration enforcement within school campuses, a move designed to prevent individuals with criminal backgrounds from seeking refuge in educational institutions. The Dep…

Jan 23, 2025
Hyatt Regency's Grand Opening Boosts Nairobi's High-End Hotel Sector
Real Estate

Hyatt Regency's Grand Opening Boosts Nairobi's High-End Hotel Sector

Nairobi's hospitality sector has welcomed its latest luxurious offering with the grand opening of the Hyatt Regency, which commenced operations on Wednesday. This new high-end hotel aims to attract an upscale global c…

Jan 23, 2025
Influencer Rhoda Korir Sparks Debate on Gulf Employment for Kenyan Women
Diaspora

Influencer Rhoda Korir Sparks Debate on Gulf Employment for Kenyan Women

On January 18, Rhoda Korir, a social media influencer hailing from Bomet, Kenya, sparked significant discussion after posting a video on her Facebook page. In her native Kalenjin dialect, Korir advised Kenyan women to…

Jan 23, 2025
Visa-Free Trap: Malaysian Employment Scams Targeting Kenyan Travelers
Diaspora

Visa-Free Trap: Malaysian Employment Scams Targeting Kenyan Travelers

The Kenyan government has issued a serious advisory for citizens considering travel to Malaysia, citing growing concerns regarding fraudulent travel agencies that offer false employment opportunities. This warning fol…

Jan 23, 2025
Kenyans in New Zealand to Benefit from Upcoming Consular Outreach Visit
Diaspora

Kenyans in New Zealand to Benefit from Upcoming Consular Outreach Visit

The Kenyan High Commissioner to Australia, Ambassador Dr. Wilson K. Kogo, will lead a delegation to New Zealand on February 14th and 15th, 2025, to provide essential consular services for the Kenyan community living i…

Jan 23, 2025
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Kalonzo Challenges Ruto's Sugar Cane Bonus Credibility
Kenya

Kalonzo Challenges Ruto's Sugar Cane Bonus Credibility

Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka has publicly criticized President William Ruto regarding a controversial Sh150 million sugar cane bonus awarded to farmers. Musyoka’s remarks follow a National Executiv…

Jan 23, 2025
Trump Ends Birthright Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants
Immigration

Trump Ends Birthright Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ending automatic birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to undocumented immigrants. This directive challenges the long-established i…

Jan 23, 2025
DCI Launches Investigation into Brutal Murder of Activist Richard Otieno in Elburgon
Kenya

DCI Launches Investigation into Brutal Murder of Activist Richard Otieno in Elburgon

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has initiated an investigation into the murder of Richard Otieno, a prominent activist and vocal critic of the government, known in his community as the "Molo President…

Jan 23, 2025
Kisii Quartet Sentenced to 135 Years for Witch Hunt Murder
Kenya

Kisii Quartet Sentenced to 135 Years for Witch Hunt Murder

A Kisii County court has sentenced four men from Marani to a total of 135 years in prison for the violent murder of four elderly women accused of witchcraft. The convicted individuals—Amos Nyakundi Ondieki, also known…

Jan 23, 2025
Canada Sets 505,162 Cap on International Student Applications for 2025
Immigration

Canada Sets 505,162 Cap on International Student Applications for 2025

Canada has announced a significant cap on study permit applications for 2025 as a measure to regulate the increasing number of international students in the country. The new policy, revealed by Immigration, Refugees…

Jan 22, 2025
Convicted Dutch Pedophile Arrested in Nairobi After Years on the Run
Kenya

Convicted Dutch Pedophile Arrested in Nairobi After Years on the Run

Jan Jacobus Brouwer, a Dutch fugitive convicted of sexual assault against minors, has been re-arrested in Kenya. Brouwer found guilty in the Netherlands in 2020 on two counts involving non-consensual sexual acts with…

Jan 22, 2025
Karen & Westlands Join List of Nairobi Estates with Falling Rents
Real Estate

Karen & Westlands Join List of Nairobi Estates with Falling Rents

In the final quarter of last year, Nairobi's real estate market underwent a notable shift, characterized by a decrease in rental prices across several suburban and satellite towns. A report released by Hass Consult on…

Jan 22, 2025
Woman Found Decapitated at Thiririka Shrine
Kenya

Woman Found Decapitated at Thiririka Shrine

Tragedy struck the Thiririka Shrine on January 16, as local community members grappled with the shocking murder of Beth Muthoni, a devoted single mother who sought spiritual renewal through a pilgrimage. Muthoni plann…

Jan 22, 2025
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