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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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Australia Removes Student Enrollment Limits, Sets Visa Priority Measure
Immigration

Australia Removes Student Enrollment Limits, Sets Visa Priority Measure

The Australian Government has unveiled a new system for prioritizing offshore student visa applications. This aims to ensure more equitable access across various educational institutions. This reform comes in response…

Dec 23, 2024
Kenya Veterinary Board Issues Festive Season Alert Over Unsafe Meat
Kenya

Kenya Veterinary Board Issues Festive Season Alert Over Unsafe Meat

The Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) has issued an urgent warning to the public concerning meat consumption ahead of the festive season. In a media briefing on December 23, KVB officials reiterated the necessity of acquir…

Dec 23, 2024
Babu Owino Signals ODM Exit Over Party's Alliance with Ruto Government
Kenya

Babu Owino Signals ODM Exit Over Party's Alliance with Ruto Government

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has publicly announced his intention to leave the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. He cited internal pressures following the party’s alliance with President William…

Dec 23, 2024
Nairobi Records Sharp Drop in Holiday Travelers Amid Rising Fares
Kenya

Nairobi Records Sharp Drop in Holiday Travelers Amid Rising Fares

Nairobi's public transport sector is experiencing significantly reduced passenger volumes this festive season, deviating from the historical trend of vibrant travel activity associated with Christmas and New Year. Rec…

Dec 23, 2024
Mombasa-Bound Travelers Lose Sh409,000 to Armed Gang Posing as Good Samaritans
Kenya

Mombasa-Bound Travelers Lose Sh409,000 to Armed Gang Posing as Good Samaritans

Police in Athi River are investigating a robbery incident involving a man and a woman who were defrauded of over Sh409,000 and other valuables by a gang disguised as well-meaning ride-givers. This event underscores a…

Dec 23, 2024
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Pomp. Power as Ruto Attends Private Mombasa Wedding
Kenya

Pomp. Power as Ruto Attends Private Mombasa Wedding

Traffic in Mombasa came to a standstill on Saturday as a convoy of high-end vehicles announced the arrival of President William Ruto, who was in the coastal city to attend the extravagant wedding of Zakir Khosla, the…

Dec 23, 2024
Family Seeks Answers After Kin's Daylight Abduction in Uthiru
Kenya

Family Seeks Answers After Kin's Daylight Abduction in Uthiru

The family of Peter Muteti, a well-known social media influencer, has issued a public plea for assistance in locating him following his reported abduction on Saturday, December 21. The incident is believed to be conne…

Dec 23, 2024
Interior PS Slams Gachagua Over Mt. Kenya Illicit Alcohol Accusations
Kenya

Interior PS Slams Gachagua Over Mt. Kenya Illicit Alcohol Accusations

During a church service in Nakuru, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused the government of deliberately targeting the Mt. Kenya region with illicit alcohol. His statements have sparked a backlash from Inter…

Dec 23, 2024
Fatal Wall Collapse Kills Two Painters at Runda Construction Site
Kenya

Fatal Wall Collapse Kills Two Painters at Runda Construction Site

Two men tragically lost their lives, while two others sustained critical injuries following the collapse of a perimeter wall in Runda, Nairobi, amid heavy rainfall on December 17. A private homeowner engaged the four…

Dec 23, 2024
New US Citizenship Rules Simplify Entry Proof for Green Card Holders
Immigration

New US Citizenship Rules Simplify Entry Proof for Green Card Holders

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued updated policy guidelines that redefine the naturalization requirements for lawful permanent residents (LPRs). These changes, Effective November 14, 2024…

Dec 22, 2024
Kenyan Architects Challenge Ruto's Affordable Housing Completion Figures
Real Estate

Kenyan Architects Challenge Ruto's Affordable Housing Completion Figures

The completion figures for Kenya's affordable housing program have sparked a significant debate, revealing stark discrepancies between President William Ruto's assertions and those of the Architectural Association of…

Dec 22, 2024
LSK President Rejects Role in Ruto's Debt Audit Task Force, Cites Constitutional Concerns
Kenya

LSK President Rejects Role in Ruto's Debt Audit Task Force, Cites Constitutional Concerns

In a recent interview with Ramogi TV, Faith Odhiambo, President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), publicly declined President William Ruto's invitation to join an independent task force assigned to audit Kenya's nati…

Dec 22, 2024
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Kenya's Deborah Mungai Makes History as Miss Africa Great Britain
Diaspora

Kenya's Deborah Mungai Makes History as Miss Africa Great Britain

Deborah Mungai has become the first Kenyan-born winner of the Miss Africa Great Britain (GB) crown, achieving this honour in October 2023. As she meets us in a Nairobi restaurant, Mungai proudly wears her diamond-stud…

Dec 22, 2024
Odinga Mourns Victims of German Christmas Market Tragedy
World

Odinga Mourns Victims of German Christmas Market Tragedy

In a tragic incident at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, five people, including a nine-year-old child, lost their lives following a deadly attack on Friday evening. A black BMW SUV drove into the crowded mark…

Dec 22, 2024
UK Introduces Stricter Criminal Record Checks for Visa Applications from December 2024
Immigration

UK Introduces Stricter Criminal Record Checks for Visa Applications from December 2024

The UK government has announced significant changes to its visa application process, which will take effect on December 11, 2024. This reform aims to bolster security measures and streamline application procedures, pa…

Dec 21, 2024
Ruto Appoints Key Odinga Allies to Senior Government Positions
Kenya

Ruto Appoints Key Odinga Allies to Senior Government Positions

President William Ruto has appointed several allies of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga to key government roles. This decision, revealed in a circular dated December 20, 2024, comes just one day af…

Dec 21, 2024
Murkomen Takes Helm as Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary
Kenya

Murkomen Takes Helm as Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary

Kipchumba Murkomen has officially taken office as Kenya's new Interior Cabinet Secretary promising to uphold the accomplishments of his predecessors while delivering on the commitments made by President William Ruto t…

Dec 21, 2024
Kenya Police to Introduce Digital System for Online Crime Reporting
Kenya

Kenya Police to Introduce Digital System for Online Crime Reporting

Next year, the National Police Service (NPS) of Kenya will launch a comprehensive digital transformation initiative aimed at enhancing service delivery and public engagement. Announced by Inspector General of Police D…

Dec 21, 2024
US Universities Warn International Students of Possible Post-Inauguration Travel Restrictions
Immigration

US Universities Warn International Students of Possible Post-Inauguration Travel Restrictions

Colleges and universities across the United States are urging international students to return to campus before January 20, the date when President-elect Donald Trump assumes office. This comes amid concerns of potent…

Dec 21, 2024
Ex-Presidential Aspirants Peter Kenneth and Wa Iria Land State Jobs
Kenya

Ex-Presidential Aspirants Peter Kenneth and Wa Iria Land State Jobs

On Friday, November 20, President William Ruto announced a series of strategic appointments aimed at enhancing governance and public service delivery in Kenya. Among the notable appointments, former Gatanga MP Peter K…

Dec 20, 2024
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