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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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NEMA Implements Strict Regulations to Phase Out Ozone-Depleting Refrigerants
Business

NEMA Implements Strict Regulations to Phase Out Ozone-Depleting Refrigerants

Beginning January 2026, Kenya will cease imports of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) refrigerants, as mandated by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). This action aligns with the commitments establish…

Dec 18, 2024
Pope Francis Reveals Thwarted Assassination Plot During 2021 Iraq Visit
World

Pope Francis Reveals Thwarted Assassination Plot During 2021 Iraq Visit

In a striking revelation from his upcoming autobiography, Pope Francis describes a thwarted assassination plot during his landmark visit to Iraq in March 2021. The memoir, titled "Hope," details how British intelligen…

Dec 18, 2024
Labour CS Alfred Mutua Announces 1,000 Driving Jobs in Saudi Arabia
Immigration

Labour CS Alfred Mutua Announces 1,000 Driving Jobs in Saudi Arabia

Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has revealed that 1,000 job opportunities are now available for Kenyan drivers in Saudi Arabia. The initiative, shared through Mutua’s social media platforms, seeks to recruit dri…

Dec 18, 2024
Kenyan Detainee Freed from Guantanamo After 17 Years of Controversial Imprisonment
Kenya

Kenyan Detainee Freed from Guantanamo After 17 Years of Controversial Imprisonment

The United States Department of Defense announced on Tuesday night the repatriation of Mohammed Abdul Malik Bajabu, a detainee who has been held at Guantanamo Bay for 17 years without trial. This transfer follows a un…

Dec 18, 2024
Startup Founders Can Now Sponsor Themselves Under New H-1B Regulations
Immigration

Startup Founders Can Now Sponsor Themselves Under New H-1B Regulations

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a revised H-1B modernization rule that redefines the employer role, potentially easing the path for entrepreneurs seeking H-1B status to sponsor their own wo…

Dec 18, 2024
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Presidential Transition Bill Signals Ruto's Calculated Move for 2027 Election
Kenya

Presidential Transition Bill Signals Ruto's Calculated Move for 2027 Election

President William Ruto is actively pursuing amendments to key legislation as he prepares for the 2027 presidential election. This initiative has ignited criticism from political opponents who argue that Ruto should pr…

Dec 18, 2024
India Saves Kenyan Infant Arianna After Funding Failures Leave Family Desperate
Kenya

India Saves Kenyan Infant Arianna After Funding Failures Leave Family Desperate

The Indian government has announced that Baby Arianna Wairimu, a 14-month-old infant from Kenya, will return home on Wednesday after nearly a year in New Delhi’s Fortis Memorial Hospital. She underwent a high-risk ste…

Dec 18, 2024
US Census Bureau to Revise Immigrant Population Counting Methodology
Immigration

US Census Bureau to Revise Immigrant Population Counting Methodology

The US Census Bureau announced on Monday that it will revise its methodology for estimating the population of immigrants in its annual reports. This update aims to more accurately reflect the growing number of individ…

Dec 17, 2024
Kenya's AG Launches Garden and VIP Wedding Services in Nairobi
Kenya

Kenya's AG Launches Garden and VIP Wedding Services in Nairobi

Couples in Kenya seeking civil marriages at the Attorney General's office can now anticipate an upgraded experience, thanks to a new initiative announced by the Office of the Attorney General and the Department of Jus…

Dec 17, 2024
Kenya Imposes Strict Penalties for Unlicensed Drone Operators in Film Industry
Kenya

Kenya Imposes Strict Penalties for Unlicensed Drone Operators in Film Industry

Drone operators in Kenya who neglect to obtain necessary licenses from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) face severe penalties. These include fines ranging from Sh6 million to Sh12 million, potential imprisonm…

Dec 17, 2024
Kisumu Crowd Storms Stage After Koffi Olomide's Brief, Pre-Recorded Performance
Entertainment

Kisumu Crowd Storms Stage After Koffi Olomide's Brief, Pre-Recorded Performance

Kisumu hosted Congolese music legend Koffi Olomide on Saturday night during the Msuqa Festival, but the highly anticipated concert fell significantly short of fan expectations. The event held at the Jomo Kenyatta Inte…

Dec 17, 2024
St. Louis Shipping CEO Doubles Down on Support for Migrant Workers Despite Backlash
Immigration

St. Louis Shipping CEO Doubles Down on Support for Migrant Workers Despite Backlash

A recent social media post by Chad Carleton, owner of a shipping company based in St. Louis, Missouri, has sparked discussion regarding the contributions of immigrant workers in the United States. In a viral thread on…

Dec 17, 2024
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King Kaka and Nana Owiti Announce Separation After 13 Years Together
Entertainment

King Kaka and Nana Owiti Announce Separation After 13 Years Together

Kenyan rapper King Kaka announced his separation from long-term partner Nana Owiti on Tuesday, describing the decision as the result of careful consideration. The couple, who has been together for over 13 years and sh…

Dec 17, 2024
Fraudulent Nakuru Technical College Shut Down After Exploiting Students
Kenya

Fraudulent Nakuru Technical College Shut Down After Exploiting Students

On December 16, a group of prospective students arrived at what they believed to be an accredited training institution in Nakuru, only to face disappointment and financial loss. The establishment, which presented itse…

Dec 17, 2024
Kenya Slashes Passport Processing Time to 3 Days for Overseas Workers
Immigration

Kenya Slashes Passport Processing Time to 3 Days for Overseas Workers

The Kenyan government is set to implement a new directive allowing citizens seeking overseas employment to obtain their passports within three days. This initiative, announced by the State Department of Immigration Se…

Dec 17, 2024
Judiciary Accused of Blocking IEBC Reconstitution
Kenya

Judiciary Accused of Blocking IEBC Reconstitution

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Deputy Party Leader Godfrey Osotsi has expressed urgent concerns regarding the protracted delays in reconstituting the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Speaking…

Dec 17, 2024
Suspicious Death as Man Dies by Own Shirt in Thika Police Cell
Kenya

Suspicious Death as Man Dies by Own Shirt in Thika Police Cell

On December 12, Samuel Kimamo Muchemi, a 34-year-old man from Thika, was found dead the morning following Jamhuri Day celebrations in Muchatha, Kiambu County. Muchemi had been spending the day socializing with friends…

Dec 17, 2024
Why Swahili Architecture in Lamu Embraces Interconnected Storey Buildings
Lifestyle

Why Swahili Architecture in Lamu Embraces Interconnected Storey Buildings

Lamu, a coastal town in Kenya, exemplifies a unique blend of history and cultural tradition. The town is notably distinguished by its lack of motor vehicles. In this serene environment, donkeys serve as the main means…

Dec 16, 2024
How Kenyans Are Increasingly Staging Fake Graduation Photos
Entertainment

How Kenyans Are Increasingly Staging Fake Graduation Photos

In Kenya, approximately 658,000 students enrol in universities each year, embarking on diverse academic journeys. However, a considerable number of these students do not complete their degrees, prompting the creation…

Dec 16, 2024
UK Student Visa Restrictions Trigger 19% Decline in International Admissions
Immigration

UK Student Visa Restrictions Trigger 19% Decline in International Admissions

Recent shifts in immigration patterns within the United Kingdom have been notably influenced by new student visa regulations, as highlighted by data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). In the period from Ju…

Dec 16, 2024
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