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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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President Ruto Visits Uhuru Kenyatta in Gatundu, Discusses IEBC Challenges
Kenya

President Ruto Visits Uhuru Kenyatta in Gatundu, Discusses IEBC Challenges

President William Ruto met with former President Uhuru Kenyatta at his Gatundu home on December 9, marking their second meeting within the month. Their first encounter took place in Embu during the consecration of Bis…

Dec 9, 2024
Travel Agents Challenge 16% VAT on Air Tickets, Argue Travel is No Longer a Luxury in Kenya
Business

Travel Agents Challenge 16% VAT on Air Tickets, Argue Travel is No Longer a Luxury in Kenya

The Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) has launched a petition in response to the proposed 16 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on select air services, including air tickets issued by travel agents. KATA's leaders…

Dec 9, 2024
Deadly Stigma Surrounding Dementia in Kenyan Communities
Kenya

Deadly Stigma Surrounding Dementia in Kenyan Communities

A recent study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease by researchers from Aga Khan University has revealed alarming consequences for elderly individuals exhibiting signs of dementia in Kilifi, Kenya. The find…

Dec 9, 2024
Kenya's Diaspora Bond: Economists Warn While Government Pushes Forward
Diaspora

Kenya's Diaspora Bond: Economists Warn While Government Pushes Forward

President William Ruto's administration plans to issue a Diaspora Bond with a target of raising 500 billion Kenyan shillings in the first quarter of 2025. This initiative, which is being led by Prime Cabinet Secretary…

Dec 9, 2024
December 13 Debate: Odinga's Chance to Sway African Union Leadership Race
Kenya

December 13 Debate: Odinga's Chance to Sway African Union Leadership Race

Veteran politician Raila Odinga is poised to make a significant career advancement as he campaigns for the African Union (AU) chairmanship. Should he secure this position, Odinga will assume office in February at the…

Dec 9, 2024
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Kendu Bay Town Welcomes First Bank Branch After Century of Waiting
Business

Kendu Bay Town Welcomes First Bank Branch After Century of Waiting

Kendu Bay, a historic trading centre in Homa Bay County, is set to undergo an economic transition with the upcoming opening of the first bank branch in the town, Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB). The grand opening, schedul…

Dec 9, 2024
How Mulot SIM Swapping Fraud Lures Students into Cybercrime
Kenya

How Mulot SIM Swapping Fraud Lures Students into Cybercrime

In the past 15 years, Mulot town, situated between Bomet and Narok counties, has emerged as a controversial centre for mobile phone SIM swapping fraud, evolving from isolated incidents into a sophisticated multimillio…

Dec 9, 2024
Trump Vows to End Birthright Citizenship Through Executive Action
Immigration

Trump Vows to End Birthright Citizenship Through Executive Action

In a recent interview with "Meet the Press," President-elect Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to a robust immigration enforcement strategy, including the deportation of all undocumented immigrants in the United…

Dec 9, 2024
Kenyan Family Appeals for Help as Niece Faces Hardships in Saudi Arabia
Diaspora

Kenyan Family Appeals for Help as Niece Faces Hardships in Saudi Arabia

The family of Electine Diana Alaka, a young Kenyan woman, is urgently seeking assistance as she finds herself stranded in a Saudi Arabian deportation center grappling with health concerns and bureaucratic obstacles. E…

Dec 8, 2024
How Skilled Migrants Can Secure Australia's 2025 Permanent Residency
Immigration

How Skilled Migrants Can Secure Australia's 2025 Permanent Residency

To address ongoing skill shortages and stimulate economic growth, Australia has made updates to the Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) for the 2024–2025 migration program. This visa not only grants permanent resi…

Dec 8, 2024
Uhuru Present as Kalonzo's Daughter Weds
Kenya

Uhuru Present as Kalonzo's Daughter Weds

In a notable ceremony held in Naivasha, Nakuru County, Damarie Saada Kalonzo, the daughter of Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, wed Martin Nyaga on Saturday. The event was attended by various prominent political figures…

Dec 8, 2024
Flat Roofs Push Kenyan Homeowners to Seek Innovative Solutions
Real Estate

Flat Roofs Push Kenyan Homeowners to Seek Innovative Solutions

Kenya’s construction sector experienced a notable slowdown in growth during 2023, as reported in the 2024 Economic Survey released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The sector's growth decelerated to…

Dec 8, 2024
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Kenyan Immigrant Rose Mideva Shares Challenges of Life in Vancouver, Canada
Diaspora

Kenyan Immigrant Rose Mideva Shares Challenges of Life in Vancouver, Canada

Nairobi native Rose Mideva has encountered hurdles since relocating to Vancouver, Canada, a move that has tested her resilience in unexpected ways. The transition from Kenya's temperate climate to Vancouver's harsh wi…

Dec 8, 2024
The Hidden Financial Challenges Facing Diaspora Workers in Britain
Diaspora

The Hidden Financial Challenges Facing Diaspora Workers in Britain

The aspiration for financial prosperity in the diaspora is a topic of considerable interest worldwide. A recent analysis by Ruwa Organic Farm raises the question: Can individuals achieve significant wealth while livin…

Dec 7, 2024
UN Condemns Kenya's Obstruction of LGBTQ+ Refugee Claims to Canada
Immigration

UN Condemns Kenya's Obstruction of LGBTQ+ Refugee Claims to Canada

The United Nations has publicly condemned the Kenyan government for its interference in the resettlement of LGBTQ+ refugees to Western nations, notably Canada. This obstruction leaves many of these vulnerable individu…

Dec 7, 2024
Undercover Operation Exposes Illegal Green Card and Social Security Card Fabrication Network
Immigration

Undercover Operation Exposes Illegal Green Card and Social Security Card Fabrication Network

A Massachusetts man has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in a counterfeit green card and Social Security card scheme. Wilberto Sandoval Mazariego, 41, from Chelsea, has received a one-month prison sentence…

Dec 7, 2024
354,234 Kenyan Teachers Targeted for Overseas Employment in 17 Countries
Immigration

354,234 Kenyan Teachers Targeted for Overseas Employment in 17 Countries

Kenya has introduced a comprehensive policy framework aimed at facilitating international job placements for its educators. This initiative, developed by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in collaboration with the…

Dec 7, 2024
400 Kenyan Police Officers Resign from Haiti Mission Amid Salary Payment Delays
Kenya

400 Kenyan Police Officers Resign from Haiti Mission Amid Salary Payment Delays

A wave of resignations has struck the Kenyan contingent serving in the United Nations-backed Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti, as twenty officers out of 400 have tendered their resignations due to…

Dec 7, 2024
Modern Coast Bus Catches Fire Near Gilgil, All 60 Passengers Safely Evacuated
Kenya

Modern Coast Bus Catches Fire Near Gilgil, All 60 Passengers Safely Evacuated

On the morning of December 7, a Modern Coast bus carrying approximately 60 passengers caught fire near the Gilgil Weigh Bridge on the Nairobi-Nakuru highway. Eyewitness accounts and videos shared online indicate that…

Dec 7, 2024
UK Introduces Digital eVisa System: Grace Period Extended to March 2025
Immigration

UK Introduces Digital eVisa System: Grace Period Extended to March 2025

In a significant reform of the UK's immigration framework, the government is set to introduce a digital eVisa system, eliminating the reliance on physical immigration documents. This transition, aimed at enhancing eff…

Dec 6, 2024
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