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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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30,000 Kenyan Workers Fuel UAE Economic Success, Says Mudavadi
Diaspora

30,000 Kenyan Workers Fuel UAE Economic Success, Says Mudavadi

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi affirmed the critical role of the Kenyan diaspora in the UAE during the recent 53rd UAE National Day celebrations held in Nairobi. Notably, he revealed that approximately 30,00…

Dec 4, 2024
Why Kenyan Youth Are Frustrated with Diaspora Job Recruitment Fees
Diaspora

Why Kenyan Youth Are Frustrated with Diaspora Job Recruitment Fees

The recent initiative by the Kenyan government to secure employment opportunities abroad for skilled professionals has ignited both optimism and controversy among job seekers. Spearheaded by Cabinet Secretary Alfred M…

Dec 4, 2024
Steve Collins: Kenyan Man Who Turned Butterfly Collecting into Million-Shilling Art
Kenya

Steve Collins: Kenyan Man Who Turned Butterfly Collecting into Million-Shilling Art

Steve Collins, a renowned butterfly enthusiast based in Nairobi, has dedicated over four decades to assembling what he claims is the largest collection of preserved African butterflies worldwide. His sanctuary is home…

Dec 4, 2024
Mudavadi Pledges Protection for Chinese Nationals During Diplomatic Farewell
Kenya

Mudavadi Pledges Protection for Chinese Nationals During Diplomatic Farewell

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to strengthening its relations with China. The Prime CS emphasizes the importance of safeguarding the rights and interests of Chinese national…

Dec 4, 2024
Trump Pressed to Resolve Compensation for Victims of 1998 Nairobi Terror Attack
Kenya

Trump Pressed to Resolve Compensation for Victims of 1998 Nairobi Terror Attack

President-elect Donald Trump is being urged to address the longstanding compensation claims of Kenyan victims of the 1998 Nairobi bombing. Among the advocates for these claims is George Nginge, a 72-year-old survivor…

Dec 4, 2024
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Kenya's Electoral Crisis: IEBC Paralysis Threatens 2027 General Elections
Kenya

Kenya's Electoral Crisis: IEBC Paralysis Threatens 2027 General Elections

Kenya is on the brink of an electoral crisis as the nation heads toward the 2027 general elections. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) currently faces major operational challenges due to the ab…

Dec 4, 2024
What Noncitizens Should Do When Confronted by Immigration Officials in US
Immigration

What Noncitizens Should Do When Confronted by Immigration Officials in US

For immigrants and undocumented migrants in the United States, understanding one’s rights during an encounter with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is vital. ICE, a federal agency within the Department of…

Dec 4, 2024
Children of British Soldiers in Nanyuki Seek Recognition and Support
Kenya

Children of British Soldiers in Nanyuki Seek Recognition and Support

The British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK), which has been stationed in Nanyuki for over sixty years, is facing renewed scrutiny amid allegations that British soldiers have fathered children with local women and lef…

Dec 4, 2024
Skilled Immigrants Face Key Changes in US Visa and Residency Policies
Immigration

Skilled Immigrants Face Key Changes in US Visa and Residency Policies

As the Trump administration prepares to take office on January 20, 2025, crucial changes to US immigration policies are anticipated, The anticipated changes include visa categories such as the EB-5, H-1B, and pathways…

Dec 3, 2024
Kenyan Designer Ryan Ichanghai Announces Homecoming and Brand Showcase
Diaspora

Kenyan Designer Ryan Ichanghai Announces Homecoming and Brand Showcase

Ryan Ichanghai, known in the fashion industry as RJ, has announced an upcoming homecoming tour spanning from December to January, aimed at rejuvenating his ties to Kenya. The founder and creative director of the fashi…

Dec 3, 2024
German Vice Chancellor Meets Kindiki at His Karen Residence
Kenya

German Vice Chancellor Meets Kindiki at His Karen Residence

On December 3, 2024, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki welcomed German Vice Chancellor and Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Dr. Robert Habeck, at his residence in Karen, Nairobi. This diplomatic meetin…

Dec 3, 2024
Biblical Burning Bush or Cannabis? Wajackoyah's Controversial Religious Marijuana Interpretation
Kenya

Biblical Burning Bush or Cannabis? Wajackoyah's Controversial Religious Marijuana Interpretation

Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah has announced his intention to contest the presidency against incumbent William Ruto in the upcoming 2027 General Election. Wajackoyah, who garnered 61,969 votes and placed fourth…

Dec 3, 2024
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US Open Doors to 130,000 Foreign Workers with Extended Three-Year H-2B Visas
Immigration

US Open Doors to 130,000 Foreign Workers with Extended Three-Year H-2B Visas

In a decisive step to alleviate labour shortages across several US industries, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) have announced the allocation of an additional 64,716 H-2B vis…

Dec 3, 2024
Karua and Besigye's Legal Team Denied Entry at Judiciary HQ
Kenya

Karua and Besigye's Legal Team Denied Entry at Judiciary HQ

A tense situation emerged at the Judiciary headquarters in Uganda on Tuesday as a group of lawyers and journalists, led by Erias Lukwago, Eron Kizza, and Martha Karua, were denied entry. The team aimed to meet with th…

Dec 3, 2024
Gachagua Promises to Reveal Ruto's True Colours to Kenyans
Kenya

Gachagua Promises to Reveal Ruto's True Colours to Kenyans

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly criticized President William Ruto’s administration, promising to disclose details of their fallout, which he attributes to opposition against the government’s unpo…

Dec 3, 2024
Kenyan MPs Recommend Full Investigation of Energy Sector Irregularities
Business

Kenyan MPs Recommend Full Investigation of Energy Sector Irregularities

The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Energy has recommended a thorough investigation into Kenya's energy sector. The move highlights excessive electricity costs that have hindered investment and exacerbat…

Dec 3, 2024
Police Arrest Nurses for Allegedly Attacking Police with Acid in Ngara Clinic
Kenya

Police Arrest Nurses for Allegedly Attacking Police with Acid in Ngara Clinic

Two nurses, Jonah Kipsiror Marori and Ephraim Mwaura Karumbi, were charged in court on Monday for allegedly attacking three police officers with acid during a raid at their private clinic in Ngara. The incident, which…

Dec 3, 2024
Jambojet Aircraft Rolls Off Ramp, Sustains Damage During Overnight Maintenance
Kenya

Jambojet Aircraft Rolls Off Ramp, Sustains Damage During Overnight Maintenance

Jambojet has reported that one of its aircraft suffered damage during routine overnight maintenance. The incident occurred while the aircraft was parked, resulting in it unexpectedly rolling off the ramp and colliding…

Dec 3, 2024
EB-5 Program: How Noncitizens Can Secure Permanent US Residency
Immigration

EB-5 Program: How Noncitizens Can Secure Permanent US Residency

In a strategy aimed at enhancing the US economy through overseas investments, immigration law offers a pathway for specific noncitizens to secure lawful permanent residency, better known as a Green Card. The EB-5 Immi…

Dec 2, 2024
Swiss-Based Kenyan Pledges Free Ambulances to Struggling Hospitals
Diaspora

Swiss-Based Kenyan Pledges Free Ambulances to Struggling Hospitals

Kenyan expatriate Geoff Kariuki Kayai, currently residing in Switzerland, has launched an initiative aimed at transforming healthcare in his home country. Through a heartfelt social media message, Kariuki has revealed…

Dec 2, 2024
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