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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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5 Million Temporary Residents Face Potential Departure from Canada
Immigration

5 Million Temporary Residents Face Potential Departure from Canada

Immigration officials in Canada are preparing for a major transition as Canada approaches the expiration of nearly five million temporary permits by the end of 2025. Immigration Minister Marc Miller has addressed the…

Dec 2, 2024
Mauritius Backs Raila Odinga's African Union Commission Bid
Kenya

Mauritius Backs Raila Odinga's African Union Commission Bid

Raila Odinga's ambition to lead the African Union Commission (AUC) is gaining significant traction, with 25 member countries already expressing support for Kenya's candidate. The Kenyan government, led by the Ministry…

Dec 2, 2024
Love, Mystery, and Loss: The Untold Story of Nyambunde and US-Based Angela Moraa
Diaspora

Love, Mystery, and Loss: The Untold Story of Nyambunde and US-Based Angela Moraa

In a tragic incident that has left the Kisii community in mourning, two young individuals, Moraa and Vincent Nyambunde, were found dead in their rented apartment holding hands, days after their passing. The circumstan…

Dec 2, 2024
Elderly Irish Man to Brave Atlantic Waters for Kenyan Charity Initiative
Kenya

Elderly Irish Man to Brave Atlantic Waters for Kenyan Charity Initiative

On December 3, Frank Fitzgibbon, an 83-year-old resident of Fountainstown, Ireland, will take a bold plunge into the icy Atlantic Ocean to raise funds for Brighter Communities Worldwide. The charity focused on improvi…

Dec 2, 2024
US Embassy Rejects False Travel Ban Targeting Kenyan MP and Cabinet Secretary
Kenya

US Embassy Rejects False Travel Ban Targeting Kenyan MP and Cabinet Secretary

The US Embassy has discredited a fraudulent document circulating on social media that falsely implicates a notable member of parliament and a cabinet secretary in a travel ban to the United States. This misleading let…

Dec 2, 2024
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Hunter Biden Receives Presidential Pardon for Federal Tax and Gun Charges
World

Hunter Biden Receives Presidential Pardon for Federal Tax and Gun Charges

President Joe Biden has granted a pardon to his son Hunter Biden who was facing sentencing in connection with two criminal cases. This move represents a notable departure from the President's previous assertions that…

Dec 2, 2024
Body of Missing Arafat Mohamed Found in Bahati After Mysterious Disappearance
Kenya

Body of Missing Arafat Mohamed Found in Bahati After Mysterious Disappearance

Authorities have confirmed the recovery of the body of Arafat Mohamed, a young man reported missing in the Eastleigh Section III area last week. Mohamed disappeared on Friday, November 29, prompting his family to leve…

Dec 2, 2024
ODM to Field Presidential Candidate in 2027, Raila Confirms
Kenya

ODM to Field Presidential Candidate in 2027, Raila Confirms

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has confirmed that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will field a candidate for the presidential elections in 2027. This declaration, made during a thanksgiving event for Vihiga S…

Dec 2, 2024
Eldoret Attracts Investors as City Transformation Gains Momentum
Kenya

Eldoret Attracts Investors as City Transformation Gains Momentum

Eldohub is set to launch the inaugural Eldoret City Investors Forum, a pioneering event aimed at positioning Eldoret as a key destination for investment and innovation. Scheduled to take place in Eldoret, the forum wi…

Dec 2, 2024
Kenyan Student Alphonce Kimurgor Korir Found Dead in Melbourne's Dandenong
Diaspora

Kenyan Student Alphonce Kimurgor Korir Found Dead in Melbourne's Dandenong

The Kenyan community in Melbourne, Australia, is mourning the untimely death of Alphonce Kimurgor Korir, known as Kimko whose body was discovered in his car in Dandenong on November 27. Originally from Eldoret, Kenya…

Dec 1, 2024
Gathoni Wamuchomba Crowned Best MP at Jamhuri 2024 Awards
Kenya

Gathoni Wamuchomba Crowned Best MP at Jamhuri 2024 Awards

Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba was honoured with two distinguished awards at the Jamhuri 2024 Awards held in Nairobi. This recognition, which includes the title of Best MP in Kenya and Best MP in K…

Dec 1, 2024
US Threatens 100% Tariffs on BRICS Countries Over Proposed New Currency
World

US Threatens 100% Tariffs on BRICS Countries Over Proposed New Currency

US President-elect Donald Trump has issued a warning to BRICS nations regarding their discussions of establishing a new currency. Trump emphasizes that the United States would not stand idly by as these nations attemp…

Dec 1, 2024
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4,000 Kilifi Witch Doctors Seek Official Recognition as Healthcare Practitioners
Kenya

4,000 Kilifi Witch Doctors Seek Official Recognition as Healthcare Practitioners

Over 4,000 witch doctors from Kilifi are petitioning the Kenyan government to be officially recognized as legitimate health practitioners. This initiative seeks to secure formal documentation and insurance, allowing t…

Dec 1, 2024
Woman Dies Refusing Raw Fish and Sea Water on Migrant Boat
Immigration

Woman Dies Refusing Raw Fish and Sea Water on Migrant Boat

The family of Fathi Hussein, a beauty salon owner from Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, is in deep mourning after her tragic death at sea. Fathi’s attempt to reach the French island of Mayotte, facilitated by migrant smu…

Dec 1, 2024
DCI Accused of Kidnapping Limuru MP Amid Violent Limuru Funeral
Kenya

DCI Accused of Kidnapping Limuru MP Amid Violent Limuru Funeral

Former Limuru Member of Parliament Peter Mwathi has shared details regarding the distressing circumstances that led to his abduction during a disrupted funeral service on November 28, 2024. The incident also involved…

Dec 1, 2024
Kenya's Construction Industry Battles Proposed 35% Excise Duty on Building Materials
Real Estate

Kenya's Construction Industry Battles Proposed 35% Excise Duty on Building Materials

Concerns are mounting within Kenya's building and construction industry as stakeholders unite against a proposed 35 per cent excise duty on essential materials such as tiles, sinks, and toilets. This initiative, part…

Nov 30, 2024
US Allocates 64,716 Additional Visas for Foreign Workers in Key Industries
Immigration

US Allocates 64,716 Additional Visas for Foreign Workers in Key Industries

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labour (DOL) have announced an expansion of the H-2B visa program. The move is aimed at alleviating critical labour shortages in several industries. T…

Nov 30, 2024
President Ruto Elected as New EAC Chairperson
Kenya

President Ruto Elected as New EAC Chairperson

President William Ruto of Kenya has been elected as the new Chairperson of the East Africa Community (EAC), succeeding South Sudan's President Salva Kiir. This transition occurred during the 24th EAC Heads of State Su…

Nov 30, 2024
Nairobi Orders Demolitions After Viral Flooding
Kenya

Nairobi Orders Demolitions After Viral Flooding

The Nairobi County Government has set plans for demolition in various parts of the city following flooding on Friday, November 29. This announcement comes after the flooding wreaked havoc across the capital particular…

Nov 30, 2024
UK Pledges Support to Kenya in Fighting 'Wash Wash' Cartels
Kenya

UK Pledges Support to Kenya in Fighting 'Wash Wash' Cartels

The United Kingdom has pledged its support to Kenya in addressing the pervasive issue of 'wash wash' cartels. This collaboration is part of a broader effort to assist Kenya in its goal of being removed from the Financ…

Nov 30, 2024
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