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Martin Olage

News Writer

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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How Zimbabwean Farmers Are Surviving Drought with Maggots
World

How Zimbabwean Farmers Are Surviving Drought with Maggots

In the Nyangambe region of southeastern Zimbabwe, the introduction of maggot farming has garnered attention for helping local farmers combat challenges posed by drought and crop failures. Initially greeted with scepti…

Nov 30, 2024
The Calculated Attack on Gachagua Revealed
Kenya

The Calculated Attack on Gachagua Revealed

An investigation into the chaotic events surrounding the burial of Erastus Nduati has revealed that police failed to act on multiple warning signs of potential violence targeting former Deputy President Rigathi Gachag…

Nov 30, 2024
Denied a Schengen Visa? Here's Your Complete Guide to Recovery
Immigration

Denied a Schengen Visa? Here's Your Complete Guide to Recovery

The year 2023 saw a marked increase in the popularity of European destinations among global travelers leading to a rise in Schengen visa applications. According to a report from the European Commission, India emerged…

Nov 29, 2024
Why Older Kenyans Have Higher US Visa Approval Rates
Diaspora

Why Older Kenyans Have Higher US Visa Approval Rates

Kenyan travel expert Anthony Wambugu has explained why older individuals often find it simpler to obtain US visas compared to younger applicants. Wambugu identifies several key factors contributing to this trend, whic…

Nov 29, 2024
Kenyan Nurses Decry Exploitation in Saudi Arabia
Diaspora

Kenyan Nurses Decry Exploitation in Saudi Arabia

Kenyan nurses, recruited under a government-sponsored international employment initiative, have raised serious allegations concerning their working conditions in Saudi Arabia. The lament the difference between promise…

Nov 29, 2024
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Woman Murdered by Husband in Lunga Lunga a Day Before Divorce
Kenya

Woman Murdered by Husband in Lunga Lunga a Day Before Divorce

A tragic incident in Pongwe-Kikoneni village, Lunga Lunga, Kwale County, has left the community in mourning following the brutal murder of 29-year-old Tima Shabani at the hands of her husband Alfani Mwakutanga. The fa…

Nov 29, 2024
Stricter Regulations Proposed to Protect Foreign Workers in the UK
Immigration

Stricter Regulations Proposed to Protect Foreign Workers in the UK

The United Kingdom is set to introduce comprehensive employment regulations aimed at preventing the exploitation of foreign workers through a proposed Employment Rights Bill. The proposed legislation introduces more s…

Nov 29, 2024
Kenya's Aviation Sector Calls for Global Standard Tax Policies
Business

Kenya's Aviation Sector Calls for Global Standard Tax Policies

The Kenyan aviation industry is facing a risk to its position as the leading air transport hub in Africa due to the reintroduction of the Value Added Tax (VAT). The Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) has mounte…

Nov 29, 2024
Kenyan Birth Certificate Not Proof of Citizenship - PS Julius Bitok
Kenya

Kenyan Birth Certificate Not Proof of Citizenship - PS Julius Bitok

The Permanent Secretary for Immigration Julius Bitok has caused concern among Kenyans regarding the citizenship status of their children. During a Thursday appearance before the National Assembly's Committee on Region…

Nov 29, 2024
Nakuru County Sparks Outrage For Exhuming Dead Bodies
Kenya

Nakuru County Sparks Outrage For Exhuming Dead Bodies

The Nakuru County government is under scrutiny for exhuming bodies from the Nakuru South Cemetery. Local media reports reveal a deeply troubling situation involving exhumed graves, scattered human remains, and communi…

Nov 29, 2024
Man Wrongfully Imprisoned for Life at Kamiti, Freed, Then Rearrested
Kenya

Man Wrongfully Imprisoned for Life at Kamiti, Freed, Then Rearrested

Daniel Wanyeki Gachoka, 59, has been re-arrested and detained despite his recent exoneration from a 17-year imprisonment for alleged child defilement. Gachoka was initially convicted in 2007 after his two daughters pr…

Nov 29, 2024
Kenyan President to Champion East African Community Summit in Tanzania
Kenya

Kenyan President to Champion East African Community Summit in Tanzania

President William Ruto will travel to Arusha, Tanzania today to participate in the 24th Ordinary Summit of East African Heads of State. This diplomatic gathering focuses on regional collaboration and strategic develop…

Nov 29, 2024
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Beer in Ugali, Mutura: How Kenyan Chefs are Redefining Street Food
Lifestyle

Beer in Ugali, Mutura: How Kenyan Chefs are Redefining Street Food

The intersection of traditional Kenyan cuisine and innovative brewing techniques has yielded a remarkable culinary evolution, championed by East African Breweries Limited (EABL) and Fairview Hotel. This groundbreaking…

Nov 28, 2024
How Lucy Njeri is Transforming Hair Care for African Women in Canada
Diaspora

How Lucy Njeri is Transforming Hair Care for African Women in Canada

Canada-based Kenyan entrepreneur Lucy Njeri is pioneering innovative hair care solutions specifically designed for African women. Her company, Curls Defined, emerged from a personal journey of addressing a notable mar…

Nov 28, 2024
Gachagua Targeted by Angry Locals as Kiambu Burial Turns Violent
Kenya

Gachagua Targeted by Angry Locals as Kiambu Burial Turns Violent

Chaos erupted during a burial ceremony in Ngarariga, Limuru, Kiambu County, which was attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Gachagua was flanked by his political allies including Kiambu Senator Karungo…

Nov 28, 2024
Kenyan Professionals Abandon Urban Centers for Rural Opportunities
Real Estate

Kenyan Professionals Abandon Urban Centers for Rural Opportunities

The traditional migration pattern in Kenya has long been characterized by a steady movement from rural to urban centres, driven by aspirations for economic advancement and better opportunities. However, a major shift…

Nov 28, 2024
Kenyan Athletes Awarded Live Geese after Winning Chinese Marathon
Sports

Kenyan Athletes Awarded Live Geese after Winning Chinese Marathon

Two Kenyan athletes were amazed after receiving live geese as prizes for winning a marathon in China. Mathew Kiprotich and Naomi Kakoko, who emerged victorious in the men's and women's categories, were each awarded a…

Nov 28, 2024
Kenyan Students Excel at Huawei's Global Tech Innovation Camp in Shenzhen
Kenya

Kenyan Students Excel at Huawei's Global Tech Innovation Camp in Shenzhen

Ten students from Kenyan universities were recently chosen as finalists in the Huawei-sponsored LEAP Digital Talent Study Camp, held in Shenzhen, China. The camp served as a dynamic platform for emerging technological…

Nov 28, 2024
Game Over for Drug Trafficker Joyce Akinyi as She Faces Final Conviction
Kenya

Game Over for Drug Trafficker Joyce Akinyi as She Faces Final Conviction

After years of legal proceedings, Joyce Teresia Akinyi Ochieng' has been definitively convicted of drug trafficking, bringing the lengthy legal saga to its final stages. The verdict, delivered by the Jomo Kenyatta Int…

Nov 28, 2024
Kalonzo Musyoka Reunites Kamba and Gema Communities
Kenya

Kalonzo Musyoka Reunites Kamba and Gema Communities

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has endeared himself to the Mt Kenya region by enabling the reintegration of the Kamba community into the Gema Cultural Association. The ceremonial reconciliation, conducted at the All Sai…

Nov 28, 2024
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