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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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Senator Asige Takes Sauti Sol to Court Over Music Rights
Entertainment

Senator Asige Takes Sauti Sol to Court Over Music Rights

Senator Crystal Asige has presented her testimony before the High Court, detailing her contentious separation from Sol Generation Record label. The case centres on allegations of intellectual property rights violation…

Nov 23, 2024
US Embassy Introduces New DS-160 Verification Protocol for Kenyan Visa Applicants
Immigration

US Embassy Introduces New DS-160 Verification Protocol for Kenyan Visa Applicants

The United States Embassy in Kenya has announced a significant modification to its visa application process, introducing a mandatory DS-160 verification requirement effective December 2, 2024. The new directive specif…

Nov 23, 2024
Nakuru Woman Fights for Life After Brutal Attack by Ex-Lover
Kenya

Nakuru Woman Fights for Life After Brutal Attack by Ex-Lover

Governor Ann Waiguru of Kirinyaga has joined forces with a Nakuru family seeking justice in a brutal case of domestic violence. The incident, which resulted in grievous injuries to a female victim, has drawn widesprea…

Nov 23, 2024
Nakuru Mothers' Desperate Hunt for Vanished Children
Kenya

Nakuru Mothers' Desperate Hunt for Vanished Children

The commemoration of World Children's Day on Wednesday, November 20, brought little solace to two Nakuru County families enduring the torment of their children's disappearances. While the day typically celebrates yout…

Nov 23, 2024
Is This Kenya's Largest Sweet Potato? Nakuru Farmer's Record-Breaking Harvest
Kenya

Is This Kenya's Largest Sweet Potato? Nakuru Farmer's Record-Breaking Harvest

In the verdant Ngata area of Nakuru County, Manoah Kilach has transformed agricultural practice through meticulous organic farming and technological innovation. A retired educator turned agricultural entrepreneur, Kil…

Nov 22, 2024
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MP Sudi Celebrates Timba XO Waitress on Her Graduation
Entertainment

MP Sudi Celebrates Timba XO Waitress on Her Graduation

Oscar Sudi, the Kapseret Member of Parliament and proprietor of the renowned Timba XO club in Eldoret, has publicly commended one of his employees for her remarkable academic accomplishment. Cytzal Lunyaji, a committe…

Nov 22, 2024
How 80 Surgeons Rebuilt a Human Face in 50 Hours After Suicide Attempt
World

How 80 Surgeons Rebuilt a Human Face in 50 Hours After Suicide Attempt

Derek Pfaff, a 30-year-old resident of Harbor Beach, Michigan, has undergone face transplant that promises to dramatically improve his quality of life. The intricate surgical procedure, conducted at Mayo Clinic in Roc…

Nov 22, 2024
New Construction Hub Binaa to Boost Kenya's Housing Drive
Real Estate

New Construction Hub Binaa to Boost Kenya's Housing Drive

Kenya's Housing Secretary Said Athman has lauded the private sector's instrumental role in addressing the nation's acute housing shortage. Speaking at Thursday's inauguration of Binaa, the country's pioneering compreh…

Nov 22, 2024
How Deception Leads Kenyan Women to Prostitution in Dubai
Diaspora

How Deception Leads Kenyan Women to Prostitution in Dubai

In the twilight hours of Dubai's less frequented streets, a distressing situation has come to light involving Kenyan women reportedly engaging in solicitation. These individuals, who departed their homeland with aspir…

Nov 22, 2024
Wildlife Must Be Part of Climate Solution, Kenya Tells World
Kenya

Wildlife Must Be Part of Climate Solution, Kenya Tells World

Kenya has launched a compelling appeal to incorporate wildlife conservation into international climate change deliberations, lamenting the profound impact of climate events on its diverse fauna. During a session focus…

Nov 22, 2024
Skull Hidden Among Bus Parcels Discovered at Busia Border
Kenya

Skull Hidden Among Bus Parcels Discovered at Busia Border

Tensions escalated at the Busia border crossing on Thursday following the discovery of a human skull during a routine inspection of a passenger bus en route from Rwanda to Nairobi. The skull, which had been meticulous…

Nov 22, 2024
US Govt Questions Kenya-Uganda Handling of Besigye Case
Kenya

US Govt Questions Kenya-Uganda Handling of Besigye Case

The United States government has issued a strong statement regarding the controversial transnational detention of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye and his associate Obeid Lutale. In a declaration released on No…

Nov 22, 2024
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Court Blocks Safaricom's Bonga Points Expiry Plan, Upholds Consumer Rights
Business

Court Blocks Safaricom's Bonga Points Expiry Plan, Upholds Consumer Rights

The High Court of Kenya has invalidated Safaricom's attempt to impose expiration dates on its Bonga Points loyalty program. The October 2022 directive, which would have affected points accumulated before December 31…

Nov 22, 2024
New Partnership Eases Passport Services for US and Canadian Travelers
Immigration

New Partnership Eases Passport Services for US and Canadian Travelers

VFS Global and RushMyPassport have joined forces to make it easier for US and Canadian citizens to get their passports. This collaboration combines VFS Global's extensive government service expertise with RushMyPasspo…

Nov 21, 2024
No Passport, No Problem: CS Mutua Pledges Support for Kenyans Seeking Overseas Jobs
Immigration

No Passport, No Problem: CS Mutua Pledges Support for Kenyans Seeking Overseas Jobs

Kenya's Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has provided reassurance to young job seekers regarding international employment opportunities. The CS notes that passport unavailability will not hinder their prospects o…

Nov 21, 2024
How to Avoid the Most Common Construction Mistakes
Real Estate

How to Avoid the Most Common Construction Mistakes

In real estate development, cost-cutting measures can often lead to catastrophic consequences, including structural failures and potential loss of human life. Charles Ayoro, Managing Director of Real Estate Associates…

Nov 21, 2024
Former KTN News Anchor Brenda Kerubo Joins Bloomberg
Diaspora

Former KTN News Anchor Brenda Kerubo Joins Bloomberg

Former KTN News anchor Brenda Kerubo has secured a prestigious position as a Desk Producer at Bloomberg Television, a leading global media organization based in the United States. Through a LinkedIn announcement, Keru…

Nov 21, 2024
Kenya Denies Involvement in Besigye Abduction
Kenya

Kenya Denies Involvement in Besigye Abduction

The Kenyan government has clarified the alleged abduction of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, amid growing criticism over the increasing incidents of abductions of foreign nationals in Kenya. In a televised in…

Nov 21, 2024
Ndindi Nyoro Blasts Treasury Over Serious Revenue Shortfalls and Debt Accumulation
Kenya

Ndindi Nyoro Blasts Treasury Over Serious Revenue Shortfalls and Debt Accumulation

The National Assembly Budget Committee Chairperson Ndindi Nyoro delivered a scathing critique of the National Treasury during the Budget Appropriations hearing on Wednesday. The lawmaker condemns the government's fail…

Nov 21, 2024
Kindiki Summons MPs for Strategic National Consultation
Kenya

Kindiki Summons MPs for Strategic National Consultation

Kenya's Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has emphasized the critical importance of inter-institutional collaboration to enhance service delivery across government sectors. During a comprehensive consultative meeting a…

Nov 21, 2024
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