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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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Five Doctors to Receive Sh53M in Overdue Call Allowances from Moi University
Kenya

Five Doctors to Receive Sh53M in Overdue Call Allowances from Moi University

The Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has achieved a decisive victory in its dispute with Moi University over call allowances. The Milimani Labour Relations Court issued a garnishee or…

Nov 19, 2024
Former Press Director Salim Swaleh Makes Public Appeal for Employment
Kenya

Former Press Director Salim Swaleh Makes Public Appeal for Employment

Former Director of Press Service Salim Swaleh, who previously served at Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi's office, has made a public plea for employment. Through a video shared on his X platform account on Tue…

Nov 19, 2024
Mass Deportation Looms for 30,000 Undocumented Kenyans Under Trump's Plan
Diaspora

Mass Deportation Looms for 30,000 Undocumented Kenyans Under Trump's Plan

Concerns are mounting among thousands of Kenyan nationals residing in the United States amid heightened rhetoric surrounding immigration policy and potential enforcement measures. According to the United Nations Depar…

Nov 19, 2024
Kenyan Students Invited to Apply for Australian Scholarships
Immigration

Kenyan Students Invited to Apply for Australian Scholarships

The Kenyan Embassy in Australia has unveiled a scholarship initiative through a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Stanley International University College in Perth. This collaborative effort introduces…

Nov 18, 2024
Mwaura: 105,367 Kenyans Have Secured Jobs Abroad
Business

Mwaura: 105,367 Kenyans Have Secured Jobs Abroad

Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has stated that over 105,000 Kenyans have obtained job opportunities abroad in countries like the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain. The Kenyan governmen…

Nov 18, 2024
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How Kenyan Professionals Can Apply for German Jobs
Immigration

How Kenyan Professionals Can Apply for German Jobs

Germany and Kenya have established the Comprehensive Agreement on Sharing of Labour, Talent and Mobility. The agreement was signed in Berlin. This partnership aims to create employment opportunities for both skilled a…

Nov 18, 2024
EXPLAINED: Why Lions Ignore Tourists in Safari Vehicles
Entertainment

EXPLAINED: Why Lions Ignore Tourists in Safari Vehicles

You've likely seen pictures and videos of lions and cheetahs on top of tourist vehicles in the wild without any apparent danger. This behavior challenges the conventional perception that these apex predators would ins…

Nov 18, 2024
Gachagua Challenges Ruto to Deliver on Campaign Promises
Kenya

Gachagua Challenges Ruto to Deliver on Campaign Promises

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has challenged Ruto's administration to fulfill its promises to the Kenyan people. Speaking at the PCEA Kerarapon Church's centenary celebrations in Kajiado on Sunday, Gachagua…

Nov 18, 2024
State Address Set for Thursday, Kingi Announces
Kenya

State Address Set for Thursday, Kingi Announces

Parliament has received formal notification of President William Ruto's upcoming State of the Nation address, scheduled for Thursday, November 21, 2024. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has issued the announcement through…

Nov 18, 2024
Who's Responsible for Nairobi's Failing Roads?
Kenya

Who's Responsible for Nairobi's Failing Roads?

The deteriorating condition of Nairobi's roads has become a pressing concern for residents. This has sparked a heated debate over maintenance responsibilities between various government agencies. The widespread disrep…

Nov 18, 2024
Deportation Fears Rise Among Millions of Undocumented Immigrants in USA
Immigration

Deportation Fears Rise Among Millions of Undocumented Immigrants in USA

Uncertainty looms over America's estimated 13 million undocumented immigrants following Donald Trump's 2024 presidential victory. This is exemplified by the story of Gabriela, a Bolivian national who has built a life…

Nov 18, 2024
UDA Founding Chairman Muthama Dismisses Wiper Defection Claims as Baseless
Kenya

UDA Founding Chairman Muthama Dismisses Wiper Defection Claims as Baseless

Johnson Muthama, the founding chairman of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), has emphatically dismissed recent speculation about his alleged defection to Kalonzo Musyoka's Wiper party. Taking to his X platform, Mut…

Nov 18, 2024
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KEMSA's Innovative Health Supply Chain Solutions Earn Global Recognition
Kenya

KEMSA's Innovative Health Supply Chain Solutions Earn Global Recognition

The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) achieved notable recognition at the Global Health Supply Chain Summit (GHSCS) in Lagos, Nigeria. Among numerous entries, KEMSA's two flagship innovations—the Integrated Log…

Nov 18, 2024
Government Moves to Cap Property Rate Interest at CBK's 12 Percent
Real Estate

Government Moves to Cap Property Rate Interest at CBK's 12 Percent

The Kenyan government has proposed to cap interest rates on defaulted property rates. The proposed amendment to the National Rating Bill of 2022 would align the maximum interest charged with the Central Bank of Kenya'…

Nov 17, 2024
84 Police Officers Wed in Mass Ceremony Led by Pastor Dorcas Gachagua
Kenya

84 Police Officers Wed in Mass Ceremony Led by Pastor Dorcas Gachagua

Pastor Dorcas Gachagua, spouse of Kenya's former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, orchestrated a significant mass wedding ceremony for 84 police officers at St. Paul's University in Limuru on Saturday. This event ma…

Nov 17, 2024
Clinton Machuga's Journey from Kenya to Dubai's Nightlife Scene
Diaspora

Clinton Machuga's Journey from Kenya to Dubai's Nightlife Scene

Clinton Machuga left Kenya for Dubai, hoping to improve his life. Though the path would prove challenging, particularly given the UAE's strict policies on permanent residency and citizenship, his story would become on…

Nov 17, 2024
USCIS Simplifies Rules for Green Card Holders Seeking Citizenship
Immigration

USCIS Simplifies Rules for Green Card Holders Seeking Citizenship

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has introduced a major modification to its naturalization policy, streamlining the requirements for lawful permanent residents seeking citizenship. Under the revi…

Nov 17, 2024
39 Kenyans Safely Evacuated from Lebanon in Successful Diplomatic Mission
Diaspora

39 Kenyans Safely Evacuated from Lebanon in Successful Diplomatic Mission

A group of 39 Kenyan citizens has been successfully evacuated from Lebanon, arriving safely in Kenya on Friday under the leadership of Margaret Wamoto. The returnees received a warm welcome at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta…

Nov 17, 2024
Ruto, Gachagua Hold Separate Sunday Services in Nairobi and Kajiado
Kenya

Ruto, Gachagua Hold Separate Sunday Services in Nairobi and Kajiado

President William Ruto today attended services at Soweto Catholic Church in Nairobi while his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua participated in worship at PCEA Kerarapon Church in Kajiado North Constituency. The leaders…

Nov 17, 2024
Projected Changes to US Immigration Under Trump's Presidency
Immigration

Projected Changes to US Immigration Under Trump's Presidency

The anticipated return of Donald Trump to the presidency signals a key transformation in US immigration policy, with plans for immediate executive actions upon taking office. The incoming administration aims to signif…

Nov 16, 2024
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