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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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Kenya Met Sounds Flood Alert for Nairobi and Rift Valley Areas
Kenya

Kenya Met Sounds Flood Alert for Nairobi and Rift Valley Areas

Kenya's Meteorological Department has issued a comprehensive weather advisory for November 14-15, warning of significant rainfall across multiple regions. The forecast indicates precipitation exceeding 20mm within 24…

Nov 14, 2024
Human Rights Groups Condemn Delays in Kware Murders Investigation
Kenya

Human Rights Groups Condemn Delays in Kware Murders Investigation

Human rights advocates, spearheaded by the Mukuru Social Justice Centre, have issued strong criticism regarding the government's sluggish response to the Kware murders investigation. In their newly published report, "…

Nov 14, 2024
Catholic Bishops Issue Strong Rebuke of Ruto Government's Performance
Kenya

Catholic Bishops Issue Strong Rebuke of Ruto Government's Performance

The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has launched a comprehensive critique of President William Ruto's administration, highlighting concerns over systemic corruption, excessive taxation, and unfulfilled cam…

Nov 14, 2024
DCI Arrests Major Suspect in Billion-Shilling Banking Fraud
Kenya

DCI Arrests Major Suspect in Billion-Shilling Banking Fraud

A key suspect in the Sh1.49 billion Equity Bank fraud case John Karima Wainaina was apprehended by authorities at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport upon returning from China. The arrest on November 9 was the culmina…

Nov 14, 2024
Wiper Leader Opens Dialogue with Gachagua in Coalition Push
Kenya

Wiper Leader Opens Dialogue with Gachagua in Coalition Push

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has acknowledged ongoing discussions with Rigathi Gachagua, the recently impeached Deputy President, as part of a broader strategy to strengthen opposition coalitions in Kenya. Speak…

Nov 14, 2024
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Billionaire Diplomat Meg Whitman Resigns as US Ambassador to Kenya
Kenya

Billionaire Diplomat Meg Whitman Resigns as US Ambassador to Kenya

The US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman resigned on Wednesday, a week after the unexpected return of Donald Trump to the presidency, and amid persistent demands from frustrated Kenyans for her to step down. Whitman, an…

Nov 13, 2024
Court Orders Fuliza Scammers to Surrender Luxury Cars in Sh449m Heist
Kenya

Court Orders Fuliza Scammers to Surrender Luxury Cars in Sh449m Heist

The High Court of Kenya has mandated the forfeiture of luxury vehicles and motorcycles belonging to seven individuals implicated in a sophisticated Sh449.6 million fraud scheme targeting a digital lending platform. Ju…

Nov 13, 2024
Asian Woman in Court for Beating Kenyan Man in Kitchen Facility
Kenya

Asian Woman in Court for Beating Kenyan Man in Kitchen Facility

A woman of Asian descent appeared before the Makadara Law Courts on Wednesday to answer charges of assault against a Kenyan man at a Nairobi workplace. According to court proceedings, the accused, together with other…

Nov 13, 2024
How a Russian Military-Trained Beluga Whale Ended Up in Norway
World

How a Russian Military-Trained Beluga Whale Ended Up in Norway

A long-standing mystery surrounding a harnessed beluga whale discovered off Norway's coast has finally reached its resolution, though with a bittersweet conclusion. The whale, which captured international attention wh…

Nov 13, 2024
Kenya: TikTok Removes 360,000 Videos in Major Safety Crackdown
Entertainment

Kenya: TikTok Removes 360,000 Videos in Major Safety Crackdown

TikTok has implemented extensive measures to enhance platform safety in Kenya, resulting in the removal of over 60,000 accounts and 360,000 videos. The social media giant detailed these actions in its recently release…

Nov 13, 2024
Missing Teen Found Murdered in Kiambaa Banana Plantation After Late-Night Phone Call
Kenya

Missing Teen Found Murdered in Kiambaa Banana Plantation After Late-Night Phone Call

Detectives have initiated an investigation into the tragic death of Sharon Atieno, a 19-year-old woman discovered in a banana plantation in Kiambaa. Atieno, also known as Nicole, was found deceased on Friday, November…

Nov 13, 2024
Kenya Plans Birth, Death Registration Offices in All 290 Constituencies
Kenya

Kenya Plans Birth, Death Registration Offices in All 290 Constituencies

A legislative initiative aimed at establishing birth and death registration offices across all constituencies in Kenya is making significant progress in Parliament. The Births and Deaths Registration (Amendment) Bill…

Nov 13, 2024
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Save Me, Mother: Kenyan on Saudi Death Row Makes Desperate Plea
Diaspora

Save Me, Mother: Kenyan on Saudi Death Row Makes Desperate Plea

Stephen Bertrand Munyakho (commonly known as Stevo) confronts an imminent execution sentence in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia while his family desperately seeks financial assistance. During a Tuesday morning conversation with…

Nov 13, 2024
Multiple Slaps by Ministry Official Send KCSE Candidate to Hospital
Kenya

Multiple Slaps by Ministry Official Send KCSE Candidate to Hospital

A student at Sironga Girls High School in Nyamira County collapsed on Tuesday after being slapped multiple times by an education official. The incident occurred during a routine inspection when Beatrice Kendi, a quali…

Nov 13, 2024
Sweden Streamlines EU Blue Card Process to Draw Global Talent
Immigration

Sweden Streamlines EU Blue Card Process to Draw Global Talent

Sweden has implemented changes to its EU Blue Card processing system, marking a strategic shift to attract highly skilled international professionals. The country has dramatically reduced processing times from 90 to 3…

Nov 12, 2024
President Ruto Taps Former IEBC Chair Issack Hassan, Ex-MP Jaguar for State Appointments
Kenya

President Ruto Taps Former IEBC Chair Issack Hassan, Ex-MP Jaguar for State Appointments

President William Ruto has nominated a number of individuals to serve in key leadership roles within various constitutional commissions and state agencies. In a communiqué from the Head of Public Service Felix Koskei…

Nov 12, 2024
Kithure Kindiki Chairs First Cabinet Meeting at Karen Home
Kenya

Kithure Kindiki Chairs First Cabinet Meeting at Karen Home

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has begun to settle into his new role, weeks after his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua was removed from office. On Tuesday, November 12th, Kindiki chaired his first Cabinet meeting at the…

Nov 12, 2024
Wife of Slain Kenyan Athlete Charged with Murder, Two Others Implicated
Sports

Wife of Slain Kenyan Athlete Charged with Murder, Two Others Implicated

The deceased former Kenyan athlete Samson Kandie's wife Rose Chepkemboi Rotich has been charged with his murder along with two other individuals. The Eldoret High Court heard the details of the case, where Rotich, Jam…

Nov 12, 2024
Uhuru Kenyatta Kin William Gakuo Set for Nairobi Cremation
Kenya

Uhuru Kenyatta Kin William Gakuo Set for Nairobi Cremation

The Kenyatta family has been struck by tragedy with the passing of William Gakuo, the 48-year-old brother-in-law of former President Uhuru Kenyatta. Gakuo was found deceased at his Karen residence in Nairobi on Novemb…

Nov 12, 2024
Dark Worship: Inside Kenya's Secret Religious Networks
Kenya

Dark Worship: Inside Kenya's Secret Religious Networks

A comprehensive report released by the National Crime Research Center (NCRC) on November 11 has exposed concerning developments within Kenya's religious landscape. The study documents an increase in destructive practi…

Nov 12, 2024
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