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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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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
A Look Inside Millicent Omanga's Sh20M Bentley SUV
Kenya

A Look Inside Millicent Omanga's Sh20M Bentley SUV

Former Nominated Senator Millicent Omanga has made headlines with her latest luxury acquisition - a Bentley Bentayga SUV. Taking to Instagram to share her new purchase, Omanga, who recently secured a position on the L…

Nov 12, 2024
Court of Appeal Suspends Ahmednasir Ban Pending Supreme Court Appeal
Kenya

Court of Appeal Suspends Ahmednasir Ban Pending Supreme Court Appeal

The Court of Appeal has issued a temporary suspension of High Court proceedings concerning the controversial indefinite ban imposed on Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi and his associates. The ruling, delivered by a…

Nov 12, 2024
Wash Wash' Kings: How Dirty Money is Reshaping Kenya's Economy
Kenya

Wash Wash' Kings: How Dirty Money is Reshaping Kenya's Economy

Kenya is experiencing a deepening economic divide that contrasts the daily struggles of most citizens with the opulent lifestyles of a privileged minority. While the nation reports a 5.6 percent economic growth rate…

Nov 12, 2024
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Followers Question Authenticity of Aoko's Social Media Posts After Disappearance
Kenya

Followers Question Authenticity of Aoko's Social Media Posts After Disappearance

Questions are mounting among Kenyan social media users regarding the authenticity of recent posts from controversial blogger Maverick Aoko's X account following her mysterious reappearance. After a ten-day absence, Ao…

Nov 12, 2024
Canada Reports Visa Backlog as 1.1 Million Applications Await Processing
Immigration

Canada Reports Visa Backlog as 1.1 Million Applications Await Processing

Canada's immigration system is currently confronting a significant backlog, which is leading to delays in processing applications for citizenship, permanent residency, and temporary residency. As of September 30, Immi…

Nov 11, 2024
42-Year-Old Man Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Children and Selling Porn in Nakuru
Kenya

42-Year-Old Man Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Children and Selling Porn in Nakuru

The Nakuru police have launched an investigation into a harrowing sex scandal involving a 42-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting numerous minors. According to reports, the suspect allegedly targeted vulnerable…

Nov 11, 2024
Meru Woman Vanishes After Leaving Home, Found Dead a Month Later
Kenya

Meru Woman Vanishes After Leaving Home, Found Dead a Month Later

The tragic disappearance and death of Doris Kathure, a 22-year-old pregnant woman from Matiru village in Tigania West, Meru County, has left her family and community devastated and seeking justice. Kathure left her ho…

Nov 11, 2024
One Person Still Missing After Mombasa Building Crumbles During Construction
Kenya

One Person Still Missing After Mombasa Building Crumbles During Construction

On Monday, November 11, a building under construction in the Majengo, Mombasa collapsed, leaving one person feared trapped under the rubble. The storey building, which had barely reached its first floor, crumbled on o…

Nov 11, 2024
Dr. Mugambi Takes Helm as Commonwealth Medical Association Secretary-General
Diaspora

Dr. Mugambi Takes Helm as Commonwealth Medical Association Secretary-General

Dr. Mugambi has been elected as the Commonwealth Medical Association new Secretary-General during the 27th Biennial Conference in Chennai. The conference, which concluded on November 10, saw the Kenya Medical Associat…

Nov 11, 2024
How Land Row Led Family to Murder Their Neighbour in Gilgil
Kenya

How Land Row Led Family to Murder Their Neighbour in Gilgil

A brutal murder has shaken the community of Elementaita, Gilgil, where 50-year-old Joseph Kasarari fell victim to a vicious attack last Thursday. The incident, which occurred during what was meant to be a peaceful med…

Nov 11, 2024
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Kenya Team Visits Lebanese Shelter Housing Distressed Citizens
Diaspora

Kenya Team Visits Lebanese Shelter Housing Distressed Citizens

A high-level Kenyan delegation conducted a crucial visit to the Caritas Shelter in Beirut on Sunday, reinforcing the nation's commitment to protecting its citizens amid Lebanon's growing instability. The delegation wa…

Nov 11, 2024
Four KCSE Candidates to Sit Exams at Police Station After Fatal School Stabbing
Kenya

Four KCSE Candidates to Sit Exams at Police Station After Fatal School Stabbing

Four students from Shiner's Boys High School will continue their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations under police supervision at Gilgil Police Station following their involvement in the fatal…

Nov 11, 2024
Kindiki Adopts Ruto's Pulpit Strategy to Push State Programs
Kenya

Kindiki Adopts Ruto's Pulpit Strategy to Push State Programs

Newly appointed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has embraced religious platforms as a communication channel mere weeks after taking office. This initiative directly addresses President William Ruto's expressed desire…

Nov 11, 2024
Moses Kuria Envisions 'New Rainbow Coalition' for 2027
Kenya

Moses Kuria Envisions 'New Rainbow Coalition' for 2027

Moses Kuria, President William Ruto's senior economic advisor and former Cabinet Secretary, has indicated the potential formation of a new political movement ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election. During a thanksgivi…

Nov 11, 2024
Kenya Pushes Green Building Agenda at Big5 Construction Exhibition
Kenya

Kenya Pushes Green Building Agenda at Big5 Construction Exhibition

The Kenyan government strengthened its position on sustainable construction during the Big5 Construct Kenya exhibition in Nairobi this week. Public Works Principal Secretary Joel Arumonyang articulates the administrat…

Nov 10, 2024
British Recognition Ceremony Honours Kenyan World War II Veterans
Kenya

British Recognition Ceremony Honours Kenyan World War II Veterans

In an emotional ceremony on Saturday, nineteen Kenyan World War II veterans received replacement medals from the United Kingdom, commemorating their wartime service and bravery. British High Commissioner Neil Wigan pr…

Nov 10, 2024
Where Are Kenya's Refugee Records Being Kept?
Kenya

Where Are Kenya's Refugee Records Being Kept?

The government currently lacks a national database for refugees, making the exact number of refugees in the country unknown. This revelation emerged during a high-level forum convened by the National Assembly's Region…

Nov 10, 2024
Trapped in Limbo: The Stateless Children of Kenyan Mothers in Saudi Arabia
Diaspora

Trapped in Limbo: The Stateless Children of Kenyan Mothers in Saudi Arabia

In Saudi Arabia, thousands of children born to Kenyan mothers navigate life without official recognition or identity. Among them is Blessings Iminza, who has endured eight years of statelessness, unable to return to K…

Nov 10, 2024
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