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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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Suicide Incident at KICC Prompts Immediate Police Probe
Kenya

Suicide Incident at KICC Prompts Immediate Police Probe

Authorities have initiated an investigation into security protocols at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) following a devastating suicide incident that occurred on Friday, November 8. The tragedy has…

Nov 10, 2024
How Kenya Power insiders looted Sh207M in massive fuel scam
Kenya

How Kenya Power insiders looted Sh207M in massive fuel scam

Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu's latest report has uncovered a massive fraud scheme at Kenya Power, where employees collaborated with security personnel and transport contractors to misappropriate over 1.1 million lit…

Nov 9, 2024
Odinga Launches Bold Bid for AU Commission Chair in Addis Ababa
Kenya

Odinga Launches Bold Bid for AU Commission Chair in Addis Ababa

Raila Odinga officially announced his candidacy for the African Union Commission Chairmanship in Addis Ababa on Friday, outlining an ambitious vision for continental transformation. The former Kenyan Prime Minister po…

Nov 9, 2024
Gachagua Plots Next Move After Historic Impeachment
Kenya

Gachagua Plots Next Move After Historic Impeachment

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua seems to be re-evaluating his political strategy after his recent impeachment. The Senate's momentous decision on October 17, 2024, to uphold five of eleven charges against him…

Nov 9, 2024
First Week in Office: Kindiki Sparks Debate Over National Interest Claims
Kenya

First Week in Office: Kindiki Sparks Debate Over National Interest Claims

Kithure Kindiki last Friday assumed the role of Deputy President following the unexpected impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua. Kindiki's inauguration coincided with President William Ruto's diplomatic mission to South Sud…

Nov 9, 2024
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Inside President Ruto's Congratulatory Call with US President-Elect Trump
Kenya

Inside President Ruto's Congratulatory Call with US President-Elect Trump

President William Ruto on Friday engaged in a telephone conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump, marking an important development in Kenya-US relations. During their discussion, the two leaders explored vari…

Nov 9, 2024
Kenyatta Family Mourns Loss of William Gakuo
Kenya

Kenyatta Family Mourns Loss of William Gakuo

William Maina Gakuo, brother-in-law to former President Uhuru Kenyatta, has passed away, according to an obituary published on Saturday, November 9. The announcement has brought profound grief to the Kenyatta family a…

Nov 9, 2024
Federal Judge Blocks Path to Citizenship for Immigrants Married to US Citizens
Immigration

Federal Judge Blocks Path to Citizenship for Immigrants Married to US Citizens

A ruling by US District Court Judge J. Campbell Barker in Texas has invalidated Biden administration immigration initiative designed to streamline citizenship pathways for immigrants married to American citizens. The…

Nov 8, 2024
H-4 Visa Holders Face Renewed Threat of Work Authorization Loss Under Trump's Return
Immigration

H-4 Visa Holders Face Renewed Threat of Work Authorization Loss Under Trump's Return

With the return of President Donald Trump, families of foreign workers on H-4 visas face renewed uncertainty about the possible termination of their work authorization. The H-4 visa, issued to spouses of H-1B workers…

Nov 8, 2024
The Troubling Decline of Reggae Concerts in Kenya
Entertainment

The Troubling Decline of Reggae Concerts in Kenya

Reggae music has long held a strong presence in Nairobi's vibrant entertainment scene, with weekly "Aluta" parties that can run for up to 36 hours straight. Last weekend, the city bore witness to a stark contrast in t…

Nov 8, 2024
Kenyan-Born Deborah Mungai Becomes First Kenyan to Win Miss Africa Great Britain Title
Diaspora

Kenyan-Born Deborah Mungai Becomes First Kenyan to Win Miss Africa Great Britain Title

On October 26, 2024, the prestigious Miss Africa Great Britain pageant crowned 22-year-old Deborah Mungai as its latest winner. This momentous occasion not only celebrated Mungai's beauty and talent but also highlight…

Nov 8, 2024
Purple Dot Unveils Luxurious Marigold II Project in Nairobi's Affluent Lang'ata
Real Estate

Purple Dot Unveils Luxurious Marigold II Project in Nairobi's Affluent Lang'ata

Purple Dot, a prominent residential and commercial property developer, has embarked on an ambitious project in Nairobi's affluent Lang'ata neighborhood. The new development, named Marigold II, features 89 upscale unit…

Nov 8, 2024
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Kenyans Disappointed as KRA Denies Tax Relief on New SHIF Contributions
Kenya

Kenyans Disappointed as KRA Denies Tax Relief on New SHIF Contributions

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has dampened the expectations of many Kenyans who were anticipating higher net paychecks following the implementation of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) deductions. This comes…

Nov 8, 2024
Kenyan Government Struggles to Account for Diaspora Amid Lebanon Evacuation
Diaspora

Kenyan Government Struggles to Account for Diaspora Amid Lebanon Evacuation

The ongoing conflict in Lebanon has sparked a critical response from the Kenyan government as it grapples with the challenge of evacuating its citizens from the war-stricken nation. The government's efforts to repatri…

Nov 8, 2024
Kenyan Mother Pleads for Help as Disabled Daughter Sits KCSE Exams on Oxygen
Kenya

Kenyan Mother Pleads for Help as Disabled Daughter Sits KCSE Exams on Oxygen

Lucy Mumbi, a Kenyan mother from Juja, embodies resilience and determination as she navigates the challenges of raising her disabled daughter, Terry Charity, who is currently sitting for her Kenya Certificate of Secon…

Nov 8, 2024
Kenyan Football Coach Sentenced to Life in Prison for Defilement of Young Players
Sports

Kenyan Football Coach Sentenced to Life in Prison for Defilement of Young Players

Kenyan football coach Peter Muriithi has been sentenced to life in prison for the egregious crime of defiling young players under his care. The Office of The Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) today presented comp…

Nov 8, 2024
Obado Claims Sharon Otieno's Murderers Remain at Large, Denies Involvement
Kenya

Obado Claims Sharon Otieno's Murderers Remain at Large, Denies Involvement

Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado has denied any involvement in the brutal murder of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno and her unborn child. Obado, along with his personal assistant Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obie…

Nov 8, 2024
Musalia Mudavadi to Champion Raila Odinga's Pan-African Vision at Addis Ababa Event
Kenya

Musalia Mudavadi to Champion Raila Odinga's Pan-African Vision at Addis Ababa Event

Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi is set to lead a high-profile delegation to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the unveiling of Former Prime Minister Rai…

Nov 8, 2024
Kenyan Man Aims to Break Guinness World Record for Most Hugs in 24 Hours
Entertainment

Kenyan Man Aims to Break Guinness World Record for Most Hugs in 24 Hours

On Thursday, November 7, 2024, police in Juja, Kiambu County, conducted a successful raid that resulted in a major breakthrough in the ongoing fight against counterfeit alcohol. Authorities confiscated 480 litres of i…

Nov 7, 2024
Authorities Bust Illicit Alcohol Ring, Confiscate Hundreds of Liters in Juja Raid
Kenya

Authorities Bust Illicit Alcohol Ring, Confiscate Hundreds of Liters in Juja Raid

On Thursday, November 7, 2024, police in Juja, Kiambu County, conducted a successful raid that resulted in a major breakthrough in the ongoing fight against counterfeit alcohol. Authorities confiscated 480 liters of i…

Nov 7, 2024
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