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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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Travellers to Kenya Must Declare Mobile Device IMEI Numbers Starting 2025
Immigration

Travellers to Kenya Must Declare Mobile Device IMEI Numbers Starting 2025

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a major policy change regarding mobile devices entering the country. Starting January 1, 2025, all travellers to Kenya must declare the International Mobile Equipment Id…

Nov 5, 2024
Kenyan-Born Huldah Momanyi Decries 'Vote-Buying' in Kenya as She Runs US Office
Diaspora

Kenyan-Born Huldah Momanyi Decries 'Vote-Buying' in Kenya as She Runs US Office

Kenyan-born American candidate Huldah Hiltsley is poised to make history as she vies for a seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives. Running under the Democratic Party banner in District 38A, Hiltsley aims to be…

Nov 5, 2024
DCI Director Mohamed Amin Advances Kenya's Security Interests at Interpol Summit
Kenya

DCI Director Mohamed Amin Advances Kenya's Security Interests at Interpol Summit

The 92nd Interpol General Assembly in Glasgow, Scotland has drawn significant attention with Kenya's prominent participation in the international law enforcement forum. The assembly, taking place from November 4-7, 20…

Nov 5, 2024
AG Office Opens 168 Positions in Massive Recruitment Drive
Kenya

AG Office Opens 168 Positions in Massive Recruitment Drive

The Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice has launched a major recruitment drive, announcing 168 positions across multiple departments. The vacancies comprise 78 State Counsel positions, alongside 3…

Nov 5, 2024
How American Research Team Helped Nairobi Families Cut Fuel Bills by Sh 15,000
Kenya

How American Research Team Helped Nairobi Families Cut Fuel Bills by Sh 15,000

A groundbreaking study spanning three and a half years, conducted jointly by the University of Pennsylvania and Chicago Booth, has demonstrated substantial benefits of transitioning from traditional charcoal stoves to…

Nov 5, 2024
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Kiplagat Killers Get 35-Year Jail Term in Eldoret Court
Kenya

Kiplagat Killers Get 35-Year Jail Term in Eldoret Court

The High Court in Eldoret has sentenced Peter Ushuru and David Ekai to 35 years imprisonment for the murder of Benjamin Kiplagat, a prominent 3,000m steeplechase athlete. Presiding Justice Reuben Nyakundi based the co…

Nov 5, 2024
Kenyan Al-Shabaab Operative Found Guilty in 9/11-Style Plot in Manhattan
Diaspora

Kenyan Al-Shabaab Operative Found Guilty in 9/11-Style Plot in Manhattan

A federal jury in Manhattan on Monday, November 4 delivered a decisive verdict convicting Cholo Abdi Abdullah, a 34-year-old Kenyan national, on all six counts related to terrorism conspiracy charges. The charges incl…

Nov 5, 2024
Kalonzo, Wamalwa Plan Exit from Azimio Coalition
Kenya

Kalonzo, Wamalwa Plan Exit from Azimio Coalition

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa have signaled their intentions to establish a new political coalition ahead of the 2027 elections. During a gathering in…

Nov 5, 2024
Uber and Safaricom Partner to Offer Free Data Access Across Kenya
Business

Uber and Safaricom Partner to Offer Free Data Access Across Kenya

Uber has partnered with Safaricom to provide free mobile data access for users of the Uber and Uber Eats applications. This collaboration ensures that drivers, delivery partners, riders, and merchants can utilize the…

Nov 4, 2024
Political Uncertainty Shakes Kenya's Property Market
Real Estate

Political Uncertainty Shakes Kenya's Property Market

The Kenyan real estate sector is experiencing the consequences of political instability, with developers and investors expressing worries about the risks associated with frequent election cycles. The current political…

Nov 4, 2024
The Unspoken Hardships Facing Kenyan Women Living with Albinism
Kenya

The Unspoken Hardships Facing Kenyan Women Living with Albinism

Women with albinism in Kenya face unprecedented challenges as climate change intensifies their already complicated relationship with the sun. Rising ultraviolet radiation levels have made protective measures increasin…

Nov 4, 2024
A Mother's Anguish: Nakuru Woman Searches Tirelessly for Missing Baby
Kenya

A Mother's Anguish: Nakuru Woman Searches Tirelessly for Missing Baby

Maureen Gesare, a resident of Kwa Rhonda in Nakuru West Constituency, has been enduring every parent's worst nightmare as she desperately searches for her nine-month-old daughter, Kerubo, who was abducted by an uniden…

Nov 4, 2024
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Did Kenya Violate International Law by Deporting UN-Protected Refugees?
Immigration

Did Kenya Violate International Law by Deporting UN-Protected Refugees?

Kenya's status as a refuge for those seeking asylum has come under scrutiny following the controversial deportation of four Turkish nationals who were under United Nations protection. The incident has sparked debate a…

Nov 4, 2024
Treasury Targets Kenyans in Diaspora with New Tax Rules
Diaspora

Treasury Targets Kenyans in Diaspora with New Tax Rules

Kenya's National Treasury and Economic Planning has unveiled a tax policy revision that will impact Kenyans working remotely from overseas locations. Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announces that these workers will now…

Nov 4, 2024
One Dies, Two Give Birth in Meru as KCSE Exams Begin
Kenya

One Dies, Two Give Birth in Meru as KCSE Exams Begin

The 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) theory examinations commenced on Monday, November 4, with Meru County reporting both challenging and inspiring developments. In the early hours, a male candidat…

Nov 4, 2024
Radio 44 Host Latest Victim in Kenya's Wave of Gender Violence
Kenya

Radio 44 Host Latest Victim in Kenya's Wave of Gender Violence

Police in Kahawa West, Kiambu County, are investigating another case of a woman being killed by her partner. The body of Lilian Achieng Aluko body was discovered in her boyfriend's residence on Friday, November 1, mar…

Nov 4, 2024
ODM Sets New Date for Nationwide Grassroots Elections
Kenya

ODM Sets New Date for Nationwide Grassroots Elections

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has announced its rescheduled grassroots elections, set to take place on November 27, 2024, across polling units in all 47 counties. This announcement comes from the National…

Nov 4, 2024
Lesbian Kenyan Woman Battles UK Deportation Despite Death Threats Back Home
Diaspora

Lesbian Kenyan Woman Battles UK Deportation Despite Death Threats Back Home

Virginia Wairimu, 51,left Kenya in 2019 and settled in the UK seeking safety after her life was threatened for being a lesbian in Kenya. Born into a conservative Christian household in Kenya, Wairimu's early life foll…

Nov 4, 2024
Wine Drinkers to Pay More as Kenya Introduces Alcohol Content-Based Tax
Business

Wine Drinkers to Pay More as Kenya Introduces Alcohol Content-Based Tax

Kenya's National Treasury has unveiled a new Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, proposing changes to alcohol taxation, particularly affecting the pricing structure of wine and beer. This legislation, previously integrat…

Nov 3, 2024
Kenyan Trio Dominates NYC Marathon as Chepkirui Claims Victory
Sports

Kenyan Trio Dominates NYC Marathon as Chepkirui Claims Victory

The 2024 New York City Marathon witnessed a commanding performance in the women's division, with Kenyan athletes securing a remarkable sweep of the podium positions. In a thrilling finish, Sheila Chepkirui emerged vic…

Nov 3, 2024
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