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Martin Olage

News Writer

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.

9,316 articles

Why Court Lifted Orders Blocking Kindiki's Swearing-In
Kenya

Why Court Lifted Orders Blocking Kindiki's Swearing-In

The High Court of Kenya has definitively resolved the legal impediments surrounding Kithure Kindiki's ascension to the role of Deputy President. A three-judge bench, presided over by Justice Eric Ogola and including J…

Oct 31, 2024
Kenyan Maid's Distress Call from Saudi Bathroom Sparks Rescue Efforts
Diaspora

Kenyan Maid's Distress Call from Saudi Bathroom Sparks Rescue Efforts

Urgent concerns have emerged following a distressing social media post on social media platform X regarding a Kenyan domestic worker allegedly confined in Saudi Arabia. The United States of Africa (USA) account recent…

Oct 31, 2024
US Government to Support Revival of Cotton Farming in Kenya
Kenya

US Government to Support Revival of Cotton Farming in Kenya

The United States government has unveiled a strategic initiative to collaborate with Kenyan counties in revitalizing cotton farming, aiming to maximize Kenya's benefits under the African Growth and Opportunities Act (…

Oct 31, 2024
KNBS Report: Mixed Price Changes Hit Kenyan Consumers
Business

KNBS Report: Mixed Price Changes Hit Kenyan Consumers

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) on Thursday listed electricity as one category of essential commodities whose prices increased in October 2024. In the energy sector, electricity costs witnessed modest u…

Oct 31, 2024
Police Arrest Female Suspect as Boyfriend Escapes in Ayieko Murder Probe
Kenya

Police Arrest Female Suspect as Boyfriend Escapes in Ayieko Murder Probe

Investigators have made progress in solving the abduction and murder of Wells Fargo Human Resources Manager Willis Ayieko. Ayieko disappeared after attending a funeral in Gem on Friday when he failed to return to his…

Oct 31, 2024
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President Ruto Leads Kenya's Trade Agenda at COMESA Summit in Burundi
Kenya

President Ruto Leads Kenya's Trade Agenda at COMESA Summit in Burundi

President William Ruto on Thursday embarked on a diplomatic mission to Burundi, joining fellow leaders at the 23rd COMESA Heads of State and Government Summit in Bujumbura. The one-day visit, as announced by State Hou…

Oct 31, 2024
Search Intensifies as Spain Flood Victims Remain Unaccounted For
World

Search Intensifies as Spain Flood Victims Remain Unaccounted For

Spain is experiencing what officials are characterizing as its most severe flooding disaster in decades, with devastating consequences across the eastern province of Valencia and surrounding regions. The catastrophe h…

Oct 31, 2024
How Pokot Women Built Sh10m Empire in Kenya's Bandit Territory
Kenya

How Pokot Women Built Sh10m Empire in Kenya's Bandit Territory

An inspiring transformation is taking place in the remote Orwa village of Sekerr Ward, situated within West Pokot County's historically volatile region. The traditional sounds of mining and charcoal production have gi…

Oct 30, 2024
Nakuru, Makueni, and Kitui Lead Kenya in Extensive Road Networks
Kenya

Nakuru, Makueni, and Kitui Lead Kenya in Extensive Road Networks

The Kenyan counties of Nakuru, Makueni, and Kitui boast the longest road networks in the country, according to a recent inventory released by the Kenya Roads Board (KRB). Nakuru leads with 14,505 kilometres of roads…

Oct 30, 2024
Kenyan Officials Meet Diaspora Community at Saudi Arabia Labour Expo
Diaspora

Kenyan Officials Meet Diaspora Community at Saudi Arabia Labour Expo

Kenyan officials recently conducted a crucial diaspora engagement session during the Human Resources and Labour Services Expo 2024 in Saudi Arabia. The delegation, spearheaded by Ambassador Isaiya Kabira and Kenya's A…

Oct 30, 2024
Telposta Pension Evicts Former Telkom Kenya Employees After Decades-Long Property Dispute
Real Estate

Telposta Pension Evicts Former Telkom Kenya Employees After Decades-Long Property Dispute

The Telposta Pension Scheme has initiated the eviction of approximately 100 former Telkom Kenya employees from its properties along Jogoo Road in Nairobi, concluding a two-decade-long dispute over a Sh700 million prop…

Oct 30, 2024
Ruto Defends Religious Freedom Amid Regulatory Reform, Proposes Diwali Holiday
Kenya

Ruto Defends Religious Freedom Amid Regulatory Reform, Proposes Diwali Holiday

During Diwali celebrations at State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday, President William Ruto firmly reasserted his administration's commitment to protecting religious freedom in Kenya. The President emphasizes that the go…

Oct 30, 2024
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US Police Under Scrutiny Following Minneapolis Shooting of Kenyan Immigrant
Diaspora

US Police Under Scrutiny Following Minneapolis Shooting of Kenyan Immigrant

The shooting of Davis Moturi, a Kenyan resident of Minneapolis, has sparked intense criticism of American law enforcement, reigniting debates about policing practices and their impact on communities of colour. The inc…

Oct 30, 2024
16M Debt Case Takes Violent Turn as Police, Supporters Clash in Kisumu
Kenya

16M Debt Case Takes Violent Turn as Police, Supporters Clash in Kisumu

Tensions escalated in Kisumu on Tuesday evening when law enforcement attempted to apprehend George Okong'o, the County Executive Committee Member for Finance, immediately following his release on bond by High Court Ju…

Oct 30, 2024
Global Construction Giants Converge in Nairobi for Big 5 Exhibition
Real Estate

Global Construction Giants Converge in Nairobi for Big 5 Exhibition

The prestigious Big 5 Construct Kenya exhibition will return to Nairobi's Sarit Expo Centre from November 6 to 8, 2024, showcasing the latest developments in Kenya's burgeoning construction industry. The event is expe…

Oct 30, 2024
CS Mutua Launches Skills Enhancement Drive after Qatar Jobs Setback
Kenya

CS Mutua Launches Skills Enhancement Drive after Qatar Jobs Setback

Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has introduced a comprehensive strategy to address Kenya's youth unemployment crisis. This was during his address at the East African Employability Summit at the Kenyatta Internat…

Oct 30, 2024
Omar: Kindiki to Take Over Once Courts Clear Way
Kenya

Omar: Kindiki to Take Over Once Courts Clear Way

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is preparing for a leadership transition following the unprecedented impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. According to UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar, the party is…

Oct 30, 2024
KDF Gets New Fleet of Chinese Z9 Helicopters
Kenya

KDF Gets New Fleet of Chinese Z9 Helicopters

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has acquired newly refurbished Z9 helicopters from the China Aviation Technology Import and Export Corporation (CATIC). During the commissioning ceremony on Wednesday, October 30, Kenya…

Oct 30, 2024
Kenyan Court Blocks Government's Attempt to Force Refugees to Surrender Passports
Immigration

Kenyan Court Blocks Government's Attempt to Force Refugees to Surrender Passports

The High Court of Kenya has issued a ruling granting a conservatory order that prevents the government from compelling refugees and asylum seekers to surrender their passports from their countries of origin. This deci…

Oct 29, 2024
Kenya Commits to Ambitious School Feeding Program, Targeting 10 Million Students by 2030
Kenya

Kenya Commits to Ambitious School Feeding Program, Targeting 10 Million Students by 2030

President William Ruto has unveiled an ambitious expansion of Kenya's national school feeding program, pledging to reach 10 million school-going children with nutritious meals by 2030. During his address at the Global…

Oct 29, 2024
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