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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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Ruto and Impeached Gachagua Hold Separate Church Services
Kenya

Ruto and Impeached Gachagua Hold Separate Church Services

Kenya's President William Ruto and recently impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua attended separate church services on Sunday. President Ruto participated in mass at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Moiben…

Oct 27, 2024
Kenya's Retail Giants Embrace 24-Hour Shopping Culture
Business

Kenya's Retail Giants Embrace 24-Hour Shopping Culture

The changing lifestyles of consumers are pushing the leading supermarket chains in Nairobi and other major cities to offer 24-hour operations. This shift, primarily driven by increasing urbanization, demanding work sc…

Oct 26, 2024
Ruto's Govt Celebrates as Diaspora Remittances Hits Historic Sh610B Mark
Diaspora

Ruto's Govt Celebrates as Diaspora Remittances Hits Historic Sh610B Mark

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has reported remarkable growth in diaspora remittances, with September 2024 figures reaching USD418.5 million (Sh54 billion). This represents a 22.9% increase from the previous year's U…

Oct 26, 2024
Kenya, Austria Forge Stronger Ties at National Day Celebrations in Nairobi
Kenya

Kenya, Austria Forge Stronger Ties at National Day Celebrations in Nairobi

Kenya and Austria have reached new heights in their diplomatic relations as announced during the recent Austria National Day celebrations in Nairobi. Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu, serving as the…

Oct 26, 2024
Has Kenya's Most Dangerous Carjacking Ring Been Found?
Kenya

Has Kenya's Most Dangerous Carjacking Ring Been Found?

What began as a car accident near Kahawa Wendani on December 4, 2023, evolved into an intricate criminal investigation that would span more than a year and expose the operations of a sophisticated crime syndicate. The…

Oct 26, 2024
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Wave of Brutal Murders Grips Kenya as Police Struggle to Contain Violence
Kenya

Wave of Brutal Murders Grips Kenya as Police Struggle to Contain Violence

The recent discovery of four brutally murdered individuals, Waris Daud, her daughter Nuseiba Dahir, her niece Amina Abdirashad, and Willis Onyango Ayieko has brought renewed attention to the escalating violence plagui…

Oct 26, 2024
Junet Mohamed Firmly Denies Interior CS Speculation, Dismisses ODM Nomination Claims
Kenya

Junet Mohamed Firmly Denies Interior CS Speculation, Dismisses ODM Nomination Claims

National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed has issued a decisive statement refuting speculation about his potential appointment as Interior Cabinet Secretary. The rumors had suggested that the Orange Democratic M…

Oct 26, 2024
Police Probe Cult-like Activities at Kericho Church
Kenya

Police Probe Cult-like Activities at Kericho Church

Authorities in Kericho County's Ainamoi constituency are conducting an investigation into alleged cult-like practices at a church near Brooke Trading Centre. The probe was initiated following a disturbing incident inv…

Oct 25, 2024
Mawanga Serial Killer Pleads Guilty, Turns State Witness
Kenya

Mawanga Serial Killer Pleads Guilty, Turns State Witness

The main suspect in the horrific killings of four women in Mawanga, Nakuru County two years ago has begged for mercy. The 27-year-old defendant on Friday stood before Justice Patricia Gichohi to acknowledge his role i…

Oct 25, 2024
Ann Githinji: Uniting Kenyan Hearts in Northern Ireland
Diaspora

Ann Githinji: Uniting Kenyan Hearts in Northern Ireland

In February 2019, Ann Githinji embarked on a transformative journey from Kenya to the United Kingdom driven by the aspirational pursuit of enhanced opportunities for her seven-year-old daughter. Her primary motivation…

Oct 25, 2024
High-End Homes Transform Kisumu's Skyline
Real Estate

High-End Homes Transform Kisumu's Skyline

The city of Kisumu has struggled to accommodate its growing population which has far exceeded the capacity of the infrastructure initially built by colonial authorities for a much smaller population. Situated advantag…

Oct 25, 2024
Kenyans Crash Senate Servers with 200,000 Emails Protesting Presidential Term Extension
Kenya

Kenyans Crash Senate Servers with 200,000 Emails Protesting Presidential Term Extension

The Kenyan Senate's email infrastructure experienced a critical failure on Friday following an unprecedented surge of public submissions regarding a controversial constitutional amendment proposal. The legislative bod…

Oct 25, 2024
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Special bench to decide fate of JKIA-Adani
Kenya

Special bench to decide fate of JKIA-Adani

The proposed 30-year lease of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to the Adani Group has been referred to Chief Justice Martha Koome following legal challenges from prominent civil society organizations. Th…

Oct 25, 2024
Kenyan Treasury Sets Two-vehicle Limit for Governors, CSs
Kenya

Kenyan Treasury Sets Two-vehicle Limit for Governors, CSs

The National Treasury of Kenya has unveiled comprehensive measures to address the longstanding issue of government vehicle mismanagement. Under the new policy spearheaded by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, high…

Oct 25, 2024
ODM Proposes Junet Mohamed for Interior Cabinet Secretary Position
Kenya

ODM Proposes Junet Mohamed for Interior Cabinet Secretary Position

Nyaribari Masaba MP Daniel Manduku has announced that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party is proposing National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed as a potential replacement for Kithure Kindiki as Interior…

Oct 25, 2024
Empower Yourself First, Kenyan Professional in Bahrain Advises Diaspora
Diaspora

Empower Yourself First, Kenyan Professional in Bahrain Advises Diaspora

Kenyan professionals are increasingly in demand in Bahrain, as they have an advantage over other foreign workers due to their excellent proficiency in both written and spoken English. Bahrain's appeal as a destination…

Oct 24, 2024
Baringo County Bans Traditional Kwara Kwara Dance Over Moral Concerns
Kenya

Baringo County Bans Traditional Kwara Kwara Dance Over Moral Concerns

The local government in Tiaty Constituency, Baringo County has implemented a ban on the traditional Kwara Kwara dance, citing its connection to rising cases of social instability and moral concerns. This popular night…

Oct 24, 2024
Kenyan Death Row Inmate in Saudi Arabia Granted Year-Long Reprieve
Diaspora

Kenyan Death Row Inmate in Saudi Arabia Granted Year-Long Reprieve

The execution of Kenyan migrant worker Stephen Munyakho (also known as Abdulkareem) in Saudi Arabia has been postponed for another year, marking the third extension of his death sentence. This latest development comes…

Oct 24, 2024
Joint Kenya-Uganda polio campaign reaches 6.5M children
Kenya

Joint Kenya-Uganda polio campaign reaches 6.5M children

Kenya and Uganda successfully conducted a synchronized polio vaccination campaign from October 3-6, 2024, reaching over 6.5 million children. The coordinated effort, which commenced simultaneously in Kenya's Bungoma D…

Oct 24, 2024
Trio Charged for Brutal Pepper Assault on Eldoret Woman's Private Parts
Kenya

Trio Charged for Brutal Pepper Assault on Eldoret Woman's Private Parts

Three women have been charged in Eldoret following a shocking assault on a 24-year-old woman whom they accused of engaging in affairs with their husbands. The suspects, Monicah Jeptum, Joyce Jerobon, and Caroline Jero…

Oct 24, 2024
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