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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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Malindi Airport Set for Sh5.5bn Revamp in Kenya-Italy Tourism Initiative
Business

Malindi Airport Set for Sh5.5bn Revamp in Kenya-Italy Tourism Initiative

The Italian ambassador Roberto Natali recently met with Kenya's Transport and Roads Minister Davis Chirchir and Deputy Minister Mohamed Daghar in Nairobi. The high-level dialogue focused on the development of Malindi…

Oct 10, 2024
Kenya Allocates Sh100 Million for Lebanon Evacuation
Diaspora

Kenya Allocates Sh100 Million for Lebanon Evacuation

The Kenyan government has allocated Sh100 million (approximately $775,000) for the potential evacuation of its citizens from Lebanon. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi announces that the timing of evacuations w…

Oct 10, 2024
Meet the 22-Year-Old Kenyan Breaking Barriers in African Cybersecurity
Kenya

Meet the 22-Year-Old Kenyan Breaking Barriers in African Cybersecurity

Stacy Alwanga's path to cybersecurity was unexpected, diverging from her family's medical background and her initial interests in engineering and medicine. Now 22 and working as a cybersecurity engineer at CyberGuard…

Oct 10, 2024
Kenyan Landlords Face Sh100bn Bill in Ambitious Tax Plan
Real Estate

Kenyan Landlords Face Sh100bn Bill in Ambitious Tax Plan

The Kenyan government is poised to implement a comprehensive overhaul of its tax system aiming to collect an additional Sh83 billion in revenue. This initiative, led by the Ministry of National Treasury and Economic P…

Oct 10, 2024
Senator Raphael Demands Answers from KWS After Lions Spotted in Kwale Estate
Kenya

Senator Raphael Demands Answers from KWS After Lions Spotted in Kwale Estate

Nominated Senator Raphael Chimera has called on the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to take immediate action after lions broke out of their park on Wednesday and started wandering freely within the Mackonon estate in Kwa…

Oct 10, 2024
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Bura's Ultimatum: Turn In Your Guns Now, or We'll Take Them by Force
Kenya

Bura's Ultimatum: Turn In Your Guns Now, or We'll Take Them by Force

The authorities in Bura Constituency have launched a significant initiative to address the escalating violence in the region. A 48-hour amnesty period has been announced during which residents are encouraged to volunt…

Oct 10, 2024
Everything You Should Know About Mazingira Day 2024
Kenya

Everything You Should Know About Mazingira Day 2024

On October 10, 2024, Kenyans united to observe Mazingira Day, a public holiday dedicated to environmental conservation and the preservation of natural resources. This observance, previously known as Moi Day and later…

Oct 10, 2024
DCI Rescue Stolen Nakuru Infant in Kitale Operation
Kenya

DCI Rescue Stolen Nakuru Infant in Kitale Operation

Detectives in Kitale town have successfully rescued a 10-month-old infant who had been abducted from Kuresoi, Nakuru County. The swift action led to the apprehension of two suspects believed to be involved in a child…

Oct 10, 2024
Gachagua Seeks CJ Koome's Intervention in Impeachment Battle
Kenya

Gachagua Seeks CJ Koome's Intervention in Impeachment Battle

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is currently embroiled in a controversial legal battle to halt his impeachment process. Represented by Senior Counsel Paul Muite, Gachagua appeared before High Court Judge Lawrence Mu…

Oct 10, 2024
Wababas Dominate as Kenyan University Students Lament Dating Frustrations
Entertainment

Wababas Dominate as Kenyan University Students Lament Dating Frustrations

The phenomenon of "sugar daddy" relationships in Kenya has become increasingly prevalent and visible in recent years. This trend, reflected in popular culture through songs like Diana Bahati's "Mubaba," highlights a s…

Oct 9, 2024
Man Rescued from Dubai Ends Up Homeless in Kenya
Diaspora

Man Rescued from Dubai Ends Up Homeless in Kenya

A Kenyan man who was rescued from the streets of Dubai and given a return ticket to his home country has found himself in the same difficult situation five months later. Recent footage shared by VooTV depicts the youn…

Oct 9, 2024
High-Tech Tracking as Nakuru's Wildlife Census Goes Digital
Kenya

High-Tech Tracking as Nakuru's Wildlife Census Goes Digital

The complex process of wildlife census at Nakuru National Park began on September 11, with Stephen Ndambuki, a senior research scientist from the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI), meticulously reviewing…

Oct 9, 2024
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Kenyans Eligible for 4,000 US Green Cards: Application Process Explained
Immigration

Kenyans Eligible for 4,000 US Green Cards: Application Process Explained

The United States' 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) lottery program has commenced, offering Kenyan citizens a pathway to American permanent residency. The application period, which began on October 2, 2024, represents a cruci…

Oct 9, 2024
I Know My Truth: Keranta Breaks Silence on Cheating Claims and Dating Rich Mzungu
Entertainment

I Know My Truth: Keranta Breaks Silence on Cheating Claims and Dating Rich Mzungu

Content creator and influencer Keranta has addressed the swirling rumours surrounding her breakup with comedian Flaqo and shed light on her experiences in the digital content industry. The couple's relationship, once…

Oct 9, 2024
Why Kenya Could Stop Exporting Coffee to the EU by December 2024
Business

Why Kenya Could Stop Exporting Coffee to the EU by December 2024

Kenya is racing against time to comply with the European Union's new regulations aimed at curbing deforestation and forest degradation linked to imported products, including coffee. The Kenyan government has announced…

Oct 9, 2024
How KEBS Fraudsters Hired Police Station and Duped Officers in Bold Extortion Scam
Kenya

How KEBS Fraudsters Hired Police Station and Duped Officers in Bold Extortion Scam

On Tuesday, detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) apprehended two individuals in Mombasa for allegedly extorting money from local shop owners. The suspects, Tabitha Kwena and Wycliffe Nyaman…

Oct 9, 2024
Babu Owino Defends Absence from Gachagua Impeachment Vote
Kenya

Babu Owino Defends Absence from Gachagua Impeachment Vote

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has addressed his absence during the crucial vote to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. In a Facebook post, Owino explains that he was attending to urgent matters affecting his cons…

Oct 9, 2024
JKIA Shuts Down International Arrivals Terminal for Renovations
Kenya

JKIA Shuts Down International Arrivals Terminal for Renovations

The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has announced the temporary closure of Terminal 1E at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) beginning Thursday, October 10, at 7 AM. This closure is intended to facilitate essen…

Oct 9, 2024
Speaker Kingi Warns Senators Against Discussing Gachagua Impeachment Outside Chamber
Kenya

Speaker Kingi Warns Senators Against Discussing Gachagua Impeachment Outside Chamber

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has issued a stern warning to Senators regarding the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. In a statement on Wednesday, Kingi emphasizes the importance…

Oct 9, 2024
Kenyan-born Doctor Makes History as First Black President of Minnesota Medical Association
Diaspora

Kenyan-born Doctor Makes History as First Black President of Minnesota Medical Association

Dr Edwin Bogonko, a physician of Kenyan origin, has made a significant breakthrough by becoming the 158th president of the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA). This historic appointment marks the first time in the org…

Oct 8, 2024
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