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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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I Live to Speak Another Day: Activist Morara Recounts Bomas Attack
Kenya

I Live to Speak Another Day: Activist Morara Recounts Bomas Attack

Lawyer and activist Kebaso Morara was on Friday assaulted by delegates at the Bomas of Kenya during a public participation exercise concerning the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Morara, known for hi…

Oct 4, 2024
Common Online Property Scams in Kenya's Real Estate Market
Real Estate

Common Online Property Scams in Kenya's Real Estate Market

The integrity of land titles in Kenya has come under scrutiny following a recent scandal involving the Government Printer. Reports initially suggested that 367 title deeds had been stolen, but the Ministry of Lands la…

Oct 4, 2024
Biden Tightens Asylum Restrictions as Election Season Heats Up
Immigration

Biden Tightens Asylum Restrictions as Election Season Heats Up

The Biden administration has implemented stricter asylum regulations at the US-Mexico border, signalling a more assertive stance on immigration as the November elections approach. These new rules, which took effect on…

Oct 3, 2024
11-Year-Old Kenyan Boys Dies in Stoughton, Massachusetts After Medical Emergency at Basketball Club
Diaspora

11-Year-Old Kenyan Boys Dies in Stoughton, Massachusetts After Medical Emergency at Basketball Club

On Tuesday evening, 11-year-old George Muturi Njunguna died after suffering a medical emergency at the Dana Barros Basketball Club in Stoughton, Massachusetts The club's president, Stephanie Creutz, has since issued a…

Oct 3, 2024
Gachagua Files Urgent Petition to Block Impeachment Debate
Kenya

Gachagua Files Urgent Petition to Block Impeachment Debate

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has filed an urgent petition with the High Court seeking to prevent Parliament from proceeding with debates on his impeachment motion. The 144-page document contends that the motion i…

Oct 3, 2024
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Wealthy Kenyans Main Culprits in River Pollution, Claims Duale
Kenya

Wealthy Kenyans Main Culprits in River Pollution, Claims Duale

The Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale claims that the people responsible for polluting the Nairobi Rivers are not from the informal settlements. Contrary to widespread belief, Duale…

Oct 3, 2024
Labour Ministry Blacklists 26 Unauthorized Recruitment Agencies in Kenya
Kenya

Labour Ministry Blacklists 26 Unauthorized Recruitment Agencies in Kenya

The Kenyan Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has issued a warning to job seekers regarding 26 unregistered recruitment agencies operating within the country. These agencies, lacking proper registration with the…

Oct 3, 2024
High Court Blocks Ruto's Controversial Education Funding Plan
Kenya

High Court Blocks Ruto's Controversial Education Funding Plan

The Kenya High Court has issued a temporary injunction against the implementation of President William Ruto's controversial higher education funding model. This ruling comes in response to a petition filed by the Keny…

Oct 3, 2024
Kenyans in Lebanon Slow to Register for Evacuation Despite Growing Crisis
Diaspora

Kenyans in Lebanon Slow to Register for Evacuation Despite Growing Crisis

The Kenyan government has renewed its call for nationals in Lebanon to register for evacuation as the conflict between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants intensifies. Despite the escalating situation, the Departme…

Oct 3, 2024
President Rejects Seven-Year Term Proposal in Constitutional Amendment Bill
Kenya

President Rejects Seven-Year Term Proposal in Constitutional Amendment Bill

President William Ruto has reaffirmed his dedication to preserving the integrity of Kenya's Constitution amid a contentious bill proposal. The President emphasizes the critical importance of upholding democratic princ…

Oct 3, 2024
Political Heavyweights Laud Millie Odhiambo at Book Launch Event
Kenya

Political Heavyweights Laud Millie Odhiambo at Book Launch Event

The launch of the book authored by Suba South MP Millie Odhiambo urges the current elected women MPs to reignite the spirit of the trailblazers from the past. Held at Nairobi's Argyle Grand Hotel, the event drew a div…

Oct 3, 2024
Body of Missing Mombasa Taxi Driver Found in City Mortuary
Kenya

Body of Missing Mombasa Taxi Driver Found in City Mortuary

The case of Victoria Mumbua Muloki, a Mombasa-based taxi driver who vanished on September 27, has taken a grim turn with the discovery of a body believed to be hers at the Nairobi City Mortuary. This comes after an in…

Oct 3, 2024
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Uncertain Times for African Students Caught in Lebanon Crisis
World

Uncertain Times for African Students Caught in Lebanon Crisis

The African students in Lebanon are unsure about what to do as tensions rise in the country. Approximately 90 African students on scholarship at the American University of Beirut (AUB) are grappling with the decision…

Oct 2, 2024
Kenyan Man Sues Truecaller Over Data Privacy Concerns
Kenya

Kenyan Man Sues Truecaller Over Data Privacy Concerns

A Kenyan man has filed a lawsuit against the popular caller identification app Truecaller, claiming it has violated data protection laws. The lawsuit, filed in a Kenyan court, alleges that Truecaller has violated the…

Oct 2, 2024
Kenya Unveils Visa-Free Transit and Digital Nomad Programs in Tourism Push
Kenya

Kenya Unveils Visa-Free Transit and Digital Nomad Programs in Tourism Push

Kenya is embarking on a bold initiative to transform its tourism sector by implementing a new policy that permits foreign travellers on connecting flights to explore the country without requiring a visa. This strategi…

Oct 2, 2024
Lupita Nyong'o Named Chanel's Global Ambassador
Entertainment

Lupita Nyong'o Named Chanel's Global Ambassador

Lupita Nyong'o, the acclaimed actress renowned for her performances in "12 Years a Slave" and "Black Panther," has been appointed as Chanel's newest global brand ambassador. This announcement follows her attendance at…

Oct 2, 2024
EU Gifts Kenya 5 State-of-the-Art Boats for Search and Rescue Operations on Indian Ocean
Kenya

EU Gifts Kenya 5 State-of-the-Art Boats for Search and Rescue Operations on Indian Ocean

Kenya has enhanced its maritime security and safety capabilities through the acquisition of advanced sea vessels from the European Union's Go Blue Project. This significant upgrade is poised to bolster the effectivene…

Oct 2, 2024
Government Considers M-Pesa Deductions as Hustler Fund Struggles with Loan Recovery
Business

Government Considers M-Pesa Deductions as Hustler Fund Struggles with Loan Recovery

The Hustler Fund, officially known as the Financial Inclusion Fund, is grappling with significant challenges in loan recovery. Acting CEO Elizabeth Nkukuu has informed Members of Parliament that the fund has reached a…

Oct 2, 2024
German Embassy Addresses Visa Suspension in Kenya
Immigration

German Embassy Addresses Visa Suspension in Kenya

The German Embassy in Nairobi has temporarily suspended visa processing and issuance due to a major power outage affecting its IT systems. The embassy released a statement on Wednesday explaining that the outage, comb…

Oct 2, 2024
Sh 1.7m Raised for Kenyan Family's Medical Crisis Abroad
Diaspora

Sh 1.7m Raised for Kenyan Family's Medical Crisis Abroad

The Kenyan community has demonstrated remarkable solidarity in supporting a family facing severe health challenges in Atlanta, Georgia. The Kiragu family's plight caught the attention of Kenyans worldwide, resulting i…

Oct 2, 2024
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