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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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Unlikely Allies? Babu Owino and Ndindi Nyoro Join Gachagua's Defense Squad
Kenya

Unlikely Allies? Babu Owino and Ndindi Nyoro Join Gachagua's Defense Squad

The recent impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has encountered significant resistance, with 58 Members of the National Assembly abstaining from signing the document presented to the House. Whi…

Oct 2, 2024
The Dark Side of Kenyans' Obsession with Matumbo
Lifestyle

The Dark Side of Kenyans' Obsession with Matumbo

The consumption of matumbo, or tripe, has experienced a significant surge in Kenya, driven largely by economic factors that have altered household spending patterns. This trend is reflected in recent Economic Survey d…

Oct 2, 2024
NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo Dies of Brain Cancer at Age 58
Sports

NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo Dies of Brain Cancer at Age 58

Dikembe Mutombo, the iconic Hall of Fame centre renowned for his distinctive finger-wagging gesture after blocking shots, has died at 58 due to brain cancer. The NBA announced his passing on Monday, noting that Mutomb…

Oct 1, 2024
USCIS Revises Rules to Protect EB-5 Visa Applicants
Immigration

USCIS Revises Rules to Protect EB-5 Visa Applicants

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented policy changes to enhance protection for legitimate investors participating in the EB-5 visa program. This initiative aims to safeguard in…

Oct 1, 2024
Kenyan Holidaymakers Hit by Zanzibar's Sh5700 Insurance Levy
Entertainment

Kenyan Holidaymakers Hit by Zanzibar's Sh5700 Insurance Levy

Tourists from Kenya heading to Zanzibar will face a new financial hurdle as of October 1, with the implementation of a mandatory travel insurance fee. The controversial charge of $44 (approximately Ksh5,700) comes int…

Oct 1, 2024
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UK-Kenya Trade Mission 2024 Highlights Diaspora's Key Role in Economic Growth
Diaspora

UK-Kenya Trade Mission 2024 Highlights Diaspora's Key Role in Economic Growth

The ongoing UK-Kenya Trade Mission 2024 in Nairobi has cast a spotlight on the instrumental role of the Kenyan diaspora in cultivating business relationships between Kenya and the global marketplace. During the missio…

Oct 1, 2024
Lawmakers Demand Protection as Gachagua's Ouster Bid Commences
Kenya

Lawmakers Demand Protection as Gachagua's Ouster Bid Commences

Members of Kenya's National Assembly have urged Speaker Moses Wetangula to direct Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to bolster security measures for lawmakers who endorsed a motion to remove Deputy President R…

Oct 1, 2024
Shilling Maintains Position Against Weakening Dollar
Business

Shilling Maintains Position Against Weakening Dollar

The Kenyan shilling demonstrated remarkable stability in September, maintaining a consistent exchange rate of Sh129.19 against the US dollar. This steadiness defied expectations of appreciation following the US Federa…

Oct 1, 2024
Diaspora Bond on Horizon as Kenya Launches Strategic Engagement Plan
Diaspora

Diaspora Bond on Horizon as Kenya Launches Strategic Engagement Plan

The State Department for Diaspora Affairs (SDDA) has unveiled its Strategic Plan for 2023-2027, marking a significant milestone in Kenya's approach to engaging its global diaspora community. The launch event, attended…

Oct 1, 2024
Senator Omtatah Seeks Court Order to Block 'Unlawful' SHIF Implementation
Kenya

Senator Omtatah Seeks Court Order to Block 'Unlawful' SHIF Implementation

The implementation of Kenya's new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) has encountered significant obstacles as evidenced by recent legal action and public outcry. Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, along with two co-petitio…

Oct 1, 2024
Activist Morara Kebaso Released on Bail Amid Cyber Harassment Charges
Kenya

Activist Morara Kebaso Released on Bail Amid Cyber Harassment Charges

Lawyer-turned-activist Morara Kebaso was on Tuesday released on a cash bail of sh50,000 shortly after being brought to the Milimani Law Courts. Kebaso is required to appear before the High Court for a hearing on Frida…

Oct 1, 2024
Missing Mombasa Driver Found Unconscious in Migori
Kenya

Missing Mombasa Driver Found Unconscious in Migori

On Friday, September 25, a taxi driver named Victoria Mumbua Muloki, a mother of three, received a ride request through a taxi app in Mombasa. The disappearance and subsequent recovery of Victoria Mumbua Muloki, a tax…

Oct 1, 2024
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Air and Ground Forces Mobilized Ahead of Gachagua's Impeachment
Kenya

Air and Ground Forces Mobilized Ahead of Gachagua's Impeachment

The Kenyan capital, Nairobi, is experiencing heightened security measures as Parliament Road remains closed and police maintain a strong presence around Parliament Buildings. This increased vigilance comes in anticipa…

Oct 1, 2024
UK Kenyan Community Embraces New Leadership
Diaspora

UK Kenyan Community Embraces New Leadership

The Kenyan diaspora in the United Kingdom convened at Pendley Manor Hotel in Tring on September 29, 2023, to welcome Catherine Wahome, the newly appointed High Commissioner of Kenya to the UK. The event, set against t…

Sep 30, 2024
How Kenya's Updated Building Standards Will Tame Shoddy Construction
Real Estate

How Kenya's Updated Building Standards Will Tame Shoddy Construction

The implementation of the new National Building Code represents a crucial shift in construction standards, aimed at enhancing safety, functionality, and overall quality in the built environment. This updated code supe…

Sep 30, 2024
Activist Morara Kebaso Arrested in Controversial Raid
Kenya

Activist Morara Kebaso Arrested in Controversial Raid

Lawyer-turned-activist Morara Kebaso was arrested by police officers on Monday after a raid at his main office in Kahawa Sukari, Nairobi. Known for his ardent advocacy of government accountability and civil rights, Ke…

Sep 30, 2024
Body of Kenyan Engineer Repatriated from USA ahead of Kericho Burial
Diaspora

Body of Kenyan Engineer Repatriated from USA ahead of Kericho Burial

A Kenyan family is grieving the loss of their relative Emmanuel Sang who passed away in the United States on September 6, 2024. In Jefferson, Iowa, USA, 43-year-old civil engineer Emmanuel Sang succumbed to natural ca…

Sep 30, 2024
Cult or Crime? Narok Grapples with Wave of Gruesome Murders
Kenya

Cult or Crime? Narok Grapples with Wave of Gruesome Murders

Recent events in Narok town have instilled fear among its residents due to a series of unusual and brutal killings. Over the past month, ten individuals have fallen victim to a gang employing crude weapons, with each…

Sep 30, 2024
Dorcas Gachagua to MPs: 'Only Divine Intervention Can Unseat my Husband'
Kenya

Dorcas Gachagua to MPs: 'Only Divine Intervention Can Unseat my Husband'

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's spouse Pastor Dorcas Gachagua has spoken out against the impending impeachment motion targeting her husband. Addressing a congregation at Maximum Miracle Centre in Nairobi on Sunday…

Sep 30, 2024
Diani to Samburu: The Mysterious Journey of Missing Driver Victoria Mumbua
Kenya

Diani to Samburu: The Mysterious Journey of Missing Driver Victoria Mumbua

The police on Sunday evening apprehended a suspect believed to be involved in a group of car thieves who deceived and robbed female taxi driver Victoria Mumbua who has been missing for five days. This arrest marks a c…

Sep 30, 2024
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