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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.

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Kenyan Activist Challenges Presence of Naked Boy Statue at Supreme Court
Kenya

Kenyan Activist Challenges Presence of Naked Boy Statue at Supreme Court

The High Court of Kenya has received a petition from Kiambu County community leader John Mweha seeking the removal of the controversial 'Naked Boy' statue situated near the Supreme Court. Mweha, invoking Article 37 of…

Sep 30, 2024
Skyward Express Suspends Kakamega Flights Amid Runway Concerns
Kenya

Skyward Express Suspends Kakamega Flights Amid Runway Concerns

Kenyan low-budget airline Skyward Express has announced the suspension of its flight operations to and from Kakamega due to the deteriorating condition of the local airstrip's runway. This decision, effective Septembe…

Sep 30, 2024
Gang-rape: Arrest of Governor Nassir Aide Rocks Mombasa County
Kenya

Gang-rape: Arrest of Governor Nassir Aide Rocks Mombasa County

The recent arrest of Mombasa County Executive Committee Member for Lands Mohamed Hussein has sent ripples through the county government. Hussein, known colloquially as Amadoh, has long been a close associate of Govern…

Sep 30, 2024
Sudanese Husband Leaves Kenyan Family Homeless on Saudi Streets
Diaspora

Sudanese Husband Leaves Kenyan Family Homeless on Saudi Streets

A video has deeply saddened online viewers by showing a Kenyan woman named Eunice Maasai living on the streets of Saudi Arabia with her two young children. The footage, shared by VOO TV Family, depicts Eunice gatherin…

Sep 29, 2024
Explainer: The Reality of Noncitizen Voting in US Elections
Immigration

Explainer: The Reality of Noncitizen Voting in US Elections

The issue of noncitizen voting in the United States has been a subject of intense debate and scrutiny. Federal and state laws strictly prohibit noncitizens from participating in federal or state elections, with severe…

Sep 29, 2024
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Kitengela Three Reveals: 32 Days Naked, Shackled, and Tortured in Secret Detention
Kenya

Kitengela Three Reveals: 32 Days Naked, Shackled, and Tortured in Secret Detention

The Kitengela Three were held in a dark room with only a dim lightbulb, allowing their every move to be recorded by CCTV. The abduction of brothers Aslam and Jamil Longton along with activist Bob Njagi occurred amidst…

Sep 29, 2024
CS Joho Launches Probe into Migori Livestock Poisoning as Mining Contamination Suspected
Kenya

CS Joho Launches Probe into Migori Livestock Poisoning as Mining Contamination Suspected

Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has initiated an investigation into a recent livestock poisoning incident in Migori County while responding to public outcry following the death of several cows. The animals are be…

Sep 29, 2024
Four Kenyan MPs Blocked from Attending Diaspora Event in Minneapolis
Diaspora

Four Kenyan MPs Blocked from Attending Diaspora Event in Minneapolis

The 2024 Diaspora Trade and Investment Summit in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has encountered significant challenges as several key speakers are reportedly prevented from attending by the Kenyan government. The event, orga…

Sep 29, 2024
Kenyans in Lebanon Seek Urgent Evacuation as Conflict Intensifies
Diaspora

Kenyans in Lebanon Seek Urgent Evacuation as Conflict Intensifies

The ongoing conflict in Lebanon has plunged many migrant workers, particularly those in the domestic and hospitality sectors, into a state of profound uncertainty. Sharon Akinyi, a 31-year-old Kenyan caregiver who mov…

Sep 29, 2024
How Diaspora Kenyans Are Driving National Progress
Diaspora

How Diaspora Kenyans Are Driving National Progress

The Daring Returnees Forum 2024, convened at Nairobi's Panafric Hotel on September 27th, brought together a diverse assembly of Kenyan diaspora returnees, government officials, and business leaders. This event sought…

Sep 28, 2024
UK Implements Stringent Visa Measures for Hiring Foreign Labour
Immigration

UK Implements Stringent Visa Measures for Hiring Foreign Labour

The UK government has implemented new policies to decrease the overall number of immigrants entering the country. This initiative, spearheaded by the Home Office, aims to cultivate domestic talent and address ongoing…

Sep 28, 2024
MPs to Vote on Bill Separating M-Pesa from Safaricom's Core Business
Business

MPs to Vote on Bill Separating M-Pesa from Safaricom's Core Business

The Kenya Information and Communications (Amendment) Bill, 2022 has entered its second reading in Parliament, reigniting efforts to separate mobile money services from telecommunications operations. This legislative p…

Sep 28, 2024
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UDA Secures Lion's Share in Kenya's 2024/2025 Political Party Funding
Kenya

UDA Secures Lion's Share in Kenya's 2024/2025 Political Party Funding

President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA), is set to receive a substantial Sh558.5 million from the 2024/2025 political party funding allocation. The ruling party emerges as the primary beneficiary, se…

Sep 28, 2024
Former Belgian Senator Appointed to Lead Mombasa General Hospital Board
Kenya

Former Belgian Senator Appointed to Lead Mombasa General Hospital Board

Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Sherrif Nassir has appointed former Belgian Senator Marleen Temmerman as the Chairperson of the Board for Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital (CGTRH). The announcement, made via…

Sep 28, 2024
Proposal to Separate Immigration from Kenya's Interior Ministry Gathers Pace
Immigration

Proposal to Separate Immigration from Kenya's Interior Ministry Gathers Pace

The government is considering making the Immigration and Citizen Services an independent department separate from the Ministry of Interior. This proposal, revealed by Principal Secretary Julius Bitok, aims to rejuvena…

Sep 28, 2024
Kenya Climbs to 96th Position in Global Innovation Rankings, Leading East Africa
Kenya

Kenya Climbs to 96th Position in Global Innovation Rankings, Leading East Africa

Kenya has demonstrated remarkable progress in the global innovation landscape as evidenced by its recent advancement in the 2024 Global Innovation Rankings published by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WI…

Sep 27, 2024
Kenyan Mother, 51, Claims UK Asylum After LGBTQ-Related Threats
Diaspora

Kenyan Mother, 51, Claims UK Asylum After LGBTQ-Related Threats

Virginia Wairimu, a 51-year-old LGBTQ+ asylum seeker from Kenya, has found solace in Birmingham's supportive community as she contends with the UK's immigration system. Fleeing her homeland due to threats linked to he…

Sep 27, 2024
Kenya and Austria Sign Agreement on Migration and Labour Mobility
Immigration

Kenya and Austria Sign Agreement on Migration and Labour Mobility

Kenya and Austria have taken a significant step to improve their bilateral partnership by signing an agreement on the movement of people and migration. The agreement, executed by Kenya's Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secret…

Sep 27, 2024
Ruto's Globetrotting Continues: Congo Next After New York Visit
Kenya

Ruto's Globetrotting Continues: Congo Next After New York Visit

President William Ruto is preparing for his fifth international trip this September, heading to Congo-Brazzaville for a high-level meeting organized by the African Development Bank. This gathering will bring together…

Sep 27, 2024
Starlink Launches 'Mini' Option in Kenya, Slashing Hardware Costs
Business

Starlink Launches 'Mini' Option in Kenya, Slashing Hardware Costs

American satellite internet company Starlink has expanded its offerings in Kenya with the introduction of a more affordable and portable option called 'Starlink Mini'. This new package launched globally on June 21, is…

Sep 27, 2024
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