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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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Shela: Lamu's Playground for the Global Elite
Lifestyle

Shela: Lamu's Playground for the Global Elite

The Lamu Archipelago, situated off Kenya's northern coast, comprises over 35 distinct islands that captivate domestic and international travellers. Among these, Shela stands out as a tranquil village renowned for its…

Sep 27, 2024
Kenya Revives Broad Bean Cultivation to Enhance National Nutrition
Kenya

Kenya Revives Broad Bean Cultivation to Enhance National Nutrition

Kenya is reviving the previously abandoned cultivation of broad beans to improve food and nutritional well-being for communities and their livestock. This effort, announced by senior officials, represents a strategic…

Sep 27, 2024
Women Leaders Endorse Kirinyaga Governor Waiguru for Deputy President Role
Kenya

Women Leaders Endorse Kirinyaga Governor Waiguru for Deputy President Role

Several women governors, members of parliament, and local government officials have endorsed Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru to seek a higher political position after her term as governor ends. This endorsement, which…

Sep 27, 2024
SHIF Training Halted as Unauthorized Kenyans Crash Virtual Session
Kenya

SHIF Training Halted as Unauthorized Kenyans Crash Virtual Session

The Ministry of Health had to stop its training before the launch of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) on Friday after unauthorized Kenyans joined and disrupted the session. As news of the session spread, curiou…

Sep 27, 2024
KWS Outlines Rules for Upcoming Free National Parks Day
Kenya

KWS Outlines Rules for Upcoming Free National Parks Day

The Kenyan government has announced a one-day waiver of entry fees to national parks and reserves for Kenyan citizens on September 28, 2024, in celebration of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) day…

Sep 27, 2024
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Why Canadian Businesses in High-Unemployment Areas Will Struggle to Hire Foreign Workers Now
Immigration

Why Canadian Businesses in High-Unemployment Areas Will Struggle to Hire Foreign Workers Now

The Canadian government has unveiled modifications to its Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program aimed at curbing misuse and encouraging the employment of Canadian citizens. This initiative, which permits employers to…

Sep 26, 2024
DCI Links Gachagua Allies to Gen Z Protests, Kindiki Tells Parliament
Kenya

DCI Links Gachagua Allies to Gen Z Protests, Kindiki Tells Parliament

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has stated that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations has evidence indicating that prominent individuals associated with the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua were invol…

Sep 26, 2024
Kenya Seeks Private Investors Help in Stadium Maintenance
Sports

Kenya Seeks Private Investors Help in Stadium Maintenance

Kenya's Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has proposed a significant shift in stadium development and maintenance strategies, advocating for the implementation of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). Addressi…

Sep 26, 2024
How Scammed Job Seekers are Pressured to Lure Other Kenyans for Refunds
Diaspora

How Scammed Job Seekers are Pressured to Lure Other Kenyans for Refunds

Kenya's job market is facing a growing crisis as unscrupulous recruitment agencies exploit desperate job seekers with promises of lucrative overseas employment opportunities. Despite recent assurances from Labour Cabi…

Sep 26, 2024
Kenyan Shilling Gains Ground Against US Dollar Amid Strong Demand
Business

Kenyan Shilling Gains Ground Against US Dollar Amid Strong Demand

The Kenyan Shilling has demonstrated remarkable resilience against the US Dollar, experiencing a notable strengthening on Wednesday driven by increased demand from companies for the local currency. This surge in deman…

Sep 26, 2024
Raila Odinga Visits IBM Research Institute in New York
Kenya

Raila Odinga Visits IBM Research Institute in New York

Raila Odinga, a candidate for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship, visited the IBM research institute in Armonk, New York on Thursday, September 26. During his visit, Odinga emphasized the potential of eme…

Sep 26, 2024
Storm Ravages Kisumu School, Nine Students Hospitalized
Kenya

Storm Ravages Kisumu School, Nine Students Hospitalized

A severe storm struck St. Aloys Mayenya Secondary School in Kisumu East Sub-county on Wednesday evening resulting in nine students being hospitalized. The storm, which followed heavy rainfall, caused extensive damage…

Sep 26, 2024
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Mandera Clinches International Green City Award
Kenya

Mandera Clinches International Green City Award

The Municipality of Mandera, a semi-arid region in Kenya, has garnered international recognition by winning the prestigious Green City Award in the 'Living Green for Climate Change' category. This accolade, presented…

Sep 26, 2024
Flights Disrupted at JKIA Due to Fuel Shortage, Airport Takeover Talks Ongoing
Kenya

Flights Disrupted at JKIA Due to Fuel Shortage, Airport Takeover Talks Ongoing

The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is facing another crisis, this time due to a lack of jet fuel which threatens to disrupt flights. This latest incident comes on the heels of a recent strike by airport workers…

Sep 26, 2024
Gunmen Leave Clues Behind After Killing Businessman in Parklands
Kenya

Gunmen Leave Clues Behind After Killing Businessman in Parklands

A businessman was fatally shot by armed individuals outside his home in Nairobi's Parklands neighbourhood on Tuesday night. The incident occurred around 9 PM on Kusi Lane as Sagar Panara, 36, was returning from a busi…

Sep 26, 2024
From REITs to Rentals: Diverse Strategies in Kenya's Property Market
Real Estate

From REITs to Rentals: Diverse Strategies in Kenya's Property Market

Investing in Kenyan real estate presents a lucrative opportunity characterized by robust returns and portfolio diversification potential. To navigate this market successfully, investors must consider several key facto…

Sep 25, 2024
From Borrowed Shoes to Olympic Gold: Emmanuel Wanyonyi's Incredible Journey
Sports

From Borrowed Shoes to Olympic Gold: Emmanuel Wanyonyi's Incredible Journey

Kenya's Olympic gold medalist in the 800m event Emmanuel Wanyonyi has shared the inspiring story of his journey to athletic stardom. His path was marked by challenges that nearly led him to abandon his aspirations. Wa…

Sep 25, 2024
Murder Trial Delay: Ex-Gor Mahia Star Gatuso's Bail Application Postponed
Kenya

Murder Trial Delay: Ex-Gor Mahia Star Gatuso's Bail Application Postponed

Former Gor Mahia and Harambee Stars football player Collins Okoth, also known as Gatuso, will remain in custody until December when the High Court will consider his request to be released on bail. Gatuso, who stands a…

Sep 25, 2024
South African Lions, lionesses Enjoy Unexpected Snowfall
World

South African Lions, lionesses Enjoy Unexpected Snowfall

The recent snowfall in South Africa has created an extraordinary spectacle, with a pride of lions observed reveling in the unusual weather conditions on September 24. Typically accustomed to arid environments, these m…

Sep 25, 2024
UN Honours Kenyan Innovator for Revolutionary Farming Practices in New York Ceremony
Business

UN Honours Kenyan Innovator for Revolutionary Farming Practices in New York Ceremony

A Kenyan farm manager was honoured on Wednesday at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in the USA for leading the best innovative and sustainable agricultural practices. Kevin Getobai, the manager of Ololo Farm…

Sep 25, 2024
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