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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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Ruto Explains Decision to Welcome Starlink into Kenyan Telecom Sector
Business

Ruto Explains Decision to Welcome Starlink into Kenyan Telecom Sector

President Ruto has defended allowing Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet company to enter the Kenyan market. At the Kenya Business and Investment Roundtable in New York, President Ruto emphasized that Starlink's i…

Sep 25, 2024
Kenyan MPs Vote Down 'Ndengu Bill' Amid Farmer Backlash
Kenya

Kenyan MPs Vote Down 'Ndengu Bill' Amid Farmer Backlash

The members of Parliament on Tuesday rejected a proposal to impose a new tax on mung beans, commonly known as "ndengu." This bill, which sought to establish a comprehensive framework for the production, processing, an…

Sep 25, 2024
NGAO Tasked with Registering 12 Million Kenyans for Universal Health Coverage
Kenya

NGAO Tasked with Registering 12 Million Kenyans for Universal Health Coverage

The National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) has been tasked with spearheading the registration of 12 million Kenyans for the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme, as announced by Interior Cabinet Secre…

Sep 25, 2024
Revealed: How Kenyan Police Chiefs Profit from Traffic Corruption
Kenya

Revealed: How Kenyan Police Chiefs Profit from Traffic Corruption

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission announced on July 14, 2022, that they had seized assets worth 27 million Kenyan shillings belonging to former senior traffic police officer Gabriel Mulei. Mulei, who had serve…

Sep 25, 2024
Government Plan to Strengthen Kenyan Diaspora Presence at the UN
Diaspora

Government Plan to Strengthen Kenyan Diaspora Presence at the UN

Kenya is embarking on an ambitious initiative to enhance its global presence and empower its youth through strategic placements in international institutions. The government, led by Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabine…

Sep 24, 2024
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Activists Shield Boniface Mwangi from Arrest During Nairobi Protest
Kenya

Activists Shield Boniface Mwangi from Arrest During Nairobi Protest

Human rights activists in Nairobi on Tuesday staged a powerful demonstration to prevent the arrest of prominent activist Boniface Mwangi in the city's Central Business District. The peaceful march, dubbed "Justice for…

Sep 24, 2024
Stranded Kenyan Workers Plead for Rescue from War-Torn Lebanon
Diaspora

Stranded Kenyan Workers Plead for Rescue from War-Torn Lebanon

Kenyan individuals in Lebanon are experiencing a frightening and distressing situation as the Israeli bombings worsen in the southern areas of the country. Social media platforms have become a channel for their pleas…

Sep 24, 2024
Kenyan Authorities Destroy Sh 4 Million Illegal Fishing Nets in Homa Bay Crackdown
Kenya

Kenyan Authorities Destroy Sh 4 Million Illegal Fishing Nets in Homa Bay Crackdown

The Kenya Fisheries Service and security officials in Homa Bay county have destroyed illegal fishing nets worth 4 million shillings. The fishing nets were seized during routine inspections at various beaches in the re…

Sep 24, 2024
Online Drug Glorification by Kenyan Celebrities Prompts Digital Crackdown
Kenya

Online Drug Glorification by Kenyan Celebrities Prompts Digital Crackdown

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) in Kenya has announced a crackdown on content creators and social media influencers who promote drug use. This initiative comes in respon…

Sep 24, 2024
Africa's Top US Green Card Recipients
Immigration

Africa's Top US Green Card Recipients

The global trend of migration from less developed nations to more developed countries continues to shape demographic patterns worldwide. This movement is propelled by a multitude of factors, including economic prospec…

Sep 24, 2024
Kenya and Singapore Ink Landmark Double Taxation Agreement
Business

Kenya and Singapore Ink Landmark Double Taxation Agreement

Kenya has made a notable stride in its international economic relations by finalizing a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Singapore. This accord, reached during the United Nations General Assembly, marks Singapore…

Sep 24, 2024
Hacked on WhatsApp? How to Spot and Respond to Account Breaches
Entertainment

Hacked on WhatsApp? How to Spot and Respond to Account Breaches

WhatsApp, a social media platform launched in 2009, has gained widespread popularity due to its user-friendly interface for personal communication. While the application employs robust end-to-end encryption to safegua…

Sep 24, 2024
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Raila's AU Ambitions Take Center Stage at UN Assembly
Kenya

Raila's AU Ambitions Take Center Stage at UN Assembly

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga intensified his campaign for the position of African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson during the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. As part of the Kenyan dele…

Sep 24, 2024
Governor Nassir and Mother Implicated in Blogger's Gang Rape Investigation
Kenya

Governor Nassir and Mother Implicated in Blogger's Gang Rape Investigation

The Mombasa Governor has been involved in a case where four suspects are charged with the rape and abduction of a blogger. The Shanzu court on Tuesday saw four suspects brought before it, each denying the charges levi…

Sep 24, 2024
Kenyan Diaspora Sets New Remittance Record: $427.2 Million in August 2024
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora Sets New Remittance Record: $427.2 Million in August 2024

Kenyan expatriates have set a new monthly record for remittances, sending home $427.2 million (Sh55.13 billion) in August 2024. This unprecedented inflow, as reported by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), represents a s…

Sep 23, 2024
WIDU.africa Connects Diaspora to Kenyan Opportunities
Diaspora

WIDU.africa Connects Diaspora to Kenyan Opportunities

The WIDU.africa initiative recently conducted a visit to Eldoret, Kenya, to assess the impact of the Kenyan diaspora on their home communities. Led by Mr. Boniface Munzala and Ms. Fridah Kibuko, the delegation aims to…

Sep 23, 2024
Nairobi Police Detain Lectures Before Parliament March
Kenya

Nairobi Police Detain Lectures Before Parliament March

On Tuesday afternoon, disorder broke out in Nairobi's city centre as police used tear gas to disperse striking university lecturers. Members of the Universities Academic Staff Union and the Kenya Universities Staff Un…

Sep 23, 2024
Senate to Debate Gachagua's Conduct Following Mungatana's Censure Motion
Kenya

Senate to Debate Gachagua's Conduct Following Mungatana's Censure Motion

Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana has initiated a censure motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, submitting it to Senate Speaker Amason Kingi on September 23, 2024. The motion accuses Gachagua of conduct…

Sep 23, 2024
Mombasa Embraces Electric Tuk-Tuks for Green Revolution
Business

Mombasa Embraces Electric Tuk-Tuks for Green Revolution

The transition to electric tuk-tuks in Mombasa is gaining momentum, heralding a green revolution in the city's transportation sector. Stakeholders are urging the county government to create an enabling environment to…

Sep 23, 2024
Gen Z Protest Lovebirds Clash with In-Laws Over Unconventional Wedding in CBD
Entertainment

Gen Z Protest Lovebirds Clash with In-Laws Over Unconventional Wedding in CBD

Tony Sherman and Kendi Gloria's love story began amidst the protests against the Finance Bill 2024 on June 18. Their eyes met on Tom Mboya Street, and an instant connection sparked between them, leading to a conversat…

Sep 23, 2024
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