Martin Olage

Kenyan Olympians Kipyegon and Chebet Honoured at Prestigious Golden Plate Awards

Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet, two of Kenya's most accomplished athletes, have been honoured by the Academy of Achievement in New York. The recognition took place during the prestigious Dinner of the Golden Plate…

Kenyan Budget Controller Okays Sh4bn Confidential Funds for Top State Organs

The Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o has taken decisive action on emergency expenditure requests from the State House and the Ministry of Interior. In a recent report, Nyakang'o discloses that she approved only…

Orengo's Son Wedding Becomes Forum for ODM Internal Political Divide

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is divided on Raila Odinga's decision to join President William Ruto's government. This move has sparked internal discord, with party members expressing divergent views on the wisd…

President Ruto Pledges Support for Kenyan Diaspora in New York Address

President William Ruto met with Kenyan citizens living and working at the United Nations in New York during his visit to the Kenyan Permanent Mission. In a statement, Ruto voiced the government's commitment to support…

The Mysterious Expansion of Kenya's Rift Valley Lakes

The humanitarian crisis in Turkana County, Kenya, has reached critical levels as Lake Turkana's rising waters displace thousands of families. Mary Esekon, a mother of eight, exemplifies the plight of many, having been…

Sweden Offers Migrants Millions to Return Home in Policy Shift

The Swedish government has disclosed plans to provide migrants with up to Sh 4.4 million ($34,000) as an incentive to voluntarily return to their home countries, beginning in 2026. This represents a substantial increa…

Charlene Ruto Invites UN Delegates to Kenya for Swimming Lions and More

Kenya Celebrates Tourism Week with Free National Park Access

Kenya is set to celebrate UN World Tourism Week from September 23 to 27, 2024, with Kisumu County hosting the event. Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano announces that Kenyans will enjoy free access to all nationa…

Kiambu Nominated MCA Ezra Kabugi is Dead

Kiambu Nominated Ward Representative Ezra Kabuga Kihara tragically passed away in a road accident on Thika Road in Juja on Sunday morning. The incident occurred near Mangu High School in Juja as Kihara was travelling…

MP Sudi to Gachagua: The Problem Might Be You

The Deputy President's unpopularity has been growing especially after his revelations during a TV interview on Friday. The political landscape in Kenya continues to be turbulent with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua…

No More H-2B Visas Available Until April 2025, USCIS Reports

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the H-2B visa cap for the first half of the 2025 fiscal year has been reached. This development carries significant implications for US employers…

Daring Returnees Forum 2024: Celebrating Kenyan Diaspora's Impact on National Development

The "Daring Returnees Forum 2024" is poised to spotlight the substantial contributions of Kenyans who have courageously chosen to return and reintegrate into their homeland. This event, organized by Chams Media in par…

Why Busaa, Muratina, and Mnazi May Soon Be Legally Available in Kenya

The proposed Alcoholic Drinks Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024 aims to allow Kenyan brewers to sell traditional alcoholic drinks like mnazi, busaa, and muratina without the need for a license. This proposed amendment to…

Kenyan Diaspora in UK Gains Access to Government Tenders via London Embassy

The Kenyan High Commission in London has introduced a new business engagement policy to broaden opportunities for Kenyan entrepreneurs in the United Kingdom. This initiative encourages Kenyan business owners to regist…

Lupita Nyong'o Proudly Reclaims Her Kenyan Accent in Hollywood

Acclaimed Kenyan actress and Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o has recently shared her journey of reclaiming her native accent after years of masking it to succeed in Hollywood. In the inaugural episode of her podcast "Mind…

DP Gachagua Alleges Deliberate Exclusion from Presidential Whatsapp Group

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua asked to be interviewed on TV on Friday evening and proceeded to strongly criticize opponents within the Kenya Kwanza government. Gachagua defended his position and reiterated that hi…

Kenya's Court of Appeal Approves Ministry's Plan to Launch Social Health Authority

The Court of Appeal granted permission for the Ministry of Health to move forward with the implementation of the Social Health Authority (SHA) starting on October 1, 2024. This decision paves the way for the SHA rollo…

Family in Distress as FDLR Militants Capture Kenyan Breadwinner in Eastern Congo

The abduction of Kenyan truck driver Florence Wanza Munyao by armed militia in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has left her family in a state of distress and financial uncertainty. Wanza, who was report…

How Government Insiders Flooded Kenya with Substandard Cooking Oil

The Kenyan market has been inundated with substandard cooking oil, potentially putting consumers at risk. On Thursday, officials from the Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) admitted that approximately 5.87 million liter…

UDA, ODM Face Off in Ugunja By-election Battle

President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has declared its intention to contest the upcoming Ugunja parliamentary by-election. This move comes in light of the recent collaboration between Ruto and Oran…