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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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12-Year-Old Kills Bear, Saves Dad in Wisconsin Attack
World

12-Year-Old Kills Bear, Saves Dad in Wisconsin Attack

On September 6th, in Siren, Burnett County, Wisconsin, a routine hunting trip took a dramatic turn, resulting in a remarkable display of bravery by 12-year-old Owen Beierman. The young boy found himself in the extraor…

Sep 20, 2024
Nyama Choma and Smocha Charm Food Lovers Worldwide
Entertainment

Nyama Choma and Smocha Charm Food Lovers Worldwide

Kenya's street food culture is undergoing a notable transformation, gaining international recognition through the efforts of both local and global content creators. This culinary revolution is prominently featured on…

Sep 20, 2024
Nine Gen Z Protesters Freed in Sudi Club Theft Trial
Kenya

Nine Gen Z Protesters Freed in Sudi Club Theft Trial

The High Court in Eldoret has ordered the release of nine youths who were charged with theft from Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi's Timber Xo club during the recent Gen Z protests. Justice Reuben Nyakundi made the ruling on Fr…

Sep 20, 2024
Kenyan Oxford Graduate Appeal for Help to Repatriate Uncle from UK
Diaspora

Kenyan Oxford Graduate Appeal for Help to Repatriate Uncle from UK

The Kenyan community in the United Kingdom is being called upon to assist in the repatriation of Edwin Kalerwa's remains. Rispah Odanga, a 26-year-old Kenyan woman who recently completed her master's in Law at Oxford…

Sep 20, 2024
Come and Get Me: Babu Owino Challenges DCI Over Alleged Arrest Plans
Kenya

Come and Get Me: Babu Owino Challenges DCI Over Alleged Arrest Plans

The Embakasi East Member of Parliament claimed on Friday that the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) plans to arrest him. In a social media post, the MP defiantly challenges the authorities to proceed with thei…

Sep 20, 2024
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Masengeli Finally Faces Court Proceedings
Kenya

Masengeli Finally Faces Court Proceedings

Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli appeared in court on Friday morning in an attempt to purge his six-month jail sentence related to the disappearance of three Kenyans. The case, which has garnered s…

Sep 20, 2024
Real Estate Tops Labour Productivity in Kenya's Service Sector
Real Estate

Real Estate Tops Labour Productivity in Kenya's Service Sector

The latest Kenya Economic Report, published by the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), has revealed that the real estate sector in Kenya is leading in labour productivity within the servi…

Sep 19, 2024
Kenya's First World Cup Football Team Departs for Training
Sports

Kenya's First World Cup Football Team Departs for Training

President William Ruto has lauded the unifying role of sports in Kenya. At the flagging-off ceremony on Thursday for the Junior Starlets' pre-World Cup tour in Spain, Ruto urged Kenyans to support the team, stating th…

Sep 19, 2024
Sheng and Swahili Make Their Mark in Oxford English Dictionary
Entertainment

Sheng and Swahili Make Their Mark in Oxford English Dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has recently expanded its lexicon to include several Swahili and Sheng words. Among the new additions is the Sheng term "panya route," which refers to a clandestine path often utili…

Sep 19, 2024
IOM Pledges Support for Distressed Kenyans Abroad
Diaspora

IOM Pledges Support for Distressed Kenyans Abroad

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has commended the robust partnership between Kenya and the organization, which focuses on promoting humane and orderly migration. This recognition emerged during a di…

Sep 19, 2024
Student Pilot Injured as Training Aircraft Crashes in Nairobi National Park
Kenya

Student Pilot Injured as Training Aircraft Crashes in Nairobi National Park

A student of aviation was hurt on Thursday after a plane from the West Rift Aviation School crashed into the Nairobi National Park. The incident, which occurred on a clear day, prompted an immediate response from resc…

Sep 19, 2024
Kenya's Luxury Real Estate Market Rebounds in 2024
Real Estate

Kenya's Luxury Real Estate Market Rebounds in 2024

The Kenyan luxury real estate market is experiencing a notable resurgence in 2024, following a period of dominance by the affordable housing sector. While affordable housing initiatives have been at the forefront of d…

Sep 19, 2024
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Mother Disputes Suicide Claim After Son's Fatal Fall in Kamusinga School Septic Tank
Kenya

Mother Disputes Suicide Claim After Son's Fatal Fall in Kamusinga School Septic Tank

The tranquil Sunday evening of September 15, 2024, was abruptly shattered for Ms Jacinta Ndiege when she received a distressing call from Friends School Kamusinga. Mr. Wekesa, identifying himself as her son John Mark'…

Sep 19, 2024
27 Bullets and 3 Lives: The Suspicious Death of Kennedy Mwangi and Companions
Kenya

27 Bullets and 3 Lives: The Suspicious Death of Kennedy Mwangi and Companions

Kennedy Mwangi's life, which ended tragically on September 9, 2024, was marked by hardship, crime, and unfulfilled aspirations. Born in 1993 in Bendor Estate, Gatanga Sub County, Mwangi's path took a dark turn when he…

Sep 19, 2024
Kindiki vs Gachagua: Leadership Tussle Divides Mt Kenya MCAs
Kenya

Kindiki vs Gachagua: Leadership Tussle Divides Mt Kenya MCAs

A recent gathering of approximately 300 ward representatives from the Mt Kenya region ended in discord on Wednesday as participants failed to reach a consensus on endorsing Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki a…

Sep 19, 2024
Former Kenyan Teacher Thrives as US Bus Driver, Celebrates Lucrative Income
Diaspora

Former Kenyan Teacher Thrives as US Bus Driver, Celebrates Lucrative Income

Mike, a Kenyan native from Wanyororo B in Nakuru County, has realized his long-held aspiration of supporting his friends and family by immigrating to the United States. Before his relocation, Mike's career in Kenya sp…

Sep 18, 2024
Job Opportunities Abroad Fuel Rise in Kenyan Visa Applications
Immigration

Job Opportunities Abroad Fuel Rise in Kenyan Visa Applications

VFS Global has announced that visa applications processed in the Kenya have reached 80 percent of the total requests made in 2023. This milestone, achieved by September 17, 2024, indicates a substantial increase in in…

Sep 18, 2024
Kenya Parliament Approves Douglas Kanja as New Inspector General, Sets Reform Agenda
Kenya

Kenya Parliament Approves Douglas Kanja as New Inspector General, Sets Reform Agenda

Members of Parliament have unanimously approved the appointment of Mr. Douglas Kanja as the new Inspector General of Police. This decision sets the stage for his imminent swearing-in ceremony at State House in Nairobi…

Sep 18, 2024
George Ruto Buys Sh8.7M Matatu, Makes Surprise Call to Employee on Air
Entertainment

George Ruto Buys Sh8.7M Matatu, Makes Surprise Call to Employee on Air

President William Ruto's son George Ruto has been making waves in Nairobi's matatu industry with his strategic investments and growing influence. Recently, George acquired a competing matatu for Sh8.7 million, a move…

Sep 18, 2024
Kenyan Immigration Official Dismissed for Accepting Sh 3 Million in Passport Fraud
Immigration

Kenyan Immigration Official Dismissed for Accepting Sh 3 Million in Passport Fraud

A high-ranking official from the National Intelligence Service was on Wednesday dismissed after accepting Sh3.1 million in bribes from Kenyan citizens to help them get their passports processed. Tuguro was found guilt…

Sep 18, 2024
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