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Martin Olage

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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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Activist Morara Kebaso & Mercy Tarus Battle Over 'Kenya Ni Home' Slogan
Kenya

Activist Morara Kebaso & Mercy Tarus Battle Over 'Kenya Ni Home' Slogan

The anti-government movement in Kenya, which gained momentum during protests against the controversial 2024 Finance Bill, is now facing internal discord. At the heart of this conflict is a dispute over the ownership o…

Sep 18, 2024
IPOA Probes Police Brutality Claims at Multimedia University Protests
Kenya

IPOA Probes Police Brutality Claims at Multimedia University Protests

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has initiated an investigation into alleged excessive force used by police against a Multimedia University student during recent protests. The Wednesday incident, wh…

Sep 18, 2024
2,000 Woodley Inhabitants Fight Eviction in Court, Citing Resident Deaths
Kenya

2,000 Woodley Inhabitants Fight Eviction in Court, Citing Resident Deaths

Over 2,000 people living in the Woodley Estate in Nairobi, which is over 50 years old, have taken legal action against the Nairobi County Government to prevent the demolition of their homes. The residents have filed a…

Sep 18, 2024
UDA and ODM Signal Historic Merger Ahead of 2027 Elections
Kenya

UDA and ODM Signal Historic Merger Ahead of 2027 Elections

The ruling party UDA and the opposition party ODM have signaled plans to merge or form a coalition before the 2027 elections. This unexpected development was highlighted during a recent thanksgiving ceremony for Wycli…

Sep 18, 2024
Budget Controller Nyakang'o Reveals Threats and Legal Hurdles in Fight Against Corruption
Kenya

Budget Controller Nyakang'o Reveals Threats and Legal Hurdles in Fight Against Corruption

Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o has reported threats to her life, budgetary limitations, and legal shortcomings as significant obstacles hindering her office from fulfilling its constitutional responsibilities…

Sep 18, 2024
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Canada Launches LMIA-Free Work Permits to Attract Foreign Tech Experts
Immigration

Canada Launches LMIA-Free Work Permits to Attract Foreign Tech Experts

Canada has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative within its International Mobility Program (IMP) called the Innovation Stream. This new program introduces an LMIA-exempt work permit designed to attract skilled foreign…

Sep 17, 2024
Kenyan Mercy Kamanja Calls for LGBTQ Awareness in Parenting
Diaspora

Kenyan Mercy Kamanja Calls for LGBTQ Awareness in Parenting

Mercy Kamanja, a fervent advocate for Scotland's independence and a champion against various forms of discrimination, has shared her insights on the challenges of raising children in an era where discussions about LGB…

Sep 17, 2024
Kenyan Diplomat Jean Njeri Kamau Appointed UN Resident Coordinator in Guyana
Kenya

Kenyan Diplomat Jean Njeri Kamau Appointed UN Resident Coordinator in Guyana

Jean Njeri Kamau has been appointed as the new United Nations Resident Coordinator in Guyana, effective September 15, as announced by UN Secretary-General António Guterres. In this capacity, Kamau will assume the role…

Sep 17, 2024
Kenya Slashes ID Card Wait Times to 10 Days, Announces PS Bitok
Kenya

Kenya Slashes ID Card Wait Times to 10 Days, Announces PS Bitok

The Kenyan government has announced that people applying for national identification cards will now receive them in just 10 working days, down from the previous 21 days. This development was revealed by Immigration an…

Sep 17, 2024
Alai's Letter Alleges Babu Owino's Involvement in Nyayo Estate Land Grab
Kenya

Alai's Letter Alleges Babu Owino's Involvement in Nyayo Estate Land Grab

Kileleshwa Member of County Assembly Robert Alai has written to the CEO of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) David Koros requesting information about the alleged division and sale of land to a private developer…

Sep 17, 2024
US Firm Breaks Silence as Kenya Ignores Its Proposal, Embraces Adani for JKIA Revamp
Kenya

US Firm Breaks Silence as Kenya Ignores Its Proposal, Embraces Adani for JKIA Revamp

An American company based in Buenos Aires has criticized President William Ruto's government for not responding to its proposal to renovate the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The company reveals in a Bloo…

Sep 17, 2024
Ichung'wah Claims Gachagua Manhandled Itumbi at Undisclosed State Lodge
Kenya

Ichung'wah Claims Gachagua Manhandled Itumbi at Undisclosed State Lodge

The National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has recounted an incident where Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua allegedly confronted and threatened to physically assault Digital Strategist Dennis Itumbi duri…

Sep 17, 2024
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Kenya Police Force Retaliates Against Judiciary After Gilbert Masengeli's Jail Sentence
Kenya

Kenya Police Force Retaliates Against Judiciary After Gilbert Masengeli's Jail Sentence

The relationship between Kenya's executive and judiciary has deteriorated to a new low following Chief Justice Martha Koome's protest against the withdrawal of security for a judge who had sentenced the acting police…

Sep 17, 2024
Blood and Billions: The Deadly Fight for Eastlands' Sh54 Billion Property
Kenya

Blood and Billions: The Deadly Fight for Eastlands' Sh54 Billion Property

The long-standing land dispute in Nairobi's Eastlands has entrapped thousands of landowners in a protracted and emotionally taxing struggle for title deeds. At the heart of this conflict lies a valuable 818-acre prope…

Sep 17, 2024
Gachagua, Kindiki Rivalry Leaves Mt Kenya Diaspora Unsure Where to Pledge Support
Kenya

Gachagua, Kindiki Rivalry Leaves Mt Kenya Diaspora Unsure Where to Pledge Support

The political landscape of Kenya's Mt Kenya region has become increasingly complex and divided, sparking confusion among its diaspora voters as succession politics take centre stage. Recent developments have seen the…

Sep 17, 2024
UK Reports Massive Increase in Work, Study, and Family Visas
Immigration

UK Reports Massive Increase in Work, Study, and Family Visas

The recent UK immigration data shows a drop in the number of work visas granted, particularly in the 'Health and Care Worker' category which saw a 26% decrease compared to the previous year. With a total of 1.16 milli…

Sep 16, 2024
PS Njogu: Labour Mobility Plan to Forge Stronger Kenya-Germany Bond
Kenya

PS Njogu: Labour Mobility Plan to Forge Stronger Kenya-Germany Bond

Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu has stated that the labour mobility agreement between Kenya and Germany will help strengthen the relationship between the people of the two countries. This agree…

Sep 16, 2024
Desperate Kenyans Lose Billions to Cunning Fraudsters
Kenya

Desperate Kenyans Lose Billions to Cunning Fraudsters

The Kenyan investment community has been rocked by the recent arrest of businesswoman Pascaline Peter, also known as Passy Matravor. She stands accused of orchestrating a Sh350 million fraud through her company Pafrim…

Sep 16, 2024
German Bus Company Welcomes Kenyan Drivers in Pilot Labour Program
Immigration

German Bus Company Welcomes Kenyan Drivers in Pilot Labour Program

A German company has received the initial group of Kenyan workers after the two governments reached an agreement to allow Kenyans to work in Germany. This initiative aims to address labour shortages in Germany while p…

Sep 16, 2024
Secret Billion-shilling Contracts Shake Ruto's Government
Business

Secret Billion-shilling Contracts Shake Ruto's Government

The Kenyan government has entered into several secret, high-value deals with the Indian conglomerate Adani Group and other entities which have raised concerns among Kenyans. At the centre of the debate is a proposal f…

Sep 16, 2024
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