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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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Kenyan Court Rejects Somali Embassy's Appeal to Unfreeze Accounts over Sh25m Contractor Debt
Kenya

Kenyan Court Rejects Somali Embassy's Appeal to Unfreeze Accounts over Sh25m Contractor Debt

The Somalia government has encountered a setback in its attempt to lift an order attaching its bank accounts over a Sh25.6 million debt owed to a Kenyan contractor. Justice Alfred Mabeya of the High Court on Thursday…

Sep 13, 2024
Kenyan Mother Succumbs to Illness in Saudi Arabia After Viral Appeal
Diaspora

Kenyan Mother Succumbs to Illness in Saudi Arabia After Viral Appeal

The untimely death of Lucy Nyambura in Saudi Arabia has sparked an outpouring of grief and calls for action. The mother of three had journeyed to Saudi Arabia with aspirations of securing a brighter future for her chi…

Sep 13, 2024
Italian Father-Son Duo Fined $200,000 for Insect Smuggling in Sri Lanka
World

Italian Father-Son Duo Fined $200,000 for Insect Smuggling in Sri Lanka

An Italian father and son duo have been handed a fine of 60 million Sri Lankan rupees (approximately $200,000 or £150,000) for their attempt to smuggle hundreds of endemic insects, including 92 butterfly species, out…

Sep 13, 2024
Kenya Launches Second Phase of National Wildlife Census at Lake Nakuru
Kenya

Kenya Launches Second Phase of National Wildlife Census at Lake Nakuru

The Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) has initiated the second phase of Kenya's national wildlife census at Lake Nakuru National Park and Bird Sanctuary. This crucial undertaking aims to recalibrate cons…

Sep 13, 2024
MP Peter Kaluma Misleading Posts About Kamala Harris Campaign Ignites US Media Backlash
Kenya

MP Peter Kaluma Misleading Posts About Kamala Harris Campaign Ignites US Media Backlash

Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament George Peter Kaluma has received negative attention from American and international media after posting incorrect information about US Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris. These pos…

Sep 13, 2024
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IMF Scrutinizes Kenya's Finances Before Sh77 Billion Bailout Decision
Kenya

IMF Scrutinizes Kenya's Finances Before Sh77 Billion Bailout Decision

International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation has arrived in Nairobi to assess the country's financial health and its capacity to repay its growing debt. This evaluation follows a court ruling that overturned planned t…

Sep 13, 2024
Kenya Joins Global Diaspora Conference in Cape Verde to Shape Sustainable Development
Diaspora

Kenya Joins Global Diaspora Conference in Cape Verde to Shape Sustainable Development

Kenya is participating in a two-day international conference in Cape Verde to discuss the future of the global diaspora. The two-day event focuses on engaging the global diaspora, particularly its younger members, in…

Sep 13, 2024
Kenya's Acting Inspector General Masengeli Sentenced to Six Months in Jail
Kenya

Kenya's Acting Inspector General Masengeli Sentenced to Six Months in Jail

High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi has today issued a ruling sentencing Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli to six months in jail for contempt of court. This decision comes in response to Mr Masengeli'…

Sep 13, 2024
Notable Criminal Cases Involving Kenyans Abroad
Diaspora

Notable Criminal Cases Involving Kenyans Abroad

Over the years, many Kenyans living abroad have faced legal issues leading to lengthy sentences. Quincy Timberlake In Australia, former Kenyan presidential candidate Quincy Timberlake was convicted of manslaughter for…

Sep 12, 2024
US Closes Door on EB-2 Visas: What It Means for Employers and Foreign Professionals
Immigration

US Closes Door on EB-2 Visas: What It Means for Employers and Foreign Professionals

The US Department of State has announced that the annual quota for EB-2 visas has been fully exhausted for the 2024 fiscal year. This development means that no further visas in this category will be issued until the c…

Sep 12, 2024
How Chinese Tourist Boosts Local Incomes in Maasai Mara
Kenya

How Chinese Tourist Boosts Local Incomes in Maasai Mara

In Kenya's Maasai Mara game reserve, Chinese national Zhuo Qiang has emerged as a transformative figure in wildlife conservation. Initially arriving as a tourist in 2004, Qiang's profound passion for protecting endang…

Sep 12, 2024
Luhya's Primate Delicacy at Odds with Mpox Fears
Lifestyle

Luhya's Primate Delicacy at Odds with Mpox Fears

In the verdant forests of Kakamega and Vihiga counties in western Kenya, a complex relationship between local communities and monkeys has developed over generations. The Isukha, Idakho, and Tiriki sub-tribes of the Lu…

Sep 12, 2024
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Is Black Tax a Burden or a Blessing for Kenyans in Diaspora?
Diaspora

Is Black Tax a Burden or a Blessing for Kenyans in Diaspora?

When you live in the West, there is a moment when you are suddenly reminded that this is not your home. The experience of living in the West often presents reminders of cultural displacement for individuals from Afric…

Sep 12, 2024
Bradley Marongo's Mother Speaks Out on Strained Relationship with Son
Entertainment

Bradley Marongo's Mother Speaks Out on Strained Relationship with Son

Monica Marongo, mother of internet sensation Bradley Marongo, has revealed the strained relationship with her son. Speaking in an interview with Murende TV, Monica Marongo expresses her distress over Bradley's apparen…

Sep 12, 2024
President Ruto Joins Obama and Mandela in Elite Circle of Golden Plate Recipients
Kenya

President Ruto Joins Obama and Mandela in Elite Circle of Golden Plate Recipients

President William Ruto of Kenya has once again received international recognition for his leadership, being awarded the Golden Plate Award by the Academy of Achievement on Thursday, September 12, 2024. This prestigiou…

Sep 12, 2024
JKIA Modernization: Chirchir Defends Foreign Investment Amid Public Outcry
Kenya

JKIA Modernization: Chirchir Defends Foreign Investment Amid Public Outcry

The Kenyan government's proposal to engage a foreign investor for the modernization of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has been vigorously defended by Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir. He attribut…

Sep 12, 2024
Kenyan Court Orders Public Inquiry into Sh30.7 Million Theft from Elderly Employer's Account
Kenya

Kenyan Court Orders Public Inquiry into Sh30.7 Million Theft from Elderly Employer's Account

On September 11, 2024, a Kenyan court mandated a public inquiry to investigate how two domestic workers allegedly stole over Sh 30.7 million from the bank account of their elderly, now-deceased employer. Milimani Seni…

Sep 12, 2024
Here's Why I Won't Join Ruto's Government - Senator Onyonka
Kenya

Here's Why I Won't Join Ruto's Government - Senator Onyonka

Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has firmly declared his unwillingness to accept any job offer from the current administration. The Senator, elected on an ODM ticket, expresses reservations about working under President…

Sep 12, 2024
How Kenyans Have Embraced the Solo Dating Trend
Lifestyle

How Kenyans Have Embraced the Solo Dating Trend

The concept of solo dating has gained significant traction in recent years, offering individuals an opportunity to invest in themselves without external pressures or distractions. This trend reflects a growing appreci…

Sep 11, 2024
Atheists in Kenya Society Proposes Controversial One-Child Policy
Kenya

Atheists in Kenya Society Proposes Controversial One-Child Policy

The Atheists in Kenya Society has urged the government to implement a one-child policy. The organization is advocating for the implementation of a one-child policy, which they argue could help alleviate high unemploym…

Sep 11, 2024
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