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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 Police Escalate Measures to Counter Haiti's Gang Violence
Kenya

Kenyan Police Escalate Measures to Counter Haiti's Gang Violence

The notorious Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, also known as Barbecue, is publicly accusing Kenyan officers in Haiti of being ruthless. In a recent TikTok video, Cherizier accuses Kenyan officers and the Haitian N…

Sep 11, 2024
5 Leaders Vying for ODM Top Spot as Raila Odinga Prepares Exit
Kenya

5 Leaders Vying for ODM Top Spot as Raila Odinga Prepares Exit

The Orange Democratic Party (ODM) is facing a leadership transition as Raila Odinga, who has led the party for over 20 years, prepares to step down. Odinga's departure after more than two decades at the helm creates a…

Sep 11, 2024
Marsabit ODM Officials Jump Ship, Join Ruto's UDA Party
Kenya

Marsabit ODM Officials Jump Ship, Join Ruto's UDA Party

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) on Tuesday welcomed several defectors from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), primarily from Marsabit County's Burji community. This strategic move, announced during a meeting a…

Sep 11, 2024
Stoke Clinches Victory in Exciting UK-Based Kenyan Football Championship
Diaspora

Stoke Clinches Victory in Exciting UK-Based Kenyan Football Championship

The Tewkesbury School grounds in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, became a hub of football excitement on a cloudy September day as seven Kenyan teams based in the UK competed in a thrilling tournament. Over 500 young…

Sep 11, 2024
Why Hundreds of Kenyan WhatsApp Accounts Face Sudden Bans
Entertainment

Why Hundreds of Kenyan WhatsApp Accounts Face Sudden Bans

Recent reports indicate a widespread suspension of WhatsApp accounts in Kenya, reminiscent of a similar incident that occurred five years ago. Users across the country have experienced sudden logouts from their accoun…

Sep 11, 2024
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Nine Kenyan Students Detained for Arson Attack on School Property Worth Millions
Kenya

Nine Kenyan Students Detained for Arson Attack on School Property Worth Millions

Nine students from Miathene Boys High School in Meru County were on Tuesday detained after a fire destroyed a dormitory at the school on the evening of July 16, 2024. A series of fires in educational institutions has…

Sep 11, 2024
Passengers Stranded as JKIA Workers Protest Adani Takeover
Kenya

Passengers Stranded as JKIA Workers Protest Adani Takeover

The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Kenya has been plunged into chaos as airport staff have initiated a strike protesting the government's controversial plans to lease the facility to Adani Enterprises…

Sep 11, 2024
How Marital Dispute Landed Abdula Dida in US Prison
Diaspora

How Marital Dispute Landed Abdula Dida in US Prison

Former Kenyan presidential candidate Mohamed Abduba Dida moved to Illinois in January 2019 to further his education and intended to return to Kenya upon completing his studies. Prior to his relocation, Dida had been m…

Sep 11, 2024
USCIS Eases Pressure on Noncitizens with New 540-Day EAD Extension
Immigration

USCIS Eases Pressure on Noncitizens with New 540-Day EAD Extension

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a significant change to its Employment Authorization Document (EAD) policy. This new rule extends the automatic renewal period for EADs, ai…

Sep 10, 2024
Turkish Investor Launches High-End Airport Lounge in Mombasa
Business

Turkish Investor Launches High-End Airport Lounge in Mombasa

A Turkish investor has established a new lounge at the Moi International Airport (MIA) in Mombasa, aiming to capitalize on the increasing number of passengers passing through the airport. The Bosphorus Lounge, spannin…

Sep 10, 2024
No Food, No Fee: Family of Kidnapped Kenyan Truck Driver Begs for Assistance
Diaspora

No Food, No Fee: Family of Kidnapped Kenyan Truck Driver Begs for Assistance

Florence Wanza Munyao, 45, is believed to have been abducted by a Congolese armed group following her reported involvement in a military dispute in the area. The seasoned truck driver from Machakos County, Kenya, has…

Sep 10, 2024
ODM Top Brass to Name Raila's Successor on Wednesday
Kenya

ODM Top Brass to Name Raila's Successor on Wednesday

The Central Management Committee, The top decision-making body of ODM, will on Wednesday select an interim party leader to take Raila Odinga's place. This meeting comes as Odinga readies to step down from his 18-year…

Sep 10, 2024
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Met Warning: Nairobi and 4 Other Areas to Experience Extreme Weather Changes
Kenya

Met Warning: Nairobi and 4 Other Areas to Experience Extreme Weather Changes

The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory for the week of September 10 to September 16, alerting citizens to prepare for extreme weather conditions. According to Director David Gikungu, the cou…

Sep 10, 2024
Kenya, US Near Historic Trade Agreement as Negotiations Advance
Kenya

Kenya, US Near Historic Trade Agreement as Negotiations Advance

The United States and Kenya are intensifying efforts to conclude a long-delayed free trade agreement as the eighth round of negotiations under the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP) approaches. This pus…

Sep 10, 2024
Former Bomachoge Chache MP Simon Ogari Dies at 68
Kenya

Former Bomachoge Chache MP Simon Ogari Dies at 68

Former Bomachoge Chache Member of Parliament Simon Ogari has passed away at the age of 68. Ogari died on Tuesday morning at his residence in Karen, Nairobi, following a prolonged illness. Ogari's political career bega…

Sep 10, 2024
Ichung'wah Dismisses Gachagua's Unity Efforts in Mt Kenya
Kenya

Ichung'wah Dismisses Gachagua's Unity Efforts in Mt Kenya

The Mount Kenya unity campaign spearheaded by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has ignited significant political tension, drawing sharp criticism from several Members of Parliament (MPs). This initiative, aimed at co…

Sep 10, 2024
Presidential Hopeful Abduba Dida Jailed for Stalking in US
Diaspora

Presidential Hopeful Abduba Dida Jailed for Stalking in US

Mohamed Abduba Dida, a former teacher who twice ran for President and outperformed some established politicians, is serving a seven-year sentence in a US prison for stalking and threats. Convicted in November 2022 in…

Sep 10, 2024
Rebecca Cheptegei's Ex-lover Dickson Ndiema Dies at Moi Hospital
Sports

Rebecca Cheptegei's Ex-lover Dickson Ndiema Dies at Moi Hospital

Dickson Ndiema, the former partner of deceased Ugandan athlete Rebeca Cheptegei, has died at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret. Ndiema has succumbed to burns covering 30 per cent of his body. He had been i…

Sep 10, 2024
Many Kenyan Women Embrace Plastic Surgery to Enhance Their Curvy African Figures
Lifestyle

Many Kenyan Women Embrace Plastic Surgery to Enhance Their Curvy African Figures

The Kenya Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (KSPRAS) hosted its Annual Scientific Conference in Mombasa in 2024, which highlighted a notable trend among Kenyan women increasingly opting for body…

Sep 9, 2024
Kenyan Women in Germany Celebrate Achievements at 5th Annual KWIG Event
Diaspora

Kenyan Women in Germany Celebrate Achievements at 5th Annual KWIG Event

The 5th Annual Kenya Women in Germany (KWIG) event, held on September 8th in Mainz, showcased the remarkable accomplishments and contributions of Kenyan women residing in Germany. The occasion was honoured by the pres…

Sep 9, 2024
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