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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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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
The Untold Story of Kenya's Counterfeit Cement Undermining Construction
Real Estate

The Untold Story of Kenya's Counterfeit Cement Undermining Construction

A recent report reveals that more than half of the cement samples collected by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) in a market survey failed to meet the required standards. According to the findings, a mere 38.1% of…

Sep 9, 2024
Mt Kenya East Leaders Endorse Kithure Kindiki as Regional Kingpin
Kenya

Mt Kenya East Leaders Endorse Kithure Kindiki as Regional Kingpin

The political leaders from the Mt. Kenya East region have endorsed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki as their regional leader. This endorsement, announced during a press conference on Monday, marks a crucial…

Sep 9, 2024
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Kenyan Diaspora Gathers for Landmark US Trade Summit
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora Gathers for Landmark US Trade Summit

The Kenyan diaspora in the United States has organized a trade and investment summit for diaspora business groups, government officials, and Kenyans seeking opportunities in America. The 2024 Diaspora Trade and Invest…

Sep 9, 2024
Kenyan Activist in France Claims Life Under Threat for Exposing JKIA-Adani Deal
Business

Kenyan Activist in France Claims Life Under Threat for Exposing JKIA-Adani Deal

Kenyan whistleblower Nelson Amenya residing in France has raised concerns regarding his safety following his public disclosure of a controversial deal involving the Indian conglomerate Adani Group and Nairobi's Jomo K…

Sep 9, 2024
Safety Crisis in Kenyan Schools as Fire Breaks Out at Ortum Boys
Kenya

Safety Crisis in Kenyan Schools as Fire Breaks Out at Ortum Boys

Recent incidents of fires in Kenyan schools have raised significant concerns about student safety. On Monday, Ortum Boys High School experienced a fire that engulfed multiple dormitories, forcing students to evacuate…

Sep 9, 2024
Treasury CS John Mbadi Unveils 3-Year Tax Cut Plan to Boost Economy
Business

Treasury CS John Mbadi Unveils 3-Year Tax Cut Plan to Boost Economy

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has unveiled an ambitious plan to reduce taxes over the next three years, aiming to alleviate the financial burden on Kenyan citizens. The plan, which includes lowering the Value…

Sep 9, 2024
Kisumu's Unique Dining Experience Empowers Blind Community
Kenya

Kisumu's Unique Dining Experience Empowers Blind Community

The profound words of Helen Keller, "There is no better way to thank God for your sight than by giving a helping hand to someone in the dark," took on new meaning during a remarkable event held on August 27, 2024, at…

Sep 9, 2024
Governor Wavinya Ndeti Denies UK Money Laundering Charges Involving Sh679 Million
Kenya

Governor Wavinya Ndeti Denies UK Money Laundering Charges Involving Sh679 Million

Machakos County Governor Wavinya Ndeti has forcefully refuted online allegations claiming her detention in the United Kingdom for money laundering. The governor has dismissed these accusations of attempting to smuggle…

Sep 9, 2024
Why US May Prolong Strict Immigration Rules Indefinitely
Immigration

Why US May Prolong Strict Immigration Rules Indefinitely

The Biden administration is considering a significant shift in US immigration policy potentially making the strict asylum restrictions implemented in June a permanent feature of the system. This move represents a depa…

Sep 8, 2024
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Kisii Family Plea for Help to Bring Daughter's Remains Home from Saudi
Diaspora

Kisii Family Plea for Help to Bring Daughter's Remains Home from Saudi

A family in Kisii, Kenya, is seeking assistance to repatriate the remains of their loved one Winnie Kwamboka from Saudi Arabia. The 29-year-old reportedly died under mysterious circumstances two months ago, allegedly…

Sep 8, 2024
Ruto's Weston Hotel Secures 37 State Tenders Worth Sh57.9 Million
Kenya

Ruto's Weston Hotel Secures 37 State Tenders Worth Sh57.9 Million

The Weston Hotel, owned by President William Ruto, has emerged as a prominent recipient of government contracts among Nairobi's hotels since the Kenya Kwanza administration assumed office in September 2022. Data from…

Sep 8, 2024
CS John Mbadi and Alice Wahome Dismiss 12 Senior Staff
Kenya

CS John Mbadi and Alice Wahome Dismiss 12 Senior Staff

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and Land Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome have made significant changes in their ministries. These changes, announced in a Gazette Notice dated September 6, 2024, have resulted in t…

Sep 8, 2024
How a 12-Year-Old Braved Flames at Hillside Endarasha Academy to Save Friends
Kenya

How a 12-Year-Old Braved Flames at Hillside Endarasha Academy to Save Friends

On the night of Thursday, September 5, 12-year-old Louis Karinga bravely went back into a burning dormitory of Hillside Endarasha Academy to rescue his two friends even though most adults would have been too afraid to…

Sep 8, 2024
Moses Kuria Promises Compensation to Family of Hyena Attack Victim in Juja
Kenya

Moses Kuria Promises Compensation to Family of Hyena Attack Victim in Juja

State House Senior Advisor Moses Kuria on Sunday visited the bereaved family of a four-year-old boy who fell victim to a fatal hyena attack in Juja. During his visit, Kuria pledged to personally oversee the compensati…

Sep 8, 2024
Kenya to Make History as First African Nation to Headline Germany's Bürgerfest
Kenya

Kenya to Make History as First African Nation to Headline Germany's Bürgerfest

Kenya is set to make history as the inaugural non-European participant in Germany's esteemed Annual Citizen's Festival, known as Bürgerfest. This prestigious event, scheduled for September 13th and 14th in Berlin, wil…

Sep 7, 2024
Ruto to Sign Labour Deal and Connect with Kenyan Diaspora in Germany
Diaspora

Ruto to Sign Labour Deal and Connect with Kenyan Diaspora in Germany

President William Ruto is preparing for a diplomatic visit to Germany next week following his recent trip to China. This marks Ruto's second journey to Germany, occurring after public discontent over his frequent inte…

Sep 7, 2024
Nonini Wins Sh4 Million Copyright Case Against Influencer and Syinix
Entertainment

Nonini Wins Sh4 Million Copyright Case Against Influencer and Syinix

The Milimani Commercial Court in Nairobi has ruled in favour of musician Nonini against social media influencer Brian Mutinda and electronics company Syinix. The dispute centred on the unauthorized use of Nonini's hit…

Sep 7, 2024
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