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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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Marathon Legend Kipchoge Inspires Man United Squad at Carrington
Sports

Marathon Legend Kipchoge Inspires Man United Squad at Carrington

After a tough loss for Manchester United, Kenyan athlete Eliud Kipchoge visited their Carrington training ground to bring some brightness. The visit came at a crucial time for the Red Devils who had just suffered a de…

Sep 7, 2024
Empty-Handed But Free: Kenyan Woman Rescued After 7 Months in Lebanese Jail
Diaspora

Empty-Handed But Free: Kenyan Woman Rescued After 7 Months in Lebanese Jail

Judy Gatwiri, a 33-year-old woman, spent seven months in police custody in Beirut, Lebanon, waiting to be rescued after her employer could not prove a theft accusation against her. Gatwiri's ordeal began with aspirati…

Sep 7, 2024
Gachagua Renews Mt Kenya Unity Push Following Nyanza Visit
Kenya

Gachagua Renews Mt Kenya Unity Push Following Nyanza Visit

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua visited the Mount Kenya region this week and spoke about his recent trip to Luo Nyanza. The four-day excursion to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's stronghold proved enlightening f…

Sep 7, 2024
Canada Records Increase in Visa Denials for Foreigners
Immigration

Canada Records Increase in Visa Denials for Foreigners

Canada is experiencing a notable surge in visa rejections and entry denials for foreign travellers, primarily attributed to the country's ongoing housing crisis and escalating costs. This trend marks a significant shi…

Sep 6, 2024
Saudi Arabia Modernizes Labour Regulations
Immigration

Saudi Arabia Modernizes Labour Regulations

The Saudi Arabian job market is undergoing significant changes with the introduction of new amendments to the Saudi Labour Law, set to take effect next February. These amendments, outlined in Royal Decree M/44 and pub…

Sep 6, 2024
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Joho Urges Kenyan Diaspora in Australia to Invest Back Home
Diaspora

Joho Urges Kenyan Diaspora in Australia to Invest Back Home

Cabinet Secretary for Mining and Blue Economy Ali Hassan Joho has called on the Kenyan diaspora to invest in their homeland during a recent address in Perth, Western Australia. Speaking at a dinner hosted by Kenya's A…

Sep 6, 2024
NGO Calls for Government Scrutiny of Starlink-Safaricom Dispute
Kenya

NGO Calls for Government Scrutiny of Starlink-Safaricom Dispute

Kituo Cha Sheria, a prominent Kenyan non-governmental organization, has initiated legal proceedings to support Elon Musk's Starlink entry into the Kenyan market. This action comes in response to claims by Safaricom th…

Sep 6, 2024
Kenyan Diaspora in UK Launches Alliance to Boost Community and Business Ties
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora in UK Launches Alliance to Boost Community and Business Ties

The recent establishment of the Kenya Communities and Businesses Alliance (KCBA) marks a significant milestone for Kenyans residing in the United Kingdom. On September 3, 2024, hundreds of Kenyan expatriates convened…

Sep 6, 2024
Kiambu MP Tables Bill to Create National Address System for Kenya
Kenya

Kiambu MP Tables Bill to Create National Address System for Kenya

The Kiambu member of Parliament Machua Waithaka has introduced a new bill that aims to establish a standardized system for assigning unique addresses to every household, business, and institution in Kenya. The primary…

Sep 6, 2024
High Court Halts Joho's Fish Project Re-tender Amid Okiya Omtatah Legal Challenge
Kenya

High Court Halts Joho's Fish Project Re-tender Amid Okiya Omtatah Legal Challenge

The High Court has temporarily barred the Mining Cabinet Secretary, Hassan Joho, from re-advertising a multi-million-shilling fish project. This is after activist and Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah initiated legal procee…

Sep 6, 2024
Kenya Power Restores Electricity to Major Regions After Nationwide Blackout
Kenya

Kenya Power Restores Electricity to Major Regions After Nationwide Blackout

Kenya Power has successfully restored electricity to several regions across the country following a major outage that plunged much of Kenya into darkness. The company announces that power supply has been reinstated in…

Sep 6, 2024
Father of Georgia School Shooter Faces Multiple Murder Charges
World

Father of Georgia School Shooter Faces Multiple Murder Charges

The father of a 14-year-old boy accused of killing four people at a high school in Georgia has been arrested and charged with murder. The incident claimed the lives of two teachers and two students. Colin Gray, 54, no…

Sep 6, 2024
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Hillside Academy Fire: Education PS Calls for Return of Picked Students
Kenya

Hillside Academy Fire: Education PS Calls for Return of Picked Students

Education PS Belio Kipsang has requested help in tracking all the students affected by the fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County. The devastating fire engulfed one of the dormitories, claiming the lives o…

Sep 6, 2024
UK Pauses Controversial Family Visa Income Hike
Immigration

UK Pauses Controversial Family Visa Income Hike

The United Kingdom government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has temporarily halted plans to increase the minimum income requirement for sponsoring family members on family visas. This decision…

Sep 5, 2024
Margaret Nyamumbo: Kenyan Lady Bags Millions Selling Premium Coffee in New York
Diaspora

Margaret Nyamumbo: Kenyan Lady Bags Millions Selling Premium Coffee in New York

US-based Kenyan entrepreneur Margaret Nyamumbo gained attention last year when she made an impressive pitch on the popular TV show Shark Tank for her coffee company Kahawa 1893 As the founder of Kahawa 1893, Nyamumbo…

Sep 5, 2024
24-Year-Old Kenyan Woman from Nyamira Dies Mysteriously in Saudi Arabia
Diaspora

24-Year-Old Kenyan Woman from Nyamira Dies Mysteriously in Saudi Arabia

A 24-year-old Kenyan from Nyamira County's Ting'a area recently died under mysterious circumstances in Saudi Arabia, leaving their family in mourning. Moraa, who departed for the Gulf nation on March 17th, 2024, in pu…

Sep 5, 2024
Harambee Stars Face Zimbabwe in Afcon Qualifier
Sports

Harambee Stars Face Zimbabwe in Afcon Qualifier

The Kenyan national football team Harambee Stars is gearing up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers which commence on Friday. However, the team faces a challenge as they must play their home matches a…

Sep 5, 2024
Senate Challenges Court Ruling in Bid to Reinstate Mwangaza Impeachment
Kenya

Senate Challenges Court Ruling in Bid to Reinstate Mwangaza Impeachment

The Kenyan Senate is currently embroiled in a legal battle to overturn a High Court order that has halted the removal of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza from office. This development follows Mwangaza's impeachment by th…

Sep 5, 2024
Kenyan Investors Tap into Dubai's Booming Real Estate Market
Real Estate

Kenyan Investors Tap into Dubai's Booming Real Estate Market

Dubai's real estate market has emerged as a magnet for Kenyan investors seeking to diversify their portfolios and acquire luxury properties in one of the world's fastest-growing cities. The emirate's promise of econom…

Sep 5, 2024
Kenya Raises Police Officers Salaries
Kenya

Kenya Raises Police Officers Salaries

The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has unveiled a salary increase for police officers, marking a significant development in the ongoing efforts to enhance law enforcement welfare in Kenya. NPSC Chairperson…

Sep 5, 2024
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