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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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UK Widower Loses Millions in Kenyan Online Romance Scam
Kenya

UK Widower Loses Millions in Kenyan Online Romance Scam

Rodrick Lodge, a 69-year-old widower from Leiston, Suffolk, England, has had his life completely changed after being defrauded of Sh14.35 million by a Kenyan woman who turned out to be fake. Lodge, having lost his wif…

Sep 5, 2024
Sultana Star Winnie Bwire Ndubi Loses Battle with Cancer at 39
Entertainment

Sultana Star Winnie Bwire Ndubi Loses Battle with Cancer at 39

The Kenyan entertainment industry has been struck by tragedy with the passing of Winnie Bwire Ndubi, a beloved actress known for her role as 'Dida' in the popular Citizen TV series 'Sultana'. Ndubi succumbed to breast…

Sep 5, 2024
End of an Era: Odinga Bows Out After 17 Years Leading ODM
Kenya

End of an Era: Odinga Bows Out After 17 Years Leading ODM

For nearly two decades, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has been the uncontested leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Since its inception in 2005, Odinga has steered the party through turbulent political…

Sep 5, 2024
How Kenyan Janet Wainaina Mwangi is Strengthening the Diaspora Community Through Innovative Outreach
Diaspora

How Kenyan Janet Wainaina Mwangi is Strengthening the Diaspora Community Through Innovative Outreach

Janet Mwangi, an experienced educator with over two decades of experience, has made significant progress in bridging cultural divides through her organization, Face of Kenya UK. Recognizing a disconnect between young…

Sep 4, 2024
How Latest US Visa Changes Impact Opportunities for Foreign Workers and Students
Immigration

How Latest US Visa Changes Impact Opportunities for Foreign Workers and Students

The United States has long been a popular destination for international students and skilled professionals. However, recent changes to US visa regulations including increased fees and modified rules are poised to sign…

Sep 4, 2024
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Ruto Leverages China Summit to Drum Up Support for Raila's AUC Bid
Kenya

Ruto Leverages China Summit to Drum Up Support for Raila's AUC Bid

President William Ruto has intensified his efforts to secure support for Raila Odinga's candidacy for the position of African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson. During his recent visit to China, Ruto met with at leas…

Sep 4, 2024
Kenyan Family Alleges Cover-up in 2012 Murder of Woman by British Soldiers
Kenya

Kenyan Family Alleges Cover-up in 2012 Murder of Woman by British Soldiers

The family of Agnes Wanjiru, a 21-year-old woman allegedly murdered by a British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK) officer in 2012, has levelled accusations against Kenyan investigative agencies for impeding their q…

Sep 4, 2024
First Lady Rachel Ruto Engages Kenyan Women Professionals in Beijing
Diaspora

First Lady Rachel Ruto Engages Kenyan Women Professionals in Beijing

First Lady Rachel Ruto on Wednesday met with Kenyan women professionals working in Beijing, China. This engagement marks a considerable effort to engage the diaspora in Kenya's national development and is part of Pres…

Sep 4, 2024
KDF Soldier Dies After Stoning Incident in Kasarani Pub
Kenya

KDF Soldier Dies After Stoning Incident in Kasarani Pub

A soldier died yesterday while undergoing treatment after he was struck in the head by a stone during an altercation outside a bar in the Mirema area of Kasarani, Nairobi. The tragic incident involved Senior Private K…

Sep 4, 2024
Violence Escalates in Eastleigh as Extremist Groups Gain Ground
Kenya

Violence Escalates in Eastleigh as Extremist Groups Gain Ground

Recent events in Eastleigh have sparked fear and unrest among residents following the circulation of a disturbing video on social media. The footage depicts a brutal attack on an individual in a vehicle, allegedly car…

Sep 4, 2024
Kenya Joins Global Elite with Advanced Radio Telescope Acquisition
Kenya

Kenya Joins Global Elite with Advanced Radio Telescope Acquisition

Kenya has solidified its status as a leading African nation in space science with the acquisition of cutting-edge equipment, becoming the fourth country globally to possess the advanced Transient Array Radio Telescope…

Sep 4, 2024
From FBI Private Jet to Boston Jail: Kenyan Kevin Kang'ethe's Extradition Journey
Diaspora

From FBI Private Jet to Boston Jail: Kenyan Kevin Kang'ethe's Extradition Journey

The extradition of Kevin Adam Kinyanjui Kang'ethe from Kenya to the United States marks the culmination of a nearly year-long international manhunt. Kang'ethe, charged with the murder of his girlfriend Margaret Mbitu…

Sep 4, 2024
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Kenyan Woman Shares Her Transition from Saudi Maid to Law Student
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Shares Her Transition from Saudi Maid to Law Student

Kenyan woman Hazel Jepkoech has shared how she went from working as a domestic helper in Saudi Arabia to pursuing a bachelor's degree in law at Kabarak University. In a recent interview, Jepkoech shares her inspiring…

Sep 3, 2024
Kenyan Painter Celebrates African Heritage in Australian Art Scene
Diaspora

Kenyan Painter Celebrates African Heritage in Australian Art Scene

Kenyan visual artist Josephine Komen is making waves in Australia with her artwork that celebrates and preserves the cultural heritage of Kenya and Africa. At the African Visual Arts Exhibition 2024 in South Australia…

Sep 3, 2024
Malindi Resident Charged Over Possession of Endangered Green Sea Turtle
Kenya

Malindi Resident Charged Over Possession of Endangered Green Sea Turtle

A man in Malindi was taken to court on Wednesday after being found with an endangered green sea turtle. The suspect, identified as Kazungu Mwavuo Ngala, was brought before the Malindi Law Courts on Wednesday following…

Sep 3, 2024
Former Harambee Stars Player Charged with Murder of 3-Year-Old Girl
Kenya

Former Harambee Stars Player Charged with Murder of 3-Year-Old Girl

On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, a former Harambee Stars player faced court proceedings related to the alleged murder of a three-year-old girl. The player and an accomplice appeared before Justice Alexander Muteti at th…

Sep 3, 2024
Chesumei Legislator Holds Talks with Kenyans in Qatar
Diaspora

Chesumei Legislator Holds Talks with Kenyans in Qatar

Chesumei Member of Parliament Paul Biego Polo recently embarked on a diplomatic visit to Qatar focusing on engaging with Kenyan expatriates in the Gulf state. Over the weekend, Polo conducted a series of meetings with…

Sep 3, 2024
China's Strategic Plan to Shift Kenya from US Allegiance
Kenya

China's Strategic Plan to Shift Kenya from US Allegiance

China's President Xi Jinping has launched a renewed diplomatic initiative in Africa signaling Beijing's ambition to deepen its strategic partnership with Kenya. This move comes in the wake of US President Joe Biden's…

Sep 3, 2024
Kenyan Couples Face Sh45,000 Price Hike for Marriage Certificates
Kenya

Kenyan Couples Face Sh45,000 Price Hike for Marriage Certificates

The Kenyan government has initiated a significant overhaul of its marriage registration process aiming to boost revenue through increased administrative fees. Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has issued a directive manda…

Sep 3, 2024
Muthama to State: Help secure release of abducted Kenyan driver in DRC
Diaspora

Muthama to State: Help secure release of abducted Kenyan driver in DRC

The Parliamentary Service Commissioner Johnson Muthama has appealed to the government to intervene and ensure the release of a Kenyan truck driver allegedly kidnapped in the Democratic Republic of Congo The alleged ki…

Sep 3, 2024
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