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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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Kenyan Shilling Holds Steady for a Week as Forex Market Finds Balance
Business

Kenyan Shilling Holds Steady for a Week as Forex Market Finds Balance

The Kenyan shilling demonstrated remarkable stability during the week of August 26 to August 30, 2024, maintaining a consistent exchange rate of 129.25 against the US dollar. This steadiness is attributed to a balance…

Aug 31, 2024
Musyoka Challenges Junet's Dismissal of His Opposition Leader Role
Kenya

Musyoka Challenges Junet's Dismissal of His Opposition Leader Role

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has responded to Minority Leader Junet Mohamed's dismissal of his recent public declaration as the country's new opposition leader. In a press conference held in Mombasa on Sunday, M…

Aug 31, 2024
CS Joho Pitches Helicopter Rescues for Lake Victoria Missions
Kenya

CS Joho Pitches Helicopter Rescues for Lake Victoria Missions

The establishment of a search and rescue centre equipped with a helicopter in Nyanza could prove to be a key solution for assisting fishermen in distress on Lake Victoria. Mr Joho has acknowledged these issues and com…

Aug 31, 2024
US Embassy Announces Fulbright Teaching Assistant Program for Kenyans
Immigration

US Embassy Announces Fulbright Teaching Assistant Program for Kenyans

The United States Embassy in Nairobi has announced an imminent deadline for Kenyan educators to apply for the prestigious Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program. This initiative, sponsored by the…

Aug 30, 2024
Kenyan-owned Swahili Village Fined for Wage Infractions in Newark, Labour Department Reports
Diaspora

Kenyan-owned Swahili Village Fined for Wage Infractions in Newark, Labour Department Reports

The US Department of Labor (DOL) has taken action against Kenyan-owned Swahili Village Bar and Grill in Newark for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The popular downtown restaurant failed to pay overtime…

Aug 30, 2024
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Kenya Airways Competes for Africa's Leading Airline Title in WTA 2024
Kenya

Kenya Airways Competes for Africa's Leading Airline Title in WTA 2024

Kenya Airways (KQ) has received nominations in five prestigious categories at this year's World Travel Awards (WTA) for the African region. These nominations span across various aspects of airline service, including A…

Aug 30, 2024
Undocumented Immigrants to Gain Access to California's Home Loan Program
Immigration

Undocumented Immigrants to Gain Access to California's Home Loan Program

The California Legislature has passed Assembly Bill 1840, positioning the state to become the first in the nation to offer down payment assistance to undocumented immigrants seeking to purchase homes. This progressive…

Aug 30, 2024
How Kenya's Tallest Man Has Capitalized on His Viral Fame
Entertainment

How Kenya's Tallest Man Has Capitalized on His Viral Fame

Kenya has recently garnered international recognition for its spirit of generosity, ranking second globally in the World Giving Index 2024. This accolade reiterates the nation's propensity for charitable acts, extendi…

Aug 30, 2024
Kenya Emerges as Top African Investment Destination in 2024 Deloitte Survey
Business

Kenya Emerges as Top African Investment Destination in 2024 Deloitte Survey

Kenya has emerged as a premier investment destination in Africa, alongside South Africa, Nigeria, and Tunisia. The 2024 Deloitte Africa Private Equity Confidence Survey (PECS) highlights Kenya's attractiveness, attrib…

Aug 30, 2024
Kenya Navy Enhances Maritime Security with Targeted Performance Contracts
Kenya

Kenya Navy Enhances Maritime Security with Targeted Performance Contracts

The Kenya Navy has taken a significant step towards enhancing maritime security and operational excellence by implementing performance contracts for its Commanders and Senior Officers for the 2024/2025 financial year…

Aug 30, 2024
Wamalwa: Lenolkulal Case Serves as Caution to Corrupt County Chiefs
Kenya

Wamalwa: Lenolkulal Case Serves as Caution to Corrupt County Chiefs

Former Defense Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa says that the conviction of the former Samburu Governor Moses Lenolkulal should serve as a warning to governors who are stealing from their county funds. Lenolkulal was…

Aug 30, 2024
Kenyan Man, 30, Jailed in Australia for Sexual Assault on 80-Year-old Man
Diaspora

Kenyan Man, 30, Jailed in Australia for Sexual Assault on 80-Year-old Man

A Kenyan man, 30, working at an elderly care facility in Perth, Australia, has been sentenced to two years in prison after allegedly admitting to forcing an elderly resident in his 80s, who had dementia, to engage in…

Aug 30, 2024
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Ruto, British Envoy Wigan Convene for Talks in Kisumu
Kenya

Ruto, British Envoy Wigan Convene for Talks in Kisumu

President William Ruto met with British High Commissioner Neil Wigan at the Kisumu State Lodge on Friday. The encounter highlights the deep-rooted diplomatic ties that have long existed between the two nations. In his…

Aug 30, 2024
Kenya Faces Criticism Over Domestic Immigration Policies
Immigration

Kenya Faces Criticism Over Domestic Immigration Policies

Kenya has been instrumental in reducing barriers to human mobility within East Africa and has made significant progress in safeguarding the rights of its citizens working abroad. However, the nation still faces challe…

Aug 29, 2024
Saudi Labor Dispute Turns into Sh1.08 Million Debt for Stranded Kenyans
Diaspora

Saudi Labor Dispute Turns into Sh1.08 Million Debt for Stranded Kenyans

Two Kenyan nationals Evanson Kariuki and Said Olunga stranded in Saudi Arabia have requested the government's assistance to come back home as they are prohibited from leaving due to a Sh 1.08 million 'debt'. The men…

Aug 29, 2024
US Couple Sues Kenyan Tycoon Julius Mwale Over Sh112 Million 'Investment' Debt
Diaspora

US Couple Sues Kenyan Tycoon Julius Mwale Over Sh112 Million 'Investment' Debt

An American couple has initiated legal proceedings against Kenyan businessman Julius Mwale and his American spouse Kaila Mwale. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court, District of Utah, centres on an alleged debt…

Aug 29, 2024
Junet Mohammed to Kalonzo: I'm the Real Opposition Leader
Kenya

Junet Mohammed to Kalonzo: I'm the Real Opposition Leader

Suna East MP Junet Mohammed has proclaimed himself the official opposition leader in Kenya, basing his claim on his position as the Minority Leader in the National Assembly. Junet argues that since the Constitution do…

Aug 29, 2024
Why Namibia Plans to Slaughter 723 Wild Animals
World

Why Namibia Plans to Slaughter 723 Wild Animals

Namibia is currently grappling with its most severe drought in a century, leading to widespread food insecurity and necessitating drastic measures to support its population. In response to this crisis, the Namibian go…

Aug 29, 2024
Diaspora Athletes Embrace Heritage and Success in Kenya’s Training Camps
Diaspora

Diaspora Athletes Embrace Heritage and Success in Kenya’s Training Camps

Kenya's reputation as a premier training ground for international athletes continues to flourish, attracting runners from around the world who seek to learn from the country's renowned long-distance runners. This infl…

Aug 29, 2024
Real Estate Firms Target 3 Million Kenyans Abroad
Diaspora

Real Estate Firms Target 3 Million Kenyans Abroad

Kenyan real estate agents are increasingly targeting the substantial diaspora population as a key market for land and property investments. With over three million Kenyans residing abroad, real estate firms perceive a…

Aug 29, 2024
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