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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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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
ODM Denies 2027 Alliance with UDA, Dismisses Rumors
Kenya

ODM Denies 2027 Alliance with UDA, Dismisses Rumors

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has firmly refuted rumours of a coalition agreement with President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party for the upcoming 2027 elections. In an official statement…

Aug 29, 2024
Senator Maanzo Cautions Against Premature Optimism in Odinga's AUC Campaign
Kenya

Senator Maanzo Cautions Against Premature Optimism in Odinga's AUC Campaign

Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has voiced concerns regarding the potential repercussions for President William Ruto should Raila Odinga's bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship prove unsuccessful. During…

Aug 29, 2024
How Teenage Gangs Are Tearing Kitale Apart
Kenya

How Teenage Gangs Are Tearing Kitale Apart

The town of Kitale in Kenya has been grappling with a growing menace of teenage gangs that have been terrorizing residents. These young criminals, described as armed and dangerous, have been engaging in various illega…

Aug 29, 2024
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Judge Blocks US-Based Son from Evicting Wheelchair-Bound Parent in Kenyan Land Case
Diaspora

Judge Blocks US-Based Son from Evicting Wheelchair-Bound Parent in Kenyan Land Case

A land ownership dispute in Nakuru County, Kenya, has resulted in a court ruling that prohibits a Kenyan-American man from entering his parents' property. The Environment and Lands Court in Nakuru has issued a permane…

Aug 28, 2024
Whitman Sets Record Straight on US Involvement in Haiti-Kenya Mission
Kenya

Whitman Sets Record Straight on US Involvement in Haiti-Kenya Mission

The United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman has provided clarification regarding the US role in the deployment of Kenyan police forces to Haiti. Speaking in an interview, Whitman emphasizes that the decision to…

Aug 28, 2024
Kenya, Saudi Arabia Kick Off Job Interviews for Gulf State Opportunities
Diaspora

Kenya, Saudi Arabia Kick Off Job Interviews for Gulf State Opportunities

The Kenyan government, through its State Department for Labour and Skills Development, recently hosted a delegation from Saudi Arabia to conduct interviews for specialist Kenyan nurses seeking employment in the Kingdo…

Aug 28, 2024
How Senior Military Officer Lost Sh1.5 Million to Eldoret 'Mchele' Gang while Partying
Kenya

How Senior Military Officer Lost Sh1.5 Million to Eldoret 'Mchele' Gang while Partying

In a startling incident last Friday, a senior military officer fell victim to a sophisticated theft scheme at an Eldoret nightclub resulting in a loss of Sh1.5 million. The officer had met a female companion that even…

Aug 28, 2024
Saudi Arabia Overtakes UK in Kenyan Remittance Rankings - CBK
Diaspora

Saudi Arabia Overtakes UK in Kenyan Remittance Rankings - CBK

The landscape of Kenyan diaspora remittances is undergoing a significant transformation, with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia emerging as a major contributor, challenging the United Kingdom's traditional position. However…

Aug 28, 2024
Moses Kuria, David Ndii Chart Course for Kenya's Economic Transformation
Kenya

Moses Kuria, David Ndii Chart Course for Kenya's Economic Transformation

Senior economic advisor Moses Kuria today met with the leader of President Ruto's Economic Council, David Ndii. The engagement which took place on Tuesday marks Kuria's entrance into his new role following the cabinet…

Aug 27, 2024
Judge Thwarts Biden's Plan to Grant Legal Status for Immigrants Married to Americans
Immigration

Judge Thwarts Biden's Plan to Grant Legal Status for Immigrants Married to Americans

The Biden administration's immigration policy, "Keeping Families Together," has encountered a significant obstacle following a temporary block by a federal judge in Texas. Judge J. Campbell Barker's decision represent…

Aug 27, 2024
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Finance Chair Points Finger at Uhuru's Borrowing for Kenya's Debt Problem
Kenya

Finance Chair Points Finger at Uhuru's Borrowing for Kenya's Debt Problem

Kenya's debt crisis has its roots in the final year of former President Uhuru Kenyatta's administration which significantly increased borrowing in an attempt to secure a lasting legacy. This borrowing spree has had fa…

Aug 27, 2024
Ruto Officially Launches Raila's Candidacy for AUC Chairperson
Kenya

Ruto Officially Launches Raila's Candidacy for AUC Chairperson

President William Ruto has officially announced former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's candidacy for the position of African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson. The announcement, made at a high-profile event at State Ho…

Aug 27, 2024
Green Card Lottery Alert: USCIS Cautions Against Fraudulent Schemes
Immigration

Green Card Lottery Alert: USCIS Cautions Against Fraudulent Schemes

The US Diversity Visa Lottery, also known as the Green Card Lottery, is an annual program administered by the US State Department. This initiative provides individuals from countries with low immigration rates to the…

Aug 26, 2024
Kenyan Woman Speak Out on Saudi Mistreatment
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Speak Out on Saudi Mistreatment

The Gulf region has been a destination for many Kenyan workers seeking better opportunities, but for some, the experience has been marked by trauma, pain, and regret. Velma Nerima, a 37-year-old single mother of three…

Aug 26, 2024
Ruto Rebrands Kazi Mtaani to 'Climate Work Mtaani' at NYS Ceremony
Kenya

Ruto Rebrands Kazi Mtaani to 'Climate Work Mtaani' at NYS Ceremony

President William Ruto announced the rebranding of the Kazi Mtaani program during the National Youth Service (NYS) pass-out ceremony in Gilgil, Nakuru County on Monday. The initiative, originally implemented by former…

Aug 26, 2024
Safaricom Sounds Alarm on Starlink's Kenyan Market Entry
Business

Safaricom Sounds Alarm on Starlink's Kenyan Market Entry

The entry of Starlink, a satellite internet provider owned by Elon Musk's SpaceX, into the Kenyan market has sparked controversy and concern from Safaricom, Kenya's leading telecommunications company. In a formal comm…

Aug 26, 2024
Ruto Defends New University Funding Model, Emphasizes National Interest
Kenya

Ruto Defends New University Funding Model, Emphasizes National Interest

President William Ruto has reaffirmed his commitment to Kenya's transformation, emphasizing long-term progress over immediate political considerations. During a town hall meeting at the Kenyatta International Conventi…

Aug 26, 2024
Kalonzo Vows Nationwide Protests Over 'Unjust' University Funding
Kenya

Kalonzo Vows Nationwide Protests Over 'Unjust' University Funding

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has launched a vigorous campaign against the recently implemented university funding model in Kenya. Addressing a crowd in Githurai on Sunday, Musyoka criticized the new system as ex…

Aug 26, 2024
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