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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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Former NTV Anchor Caught in Sh5.8 Million Scandal Pleads for Help
Kenya

Former NTV Anchor Caught in Sh5.8 Million Scandal Pleads for Help

Salim Swaleh, the former Director of the Press Service at the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary (OPCS) and ex-NTV news anchor, has made an impassioned plea for assistance. Swaleh's life has been in confusion since…

Aug 26, 2024
Kenyan Woman Leads Cutting-Edge Research in Queensland, Australia
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Leads Cutting-Edge Research in Queensland, Australia

Hemanshi Galaiya, a Kenyan doctoral candidate in Biotechnology at the University of Queensland, Australia, is making significant strides in her field while maintaining a lighthearted approach to life. Known for her pr…

Aug 25, 2024
Third Place Triumph for Kenyan Driver in Competitive UK Rallycross
Sports

Third Place Triumph for Kenyan Driver in Competitive UK Rallycross

Kenyan motorsport prodigy Amaan Ganatra continues to make waves in the international racing scene, building upon his impressive performances in the Kenya National Autocross Championship. His recent return to the Briti…

Aug 25, 2024
Raid in India Rescues 14 Kenyan Women from Prostitution Ring
Diaspora

Raid in India Rescues 14 Kenyan Women from Prostitution Ring

Indian authorities have successfully dismantled a prostitution ring in Hyderabad, India, rescuing 17 East African women, including 14 Kenyans. The operation, conducted by the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, was prompted…

Aug 25, 2024
Green Grandeur: Inside Ida Odinga's Stylish 74th Birthday Celebration
Kenya

Green Grandeur: Inside Ida Odinga's Stylish 74th Birthday Celebration

Ida Odinga, wife of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, marked her 74th birthday with an elegant celebration in Nairobi on Saturday. The event showcased her grace and the high esteem in which she is held by family, fr…

Aug 25, 2024
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Gachagua's Unity Call Meets Resistance in Mount Kenya Political Landscape
Kenya

Gachagua's Unity Call Meets Resistance in Mount Kenya Political Landscape

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua experienced a busy week filled with public engagements and political activities. His agenda included issuing warnings to certain Mount Kenya leaders, advocating for regional unity, an…

Aug 24, 2024
Family Demands Justice for Kenyan Graduate's Mysterious Death and Torture in Dubai
Diaspora

Family Demands Justice for Kenyan Graduate's Mysterious Death and Torture in Dubai

The life of Anthony Gichua Kinuthia was cut short under distressing circumstances after venturing to Dubai in pursuit of a brighter future. In an emotional ceremony at Mangu Kabarak, Tony was laid to rest, surrounded…

Aug 24, 2024
Gov't to Deploy Digital Tracker for 19 Million Hustler Fund Defaulters, Says CS Oparanya
Kenya

Gov't to Deploy Digital Tracker for 19 Million Hustler Fund Defaulters, Says CS Oparanya

The Kenyan government has announced a decisive initiative to address the high default rate plaguing the Hustler Fund. Speaking at the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) annual conference on Friday, Cooperatives and…

Aug 24, 2024
Kenyan Bisexual Man Faces Deportation from Canada, Fears LGBTQ+ Persecution in Kenya
Diaspora

Kenyan Bisexual Man Faces Deportation from Canada, Fears LGBTQ+ Persecution in Kenya

Charles Mwangi, a 48-year-old Kenyan national, faces imminent deportation from Canada, scheduled for August 25, 2024. Mwangi, who identifies as bisexual, asserts that his return to Kenya would place his life in jeopar…

Aug 24, 2024
Ruto Taps Former Officials for Top Government Positions
Kenya

Ruto Taps Former Officials for Top Government Positions

President Ruto has made changes in his administration appointing former Narok Governor Samuel Tunai as the new chair of the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) board, replacing former Transport Principal Secretar…

Aug 24, 2024
Babu Owino: I'm Ready to Lead Opposition, Raila Remains My Mentor
Kenya

Babu Owino: I'm Ready to Lead Opposition, Raila Remains My Mentor

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has addressed questions surrounding his relationship with Azimio leader Raila Odinga following his self-declaration as the new opposition leader. In a televised interview…

Aug 24, 2024
Parliament Urges KCC to Cut Milk Supply to State House and 9 Others
Kenya

Parliament Urges KCC to Cut Milk Supply to State House and 9 Others

The Kenyan Parliament has taken a decisive stance on the financial challenges facing the New Kenya Co-operative Creameries (KCC). Members of Parliament have instructed the cooperative to consider ceasing milk supply t…

Aug 23, 2024
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Kenyan Shilling Set to Strengthen as Dollar Demand Eases
Business

Kenyan Shilling Set to Strengthen as Dollar Demand Eases

The Kenyan Shilling is poised to strengthen against the US Dollar in the coming week, driven by reduced foreign currency demand from fuel importers and manufacturers. Industry experts anticipate a slight stabilization…

Aug 23, 2024
Ethiopia Surpasses Kenya in US Citizenship and Permanent Residency Numbers
Immigration

Ethiopia Surpasses Kenya in US Citizenship and Permanent Residency Numbers

Recent data from the Migration Policy Institute has revealed a notable trend in the acquisition of US permanent residency status and naturalized citizenship among African nationals. Specifically, Ethiopians have consi…

Aug 23, 2024
Sakaja Warns of Underlying Issues Post Gen Z Protests
Kenya

Sakaja Warns of Underlying Issues Post Gen Z Protests

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has explained his decision to remain silent during the recent protests by Gen Zs across the city and the country. Speaking on Friday, Sakaja explained that his reluctance was a delibera…

Aug 23, 2024
Future of H-1B Visa Program in Question Amid Policy Changes for Foreign Workers
Immigration

Future of H-1B Visa Program in Question Amid Policy Changes for Foreign Workers

The 2020 H-1B wage rule had a profound impact on both employers and foreign workers. This regulation, introduced by the Trump administration, led to significant increases in required salaries for H-1B visa holders. Fo…

Aug 22, 2024
Kenyan Engineer Accuses UK of Stealing His Military Plane Invention
Diaspora

Kenyan Engineer Accuses UK of Stealing His Military Plane Invention

Kenyan mechanical and materials engineer Sammy Onyango has made a controversial claim regarding the alleged theft of his groundbreaking military invention which he asserts led to his deportation from the United Kingdo…

Aug 22, 2024
Government Increases Scrutiny on Nigerian Students Applying to Kenyan Universities
Kenya

Government Increases Scrutiny on Nigerian Students Applying to Kenyan Universities

Kenyan agencies responsible for admitting foreign students into tertiary institutions have written to the Nigerian Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) seeking verification of the qualifications of Nigerian appl…

Aug 22, 2024
Kenyans Celebrate as World Athletics Council Bans Bahrain from Recruiting Athletes Until 2027
Sports

Kenyans Celebrate as World Athletics Council Bans Bahrain from Recruiting Athletes Until 2027

Kenyans are celebrating following the World Athletics Council's decisive action to ban Bahrain from recruiting athletes until 2027. This ruling comes on the heels of Winfred Mutile Yavi's victory at the Paris Olympics…

Aug 22, 2024
Legal Challenge Launched Against Joho's Cabinet Appointment
Kenya

Legal Challenge Launched Against Joho's Cabinet Appointment

President William Ruto's choice to include Hassan Joho in his Cabinet has faced legal scrutiny with petitioners aiming to remove the former Mombasa governor from his post. The Genesis for Human Rights Commission has l…

Aug 22, 2024
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