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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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UDA Confronts Malala on Gachagua Impeachment Claims
Kenya

UDA Confronts Malala on Gachagua Impeachment Claims

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has issued a stern warning to its former Secretary General Cleophas Malal following his recent controversial statements. The party's leadership has explicitly warned Malala against…

Aug 16, 2024
Organ Harvesting Fears Grow as Kenyan Embassy Warns of Trafficking Surge in Thailand
Diaspora

Organ Harvesting Fears Grow as Kenyan Embassy Warns of Trafficking Surge in Thailand

The Kenyan Embassy in Bangkok has issued a warning about the alarming increase in Kenyans falling victim to human trafficking schemes in Southeast Asia. These scams, which initially promise lucrative job opportunities…

Aug 16, 2024
Public Outcry Prompts Eldoret to Remove 'Unworthy' Athlete Statues
Kenya

Public Outcry Prompts Eldoret to Remove 'Unworthy' Athlete Statues

The recent elevation of Eldoret to Kenya's fifth city has been overshadowed by statues meant to celebrate the town's athletic achievements. Hours before the official ceremony, social media platforms erupted with criti…

Aug 16, 2024
The Long Road to American Citizenship for Green Card Lottery Winners
Immigration

The Long Road to American Citizenship for Green Card Lottery Winners

The United States Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery, colloquially known as the Green Card Lottery, offers a coveted opportunity for aspiring immigrants to attain permanent residency and potentially citizenship in the United…

Aug 15, 2024
Canadian Job Fraud Leaves Migrant Workers Penniless and Stranded
Immigration

Canadian Job Fraud Leaves Migrant Workers Penniless and Stranded

Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program, initially designed to address seasonal labour shortages in agriculture, has become a focal point of scrutiny amid the country's recent surge in immigration. While Canada welc…

Aug 15, 2024
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Kenyan Immigrant's Path to Understanding US College Admissions
Diaspora

Kenyan Immigrant's Path to Understanding US College Admissions

Amon Chumba's journey from Kenya to the United States at the age of 17 presented a myriad of challenges and opportunities. Upon his arrival in Springfield, Vermont, in the summer of 2022, Amon encountered significant…

Aug 15, 2024
Malala Exposes UDA Bigwigs in Alleged Plot Against DP Gachagua
Kenya

Malala Exposes UDA Bigwigs in Alleged Plot Against DP Gachagua

Former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala has levelled serious accusations against senior UDA officials claiming they orchestrated his removal as the party's Secretary General. Malala contends this move is part of a lar…

Aug 15, 2024
Unravelling the Sh1.5 Billion Equity Bank Heist
Kenya

Unravelling the Sh1.5 Billion Equity Bank Heist

On July 10, 2024, Equity Bank, Kenya's second-largest financial institution, fell victim to a sophisticated heist involving the theft of Sh1.5 billion designated for employee salaries and benefits. The bank's internal…

Aug 15, 2024
Former CS Jumwa Embroiled in Sh250 Million House Purchase Dispute
Kenya

Former CS Jumwa Embroiled in Sh250 Million House Purchase Dispute

Former Cabinet Secretary for Gender Aisha Jumwa finds herself at the centre of a legal controversy surrounding a Sh250 million house purchase from last year. The dispute has escalated to the courts with Bejav Furnitur…

Aug 14, 2024
High Court Orders Police to Wear Nametags During Protests
Kenya

High Court Orders Police to Wear Nametags During Protests

The High Court in Nairobi has issued a directive mandating that all police officers must wear nametags and uniforms when interacting with protesters. This ruling, delivered by High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye, is in re…

Aug 14, 2024
Over 70 Kenyan Athletes Secure Full Scholarships in the US
Diaspora

Over 70 Kenyan Athletes Secure Full Scholarships in the US

Kenya's reputation as a powerhouse in middle and long-distance running has solidified over the decades, from the era of Kipchoge Keino in the 1960s and 1970s to the present-day dominance of athletes like Eliud Kipchog…

Aug 14, 2024
Self-Proclaimed Son of Tom Mboya Dies in Kansas Shortly After Online Appeal
Diaspora

Self-Proclaimed Son of Tom Mboya Dies in Kansas Shortly After Online Appeal

Kenyan man George Gerry Mboya has been discovered deceased merely days after making an emotional plea for assistance online. A video shared by Obuyu Onalo depicted Mboya in a visibly distressed state, despite his rela…

Aug 13, 2024
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Senator Refutes Speculation of Widespread Changes in Ruto's Government
Kenya

Senator Refutes Speculation of Widespread Changes in Ruto's Government

Whispers circulating in the capital on Monday hinted that President William Ruto is poised to dismiss at least 15 Principal Secretaries (PSs) as part of a comprehensive restructuring within his administration. However…

Aug 13, 2024
Kenya Deliberates Marriage Age as Women Protest Iraq's Proposal for 9-Year-Old Brides
World

Kenya Deliberates Marriage Age as Women Protest Iraq's Proposal for 9-Year-Old Brides

In July 2019, a 10-year-old girl in Entonet, Kajiado South, Kenya, was rescued from a forced marriage to a 45-year-old man. The rescue operation, led by police officers and anti-female genital mutilation (FGM) activis…

Aug 13, 2024
Raila Reveals Uhuru's Role in Ruto Talks Amid Gen Z Protests
Kenya

Raila Reveals Uhuru's Role in Ruto Talks Amid Gen Z Protests

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has disclosed the instrumental role played by former President Uhuru Kenyatta in fostering collaboration between him and President William Ruto during Kenya's Gen Z revolution. Speaking…

Aug 13, 2024
Kenyan Tycoon Stanley Livondo Embroiled in Sh2.7 Billion Zambian Military Contract Scandal
Kenya

Kenyan Tycoon Stanley Livondo Embroiled in Sh2.7 Billion Zambian Military Contract Scandal

A company linked to Nairobi businessman Stanley Livondo has become embroiled in a controversy over alleged kickbacks related to a substantial military hospital upgrade contract. The controversy centres around a $21 mi…

Aug 13, 2024
4,459 Kenyans Set to Receive Green Cards Under the DV-2025 Lottery Program
Immigration

4,459 Kenyans Set to Receive Green Cards Under the DV-2025 Lottery Program

The United States Diversity Visa program is poised to welcome an increased number of Kenyan immigrants in the coming year. The US State Department has announced that 4,459 Kenyans will receive permanent visas under th…

Aug 12, 2024
Kimani Ngunjiri Calls for New Mt. Kenya Party Ahead of 2027 Elections
Kenya

Kimani Ngunjiri Calls for New Mt. Kenya Party Ahead of 2027 Elections

Former Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri has asserted that the Mt. Kenya region will need its own political party in the lead-up to the 2027 elections. Ngunjiri contends that the region's participation in the Kenya Kwanza all…

Aug 12, 2024
Azimio at Breaking Point, Says Eugene Wamalwa
Kenya

Azimio at Breaking Point, Says Eugene Wamalwa

Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa has announced that the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition is teetering on the brink of dissolution. Speaking on Monday, Wamalwa expressed deep dissatisfa…

Aug 12, 2024
75-Year-Old Nakuru Mother Fights Eviction Attempt by US-Based Son
Diaspora

75-Year-Old Nakuru Mother Fights Eviction Attempt by US-Based Son

Ms Esther Nyaruri's golden years have turned into a nightmare as she finds herself embroiled in a property dispute with her own son. Ms. Nyaruri, a mother of seven, finds herself in the precarious position of squattin…

Aug 11, 2024
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