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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 Real Estate Firm's Sh2 Billion Assets in Jeopardy as Directors Clash
Real Estate

Kenyan Real Estate Firm's Sh2 Billion Assets in Jeopardy as Directors Clash

The legal dispute between the directors of Kiambu-based real estate firm Willstone Homes Limited has escalated as the struggle for control over the company's bank accounts intensifies. At the heart of the conflict is…

Aug 7, 2024
Salary Details of Kenyan Police in Haiti Mission
Kenya

Salary Details of Kenyan Police in Haiti Mission

Kenyan police officers serving in the UN-backed mission in Haiti can earn a monthly income of up to Sh 280,000, including all supplementary payments. This information came to light during a vetting session of the Cabi…

Aug 7, 2024
Matiang'i Lays Foundation for 2027 Presidential Bid
Kenya

Matiang'i Lays Foundation for 2027 Presidential Bid

Former Interior Secretary Fred Matiang'i is laying the groundwork for a potential presidential bid in Kenya's 2027 election. The once-prominent cabinet member during Uhuru Kenyatta's administration has engaged the ser…

Aug 7, 2024
Parliament to Decide Fate of 20 Cabinet Nominees in Today's Session
Kenya

Parliament to Decide Fate of 20 Cabinet Nominees in Today's Session

Today, the Parliament is scheduled to review the report regarding the vetting process of the Cabinet Secretary nominees. This comes after the Committee on Appointments concluded its assessment and prepared the documen…

Aug 7, 2024
ODM Leaders Urge Youth to Cancel Nane Nane Protests
Kenya

ODM Leaders Urge Youth to Cancel Nane Nane Protests

ODM leaders in Nairobi have requested the youth to reconsider Thursday's anti-government protest plans. Makadara MP George Aladwa, who chairs the Nairobi ODM branch, has led the appeal to organizers of the Nane Nane d…

Aug 7, 2024
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Kenyan Woman Dies in Saudi Arabia, Body Still Not Located
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Dies in Saudi Arabia, Body Still Not Located

The tragic death of Virginia Auma Ayoko, a Kenyan woman working in Saudi Arabia, has left her family in distress. Auma, who had been employed in Saudi Arabia for two years to support her family back home, passed away…

Aug 6, 2024
Kenya Initiates Urgent Evacuation of Citizens from Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions
Diaspora

Kenya Initiates Urgent Evacuation of Citizens from Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions

The Kenyan government has launched an urgent evacuation plan for its citizens in Lebanon due to escalating tensions in the region. The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs HAS expressed deep concern over the deter…

Aug 6, 2024
PLO Lumumba to Host African Affairs Program on Russian State TV
Kenya

PLO Lumumba to Host African Affairs Program on Russian State TV

Professor Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba, a distinguished Kenyan lawyer and orator, has been unveiled as the host of a new television program on RT, a global network owned by the Russian government. The show, titled "Lum…

Aug 6, 2024
Peter Munya Exposes How Raila Sidestepped Azimio Principals
Kenya

Peter Munya Exposes How Raila Sidestepped Azimio Principals

The Party of National Unity (PNU) leader Peter Munya has revealed significant divisions within the Azimio la Umoja coalition, stemming from actions taken by its leader Raila Odinga. Peter Munya has voiced concerns ove…

Aug 6, 2024
Uasin Gishu Woman Rep. Gladys Shollei Reveals 267 Cancer-Linked Fertilizers in Kenya, Faces Death Threats
Kenya

Uasin Gishu Woman Rep. Gladys Shollei Reveals 267 Cancer-Linked Fertilizers in Kenya, Faces Death Threats

The Uasin Gishu Woman Representative Gladys Boss Shollei has raised a concerning issue regarding the sale of potentially harmful fertilizers in Kenya. On Tuesday, she announced the submission of a petition that calls…

Aug 6, 2024
Kamala Harris Taps Tim Walz as Running Mate, Setting Stage for Tight Race Against Trump
World

Kamala Harris Taps Tim Walz as Running Mate, Setting Stage for Tight Race Against Trump

Democratic nominee Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. This decision concludes extensive speculation about Harris' vice-presidential selection as she prepares to challenge Republi…

Aug 6, 2024
Meta Launches Monetization Features for Kenyan Content Creators
Entertainment

Meta Launches Monetization Features for Kenyan Content Creators

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, has unveiled two new monetization features for eligible content creators in Kenya. This announcement, made on August 8, 2024, marks a significant milestone…

Aug 6, 2024
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Kenya Braces for 'Nane Nane' Protests as Economic Concerns Mount
Kenya

Kenya Braces for 'Nane Nane' Protests as Economic Concerns Mount

As Kenya approaches the highly anticipated 'Nane Nane' demonstrations on August 8, 2024, the nation braces for what could be the largest clash yet between protesters and government forces. These upcoming protests emer…

Aug 6, 2024
USCIS Unveils New Route to Citizenship for 550,000 Undocumented Residents
Immigration

USCIS Unveils New Route to Citizenship for 550,000 Undocumented Residents

On August 19, 2024, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will launch a groundbreaking initiative known as the "Path to Citizenship" program. This program marks a significant shift in US immig…

Aug 5, 2024
Moses Kuria, Raila Forge Unexpected Alliance for National Dialogue
Kenya

Moses Kuria, Raila Forge Unexpected Alliance for National Dialogue

Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has announced his intention to collaborate closely with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. This unexpected alliance comes in the wake of Kuria's exclusion from Pres…

Aug 5, 2024
Family Seeks $30,000 to Repatriate Body of Kenyan Shot Dead in Denver, Colorado
Diaspora

Family Seeks $30,000 to Repatriate Body of Kenyan Shot Dead in Denver, Colorado

A 27-year-old IT expert from Kenya, Nelson Kimathi Munene, tragically lost his life in Denver, Colorado, on July 21st. Munene was fatally shot under circumstances that have left his family and friends grappling with p…

Aug 5, 2024
Labour Nominee Promises 10,000 Jobs per Week for Kenyans Abroad
Diaspora

Labour Nominee Promises 10,000 Jobs per Week for Kenyans Abroad

Alfred Mutua, the nominee for Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection, yesterday presented his strategic vision to the Committee on Appointments. His focus is on transforming labour migration for Kenyan wor…

Aug 5, 2024
How 59,000 Kenyans Balance Prosperity and Homesickness in Qatar
Diaspora

How 59,000 Kenyans Balance Prosperity and Homesickness in Qatar

Residing in distant lands, Kenyans abroad often ponder if the green pastures they've found can truly soothe their heavy hearts which are longing for home. With approximately 59,000 Kenyans residing in Qatar, the Gulf…

Aug 5, 2024
Kenyan Woman Shares Her Escape from Modern-Day Slavery in the Gulf
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Shares Her Escape from Modern-Day Slavery in the Gulf

Human trafficking remains a pressing issue in Kenya, with many young individuals, particularly women from rural areas, falling victim to exploitative schemes disguised as employment opportunities abroad. The story of…

Aug 4, 2024
Azimio's Future in Question as Orengo Pushes for ODM Dominance
Kenya

Azimio's Future in Question as Orengo Pushes for ODM Dominance

Siaya Governor James Orengo has firmly declared that the next leader of the Azimio la Umoja coalition must come from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. This declaration has ignited crucial discussions within…

Aug 4, 2024
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