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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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Kenya Railways Launches Premium Coaches for Enhanced SGR Travel Experience
Kenya

Kenya Railways Launches Premium Coaches for Enhanced SGR Travel Experience

Kenya Railways has introduced new Premium class coaches to enhance the travel experience on the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). Transport Principal Secretary Mohamed Daghar today conducted an inspection of these state-o…

Jul 22, 2024
US President Joe Biden Withdraws from 2024 Presidential Race
World

US President Joe Biden Withdraws from 2024 Presidential Race

President Joe Biden has made the momentous decision to withdraw from his re-election bid, effectively concluding his extensive political career and reshaping the landscape of the upcoming presidential race. At 81 year…

Jul 21, 2024
Mombasa Hotel Asks South Sudan Delegates to Vacate Amid Ongoing Peace Talks
Kenya

Mombasa Hotel Asks South Sudan Delegates to Vacate Amid Ongoing Peace Talks

Delegates from South Sudan were today compelled to leave their accommodations at a prominent hotel on Mombasa Road due to financial constraints. The ongoing peace talks in Nairobi are aimed at resolving the conflict i…

Jul 21, 2024
Kenyan Diaspora Protests IMF Policies Outside Washington Headquarters
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora Protests IMF Policies Outside Washington Headquarters

Kenyans residing in Washington DC staged a demonstration outside the International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters on Saturday. The demonstrators expressed their discontent with the organization's involvement in Keny…

Jul 21, 2024
Ethiopian Airlines Addresses Public Outcry Following Viral Passenger Ejection Video
Kenya

Ethiopian Airlines Addresses Public Outcry Following Viral Passenger Ejection Video

Ethiopian Airlines has addressed the recent controversy surrounding a viral video that depicted a passenger being removed from flight ET308 on July 1. The incident occurred on a flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi and…

Jul 21, 2024
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Odinga Considers Withdrawing AUC Bid Amid Political Tensions in Kenya
Kenya

Odinga Considers Withdrawing AUC Bid Amid Political Tensions in Kenya

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has expressed his willingness to withdraw his African Union Commission (AUC) bid. Speaking in Dubai, Odinga has affirmed his intent to withdraw from the race if his candidacy is bein…

Jul 21, 2024
Philip Kamau Path from US Rejection to Success in Australia
Diaspora

Philip Kamau Path from US Rejection to Success in Australia

Philip Kamau faced numerous challenges from an early age having grown up in a large polygamous family in Kenya. Despite growing up with 28 brothers and 15 sisters, and enduring mistreatment from his older step-sibling…

Jul 20, 2024
Ford Foundation Refutes Claims of Funding Unrest in Kenya
Kenya

Ford Foundation Refutes Claims of Funding Unrest in Kenya

The Ford Foundation has firmly denied allegations of sponsoring 16 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to incite unrest in Kenya. In a statement released on Friday, the Foundation emphasized its charitable mission i…

Jul 20, 2024
Government Warns of Fraudulent Job Ads Amid Push for Overseas Employment
Diaspora

Government Warns of Fraudulent Job Ads Amid Push for Overseas Employment

The issue of fraudulent job recruitment agencies targeting Kenyans with promises of overseas employment has caused concern among many unsuspecting citizens. This comes after a widely circulated advertisement claimed t…

Jul 20, 2024
Global IT Outage Hits Kenya: Airlines Revert to Manual Bookings
Kenya

Global IT Outage Hits Kenya: Airlines Revert to Manual Bookings

Kenya has joined the list of countries affected by a widespread global IT outage that has caused significant disruptions across various sectors. The impact has been particularly noticeable in the airline industry wher…

Jul 19, 2024
Kenyan Woman Charged with Felony in $60,000 Worker's Compensation Scam in Spokane, Washington
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Charged with Felony in $60,000 Worker's Compensation Scam in Spokane, Washington

Kenyan woman Serah Kamau, 52, faces a felony charge for allegedly defrauding the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) of over $60,000 in workers' compensation benefits. On July 11, 2024, Kamau enter…

Jul 19, 2024
Mudavadi Outlines Ministry's Protocol for Repatriating Deceased Kenyans Abroad
Diaspora

Mudavadi Outlines Ministry's Protocol for Repatriating Deceased Kenyans Abroad

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign and Diaspora Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi has outlined the comprehensive measures his ministry employs to support Kenyan families who lose loved ones abroad. In a presentation to the…

Jul 19, 2024
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Rebecca Miano to Make History as Kenya's First Female Attorney General
Kenya

Rebecca Miano to Make History as Kenya's First Female Attorney General

Rebecca Miano's nomination as Attorney-General by President William Ruto marks a return to the administration for the former Cabinet Secretary. This appointment comes in the wake of her dismissal from her role as Cabi…

Jul 19, 2024
Ruto Names 11 New Cabinet Secretaries
Kenya

Ruto Names 11 New Cabinet Secretaries

President William Ruto has unveiled a new cabinet lineup, nominating 11 individuals to key positions within the government. In his address to the nation, President Ruto underscored the significance of these appointmen…

Jul 19, 2024
US Urges Peaceful Resolution Amid Escalating Tensions in Kenya
Kenya

US Urges Peaceful Resolution Amid Escalating Tensions in Kenya

The United States Embassy has voiced concerns regarding the ongoing Gen Z protests in Kenya, which have now entered their fifth week. In a statement released on Thursday, July 18, the Embassy highlighted several troub…

Jul 18, 2024
Interpol Warns Kenya of Dangerous Ozempic Counterfeits as Global Concerns Mount
Kenya

Interpol Warns Kenya of Dangerous Ozempic Counterfeits as Global Concerns Mount

Kenyan authorities are warning the public about the circulation of fake Ozempic (semaglutide) pens in the market. This alert comes after Interpol notified the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) that criminals are refill…

Jul 18, 2024
Opposition in Turmoil as Raila Stands Firm Against Ruto's Resignation
Kenya

Opposition in Turmoil as Raila Stands Firm Against Ruto's Resignation

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has taken a stance against calls for President William Ruto's resignation, despite growing pressure and internal dissent. Addressing members of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Parliamen…

Jul 18, 2024
Business Resumes in Nairobi Amid Heightened Security
Kenya

Business Resumes in Nairobi Amid Heightened Security

The Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) has begun to regain its usual rhythm with businesses resuming operations amid a notable police presence. Areas previously affected by the Gen Z protests including Moi Avenue…

Jul 18, 2024
Azimio Coalition Meeting Ends in Chaos as Internal Tensions Rise
Kenya

Azimio Coalition Meeting Ends in Chaos as Internal Tensions Rise

The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Parliamentary Group (PG) meeting ended in disorder on Wednesday, July 17, after youth interrupted the press conference just as Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka had begun to present…

Jul 18, 2024
Former Journalist Macharia Gaitho Released After 'Mistaken Identity' Arrest
Kenya

Former Journalist Macharia Gaitho Released After 'Mistaken Identity' Arrest

Former journalist Macharia Gaitho was released this morning after a forceful arrest by armed law enforcement officers. The incident unfolded as Mr Gaitho was driving with his son near the Karen Police Station where he…

Jul 17, 2024
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